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PRODUCTION GUIDE
2019
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE OF THE PROIMÁGENES COLOMBIA Mauricio Reina Echeverri
REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA Delegate of the President of the Republic of
Claudia Triana de Vargas Colombia
Iván Duque Márquez Director
President of the Republic of Colombia Jaime Abello Banfi
Yolanda Aponte Melo Delegate of the President of the Republic of
Felipe Buitrago Administrative and Finance Director Colombia
Counselor for Economic and Strategic Affairs
to the President of Colombia Andrea Afanador Llach Alina Hleap Borrero
FDC Programs Director Producer’s Representative – CNACC
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE,
INDUSTRY AND TOURISM Juliana Ortiz García Julián David Correa Restrepo
Planning and Projects Director Film Office Director
José Manuel Restrepo Abodano
Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Daniel José Téllez PRODUCTION GUIDE EDITORIAL
Communications Adviser COMMITTEE
Juan Pablo Franky Marín
Vice Minister of Tourism PROIMÁGENES COLOMBIA - Lilia Manolova
PROMOTION AND FILM Investigation and Editorial Coordination
Ligia Stella Rodriguez Hernández COMMISSION
General Secretary Texts
Silvia Echeverri Botero Alberto Quiroga
Karol Fajardo Director Jennifer Lucía González
Director Sector of Analysis and Promotion
Lilia Manolova Texts
MINISTRY OF CULTURE Gonzalo Castellanos Valenzuela
Promotion Executive Juan Carlos Tavera Castillo
Carmen Inés Vásquez Camacho Tatiana Ucrós Acevedo
Minister of Culture Legal and Technical texts
Promotion and Film Commission Coordinator Daniel José Téllez
David Melo Catalina Ramos Velásquez
Diego Iriarte Merchán Diego Iriarte
Vice Minister of Culture Promotion and Film Commission Coordinator
Copy - editor
Claudia Isabel Victoria Niño Izquierdo Andrea Vergara
General Secretary Film Commission and Promotion Assistant Lip Ltda.
Concept and Design
Julian David Correa Restrepo Catalina Ramos Velásquez
Film Office Director Lingua Viva Traductores
Information Adviser Translation
PROCOLOMBIA
COLOMBIAN FILM PROMOTION Grupo 2D Limitada
Flavia Santoro Trujillo COMMITTEE – CPFC Printing
President
José Manuel Restrepo Abodano
Juliana Villegas Restrepo Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism –
Exports Vice President
Carmen Inés Vásquez Camacho Printed in Colombia
Julián Guerrero Minister of Culture 2019
Tourism Vice President
Flavia Santoro Trujillo
Juan Sebastián Bargans Procolombia President
PM Industry 4.0
CONTENT

Hello! How?
A Compact for our Cinema. 5 Visas 45
Permits authorizations 46
Wow! Customs 46
Law 1556 cash rebate 40% - 20% 7 Hiring personnel 47
Value added tax (IVA) rebate 7 Taxes 48
Insurance 48

Why? Help!
Audiovisual industry in colombia 9 Film commision services 51
Infrastructure for audiovisual production 10 Staff 51
Contact 51
Here! Photography 52
Testimonials 13
Films shot in colombia with the 40-20%
rebate incentive 14

