Colombian production companies explore regional Colombia in the first national famtrip
From May 26 to 31, six Colombian production companies took part in the first familiarization trip (Famtrip) organized by the Film Commission of Proimágenes Colombia, with the support of the Directorate of Audiovisuals, Film, and Interactive Media (DACMI). The initiative, which focused on the departments of Boyacá and Santander, aimed to strengthen ties between the […]
Simón Mesa Soto’s A Poet wins Jury Prize at Cannes
The film A Poet, directed by Simón Mesa Soto and produced by Ocúltimo and Medio de Contención Producciones (Colombia), in co-production with Majade Fiction (Germany), Momento Film and Film i Väst (Sweden), has been awarded the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival. This recognition further solidifies Mesa’s authorial […]
Cartagena implements Unified Film Permit to strengthen audiovisual production framework
As of Agreement 175 dated May 8, 2025, Cartagena now has a Unified Film Permit (PUFAC), a key tool designed to streamline and coordinate the procedures required for audiovisual productions in the city’s public spaces. This process is the result of an initiative led by the Cartagena Institute of Heritage and Culture (IPCC), with technical […]
International productions released with support from Law 1556
Between March and May 2025, three new productions filmed in Colombia with the support of the incentives provided by Law 1556 of 2012 have been released on international platforms and in theaters. This law promotes the local audiovisual industry through the Cash Rebate (FFC), which offers cash rebates for hiring logistical and audiovisual services in […]
Premiere of Bogota: City of the Lost at the Busan International Film Festival and in Korean theaters starting October 11
The highly anticipated thriller Bogotá: City of the Lost, starring Korean superstar Song Joong-ki (Vincenzo, Descendants of the Sun), is officially premiering at the Busan International Film Festival before hitting Korean theaters on October 11. This production marks a milestone in the film relationship between South Korea and Colombia, as it is the first Korean […]
Strategic Meeting in Korea Between Korean Production Companies and the Colombian Film Commission to Explore Audiovisual Production Opportunities in the Country
In a joint effort organized by ProColombia, in collaboration with the Seoul and South Korea Film Commissions, and the Guild, the Korean Producers Association, a strategic five-day meeting took place in Seoul between the Colombia Film Commission of Proimágenes Colombia and key representatives of the Korean audiovisual sector. This event brought together writers, producers, creators, […]
The new Colombian gems on Netflix in 2024
Colombia is emerging as a powerhouse in audiovisual creation with proposals that promise to captivate audiences. Argentina leads with eight productions, while Colombia matches Mexico’s number, which premiered 14 productions in 2023, signaling a greater balance in the production of Spanish-speaking series and films. One of the most anticipated bets is the adaptation of ‘Cien […]
Exploring Antioquia’s film locations: a unique experience for international Location Managers
The Antioquia Film Commission, the Secretary of Tourism and the Colombia Film Commission organized the first familiarization trip exclusively for Location Managers. This trip, conducted entirely by road, revealed the rich diversity of the Antioquia region, bringing together five international guests including John Rakich, Kent Ryushi Matsuoka, David Zachary Heine, Alison Adair Taylor, Amy […]
The Colombia Film Commission at Gamescom 2023
The Colombia Film Commission attended Gamescom 2023 from August 24-28 in Cologne, Germany.
Colombia Film Commission is present in the leading international audiovisual markets
In its efforts to establish the country as a scenario for international audiovisual production, the Colombia Film Commission will participate in November in the American Film Market – AFM, one of the most important film industry events in the world, and in MIP Cancun, the main market for television content in Latin America. The Commission’s […]
Netflix unveils trailer for ‘Macondo’, a series beneficiary of the CINA incentive
To commemorate of the 40th anniversary of the announcement of Gabriel García Márquez as Nobel Prize for Literature, Netflix revealed the trailer and some details of ‘Macondo’, a beneficiary production of the Audiovisual Investment Certificates – CINA.
The location scout: How to establish Colombia as a film tourism destination?
Proimágenes Colombia’s Film Commission seeks to consolidate the country as an international filming destination and contribute to Colombia’s economic development by boosting tourism in the territories where international and local productions are shot. Relive the conversation we started on this topic at the BAM – Bogota Audiovisual Market 2022.
