{"id":65364,"date":"2025-04-11T17:14:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T22:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bpacshgkn2.wpdns.site\/?p=65364"},"modified":"2025-04-11T17:14:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T22:14:43","slug":"u-s-studios-visit-colombia-in-search-of-new-locations-and-production-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comisionfilmicacolombia.com\/en\/u-s-studios-visit-colombia-in-search-of-new-locations-and-production-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. studios visit Colombia in search of new locations and production opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Colombia Film Commission organized its first familiarization trip of the year, held from March 31 to April 4, bringing together prominent representatives of the international audiovisual industry. The goal: to showcase the diversity of locations that position the country as a unique filming destination. Over the course of a week, producers and executives from six international studios explored key locations and forged strategic connections with local partners and industry players in Bogot\u00e1, Medell\u00edn, and Cartagena.<\/p>\n

Representatives from Hammerstone Studios, Catchlight Studios, About, Gaumont, Centropolis Entertainment, <\/strong>and Angostura Inc<\/strong>. participated in the tour, experiencing firsthand Colombia\u2019s competitive advantages in terms of infrastructure, diverse landscapes, and tax incentives for audiovisual production.<\/p>\n

The journey began in Bogot\u00e1 with a visit to emblematic landmarks such as the Colpatria Tower, Chorro de Quevedo, and La Candelaria. In the afternoon, the guests toured the studios of TIS Productions<\/a><\/em><\/span> alongside commercial director Federico Devis, and wrapped up the day with a welcome dinner.<\/p>\n

On the second day, a round of one-on-one meetings was held with twelve Colombian companies: Rhayuela Films, Dynamo, 64A Films, AG Studios Colombia, Miracol Media, Jaguar Bite, WideAngle Films, Teleset, Caracol Televisi\u00f3n, Laberinto, RCN Televisi\u00f3n, and 11:11 Films<\/em>. These meetings allowed for the identification of shared interests and the start of conversations around potential co-productions and content development.<\/p>\n

Continuing the agenda, the international guests\u2014accompanied by the Medell\u00edn Film Commission\u2014visited Telemedell\u00edn studios and explored locations such as the Metrocable, Parques del R\u00edo, Comuna 13, and La Alpujarra, offering a view of the city\u2019s urban landscape, mobility systems, and filming potential.<\/p>\n

The trip concluded in Cartagena, where the group visited the nearby islands, explored the historic center, and shared a closing dinner. The experience wrapped up with a breakfast meeting with Netflix, marking the end of a week that sparked new conversations and opportunities for filming in Colombia.<\/p>\n

Marco Shepherd, President of Centropolis Entertainment, reflected on the experience:<\/strong> \u201cThis week has been fascinating; seeing how Colombia has evolved into an incredible hub for production has been very valuable. We\u2019re excited to explore opportunities to shoot our projects here. We\u2019ll definitely be back, and not just for work\u2014I fell in love with Colombia, the people, the culture, and of course, the locations. It\u2019s a truly enchanting country, and one I recommend everyone to visit.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

This famtrip is part of our ongoing efforts at the Colombia Film Commission to position the country as a competitive, diverse, and attractive audiovisual hub. Through coordinated work with our partners, we continue to strengthen investment opportunities in the sector and build strategic relationships with key players in the global industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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