Where?
General information 18
Colombia´s general infrastructure 21

Regions
Bogota: the capital city 24
Caribbean region 27
Central andean region 29
Southern andean region 31
Eastern region 33
Amazon region 35
Special locations 37
National parks of colombia 40
Land of mega-diversity 42
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A COMPACT
FOR OUR
CINEMA
By Felipe Buitrago, Counselor for Economic and Strategic
Affairs to the President of Colombia
In the years gone by from that anthological film
The Arrival of a Train by the Lumière brothers
to The Embrace of the Serpent and Birds of
Passage by Ciro Guerra, world cinema has
gone through several boom and bust cycles.
Today, when traditional economic sectors are
strained by the rigors of the Fourth Industri-
al Revolution and the deepest technological
disruptions in decades, cultural output—mu-
sic, television, radio, design, literature, and of
course, cinema—is no exception.
To many, digital technologies represent a
threat to the artistic purity of auteur cinema. To
others, they open doors to explore new fron-
tiers of communication and construction of
identities. Both are right to some extent.
Nothing stands still, and although change is in-
evitable, rarely if ever have we been subjected
to such rapid change as that brought on by
mass access to the internet. From P2P net-
works to augmented and virtual reality, from
platforms and social networks to USBs, the
ways of imagining, producing, distributing, and
appropriating audiovisual content have been
stood on their heads. Naturally, this makes it
difficult for established actors and channels at
the highest level to adapt, creating generalized
anxiety and in some cases damaging the cul-
tural fabric in which they operate.
At the same time, the democratization of the
means for producing and distributing audio-
visual content has driven, for the first time in
history, a mass appropriation of communica-
tion tools on the part of populations that before
the advent of digital technologies were largely
excluded from the market, the relevant cultural
circuits, and effective recognition from society.
Beyond the importance of celebrating the new
stories and visions that enrich culture at large
thanks to this democratization, it is important to
recognize that, as a result of the inexperience
of many of the new players, content with little
artistic value floods networks, frequently lead-
ing us to believe that culture is condemned to
disappear in an avalanche of ease and medi-
ocrity. But this is temporary.
In the same way that The Arrival of a Train
astonished some and aroused fear in others,
new digital technologies have come to stay,
turning into valuable tools of cultural construc-
tion. We can already witness the improvement
of those who began experimenting a few years
ago with new formats and have refined their
narratives and production quality. To the ex-
tent that more and more people discover and
develop their talents, the diversity, quality, and
cultural richness available on networks will im-
prove, and so will culture beyond them.
That is why the 2019 Production Guide is so
important. In presenting knowledge tools and
bringing you closer to our institutional supply
to make more and better cinema, we provide
international producers with tools for them to
work with us on building equality through le-
gality and entrepreneurship. In facilitating for-
malization, we close spaces that allow legal
insecurity and corruption. By offering better
technical assistance, we encourage the devel-
opment of new projects and experimentation
with new technologies and formats. By ex-
tending effective social protection, we support
inclusive and sustainable life plans. These are
the bases of the compact that we desire for
our cinema, together. Government, creators,
producers, artists, investors, the public, the
academy—everyone. With this commitment
and these tools we invite international produc-
ers to work in our country, hand in hand with
our young talents to imagine, rescue, and tell
the stories that will make Colombia a better
country for all.
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LAW 1556 CASH REBATE
40% - 20%
Colombia offers a cash rebate or cash reim-
bursement for films partially or totally produced
in Colombia (long feature films, TV movies with
a broadcast of up to 2 episodes, documentaries
and animation). 40% for “film services” (services
related to audio-visual pre production, produc-
tion or post-production including artistic and
technical services) and 20% for “film logistics
services” (those that are provided for hotel, ca-
tering, and transportation) of the amount spent
in the country.
The cash rebate applies to services provided by
Colombian entities or persons that are domiciled
or residing in the country. It will be paid with
resources of the Colombia Film Fund (FFC for
its Spanish acronym), a financing instrument or
account created in 2012 with funds from the
General National Budget.
Basic requirements
• The project in question shall entail expendi-
tures in film services or film logistics services
of approximately USD 466,000. (TRM average
3.200 COP)
• The project shall be submitted by its produc-
er, a legal person; that is to say, a company or
entity with legal authority to operate.
• The project will be evaluated by the Colom-
bia Film Promotion Committee (CPFC for its
Spanish acronym) according to the purpose
of Law 1556: To develop Colombia’s film
industry, as well as promote tourism and the
country’s image.
• The project shall entail total or partial filming
in Colombia. As for animated work, this item
refers to carrying out production work in the
country.
• The producer shall sign a contract stipulating
the obligations, conditions, and requirements
for the reimbursement to be given and the
amount thereof.
• Film services for non-national projects shall be VALUE ADDED TAX (IVA)
contracted through one or several Colombian REBATE
film services companies (previously registered
at the Film Office of the Ministry of Culture). According to the Colombian Tax Law, regarding
• The funds for use in services shall be admin- the value added tax (VAT), services provided in
istered by a trust established in Colombia, the country and exclusively exported to compa-
through an administration trust or standalone nies or persons with no business or activity in
trust. Colombia are deemed to be exempt goods and
• Lastly, in order for the reimbursement to be services with the right to a bimonthly refund.
disbursed, there must be approval by an audit-
ing company established in Colombia, which The law stipulates that services are exported in
shall also be engaged by the producer. The the case of services related to the production
expert opinion, certificate or report issued by of film works, television programs, audiovisual
the auditing company shall be sent directly to products of any kind, and to software develop-
the administering entity. ment. Such services are protected by copyright,
are to be broadcasted out of Colombia by the
Easy application recipient abroad and can be accessed from
Colombia through any technological means.
• Request to the Colombia Film Promotion
(Article 189 of Law 1819 of 2016).
Committee - CFPC through the submission
of the project to Proimágenes Colombia, in
The above applies to services complying with
charge of operating the incentive.
the local regulations in place in that matter.
• Proof of the existence and legal representa-
tion of the production company.
• Description of the project, total budget and
financing information.
• Detailed budget of the project showing expen-
ditures that will be paid in Colombia for film
services and film logistics services.
• A reliability insurance of near USD 10500
which shall be returned to the producer once
the contract ends and the project fully com-
plies with the requirements mentioned above.
Project Approval
Submitted projects meeting above requirements
will be evaluated by the CPFC committee to de-
termine whether they comply with the purposes
of Law No. 1556. Considering the limited funds
of the Colombia Film Fund -FFC, a decision is
debated as to which of the submissions will be
granted the rebate and to what amount.
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AUDIOVISUAL
INDUSTRY
IN COLOMBIA
Television
Colombia is at its finest moment when it
comes to audiovisual production. The Co-
lombian television industry produces and dis-
tributes programs, series, and telenovelas—
soap operas—throughout the world with
great success. Colombian television also
creates partnerships and co-productions
with international channels that promote the
Latin American audiovisual market.
Colombian television is watched across the
globe. From original productions, to world-
wide adaptions, Colombian productions are,
without a doubt, international successes.
Best known original productions such as
Betty la Fea has been purchased in more
than 20 countries and was translated to
more than 15 languages. Other hits include,
Café con aroma de mujer, Pedro el esca-
moso and Escobar el patrón del mal, just
to mention a few. More recent productions
include Narcos, Wild District and La reina
del Sur, currently streaming on Netflix.
Several international companies are currently
producing in Colombia. For instance, the
Canadian network NBC produced some ep-
isodes for their series “Covert Affairs” in Co-
lombia. So did the United States company,
Gaumont International Television, with the
first, second and third seasons of Narcos for
Netflix. Caracol Televisión, a Colombian net-
work produced an original series for Netflix
“Siempre Bruja” which is now streaming on
the platform.
In 2019, for the first time, an entirely Colom-
bian series, will premiere on Netflix.
Produced and directed by renowned
filmmaker Ciro Guerra. (Birds of Passage;
Embrace of the Serpent)
Advertising
The advertising industry in Colombia continues to gain strength. The developed marketplace
of creative agencies and the wide range of services they offer, including digital services and
channels, audiovisual productions and transmedia content, have allowed them to add interna-
tional clients to their portfolios.
Thanks to Colombian talent, Colombian locations, and the achievements of the indus- try,
large advertising agencies such as BBDO, McCann Erickson, Leo Burnett, J. Walter Thomp-
son and others, have maintained and grown their presence in the country for years. Many of
these are ranked as the most effective agencies in the world, earning awards for campaigns
and commercials.
Films
The Colombian film industry has shown a sustained growth for the past years in terms of
box office with ticket sales. During 2018, 91 new screens were opened across the country
reaching 64 million of tickets sold. On average, there are 40 yearly Colombian film releas-
es since 2015.
The excellent evolution of Colombian cinema positions us among the five countries in Latin
America with most feature film releases a year, in addition to series, documentaries, short
films, video clips and tv commercials.
2018 was a year of a wide presence of Colombian films at international festivals. The warm
reception by international critics has allowed Colombian productions not only to participate
in the official selection of important festivals around the world, but also to be awarded in
various categories in these festivals.
The Colombia-Denmark-Mexico co-production Birds of Passage (Pájaros de Verano) was
the most award-winning Colombian film last year. The awards include:
• Cairo International Film Festival 2018, Best Screenplay, International Competition.
• Chicago International Film Festival 2018, Silver Plaque, Best Art Direction, and Best.
Cinematography.
• Havana Film Festival 2018, Coral Best Film.
• Lima Latin American Film Festival 2018, Jury Prize, Best Director.
• London Film Festival 2018, Best Film - Honourable Mention.
• Motovun Film Festival 2018, FIPRESCI Prize, Best film.
• Premios Fénix (Fenix Film Awards) 2018, Best Film, Best Music.
Other Colombian Films that received awards at international festivals include:
Santiago Caicedo and Powerpaola’s Tropical Virus (Virus Tropical) which received the
audience award at SXSW Global section in 2018, and premiered at Animation Film Festival
in Los Angeles. The film was also part of the Annecy International Film Festival and Berlin
International Film Festival Selection.
Victor Gaviria’s The Animal’s Wife (La mujer del animal) received a nod at the twenty-third
Mostra de Cinema Llatinoamericà de Catalunya, one of the most important cultural spaces
in the city. The film took the Movistar Award for Best Feature Film, the Caixa Social Work 9
 Award for Best Director, the Casa América
Cataluña Award for Best Director, the Spain
Foreign Radio Award, and the Audience
Award. It also received two distinctions at
the Málaga Film Festival, the Biznaga de
Plata for Best Director and the Biznaga de
Plata for Best Editing.
Countries around the world selected Co-
lombia as their guest country in film events.
Valencia, Spain, held its first Colombian Film
Showcase where it screened fiction feature
films and documentaries made between 2009
and 2015. The thirty-ninth Clermont-Fer-
rand International Short Film Festival held a
Focus on Colombia, with over 40 Colombian
productions and a retrospective of short films
produced between 2007 and 2016. The
twenty-ninth edition of Cinélatino—Rencontres
de Toulouse held a special section called
Caliwood: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow,
which screened Colombian feature films
produced between 1971 and 2016. The
country was also present at the Colombian
Film Week in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The show-
case was inaugurated with Ciro Guerra’s
The Embrace of the Serpent (El abrazo de la
serpiente). It also screened Cazando Luciér-
nagas by Roberto Flores Prieto, La Sirga by
William Vega, and Land and Shade (La tierra
y la sombra) by César Acevedo.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
FOR AUDIOVISIUAL
PRODUCTION
Human Resources
Colombia has an excellent pool of human talent in the audiovisual sector. Highly trained
and upstanding technicians and professionals with several year experience in national
productions and international co-productions, are available for work in high standard sets
and productions.
Colombian crew teams have been recognized around the world for their commitment, their
resourcefulness and their hard work. To ensure the proper development of projects and
the wellbeing of crews, Colombia has several associations and guilds across the fields of
audiovisual practice.
Talent
Colombian talent in different areas of the audiovisual industry is recognized around the world.
Actress Juanita Acosta has conquered the European market with important appearances in
films such as 7 Años, Perfect Strangers, and Anna. With leading and co-leading roles in series
such as Modern Family and Men in Trees, Sofía Vergara has become one of the best-paid
Latin American actresses in Hollywood. Martina Garcia is known for her work in Homeland,
Biutiful, and Operation E. and Paola Turbay has appeared in international productions such
as Californication, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, The Mentalist, and True Blood.
Other Colombian actresses—such as Angie Cepeda, Sara Corrales, Catherine Siachoque,
and Margarita Muñoz—have also performed around the world, mainly in the Mexican television
industry. Among Colombia’s most widely recognized international actors are Manolo Cardo-
na, who played a role in the series Covert Affairs; Juan Pablo Shuck, known for Narcos, The
Ministry of Time, and La que se avecina; and Juan Pablo Raba, a familiar face we’ve seen in
Agents of Shield, The 33, Narcos, and Wild District, among others.
Colombians have made notable contributions in other fields as well. Artists, writers,
directors, and producers have also performed outstandingly in large national and interna-
tional productions.
Special Effects
Colombia has several companies with extensive experience in audiovisual production dedi-
cated exclusively to special physical effects.
These production houses are responsible for producing all of the most commonly requested
special effects, such as bullet impacts on bodies, suspensions, fire, and rain. They also have
experience in designing unconventional effects to meet more specific production needs.
In addition, armorers with proven experience in television, films, and commercials are able to
provide technical, theoretical, and practical knowledge in the handling and use of weapons
for audiovisual productions.
Stunts
Colombia has stunt double companies that
have built up extensive experience in pro-
ducing high-risk and action scenes for the
national industry in compliance with interna-
tional security protocols.
Sound Stages
Most soundproof studios are located in
Bogota. The largest of them covers 23,000
square meters and has eight sound stag-
es and a backlot equipped with dressing
rooms, makeup rooms, changing rooms,
food and rest areas, office facilities, and
parking space. The facilities are all in one
place and are equipped according to the
highest standards of quality for the comfort
of clients, talent, and visitors. Other compa-
nies have studios with areas ranging from
325 to 929 square meters. Throughout the
country, there are warehouses available for
productions that require large spaces.
Post-production
The post-production sector in Colombia has
been steadily growing as well. New and bet-
ter technology that complies with international
standards has been implemented, including
software and hardware. Constant research
and investment in tech upgrades and training
of people takes place, allowing the country to
keep up with international standards.
Colombian companies provide services in
2D and 3D animation, VFX, motion graphic
design, 360 video, virtual reality, projection
mapping, editing, color correction, 2K, 4K,
UHD, digital restoration of archive material,
and digital lab processes for various types
of audiovisual projects from commercials
to transmedia content, television formats,
animation, feature and documentaries.
The most frequently used software in Colombian post-production houses are:
Motion graphics design workflows: After Effects, Cinema 4D Animation: 3D Max, Maya, Zb-
Brush, After Effects Digital composition, CGI, FX, and VFX: Nuk X, Smoke, Maya, 3D Max,
ZBrush Color correction and finishes: DaVinci, Scratch and there is an increasing interest in
color treatment software Baselight.
The industry is currently preparing to handle HDR technology, especially in post-production.
This will allow filmmakers and producers to access tools and workflows to obtain maximal
benefit from material captured with this technology.
Equipment Rental
Various equipment rental houses provide cutting-edge technology in Colombia. Qualified
technicians are constantly trained for operating and maintaining recently acquired equipment.
There are bilingual technicians in the country, and a school has recently been opened to
provide specialized training to these professionals.
• Digital cameras: Alexa Studio; Plus 4:03 M, Plus, and EV; Phantom Flex and Gold; Sony
F-65, F-3, F-23, F-900, F-950, F-700, EX-3; Canon 500, 300, 5D, 7D PL / EF
• Recorders: Codex, Gemini RAW, Cinedeck, AJA Ki Pro and Mini
• DIT stations: Color correction, effects and composition during shooting, sync, download,
transcoding, security copies, and iPads; option to feed metadata into the original material
• Reference monitors: LTO, CalDigit, Mac Pro, PC
• Film cameras: Arricam Lite, 435 X-Treme & ES 3 & 4 Perf, 416, and SRIII; Moviecam
Compact; Aaton
• Optics: Complete sets of Hawk V-Lite, Cooke 5/ii, S4/ i, Master, Ultra & Digi primes, Mac-
ros, Swing & Shift, Innovision, Optimo & Alura zooms
• Lighting: Complete line of Arri, Kinoflo, Dedolight, K-5600, SoftSun, Lightning Strikes,
Litepanel, accessories, power distribution, and silent generators
• Camera grips: Milo and Modula motion control, stabilized and standard 3-axis heads with
cables, Technocrane, Fisher, Panther, dollies, jibs, Tyler helicopter mounts, mounts for cars
and dolly trailers, ATVs, motorcycles, and bicycles
• Transportation: Grip trucks with capacity for 3, 5, or 10 tons; trucks and vans; 4-wheel
vehicles; motor homes, trailers.
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TESTIMONIALS
It’s by far the best possible alternative. I’ve been all over South America looking for Colombia has some amazing locations
where to shoot certain parts of the movie. I scouted them all, but Colombia was the and an amazing crew. What it means
clear winner for many reasons. to me to be here is that it will forever
James Gray - Director - Lost City of Z. remind me of this time of my life, and
- it’s been incredibly special.
Daniel Radcliffe - Actor - Jungle
The first time I came here fifteen years ago it was quite different. The country now -
seems more open, more cosmopolitan. There seems to be a greater chance of
peace. In a way, there’s been a lot of progress. The rebate is good for the foreign
producers who come, but of course it is
I think there are very good crews here. The landscape is beautiful, incredibly very good for the indigenous community
diverse. I’ve shot in the jungles of the Amazon. I’ve shot in the desserts of La as well, because you’re going to create
Guajira. I’ve shot in Bogota. You can find the most fantastic locations. The other crews, you’re going to create talent and
thing I would say is that in terms of the cost of shooting here, it’s much cheaper give jobs.
than shooting in the UK or in America, and this is a place that is full of passion and Nicholas Tabarrok - Producer -
enthusiasm for filmmaking. The Padre.
Peter Webber - Director - Pickpockets. -
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Colombia is an ideal country in
It’s the first time I come to Colombia to make a film. I discovered the whole country which to film a movie for a variety of
because I did a long scout in Colombia. The locations we chose for the film were reasons. Its myriad diverse locations,
Cartagena, Riohacha, Girardot, and Bogota. We spent about six weeks shooting, breathtaking geography, urban centers
and I discovered the whole Colombian team, all the people who worked with us and countryside villages, fantastic crew
every day. I had a good experience in this country that I did not know, far from and craftspeople, coupled with very
France. This exchange that I had with Colombians was great. reasonable labor costs and a generous
subsidy program, put Colombia at the
Rachid Bouchareb - Director - Belleville Cop. top of my list as a production location.
- Having just finished shooting Jungle
there, we couldn’t be happier with the
I want to say a quick thank you to the country of Colombia, the city of Bogota, to all experience and are actively looking for
the military, the police, the people. It’s been an amazing experience. Thank you for new opportunities to return.
letting us shoot Mile 22 in Colombia!
Mike Gabrawy - Producer - Jungle -
Mark Wahlberg - Actor - Mile 22.
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MILE 22 PICKPOCKETS THE PADRE

