From July 14 to 18, Bogot\u00e1 will host a new edition of the Bogot\u00e1 Audiovisual Market \u2013 BAM, one of the most important events for the audiovisual industry in Latin America. As every year, the market brings together creators, producers, investors, buyers, and key players from both the national and international audiovisual ecosystem.<\/p>\n
Through talks, panels, and workshops, the Colombian Film Commission\u2019s agenda will explore topics such as the development of video games made in Colombia for global brands, the evolution of acting in recent productions, and the creative processes behind stories about peace. These activities are made possible thanks to the resources of the CINA incentive, which supports these spaces<\/strong> of exchange to strengthen the industry.<\/p>\n Experiencias que Forman<\/em> | The meaning of designing worlds for FIFA and Rival Stars from Colombia<\/strong> Matches played around the world and horse races followed by millions on their phones. This conversation delves into the creative, technical, and symbolic processes behind two of the world\u2019s most popular video games and their development from Colombia, supported by the CINA incentive. What does it mean to create these virtual worlds from the Global South? What aesthetic, narrative, and cultural decisions are made when working for brands like FIFA and Rival Stars? Speakers:<\/strong> Natalia \u00c1lvarez (PikPok) and Jairo Nieto (Bacon Games)<\/p>\n Experiencias que Forman<\/em> | CINA: a mechanism that has boosted acting work in Colombia<\/strong> Beyond strengthening the technical and production areas of the industry, CINA has also contributed to the professional development of actors in Colombia. Through the testimonies of three actors, this conversation will highlight the diversification of genres and formats being produced in the country today, the actors\u2019 experience with productions of different scales, and the growing regional visibility of Colombian talent.<\/p>\n The meaning of making Blanco: cinema, Gurudev, and the search for peace in Colombia<\/strong> How can cinema narrate an unexpected gesture of peace? This conversation explores the creative process behind Blanco, a film that portrays the spiritual intervention of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar during the peace talks in Colombia. The project, set to begin filming in the country with CINA support, is produced by Sriram Chandrasekaran (Broadvision Perspectives) \u2014 with more than 40 international productions \u2014 and serviced by Jaguar Bite. It offers a different lens on conflict: far from political discourse and closer to the intimate and transformative.<\/p>\n Speakers:<\/strong> Director Monto Bassi (India) and cast members Workshop on applying for and accrediting incentives under Law 1556<\/strong> This workshop will provide an overview of Colombia\u2019s audiovisual incentives, how to submit a project, the accreditation process, and how to obtain the final results: the issuance of the Transferable Tax Credit in Colombia and the disbursement from the FFC Incentive \u2013 Cash Rebate.<\/p>\n Additionally, the Colombian Film Commission will take part in the panel C21Media & Content Americas<\/em>, with the participation of its director, Silvia Echeverri, who will join representatives of leading networks and companies in the sector.<\/p>\n C21Media & Content Americas: Reconfiguring the Audiovisual Business in Spanish-Speaking Latin America<\/strong> Fabricio Ferrara, Business Development Director for C21Media in Spanish-speaking markets, will present the latest updates on Cveintiuno, the company\u2019s new Spanish-language platform, and highlight Colombia\u2019s key role in 2025. He will also preview the upcoming edition of Content Americas (Miami, January 2026), offering insights into opportunities within the pan-regional audiovisual business.<\/p>\n Speakers:<\/strong> Silvia Echeverri (Colombian Film Commission), Eugenia V\u00e9lez (RCN), Alejandro Toro (TIS), Carolina Sefair (MetroTV) These activities are made possible thanks to the support of Proim\u00e1genes Colombia and the resources of the CINA incentive. Some sessions are intended for accredited professionals attending the market, while others, such as the BAM Talks, are open to the general public.<\/p>\n
\nWednesday, July 16 \u2013 2:30 p.m. \/ Gimnasio Moderno – Auditorium<\/strong>
\nOpen to the public<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPart of the Experiencias que Forman series by the Colombian Film Commission.<\/p>\n
\nThursday, July 17 \u2013 2:00 p.m. \/ C\u00e1mara de Comercio – Chapinero, Room 207\/208<\/strong>
\nFor accredited participants<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nFriday, July 18 \u2013 2:30 p.m. \/ Gimnasio Moderno – Auditorium<\/strong>
\nOpen to the public<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nModerator:<\/strong> Juan Pablo Solano, executive producer of the project<\/p>\n
\nFriday, July 18 \u2013 2:00 p.m. \/ C\u00e1mara de Comercio – Chapinero, Room 301\/302<\/strong>
\nFor accredited participants \u2013 Pre-registration required<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nTuesday, July 15 \u2013 5:30 p.m. \/ Gimnasio Moderno – Carpa Lounge<\/strong>
\nFor accredited participants<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nModerator: Fabricio Ferrara (C21Media)<\/p>\n