Discover the opportunities that Colombia's audiovisual industry has to offer
An industry that moves a whole country
Colombian audiovisual industry is a showcase not only of national talent, but also of the country's beauty. It's the talent of the Colombian people that has driven it, achieving quality productions that have reached audiences worldwide, and it's Colombia's beauty that has made the country an ideal place for the recording of internationally renowned films.
Colombia as a country has a deep interest in audiovisual production. Films and television have developed alongside national culture, becoming integral parts of Colombian society's heart. On the other hand, the economic sector has found this industry's potential, which is part of the reason why the country decided to take advantage of it. This has made it a very important sector for both the culture and the economy of the country of beauty.
National productions
Thanks to these efforts, the country has successfully produced series, soap operas and movies that have achieved recognition among national and international audiences and have won awards at numerous festivals.
An example of the great successes that have been produced in the country is “Yo soy Betty la fea”, a soap opera that has been broadcast in over 180 countries. It has been translated into 25 languages, inspired an animated series, spawned various adaptations and received a Guinness Record in 2010 as the most successful soap opera in history.
In terms of cinema, there are several examples. Recently, films such as "El abrazo de la serpiente”, "El olvido que seremos” and “Los reyes del mundo”, among others, have won awards at international festivals and have received Oscar nominations (such as happened with “El abrazo de la serpiente”). This has given wide recognition to national talent by the academy on a global level.
An ideal filming destination
On the other hand, Colombia has become the ideal location for film production companies to shoot their projects. The country's rich biodiversity, coupled with the versatility of its urban landscapes, contribute to films of any genre being filmed in the territory.
Among the movies that have been captivated by the beauty of Colombia and its spaces for filming are Mile 22, starring Mark Wahlberg; Gemini Man, starring Will Smith; and Los 33, which is based on real events that occurred in Chile recently and which moved the whole world.
Like these there are several audiovisual productions that have been filmed in the country. This has already aroused the interest of major streaming platforms such as Netflix, which has Colombian productions in its portfolio, but has also decided to produce original series for the platform in Colombia. This shows its trust in the country thanks to the interest of both the national and international audiences in what is produced here.
This is how this content creation market works
Colombia has a large and complex audiovisual industry. There are both private and public television channels in the country; the presence of cinemas is wide and diverse throughout the national territory; and the country has its own public streaming platform, called RTVCPlay, on which there is a sample of national cinema.
In addition, several events have been developed, such as the Cartagena International Film Festival (FICCI), the Bogotá Film Festival and the Cali International Film Festival, among many others, where national cinema is made visible and shows what Colombian talent has to offer.
All this has boosted the Colombian film industry and contributed to achieve exports of audiovisual services and digital content of US$ 206.6 million in 2022, after having grown by 29% over the previous 7 years. This is a sign of the wide demand for Colombian talent and the strength of the entertainment sector within the national economy.
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