Director: Peter Berg Director: Peter Webber Director: Jonathan Sobol
Production company: STX Entertainment Production company: Borsalino Productions Production Company: Darius
Production Service Company in Colombia: Production Service Company in Colombia: Production Service Company in Colombia:
Dynamo Producciones 64-A Films AG Studios Colombia
Filming locations: Bogota y Choachi - Colombia Filming locations: Bogota - Colombia Filming locations: Villa de Leyva y Tunja -
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Lauren Cohan, John Cast: Carlos Encinas Bardem, Emiliano Colombia
Malkovich Gardeazabal, Duban Rodríguez Cast: Tim Roth, Nick Nolte, Luis Guzman.
Production year: 2018 Production year: 2017 Production Year: 2017
Country: United States Country: France Country: Canada, Ireland

FLARSKY BELLEVILLE COP ORBITER 9

Director: Jonathan Levine Director: Rachid Bouchareb Director: Hatem Khraiche
Production company: Good Universe Production Service Company in Colombia: Production Service Company in Colombia:
Production Service Company in Colombia: AG Studios Colombia Cactus Flower Producciones
AG Studios Colombia Filming locations: Bogota, Cartagena, Girar- Production services in Colombia: Dynamo
Filming locations: Cartagena - Colombia; dot e Ibagué - Colombia Filming
Montreal - Canada Cast: Omar Sy, Luis Guzman, Tatum Price. Filming locations: Medellín - Colombia.
Cast: Charlize Theron, Seth Rogan, Andy Production Cast: Alex González, Clara Lago
Serkis. Year: 2017 Production Year: 2016
Production Year: 2018 Country: France Country: Spain
Country: United States
ELIZABETH HARVEST JUNGLE
RUNNING WITH THE DEVIL
Director: Sebastián Gutierrez Director: Greg McLean
Director: Jason Cabell Production company: Production company: Jungle Productions PTY
Production company: Patriot Pictures Automatik Entertainment Ltd/Arclight Films
Production Service Company in Colombia: Production Service Company in Colombia:
Production Service Company in Colombia:
Ítaca Films
Jaguar Bite AG Studios Colombia Filming locations: Bogota, Villeta, Sasaima -
Filming locations: Bogota and surroundings, Locations: Bogota y Zipaquirá - Colombia Colombia
Cartagena - Colombia Cast: Dylan Baker, Mathew Beard, Carla Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Alex Russell, Thomas
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Laurence Fishburne Gugino, Ciarán Hinds, Abbey Lee Kretschmann
Year: 2017 Production Year: 2016
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Country: United States Country: United States Country: Australia, United States
EXPATRIOT IN THE NAME OF THE SON AMERICAN MADE
A.K.A MENA
Director: Conor Allyn Director: Olivier Péray
Production company: Caracol Televisión, Production Company: Pierre Javaux Productions Director: Doug Liman
Marvista Entretainment, Snap TV Production Service Company in Colombia: Production company: Cross Creek Pictures
Production Service Company in Colombia: 64 A Films Production Service Company in Colombia:
Caracol Televisión Filming locations: Bogota, Cartagena, Santa Dynamo
Filming locations: Bogota - Colombia Marta - Colombia Locations: Medellín and Santa Fe de
Cast: Edgar Vittorino Cast: Pascal Demolon, Lola Naymark Antioquia - Colombia.
Production Year: 2016 Production Year: 2015 Cast: Tom Cruise, Jesse Plemons, Domhnall
Country: United States, Colombia, Argentina Country: Francece Gleeson.
Production Year: 2015
LOVING PABLO PACIFIC Country: United States

Director: Fernando León de Aranoa
Production company: B2Y EOOD, Escobar
Production Service Company in Colombia:
Dynamo
Filming locations: Bogota, Medellín, Girardot,
Villavicencio - Colombia.
Cast: Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz.
Production Year: 2016
Country: Spain, Bulgari
HANDLE WITH CARE
Director: Arild Andresen
Production company: Motlys A.S
Production Service Company in Colombia:
Dia Fragma Ltda.
Filming locations: Bogota - Colombia.
Cast: Kristoffer Joner, Kristoffer Bech, Mar-
lon Moreno, Patricia Castañeda
Production Year: 2016
Country: Norway, Deanmark, Holland
ABDUCTED
Director: Conor Allyn
Production Company: Caracol Televisión
Production Service Company in Colombia:
Caracol Televisión S.A, Marvista Entertain-
ment Snap TV
Filming locations: Bogota - Colombia
Cast: Kathleen Rose Perkins, Kamar de los
Reyes, Marcela Mar
Production Year: 2015
Country: Colombia, Argentina, United States
Director: Gonzalo Gutierrez ‘G.G.’ PALM TREES IN THE SNOW
Production Company: Sinema S.A-Argentina
Production Service Company in Colombia: Director: Fernando González Molina
Patagonia Films Production company: Nostromo Pictures
Filming locations: Bahía Solano, Bogota y
Production Service Company in Colombia:
Mosquera - Colombia
Cast: Christopher Von Uckermann, María Dynamo
Gabriela de Faría Filming locations: La Jagua de Ibirico and
Production Year: 2019 road along La Jagua de Ibirico, Cesar de-
Country: Argentina partment; Tayrona Park, Los Ángeles beach,
and the area from Santa Marta to Cienaga,
THE LOST CITY OF “Z” Magdalena department; Bahia Solano -
Colombia
Director: James Gray Cast: Adriana Ugarte, Mario Casas, Alain
Production company: Cross Creek Pictures Hernández, Berta Vásquez.
Production Service Company in Colombia: Production Year: 2014
Cinempresa Country: Spain
Filming locations: Santa Marta, Tayrona Park, Don
Diego River, Ciénaga - Colombia and Belfast HENLEY “THE BOY”
Cast: Charlie Hunnam, Sienna Miller, Robert
Pattinson Director: Craig Macneill
Production Year: 2015 Production Company: Spectre Vision
Country: United States Production Service Company in Colombia:
Contento Films and Dynamo
THE BELKO EXPERIMENT Filming locations: Santa Fe de Antioquia -
Colombia
Director: Greg McLean Cast: David Morse, Jared Breeze, David
Production company: Metro Goldwyn Mayer Valencia, Mike Vogel, Rainn Wilson, Zuleikha
Production Service Company in Colombia: Robinson, Bill Sage, Aiden Lovekamp, Ama-
Itaca Films
lia Santa Maria.
Locations: Bogota, Siberia, and Madrid -
Production Year: 2014
Colombia
Country: United States
Cast: Tony Goldwyn, Michael Rooker, David
Dastmalchian
Production Year: 2015 15
Country: United States
 ZAMBO DENDÉ THE 33 GEMINI MAN
Director: Ricardo Gabrielli Director: Patricia Riggen Director: Ang Lee
Production company: 7GLab Colombia Production Company: Phoenix Pictures Production Company: Gemini Pictures, LLC
Branch Office Production Service Company in Colombia: Production Service Company in Colombia:
Production Service Company in Colombia: Dynamo Dynamo
Fox Telecolombia Filming locations: Zipaquirá, Nemocón - Filming locations: Cartagena - Colombia
Filming locations: Bogota - Colombia Colombia Cast: Will Smith, Clive Owen, Mary Eliza-
Cast: Mario Zaror. Cast: Antonio Banderas, Juliette Binoche beth Winstead, Benedict Wong
Production Year: 2014 Production Year: 2013 Production Year: 2017
Country: Colombia Country: United States, Chile Country: United States

