Production Guide 2014
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Production Guide 2014
how! i n Co lom bi a Pro d uct io n guide 20 14 president’s office of the republic of colombia Juan Manuel Santos Calderón President of the Republic of Colombia María Lorena Gutiérrez Moreno General Secretary Cristina Plazas Michelsen Private Secretary ministry of commerce, industry and tourism proimágenes colombia Claudia Triana de Vargas Director Yolanda Aponte Melo Administrative and Finance Director Andrés Bayona Gómez Projects Director Andrea Afanador Llach FDC Programs Director Santiago Rojas Arroyo Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism proimágenes colombiafilm commission Sandra Howard Taylor Vice Minister of Tourism Silvia Echeverri Botero Film Commissioner Ana María Monica Vargas Vice Minister of Tourism Professional Lina María Sánchez Castro Assistant Manager ministry of culture Javier Ruiz Administrative Coordinator Mariana Garcés Córdoba Minister of Culture Lucía González García Projects Coordinator María Claudia López Sorzano Vice Minister of Culture Carlos Alberto Ramos Becerra Information Coordinator Enzo Rafael Ariza Ayala General Secretary Adelfa Martínez Bonilla Film Office Director Adriana González Haessig Film Office Advisor proexport colombia María Claudia Lacouture Pinedo President Ricardo Vallejo Moreno Exports Vice President Juan Esteban Medina Londoño Services Macro-Sector Management colombia film promotion committee - cpfc Mariana Garcés Córdoba Minister of Culture Sandra Howard Taylor Deputy of Ministry of Commerce, Indusrty and Tourism Ricardo Vallejo Moreno Exports Vice President of Proexport Colombia Mauricio Reina Echeverri Delegate of the President of the Republic of Colombia Jaime Abello Banfi Delegate of the President of the Republic of Colombia Paula Jaramillo del Corral Producers Representative - CNACC Adelfa Martínez Bonilla Film Office Director Lina María Sánchez Castro Investigation and Editorial Coordination Alberto Quiroga Texts Gonzalo Castellanos Valenzuela Juan Carlos Tavera Castillo Legal and Technical Texts Sally Station Translation Lip Ltda. Concept and Design Impresol Ediciones Printing Lucía Gonzalez Copy Editor Printed in Colombia 2014 Content hel lo! how ? Something good is happening in our country ..... 5 Visas..........................................................................41 Permits Authorizations .................................... ....41 Customs .................................................................. 42 Hiring Personnel ....................................................42 Taxes ........................................................................43 Insurance ................................................................ 43 Entering the Country with Foreign Currency ...44 wow ! Law 1556 – Cash Rebate 40% - 20% ........................ 7 Aggregate Value Tax (IVA) Rebate ....................... 7 w hy? Colombia’s Audiovisual Sector .............................. 9 Infrastructure for Audiovisual Production ......... 9 here! Testimonials ........................................................... 12 Coming soon ........................................................... 13 Recent ...................................................................... 13 help! hello! Film Commission Services ................................... 46 Staff ......................................................................... 46 Contact.................................................................... 46 Photographs ........................................................... 46 w ho? 48 w here? General Information ............................................. 18 Colombia´s General Infrastructure ..................... 21 Bogotá: The Nation’s Capital ............................... 21 Caribbean Region ................................................. 23 Central Andean Region ........................................ 24 Southern Andean Region...................................... 27 Eastern Region ........................................................ 28 Amazon Region ..................................................... 28 Special Locations ................................................... 31 Colombia’s National Parks ................................... 35 Land of Mega-Diversity ........................................ 36 Behind the scenes, “Left to die” Action / In Colombia Last November’s headline in the Hollywood Reporter read, “Colombia Takes the Lead in Latin Incentives Surge.” And rightly so. Tough Law 1556 of 2012 has only been in effect for a year, today the benefits of the new incentive are increasingly well-known internationally, making the promise of the law a reality. It’s no wonder that Mike Medavoy, a highly accomplished producer of major films such as Black Swan, has partially shot his film in our country. The movie “The 33” had been searching for a location that fit the story’s needs for a long time. They found the answer in Colombia: a natural and original location, perfectly suited as a set for the mine, and a film incentive that was not just attractive, but compelling, in terms of production costs. The projects applying to the Colombia Film Fund demonstrate that not only Hollywood movies, but also major productions from Europe and neighboring Latin American countries, have realized the advantages of the reimbursement. They don’t want to miss out. Interest in Colombia from high-profile international productions has been steadily growing, showing that the incentive has been well received. This is also thanks to the changing image of the country: the film sector is talking about our competitiveness in production, as well as our wealth of varied locations, attesting to the consolidation of confidence in Colombia. The undeniable increase in tourist activity throughout the country also confirms this. The warm welcome and expectations inspired by the incentive make our country more committed than ever to the spirit of Law 1556: to position our country as a top shooting destination for international productions, significantly contributing to the development of the Colombian film industry. Law 1556 strives to benefit not only providers of production, post-production and logistics services, but also our artists and creative personnel. Because while our technical and artistic personnel benefit from the knowledge transfer resulting from their work with large international productions, today we can say that our producers, through their experiences, are increasingly prepared to actively participate in global markets as production services providers. Finally, we can’t forget that the best way to promote Colombia is interaction between foreign producers and technical and artistic personnel, and our country’s people, places, customs and traditions. It was certainly an honor to have renowned actors such as Antonio Banderas and Lou Diamond Phillips with us. But they also had the privilege of working in our territory, with its wonderful scenery and our warm people, alongside major Colombian actors like Gustavo Angarita and Juan Pablo Raba. With everyone talking about the incentive