CORAZÓN DE LEÓN TIEMPO MUERTO

Director: Emiliano Torres Director: Víctor Postiglione
Production Company: Sinema Production Company: Sinema S.A-Argentina
Production Service Company in Colombia: Production Service Company in Colombia:
La Ventana Films Patagonia Films
Filming locations: Bogota and Santa Marta - Filming locations: Bogota
Colombia Cast: Guillermo Pfening, María Nela Sinis-
Cast: Maria Nela Sinisterra, Marlon Moreno, terra, Luis Luque, María Eugenia Arboleda,
Brayan Moreno, Manolo Cardona Production Year: 2014
Production Year: 2014 Country: Argentina
Country: Argentina
A CUP OF LOVE
BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA
Director: David Jackson
Director: Ken Sanzel Production Company: Caracol Televisión S.A.
Production Company: Blunt Force Trauma Filming locations: Medellín, Bellos,
LLC Sabaneta, prado, Cauca viejo y Fredonia,
Production Service Company in Colombia: Antioquia - Colombia
64-A Films Cast: Anna Hutchison, Taliana Vargas,
Filming locations: Bogota and nearby areas - Nikolás Rincón
Colombia Production Year: 20
Cast: Freida Pinto, Ryan Kwanten, and Country: United States, Colombia, Argentina
Mickey Rourke.
Production Year: 2014 SNIPER 7: HOMELAND
Country: United States SECURITY
A.K.A SNIPER: ULTIMATE KILL
NARCOS
Director: Claudio Fäh
Director: Jose Padilha, Guillermo Navarro, Production Company: Sniper 7 LLc
Andy Baiz Production Service Company in Colombia:
Production Company: Gaumont Intenational Dynamo
Television Filming locations: Bogota - Colombia
Production Service Company in Colombia: Cast: Tom Berenger, Felipe Calero, Juan
Dynamo Sebastián Calero
Filming locations: Bogota, Cartagena, Production Year: 2016
Medellín - Colombia Country: United States
Cast: Wagner Moura, Boyd Holbrook, Pedro
Pascal.
16 Production Year: 2014
Country: United States
Still photography “Orbiter 9”

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 GENERAL
INFORMATION
San C a rib b e a n
André s Se a
COLOMBIA’S GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

B a rra nq uilla
Panamá
Ca r t a g e na

Ve n e z u e l a

M e d e llín

Paci fi c
O cean B og ot a GENERAL INFORMATION
Ca li Official Name Republic of Colombia

Capital Bogota D.C.

9 M inhabitants
Population (2018) 45,5 M inhabitants

GDP growth: (2018) 2,81%

Inflation (2017) 3,27%
Brasil
Exports (Free On Board) (2018) US $38,440 Million

E cuador Imports (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) (2018) US $40,687 Million

Foreign investment (october 2018) US $14,518 Million
Literacy rate 94,25%
Currency Colombian Peso (COP)

P e rú Monthly minimum wage (2018) US $281

18 Source: Banco de la República (Central Bank), Procolombia and DANE.

 Flight Times from Bogota to other important
cities around the world and time zone

Toront o París
6 hr s . 1 0 : 3 0 h rs .
Nue va York
5 :3 0 hr s . Madrid
L o s Ánge le s 1 0 h rs .
7:3 0 hrs .
M ia m i
3 hr s .

Ci uda d de Mé x ico
4:3 0 hrs.

B og ot a

Sao Paulo
5 : 4 5 h rs .

S a nt ia g o
5 hr s . B ue nos A i r e s
6 :1 0 hr s .

COMPARISON

State of
California Colombia France
USA

423,971 km2 1,141,748 km2 675,417 km2 19

(163,696 sq. m) (440,831 sq.m) (260,780 sq.m)
 LANGUAGE January 1, Tuesday:
New Year’s Day / National holiday
Spanish is spoken alongside sixty-eight other January 07, Monday:
tongues belonging to eighty indigenous Epiphany / National holiday
groups. English is taught in most schools
and many technicians as well as audiovisual March 25, Monday:
and tourism industry professionals have Saint Joseph’s / Day National holiday
received training to communicate in english April 18, Thursday:
with foreigners. Maundy Thursday / National holiday,
Christian
MAJOR CITIES
April 19, Friday:
Among the major cities are Bogota D.C. Good Friday / National holiday, Christian
(capital), Medellín, Cartagena, Santa Marta,
May 01, Wednesday:
Barranquilla, Cali, Manizales, Pereira, Arme-
nia, Bucaramanga, Tunja, and Leticia. Labor Day - May Day / National holiday
June 3, Monday:
GOVERNMENT Ascension Day / National holiday, Christian

Colombia is the oldest democracy in Latin June 24, Monday:

America. State power is divided into three
branches: the executive, legislative, and judi-
cial. The president of the republic, senators,
and representatives are elected by popular
vote every four years.
POPULATION
Colombia has the third-largest population in
Latin America after Brazil and Mexico. Projec-
tions for 2018 indicate that 77% of Colombia
45 million residents are urban and 23% rural.
ECONOMY
Colombia ended the year 2017 with
good news, gaining a spot to become the
third-largest economy in Latin America be-
hind Chile and Mexico thanks to an increase
in industrial productivity, tourism, foreign
investment, and progress in commerce as
seen in exports and imports.
HOLIDAYS
Colombia celebrates a range of public
holidays during which schools and offices are
closed. By law, employees who work during
holidays receive special compensation.
Corpus Christi / National holiday, Christian
July 1, Monday:
Sacred Heart / National holiday, Christian
July 20, Saturday:
Independence Day / National holiday
August 7, Wednesday:
Battle of Boyacá Day / National holiday
August, 19 Monday:
Assumption of Mary / National holiday,
Christian
October 14, Monday:
Columbus Day / National holiday
November 4, Monday:
All Saints’ Day / National holiday, Christian
November 11, Monday:
Independence of Cartagena / National holiday
December 8, Sunday:
Feast of the Immaculate Conception /
National holiday, Christian
December 25, Wednesday:
Christmas Day / National holiday, Christian

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COLOMBIA´S
GENERAL
INFRASTRUCTURE
Air transportation
Hundreds of daily flights join Colombia’s major cities to world capitals and large urban centers
throughout the world. International airlines including American Airlines, Delta Airlines, KLM,
Turkish Airlines, Air Canada, Air Europa, Iberia, Lufthansa, and Air France operate direct flights
to Europe and the United States from Bogota and major Colombian cities. Colombian airlines
with high standards and years of experience also provide flights to intermediate cities. The
international airport in Bogota—El Dorado—has been ranked as the best in South America by
Skytrax (a firm dedicated to quality in air transportation), for several years in a row.

Land transportation
The entire country is connected through a system of roads, with the exception of very remote
regions of the Amazon, Chocó (Pacific region), and the eastern plains. Various companies
offer land passenger transportation to almost every corner of the country through buses and
minibuses. In major cities, passenger services operate from centralized bus terminals. Taxis
are available everywhere in urban centers, providing mobility to cities, suburbs, and sur-
roundings. There is no train service except for the transfer of cargo along specific corridors.

Banking
The Colombian peso is the only legal currency for all monetary transactions in the country.
Major cities have exchange houses where international currency may be bought and sold.
Rates offered at these exchanges are based on market trends, and may be higher or lower
than the official exchange rate.

Banks and ATMs are available in every Colombian city and in smaller municipalities as well.

Banks are generally open from 8 am to 4 pm. Certain offices in major cities are open until
5 or 7 pm. All international credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, etc.) are ac-
cepted in Colombia. However, the option to pay by credit card is not always available outside
of cities. In smaller towns, it may be necessary to pay for services in cash.

Hotels and accommodations

2017 had a 7.4% increase in tourism compared to 2016. The country received 6.5 million
visitors that year, surpassing its expectations. This boom was primarily due to the improve-
ments in hotel and tourism infrastructure, in the quality of services, the international pro-
motion of the country, new destinations that include intermediate cities and towns, and of 21
course, the long awaited peace treaty of Colombia.
 The hospitality sector in Colombia has also been strengthened by the geographical, cli- mate,
and cultural characteristics of each region. Accommodations are perfectly adapted to the spe-
cifics of each place in order to offer the best service to travelers, from great luxury hotels in city
centers, sophisticated boutique hotels, and modern business hotels near airports and financial
districts, to rural haciendas and beach bungalows surrounded by nature. Today, international
hotel chains such as the Four Seasons, Hilton, Sheraton, Marriott, Estelar, Ibis, Hyatt and
Holiday Inn operate across the country, along with world-class Colombian chains. Room prices
vary from three-star hotels offering single rooms from $40 to five-star hotels offering rooms at
$300 per night. (These prices are subject to change depending on the season and the city.)

Restaurants
Throughout the country, and especially in the main cities of Bogota, Cartagena, Cali, and
Medellín, excellent restaurants offer a wide range of national and international cuisine.
Anthony Bourdain, the traveling chef from the Travel & Living Channel, used to say about
Colombia: “A visit to Colombia is one of those surprising experiences that can change the
course of your life. Food in Colombia is surprising and full of sensational flavor.”

In recent years, the gastronomic offer of towns and small cities has improved as well. Tra-
ditional cooking is mixed with international cuisine in charming open-air restaurants and old
country houses that are full with nature, color, and natural light.

Telecommunications
In many regions, cities, and towns, the country offers complete telecommunication services,
including corporate secured networks via satellite, as well as internet services for every even-
tuality, mobile networks, radiophones, and landlines for local, national, and international calls.

The reach and variety of radio broadcasters in Colombia is very wide and quite unique.
There is also a broad network of television broadcasters with news, education and enter-
tainment channels: three private channels, two public channels, one mixed private-public Electricity
channel, various regional ones, local channels in major cities, university channels, and
on-demand television. The national energy grid distributes elec-
tricity to most of the country twenty-four
Phones and Cell phones hours a day, seven days a week. Voltage is
110-220V/60Hz, the same as in the United
Several companies offer mobile phone services and internet data with national and interna- States. For travelers from Europe, a univer-
tional coverage: Claro, Movistar, Tigo, and ETB. Avantel’s service (radiophone and mobile sal current adaptor is necessary and can be
phone) is also available. acquired widely in stores.

Internet Health
Several companies offer a variety of internet subscription services (cable, wireless internet, The hospital network provides general
etc.). Certain cities, such as Bucaramanga, provide free wifi. In many smaller towns, internet health and emergency services to millions
is available in cybercafes. Communication and telecommunication services are available of people through the country. Major cities
22 everywhere in the country, except in certain remote areas. Broadband and wireless internet have world-class clinics and hospitals, and
services are available in major cities. do offer full care for international patients.
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 BOGOTA:
THE
NATION’S
CAPITAL
• Bogota, the capital of Colombia, has a
population of over seven million inhabitants
and is located at 2,625 meters (8,610
feet) above sea level.
• Including urban, suburban, and rural ar-
eas, the city stretches over 1,775 square
kilometers (685 square miles).
• The city has a chilly weather, which varies
somewhat during certain months: in De-
cember, January and March temperatures
are higher, near 20ºC while in April and
October temperatures drops near 18ºC.
• Bogota is the center of the country’s polit-
ical, economic, administrative, industrial,
artistic, sporting, tourism, and cultural life.
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• Bogota is a city of stark contrasts, including
traditional colonial neighborhoods like La
Candelaria, where you can feel what the city
was like in the nineteenth century; modern
architecture; industrial areas; vast parks;
English-style neighborhoods; and rural areas
with large houses and beautiful gardens.
• There are several wetlands in Bogota
that are home to a wide variety of bird
species. The city is also surrounded by
ponds, lakes, streams, and rivers like the
Magdalena River, the most important river
in Colombia.
• Just a few hours away from the city by car,
there are several cities and towns with
both chilly and temperate climates, each
with its own unique charm.
BOGOTA IS AUDIOVISUAL
• Bogota is the city with the highest number
of professionals and technicians available
for audiovisual work. The city has more
than 30 higher education programs train-
ing these experts every year. It has a wide
range of equipment and infrastructure and
the largest network of public institutions
and private companies dedicated to the
creation of moving images.
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 • The nation’s capital is a hub for the most
important promotional, training, exhibition,
and marketing events for audiovisual con-
tent in Colombia.
• In recent years, major international proj-
ects have been filmed in the city and sur-
rounding areas, such us Mille 22 (Mille22,
LLC / Dynamo), Belleville Cop (Tessalt
productions / Ítaca), Elizabeth Harvest
(Automatik LLC / Ítaca), Loving Pablo
(Escobar Films SL / Dynamo), Narcos
(Netflix-Gaumont International Television
/Dynamo), The 33 (Phoenix Pictures /
Dy-namo), Blunt Force Trauma (Blunt
Force Trauma, LLC / 64A Films), and The
Belko Experiment (MGM / Ithaca Films).
• digital content, through the competi- tive
BOGOTA: COLOMBIA’S DRIV-
ING FORCE FOR CREATIVE
CONTENT
In terms of business activity, Bogota is
home to nearly 92% of Colombia’s creative
services, 90% of audiovisual production
companies, 73% of digital content compa-
nies, and 55% of video game companies.
In 2014, companies involved in audiovisual
industries (advertising, film, television, anima-
26
tion, and video games) reported estimated
net profits of approximately US$400 million,
38% more than in 2013.
BOGOTA SUPPORTS THE IN-
DUSTRY
The Bogota City Government promotes
programs and projects for the audiovisual in-
dustry. These programs and projects include:
Cluster of Creative Industries and
Contents
This initiative, led by the Bogota Chamber of
Commerce (CCB) along with other stakehold-
ers in the city, seeks to transform the city into
Latin America’s foremost center for creative
development of the publicity, media, film, video
game, and digital animation industries.
Bogota Audiovisual Market (BAM)
Organized by the CCB and Proimágenes
Colombia, the Bogota Audiovisual Market
has become the leading audiovisual market
in Colombia and has gradually been recog-
nized as an essential international event for
discovering, exhibiting, and marketing new
audiovisual productions.
Bogota Film Commission
The Bogota City Government, through the
“Instituto Distrital de las Artes – Idartes”
is in charge of promoting the artistic and
cultural activities of the city. The Film Com-
mission (CFB) has as goals advising and
encouraging film and television shoots in
the city; strengthening Bogota’s audiovisual
industries (television, film, advertising, etc.);
promoting the city as a location for domestic
and international film and television shoots;
and regulating the use of public spaces for
commercial film shoots by the implemen-
tation of the Unified Permit for Audiovisual
Filming (PUFA). CFB offers on its website
a directo- ry of logistic and audiovisual ser-
vices, and of locations, which are a guideline
of audiovisu- al production in the city avail-
able for creative and cultural industries.
Invest in Bogota
Through free, personalized advisory ser-
vices, this joint initiative of the CCB and the
Bogota city government promotes Bogota as
the ideal setting for foreign companies in the
audiovisual industry to do business.
BOGOTA IS
AUDIOVISUAL,
BOGOTA IS MOVEMENT,
BOGOTA IS YOUR CITY.
See the Bogota production guide at:
www.filmingbogota.gov.co
Cluster Of Creative Industries and
Contents:
http://www.ccb.org.co/Clusters/Cluster-de-
Industrias-Creativas-y-Contenidos
Invest in Bogota:
http://es.investinbogota.org/
CARIBBEAN
REGION
The Caribbean region is in the north of Co-
lombia, running from the Gulf of Morrosquillo
to Riohacha in the Department of La Guajira.
It includes the archipelago of San Andrés
and Providence.
THE REGION INCLUDES
CITIES SUCH AS:
Barranquilla is officially considered a portuar-
ian district primarily due to its location on the
banks of the Magdalena River, the country’s
principal fluvial artery.
Cartagena is a Touristic and Cultural District
in Colombia. Its historical center was listed
as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Santa Marta is a Historical District, the old-
est city in Colombia and the second-oldest
in South America.
• The Colombian Caribbean has unique
contrasting landscapes, from lovely beach-
es and towns to modern cities, green
mountains, and the Sierra Nevada.
• The Colombian Caribbean has three large
coral reefs and one of the greatest coral for-
mations in the Caribbean near Providencia.
• The region has several archipelagos with
wondrous islands and crystalline waters.
Notable are the Rosario Islands near Cart-
agena and the San Andrés and Providen-
cia archipelago.
• Most of the Caribbean region can be
accessed by land. Roads are appropriate
for private vehicles and bus transportation.
Barranquilla, Santa Marta, and Cartagena
are approximately 15 hours by car from
Bogota. The journey crosses the northern
part of the country which contains varied
landscapes. Stops can be made in small
and medium cities.
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 • Reaching a height of 18.900 feet above
the Caribbean coast, the massif of the
Sierra Nevada is the tallest coastal moun-
tain range in the world. At the foot of the
mountains is the Tayrona National Park.
• Crystalline rivers and brooks descend from
the peaks, bathing rifts and valleys of aston-
ishing natural beauty. The sierra is inhabited
by various indigenous communities.
• The Isla de Salamanca Road borders the
Caribbean coast. Its mangroves pro-
vide habitats to an incredible variety of
migrating marine birds and its lagoons and
swamps are home to an great diversity of
plants and animals.
• Cartagena and Barranquilla are interna-
tional ports. Cartagena welcomes interna-
tional cruise ships operated by companies
such as Royal Caribbean International,
Aida Cruises, and Avia Caribbean. The
city is also patronized by a growing fleet of
private yatchs from around the world.

THE CARTAGENA DE INDIAS

INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVAL (FICCI)

• The Cartagena de Indias International Film

Festival (FICCI) is the oldest international
film competition in Latin America. Founded
in 1960 with the aim of celebrating the
film industry and talent from Iberoameri-
ca, Colombia, and the world, its growing
prestige allows it to welcome the world’s
greatest directors, producers, and actors
every year.

MAJOR CITIES
Cartagena, Barranquilla, San Andrés and
Providencia, and Santa Marta.

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CENTRAL
ANDEAN
REGION
• As suggested by its name, this region is in
the heart of the country, bordering the
Caribbean region to the north, the
Orinoquía to the east, the Pacific region
to the west, and Ecuador and the Amazon
region to the south.
• Colombia’s three cordilleras—western,
central, and eastern ranges—give the
region its imposing landscapes of fertile
mountains, valleys, canyons, plateaus, and
rivers.
• The central Andean region is made up of
three coffee-producing departments—Cal-
das, Risaralda, and Quindío—along with
the southern part of the Department of
Antioquia which extends from the Central
Ranges to the skirts of the Eastern Rang-
es of the Andes.
• The mountains of this region ascend to
over 16.400 feet above sea level, forming
two important snowy peaks: Nevado del
Ruiz and Nevado del Tolima. The region
also contains expansive temperate plains
with average temperatures between 18
and 22ºC and broad valleys along the im-
posing Magdalena and Cauca rivers that
cut across the country from north to south.
• The region’s temperate zone is one of the • The region contains majestic mountains,
most beautiful in the country. It enjoys an ranges, crests, rivers, streams, waterfalls,
exuberant biodiversity and a great number lakes, snowy peaks, and Andean moors
of flowers, bamboo foundations, trees, of great beauty—cold, temperate, and
and palms. It also grows the smoothest warm landscapes. The Colombian Andean
coffee in the world. region is anything but plain!
• The coffee towns are the greatest touristic • Throughout the region are small produc-
attraction. Their traditional squares, the tion and post-production houses that can
blend of the brightly-colored traditional provide qualified personnel.
architecture of homes and churches with
the green landscapes that never lack for a MAJOR CITIES
pleasant bar serving a good cup of coffee
have become the region’s calling card. Medellín, Armenia, Manizales, Pereira.
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CENTRAL
tions. Extensive livestock farming is also a
major activity in Valle del Cauca. Through-
out the department are great haciendas

SOUTHERN that sport colonial architecture, beautiful

gardens, and broad cobblestone patios.

REGION • The Department of Huila is characterized

by varied agricultural production and won-
drously diverse landscapes, including the
Tatacoa Desert and the Colombian Massif
on opposite ends of the department. It is
• The central southern region is one of the only department in Colombia with six
contrasts. The departments of Tolima, national parks.
Valle del Cauca, and Huila that make up • The Tatacoa Desert is one of the re-
this region hold a variety of climates and gion’s major attractions. This dry tropical
landscapes, resulting in a charming experi- forest covering 330 square kilometers is
ence for visitors. paradoxically very close to the Magdalena
• The Department of Tolima offers innumer- River. It offers an arid, ochre, and ashen
able natural, cultural, and gastronomic at- landscape carved by erosion.
tractions. Some of the most important cities • One of the main symbols of Huila is the
in the department are El Espinal, Mariquita, San Agustín Archaeological Park which
and Honda, declared as national heritage displays massive artifacts left by ancient
site. The main ecotourism attractions are cultures that inhabited in these lands
the Los Nevados National Park and the before the Christian era. The park features
watersports and aquiculture practiced at a collection of statues, stone reliefs,
the El Prado hydroelectric reservoir. funerary mounds, cobblestone streets,
• Valle del Cauca is known for being one of embankments, and terraces.
the most varied departments in Colombia.
Its valleys are green until the horizon. The MAJOR CITIES
climate is intertropical. It also contains
mountains and a Pacific coastline. Cali, Ibagué, Neiva.
• Cali is the capital of the Department of
Valle del Cauca. With close to two million
inhabitants, it is the third-largest city in
Colombia. Cali has been a hotspot of
first-class filmmaking in Colombia since
the seventies. The city has been home to
directors working in fiction, documentary,
and television, as well as great talents in
the dramatic and audiovisual arts. Cali
also has an excellent film school at the
Universidad del Valle.
• The Cauca River is one of the broadest,
most beautiful, and most fertile in Co-
lombia. It runs from the southwest to the
northeast cutting through the departments
that bear its name. The region has exu-
berant vegetation, enormous century-old
trees (kapok, mahogany, guamuche, etc.)
shrubs, and flowers across vast territo-
ries, some of which are reminiscent of
African plains. Sugarcane, fruit trees, and
sorghum are produced in massive planta- 31
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EASTERN
REGION

• The region encompasses a large part of

the Eastern Andean Range between the
valley of the Magdalena River and the
eastern plains. It includes the savanna of
Cundinamarca and Boyacá that is 1200
kilometers long, extending north from
Bogota at 2600 meters above sea level.
• The savanna of Cundinamarca and
Boyacá is green and fertile, with valleys
and gorges of incredible beauty and small
towns hidden on hillsides. Much of the land
is used for cattle ranching, flower planta-
tions, and vegetable and potato crops.
• At 17.200 feet above sea level, the Sierra
Nevada del Cocuy has 18 glacial peaks
and 14 more that seasonally receive
snow. The sierra’s glaciers form over
300 high-altitude lakes, some of them at
more than 3900 meters above sea level.
It is ideal for high-altitude climbers and
ecotourism.
• The region has numerous páramos—high
Andean moorlands—of extraordinary
beauty. Colombia has more páramos
than any other country in the world. They
are known as water factories given their
spongy vegetable cover made up pri-
marily of lichens and moss that serve to • The entire region is full of birds and home
condense humidity from the atmosphere to an immense variety of flora, including
and preserve the water that is then slowly orchids (of which Colombia has more than
released down the mountain, creating other country), palms in constant growth,
creeks and brooks that form some of the ferns, shrubs, flowers, and singularly
most important rivers in the country. The beautiful trees.
páramos in this region are Sumapaz (the
largest in the world), Pisba, Chingaza, and • There are hotels and hostels throughout
Choachí. the region and in some towns such as
Barichara and Villa de Leyva, those inter-
• Beautiful colonial architecture with ested in history and the environment can
cobblestone streets, grand squares and rent homes and old ranches.
churches, splendid homes, and historical
monuments seemingly abandoned to time MAJOR CITIES
can be appreciated throughout the region.
Villa de Leyva and Barichara are fine ex- Barichara, Bucaramanga, Tunja,
amples of towns with this aesthetic. 33
Villa de Leyva.
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AMAZON
• The Amazon River is so vast that from Le-
ticia it is difficult to see the opposite bank.
The river landscapes with their islands,

REGION tributaries, and ancient riverbeds make up

an immense fresh water ocean enclosed
by the imposing Amazon jungle.
• Places worth visiting for their exuberant
beauty and the splendor of their vegetation
• In the south of Colombia lies the lung of include Isla de los Micos, Amacayacu
the earth, The Amazon Jungle an enor- National Park, the Botanical Garden, the
mous plain of tropical rainforest abundant Leticia Zoo, the Ethnographic Museum,
with water, rivers, lakes, marshes, flora, the Santander and Orellana parks, the
and fauna, a forest that Colombia shares Yabarí River, and the Tarapoto Lake.
with Brazil and Peru. • The city has no major international hotels,
• Leticia, the capital of the Colombian Am- but it is well-equipped with specialized
azon Region, has a population of 32,500 green and ecotourism accommodations.
people and is located on the shores of the • Most mobility in the region is provided by
imposing Amazon River. It is about two- river transport. Various vessels may be
hour flight from Bogota, the nation’s cap- rented in Leticia for cargo and passenger
ital. Leticia is the only city in the region, transportation.
and many of its inhabitants come from • A yellow fever vaccine must be adminis-
other regions of Colombia or from the tered to visitors at least 10 days before
Huitoto, Yagua, Tucano, Ticuna, Cama, travel. Certificate may be required by local
and Inga indigenous tribes that surround authorities.
the city. Leticia is across the border from
• The average temperature is 30ºC.
the Brazilian city of Tabatinga and across
the river from Peru.
MAJOR CITY
• Access to most parts of the Amazon is Leticia.
difficult due to the thickness of the jungle
and the lack of roads and paths, but near
Leticia one can find a series of locations of
great natural beauty such as the Amacay-
acu National Park. The name of the park
means “hammock river” in the Quechua
language. The park is 60 kilometers from
Leticia.
• The entire region is a great natural reserve
with abundant flora and fauna that is
unique in the world. Besides Amacayacu,
the Cahuinari and La Paya national parks
are nearby, as well as other places of
interest such as Isla de los Micos.
• Amacayacu National Park is home to
over 150 species of mammals, including
the pink dolphin (which is unique to the
Amazon and Orinoco river basins), tapirs,
jaguars, manatees, and otters. Reptiles,
serpents, spiders, ants, frogs, and insects
abound as well. Surprising fish, such as the
pirarucu and the piranha, are found in the
region’s marshes and rivers, along with in-
finite streams that snake through the forest. 35
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SPECIAL
LOCATIONS
CHOCÓ
• Colombia’s only province with both Caribbe-
an and Pacific shores. These coastlines are
dramatically different: the bright, transparent
waters of the Caribbean coast, close to Pan-
ama, are a national tourist destination and
the Pacific shores are located in jungle areas
and have strong tides and a long coastline.
There are hotels along both coasts but they
must be accessed by air.
• The Bay of Utría along the Pacific coast is a
refuge for the Yubarta whales that swim up
from the south every year to give birth.
The Colombian Film Commission recom-
mends another region, Chocó, the cities of
Popayán and Mompox, and Las Lajas national
monument with a special charm and beauty
worth considering, although far from the beat-
en track and more difficult to access.
• The Chocó province is an immense, exoti-
cally beautiful rainforest – one of the rainiest
places in the world. It is a mega-diverse
region rich in native flora and fauna. There
are no highways and most of the region’s
transportation takes place on the swift rivers.
• Most of the inhabitants of the Chocó
province are of African descent and cohabit
with numerous indigenous communities in
the region such as the Catía and Embera
peoples.
MAIN CITY
Quibdó. 37

POPAYÁN
• Is the capital of Cauca province, lo-
cated at the southwest of the country.
Its historical center is considered
one of the most beautiful and well
preserved colonial cities of Colombia,
and Latin America. It is also known as
the white city, due to the color of its
buildings and architecture.
• Nearby is Puracé National Natural
Park, a geothermal wonderland of hot
springs, waterfalls, and an inactive
volcano from which the park derives
its name. The nearest large city is
Cali, in the neighboring department
of Valle del Cauca, to the north of
Cauca.
• The UNESCO declared the proces-
sions held during Easter Week as a
Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangi-
ble Patrimony of Humanity.
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MOMPOX
• One of the most important colonial
cities during the 17th century due
to its strategic location along the
Magdalena River and its proximity to
Cartagena. All commerce in Colom-
bia passed through Mompox and
it was an obligatory stop along the
route from the country’s interior to the
Caribbean. The city’s classic and re-
ligious Sevillian architecture survives
this glorious era and makes Mompox
one of Colombia’s most beautiful and
best-preserved cities.
• The charm of the city’s churches,
parks, monuments, its cemetery,
avenues, tiny streets, alleys and cen-
tennial houses make it seem as if time
in Mompox has stopped. Dino Rossi
filmed Chronicle of a Death Foretold,
based on the novel by Colombian No-
bel winner Gabriel García Márquez,
in this city.
• It is famous for its gorgeous filigree
work. Many artists and artisans create
exquisitely elegant gold and silver
pieces.
• It can be reached by taking a boat up
the Magdalena River or by plane. We
do not recommend traveling overland.
• There are hotels and guesthouses in
Mompox. Colombia’s liberator Simon
Bolivar stayed in one of the city’s large
homes, now a comfortable hotel.
LAS LAJAS
• The Las Lajas sanctuary is a Catho-
lic basilica that has attracted tourists
and the devout since the 17th
century due to its beautiful architec-
ture and the Guaitara River Canyon
in the Nariño Department where it is
located, one of the most breathtaking
settings in southern Colombia, only a
few kilometers from the border with
Ecuador.
• The location can be easily accessed
on the highway from Pasto, the
capital of Nariño.
• The surrounding area is full of moun-
tains and valleys dotted with crops
that lend a special color to the entire
region.
• There are comfortable guesthouses
and hotels for tourists near
Las Lajas.
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 Old
Providence
Macuira

Tayrona

COLOMBIA’S
Isla de
Salamanca

NATIONAL
Cienaga Grande de
Sta. Marta Sierra Nevada de
Santa Marta
Corales del Rosario
Los Colorados

PARKS
El mono
Hernández

Las
Orquídeas
Serranía de
los Yariguies
Cocuy
Guanentá Alto y
Río Fonce
Pisba
Selva Florencia
Iguaque
Tamatá

Los Nevados
Chingaza
Las Hermosas
Farallones de
Cali

Nevado del
Huila

Colombia is one of the most biodiverse

countries in the world. Over 59 areas are
protected by the National Natural Park
Cahuinari System, covering 11.27% of the continen-
tal area and 1.5% of marine area. Each
Río Puré
park contains unmeasurable value for all of
humanity, held in its extraordinary flora and
fauna and sensational landscapes.

Amacayacu
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 LAND OF MEGA-
DIVERSITY
Colombia is one of five mega diverse countries in the world because of its enormous natural
wealth and many and varied ecosystems incorporating snowy peaks, humid tropical jungles,
paramos (Andean moors), expansive valleys, two oceans, deserts, countless rivers, lakes
and lagoons, and thousands of plant and animal species of astounding beauty.

All of Colombia’s regions exemplify the incredible ecological, environmental, racial, architec-
tural and cultural variety that characterizes the country and, for the most part, cities, villages,
agricultural zones, countryside and forests are easily visited. Each of these regions features
cold, cool and hot climates and in only 2-3 hours you can travel from high mountains over
3,000 meters (9,800 feet) above sea level to warm weather regions at sea level, except in
the Amazon region where the entire territory is one huge tropical jungle.

• The Andes split into three ranges in Colombia and in less than two hours one can travel
through cold weather on snowy peaks towering more than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet)
above sea level, to hot temperatures at sea level.
• Colombia is one of the world´s richest countries in water with five major hydrographic
basins flowing into the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Oceans as well as the Amazon,
Orinoco or Catatumbo Rivers.
• Caribbean and Pacific coastlines total over 3,000 kilometers (1,350 miles).
• The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is the only coastal peak in the world rising more than
5,000 meters (16,000 feet) above sea level.
• Colombia is the richest nation in the world in bird, reptile and arachnid species and
boasts the greatest diversity of orchids.
42 • Colombia is famous around the world for its coffee, flowers, gorgeous emeralds and
talented people.
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VISAS
Foreigners require a visa to enter and remain
in Colombia. However, temporary visitors
from some countries whose purpose of
travel is leisure require only a passport and
return ticket. If a foreigner intends to stay
in Colombia for a period of more than 180
days, they may require permission from Mi-
gración Colombia, an agency of the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs.

Visitor visas
Type V visas for visitors are granted to
foreigners who enter the country without the
intention to establish themselves. Law No.
1556 indicates that foreigners who are part of
a film crew in Colombia may receive the Type
V visa as a courtesy.

The same applies for foreigners who partici-

pate in co-productions with Colombia under
international co-production treaties.

For projects benefiting from the consideration

of Law No. 1556, the written request for a
courtesy visa must be made to the Colombian
Film Commission and Ministry of Culture’s
Film Office in the case of co-productions.
Courtesy visas are granted for a period of 30
days to 2 years.
Individuals may present themselves in
person, or else the production may desig-
nate an individual to represent them before
the visa authorization office to carry out the
paperwork on behalf of the group.
Temporary Visitors
Foreigners from any of the countries that do
not require a visa to enter the country and
who come as members of the staff, technical
crew, or artistic team of an audiovisual proj-
ect may enter with an entry permit (Permiso
de ingreso) and authorization to stay (Per-
miso de permanencia) granted by Migración
Colombia for 90 days calendar.
Obligation to Register
Any person who has obtained a visa for a
period of greater than 90 days must reg-
ister with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs /
Migración Colombia within fifteen (15) days
from the date of arrival in Colombia, or from
the date the visa was granted in the case
that it has been processed in the country.
Once the visa has been registered, Migración
Colombia will issue the visitor a foreigner I.D.
card (cédula de extranjería), which will serve
as identification within Colombia. Foreigners
must carry it with them throughout the dura-
tion of their stay in the country; they will be
able to use it to enter into contracts and open
bank accounts, among other activities.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs 45
www.cancilleria.gov.co
 PERMITS
AUTHORIZATIONS
Resolution for shooting in Colombian
territory — Ministry of Culture’s
Film Office
All the international film productions require
authorization to shoot in Colombia, issued
by the Film Office of the Ministry of Culture.
An audiovisual production of any kind must
secure a series of local and national permits,
depending on where the project is to be
produced.
Shooting authorization is in no way a substi-
tute for other authorizations that the interest-
ed party must secure with other institutions
in matters of migration, visas, income,
currencies, and others.
The authorization, or, should it be the case,
the denial thereof, will be issued by rea-
soned resolution within a maximum period
of fifteen (15) days from the receipt of the
request in due form.
Local permits:
Local permits must be applied for with the
authorities of the city or municipality where
the shooting is to take place. Some cities
have their own regulations that must be com-
plied with.
Permits in Bogota
Since October 30, 2015, the Bogota Film
Commission (CFB) operates the Unified
Permit for Audiovisual Shoots (PUFA), a
mechanism that allows citizens and/or pro-
ducers of audiovisual shoots to present in due
form the information and documentation that
district authorities require in order to process
in a timely manner the opinions, permits, or
authorizations necessary for the development
of shooting activities in the public built envi-
ronment and public areas of the city.
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Contact
Bogota Film Commission, Idartes
Paula Villegas
Carrera 8 # 15-46 Piso 1
Phone: (+57 1) 379 5750 Ext: 3406, 3409, 3410
Website: www.filmingbogota.gov.co
Film Commission Advisor:
cfb@idartes.gov.co
Unified Permits: pufa.cfb@idartes.gov.co
Information regarding shooting in
Bogota: info.cfb@idartes.gov.co
Permits in Medellín
Through a single-window system, the
Medellín Film Commission guarantees that
producers who arrive in the city can easily ob-
tain all the permits related to locations, police
support, road closure, etc. free of cost.
Contact
Medellín Film Commission
Luis Guillermo Sosa
Email: comisionfilmica@medellindigital.gov.co
Phone: +57 3146006712
www.filmmedellin.com
CUSTOMS
In Colombia, goods entering from outside
the country are subject to customs obliga-
tions upon entry. Obligations include presen-
tation of an import declaration and payment
of customs duties and any applicable fines.
Documentation proving this transaction must
be obtained and kept, and these documents
must be presented should customs authori-
ties so require.
Colombian legislation recognizes several
forms of import transactions which allow
goods to be freely used.
To facilitate film and audiovisual work in Co-
lombia, Colombian law has established the
following preferential treatment at customs
offices:
• With authorization to make a foreign film
from the Ministry of Culture, necessary
film equipment and materials may be
imported for periods of six months, renew-
able for an additional six months.
• Consumable goods such as film, lights or
batteries may be imported with the same
obligation to re-export them.
• This type of temporary import generates
no customs duties (tariffs, taxes or other
duties) as long as the goods are re-ex-
ported to their country of origin before the
allotted authorization expires. In all cases,
transportation, storage and cargo expens-
es must be paid.
• With authorization from the Ministry of
Culture, no deposit guarantee is required
for temporary imports.
Furthermore, non-residents arriving to the
country (maximum 6 months, renewable)
to participate in film productions may bring
in articles for personal or professional use
without paying customs duties. These
items must be declared at the time they are
brought in and re-exported.

Film may be temporarily imported, if printed
and developed as established in Tax Memo
3706, with no duties, taxes or customs
tariffs. Film enjoys all the incentives of the
“short-term temporary import” regulations
for a period of 6 months, renewable one
time only. In this way, films, including foreign
films, to be screened at festivals or tempo-
rary events can be imported, as can those
coming into the country which will be re-ex-
ported to their country of origin.
Customs officials classify as “special deliv-
ery” all professional materials and equip-
ment for film production, blank film, and film
printed with image and sound. Although
other “special delivery” cases are subject to
a deposit guarantee, this is not the case for
film authorized by the Ministry of Culture.
Import and export procedures must be car-
ried out by a customs agent (there are some
100 authorized agencies), except when
goods are valued at less than US$1,000.
The National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN)
is responsible for authorizing airports and
ports for imports and exports.
www.locationcolombia.com/guia-de-pro-
duccion/procedimientos-y-permisos/adua-
nas/?lang=en
HIRING PERSONNEL
There are several forms of contracts in
Colombia that can be used to hire artists,
technicians, authors, and any logistical ser-
vices required in production projects. These
are a few of the most common:
Civil/Commercial Contract
These are independent contracts not
seeking to establish any labor relationship
between the contractor (producer) and
the contractee. For this reason the con-
tract must not refer to any of the common
elements found in labor contracts, such as
subordination and dependence, although
the necessary mechanisms of coordination
between the parties must be stated.
This type of contract is free and is signed
once an agreement is reached regarding
the amount and form of payment and other
obligations. A written document is recom-
mended but is not usually obligatory.
The parties are free to set the domicile for
legal purposes: Colombia or the producer’s
country of origin.
This type of contract can be used to hire
persons considered authors of the work
(screenwriters, directors, animation design-
ers or composers of original music) when
it is necessary to define the rights each of
these authors grants to the film producer.
These may include rights to publicly present
the work in different formats, territories, ad-
aptations, reproductions, etc. The contract
also establishes which rights, when appli-
cable, are reserved; although assignment of
rights is presumed in Colombia, all kinds of
agreements to the contrary are accepted.
This type of contract is also used to contract
artistic services (actors, directors of photog-
raphy, art directors, set designers, editors,
etc.) and technical services provided by
individuals or legal entities, as well as a wide
range of logistical services (transportation,
locations, rooms not in hotels).
It is also important to a production that the
contract state the amount of compensation
paid for each product and whether said com-
pensation is definitive or if part of it is subject
to commercial exploitation of the work. This
is entirely up to the parties, since there is no
mandatory royalty system in Colombia.
Contracts with screenwriters of the work to
be filmed, actors, sound producers, or com-
posers of music to be used in the film can be
recognized and notarized. This is useful, and
in certain cases mandatory (in accordance
with national copyright legislation contained
in Law 23 of 1982). It is inexpensive (about
3 US dollars per contract) and can be done
very quickly.
It is also important for productions that the
contract state that any personnel hired are
to assume their own responsibilities visa- vis
the Colombian health care, pension and pro-
fessional risk systems, regardless of whether
the production company contracts additional
accident or life insurance coverage.
Temporary Employment
Agency (ETT)
The use of temporary employment agencies is
a common practice for hiring cast, crew, and
artistic personnel for the audiovisual sector.
Temporary Employment Agencies (ETT, as
per the acronym in Spanish) are compa-
nies whose activity consists of temporarily
placing workers hired by the ETT with a user
company. Only employment agencies which
have been properly authorized under the
terms provided by law may hire workers in
order to temporarily assign them to another
company.
Labor Contracts
These contracts cover all forms of labor
governed by Colombia’s Substantive Labor
Code. This model is usually not used for film
productions, since film requires work for
shorter periods than other fields.
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 TAXES
Below are some of the aspects of Colombi-
an tax legislation designed to help produc-
ers to better plan their work and correctly
calculate budgets and expenses.
The following information is only a guide and
we recommend you consult with profession-
als before starting any audiovisual produc-
tion in Colombia, since application of taxes
and duties will depend on each production’s
unique characteristics.

Aggregate Value Tax (IVA)

Sales tax is paid on the sale of fixed assets
in the form of real estate, imported fixed
assets, and services provided in Colombia.
Generally, sales tax is 19%. Other differen-
tial rates exist for some services and goods
of 0% and 5%.
The IVA (Aggregate Value) tax does not
apply to property temporarily imported for a
short period such as equipment and other
elements to be used in film productions and
film-related activities.
NATIONAL CONSUMER TAX
This tax is charged for services or sales to
the end consumer or for the following items
imported by the end consumer:
• Mobile phone services.
• The sale of certain tangible personal
property domestically produced goods or
imported goods.
• Services related to the sale of food and
beverages prepared in restaurants, cafes,
supermarkets, ice cream and fruit shops,
pastry shops and bakeries, including con-
tracted food services and the sale of food
and alcoholic beverages for consumption
in bars, taverns and nightclubs.
• These goods and services are not
subject to VAT.
Income Tax
A tax revenue mechanism called withholding
tax consists of collecting income tax and
complementary taxes in advance. It is ap-
plied when the payment is invoiced. Depend-
ing on the service provided and the type of
entity (natural or legal person, Colombian or
foreign), the rate of withholding may range
from 1% to 35%.
It is important to consider each tax-applica-
ble case in order to determine the rate.
INSURANCE
Approximately 30 insurance companies (su-
pervised and authorized by the Colombian
Financial Regulatory Agency, Superintenden-
cia Financiera) offer general insurance and
life insurance covering the different process-
es involved in film, television and advertising
production – especially during the filming or
shooting process.

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FILM COMMISSION STAFF
SERVICES
Silvia Echeverri
Director Film Commission and Promotion
• Walk through and inform producers about silviaecheverri@proimagenescolombia.com
the cash rebate 40% - 20%.
• Inform producers and directors interest- Lilia Manolova
ed in Colombia of the best possibilities Promotion Executive
and alternatives for their projects in liliamanolova@proimagenescolombia.com
terms of logistics, locations, accommo-
dations, Colombian talent, authoriza-
tions, contacts, etc. CONTACT
• Advise producers and directors about
Colombian legislation regarding taxes,
www.locationcolombia.com
financing, hiring, customs, permits, visas,
info@locationcolombia.com
coproduction, etc.
• Supply contact with the various business- Phone:
es, producers, institutions and national (+57 1) 287 0103
and regional authorities related to their
productions in order to make their work Mobile Phone:
quicker and more effective. (+57) 320 345 6635
• Facilitate the expedition of National film (+57) 318 358 8449
office permit for filming on national territory
and the courtesy visas for cast and crew. Address:
• Set-up packages of photographs of loca- Calle 35 No. 5 - 89 (Barrio La Merced)
tions upon request. Bogota, D.C. – Colombia
• Organize pre-scouts and support recce
process in Colombia.
• Connect filmmakers and producers with
local film commissions.
• Ensure that producers, directors, cast and
crew have the best experience shooting in
our country.
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 PHOTOGRAPHY
• Cover: Still photography “Mile 22”
• Page 4: Still photography “The Belko Experiment”
• Page 6: Still photography “The Kill Chain”
• Page 8: Still photography “Mille 22”
• Page 12: Still photography “ExPatriot”
• Page 17: Still photography “Orbiter 9”
• Page 20: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and
Tourism, Viceministry of Tourism. – Campesinos de la
región paseando sus caballos en el Valle de Cocora
–Anthony Malishev – Salento, Quindío.
• Page 23: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and
Tourism, Viceministry of Tourism. – Atardecer Santa
Marta – Juan Ignacio Vives Lacouture – Santa Marta
– Magdalena.
• Page 24: Courtesy by Bogota Film Commission.
Túneles de calle 24 con 34.
• Page 25: Courtesy by Bogota Film Commission
Claustro Uninacional – Calle 26 – centro. Panorámica.
• Page 26: Courtesy by Bogota Film Commision
Sebastián Cárdenas, Parque Simón Bolívar.
• Page 27: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and
Tourism, Viceministry of Tourism. – Mateo Medina – La
Guajira. Los Colores de la historia Cartagena – Orus
Andrés Rebellón Rodriguéz – Ciudad Amurallada –
Cartagena – Bolívar.
• Page 28: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and
Tourism, Viceministry of Tourism. – Dirección en el
mar –
Magda Natalia Sarmiento – Islote a 2 horas de
Cartagena – Bolívar. El baile – Salua – Amastha
Thalge – Ranchería Wayúu – La Guajira. Trampolín a
un acuario natural - Sofía Catalina Henao Aguirre –
Tintipán, Bolívar.
• Page 29: Guía turística del Risaralda – Pereira,
Risaralda. Ministry of Commerce, Industry and
Tourism,
Viceministry of Tourism. – Ecología y tradición –
Doney de Jesús Cardona Lopez – Vía principal al
Municipio de Córdoba – Quindío. Iglesia Filandia
Quindío – Mauricio Arango Mendoza – Filandia –
Quindío.
• Page 30: Guía turística del Risaralda – Casa de la
Cultura de Marsella – Marsella, Risaralda. Laguna del
Otún – Risaralda.
• Page 31: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and
Tourism, Viceministry of Tourism. – Desierto de la
tatacoa – Sector el Cuzco – Villavieja – Huila. Cóndor
de los Andes – Eduin Yecid Pardo Sánchez – Páramo
de Puracé – La piedra del cóndor – Cauca.
• Page 32: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and
Tourism, Viceministry of Tourism. – Ciudad de salsa
– Daniel Escobar Gaitan – Cali – Valle del Cauca.
Volcán Nevado del Tolima – Tolima. Tatacoa nights –
52 Simón Quintana Sanabria – Desierto de la Tatacoa
– Huila.
• Page 34: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and
Tourism, Viceministry of Tourism. – Festival de luces
– Guillermo Londoño – Villa de Leyva – Boyacá.
Descanso de las 5:30 – José Felipe Abreo Cubillos –
Nevado del Cocuy – Boyacá.
• Page 34: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism,
Viceministry of Tourism. – Villa de Leyva aérea –Andrés
Felipe Enciso Rocha – Villa de Leyva – Boyacá.
Amanecer en Tota – Gustavo Adolfo Niño Rojas –
Laguna de Tota – Boyacá. El tren de la laguna –Helbert
Ricardo Bonilla Vega – Laguna de Tota – Boyacá.
• Page 35: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and
Tourism, Viceministry of Tourism. – Cría De Mico
Churuco – Amazonas
• Page 36: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and
Tourism, Viceministry of Tourism. – Llegada de los
loros al Parque Santander – Amazonas. Reserva
Victoria Regia – Amazonas.
• Page 37: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and
Tourism, Viceministry of Tourism. Playas de Guachalito
– Chocó.
• Page 38: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and
Tourism, Viceministry of Tourism. Panorámica De
Popayán – Cauca. Iglesia De Santa Bárbara, Mompox
– Bolivar.
• Page 39: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and
Tourism, Viceministry of Tourism. – Santuario de
Nuestra
Señora de Las Lajas – Nariño.
• Page 41: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and
Tourism, Viceministry of Tourism. – Donde nacen las
nubes – Hugo Armando Rus Gutierrez – PNN. El
Cocuy – Boyacá.
• Page 42: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and
Tourism, Viceministry of Tourism. – Iguana en centro
cultural – Guaviare. Chigüiros – Meta. Bogotá Film
Commission, Tucán en refugio de Vida Silvestre –
Arauca.
• Page 43: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and
Tourism, Viceministry of Tourism. – Detalle De Flora –
Caquetá. Venado de los Llanos en La Finca Maracay
– Casanare.
• Page 44: Still photography “Palm Trees in the Snow”
• Page 49: Still photography “American Made”
• Page 50: Still photography “Abduction of Jocelyn Shaker”
• Back cover: Still photography “The Kill Chain”
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