and all eyes on Colombia, we have a formula for success: for our locations to play a leading role on the big screen; for our talented artists to find more and more arenas to fully exhibit their creativity; and behind the scenes, for Colombian personnel, eager for experiences and knowledge, to be active in the labor market. This is what drives all of our efforts to promote this growing industry. wow! Today, we invite you to be part of this historic moment for our film industry. We invite you to discover our country from its diverse sets and in the company of our women and our men. We invite you to a blockbuster country. Behind the scenes, “Roa” Law 1556 Cash rebate 40% - 20% Colombia offers a cash rebate or cash reimbursement 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, production or post-production including artistic and technical services) and 20% for “film logistics services” (those that are provided for hotel, catering, 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. B as i c re q u i re ments • The project in question shall entail expenditures in film services or film logistics services of approximately USD 600,000. • The project shall be submitted by its producer, a legal person; that is to say, a company or entity with legal authority to operate. • The project will be evaluated by the Colombia 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 contracted through one or several Colombian film services companies (previously registered at the Film Office of the Ministry of Culture). • The funds for use in services shall be administered by a trust established in Colombia, through an administration trust or standalone trust. • Lastly, in order for the reimbursement to be disbursed, there must be approval by an auditing company established in Colombia, which shall also be engaged by the producer. The expert opinion, certificate or report issued by the auditing company shall be sent directly to the administering entity. tract that is signed if its project is accepted and complies with the requirements mentioned above. Pro ject app ro val Submitted projects that meet the above requirements shall be evaluated by CPFC to determine whether they comply with the purposes of Law No. 1556. Considering the fact that Colombia Film Fund -FFC has limited resources (around USD $12 Million for 2014), at the moment of the respective meeting, a decision is reached as to which of the total submissions shall receive reimbursement and in what amount. Value Added Tax (IVA) Rebate why? International audiovisual productions may obtain IVA tax reimbursement for services purchased in Colombia since the Colombian Tax Statute (Article 481, Paragraph E) declares all export services exempt from this tax; this includes services provided in the country under a written contract and used exclusively outside the country by companies or persons with no business or activities in Colombia, as per requirements listed in the regulation. To be eligible for this exemption, a contract must be stated between the service exporter and the contractor and the corresponding record must be kept by the exporter as proof of the transaction. This contract must contain the following certified information: • The contracted service must be used entirely and exclusively outside Colombia. • The amount of the contract or amount to be reinstated. (In Colombian pesos – COP and foreign currency). • Declaration that the contracting company has no business or activities in Colombia. • That the service is exempt according to Article 481 of the Tax Statute. • That no withholding tax applies for any income from exports as per Article 366-1 of the Tax Statute. www.locationcolombia.com/Incentives E asy a p p l i c a ti on • Request to the Colombia Film Promotion Committee - CFPC through the submission of the project to Proimágenes Colombia (Administering entity). • Proof of the existence and legal representation of the production company. • Description of the project, total budget and financing information. • Detailed budget of the project showing expenditures that will be paid in Colombia for film services and film logistics services. • Deposit of Guarantee: An allocation, as insurance, in the amount of around USD $13,000, which shall be returned to the producer at the end of the conBehind the scenes, “Cazando luciérnagas” Colombia’s Audiovisual Sector Tele v i s i o n Audiovisual production in Colombia is booming. The Colombian television industry successfully exports shows –especially soap operas– to over eighty countries around the world including “Betty la Fea” (“Ugly Betty”), one of the biggest hits on international channels, to a number of continents and is now a constant source of programming for the Latin US market. Several international companies, including Fox International and NBC-Telemundo, are currently producing projects in Colombia. Both have their own sound stages in Bogotá where they produce internationally-broadcast series. Ad v e r t i s i n g The country´s advertising industry has taken solid root over the past few decades and in past years several Colombian production houses specializing in production of spots on Colombian locations have begun to produce for international clients whose spots air in many different countries. The world´s largest advertising agencies including McCann Erickson, Leo Burnett, J. Walter Thomson and others have operated in Colombia for over thirty years. More than thirty local agencies produce for national and international clients. Approximately twenty production and preproduction advertising companies operate in Colombia - some of them specializing in production for international brands and agencies. Fi lm In 2013, the Colombian film industry achieved interesting figures in audience attendance, premieres of Colombian films and opening of new cinemas. 17 of 244 films screened in cinemas were Colombian productions. The attendance of Colombian films has doubled since 2007: the number of admissions rose over 43.28 million, an increase of 5.95%, and the box office increased for 7.9% (compared to 2012). Colombia has also witnessed a growth in number of cinemas. In 2013, the total number of screens rose to 790, an increase of 86 screens compared to 2012. Colombia has had great international visibility in the recent years. In 2013 two documentaries directed by women exploded on the world cinema scene. Also, fiction features lit up the screen, with stories ranging from the very personal “Cazando luciérnagas”, winner of Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actress and Best Cinematography in the Foreign Feature category of Brazil’s Gramado Film Festival, to more social dramas like “Roa”, based on the true story of Juan Roa Sierra, found guilty of assassinating Liberal leader Jorge Eliécer Gaitán in an event that deeply affected the history of Colombia, to horror thriller genre film “Gallows Hill”, a Colombo-US co-production premiered at Sitges Film Festival. Upcoming releases reflect the wide variety of themes of films currently being produced in our country: “Ciudad Delirio”, a Colombo-Spanish co-production featuring a love story told in a salsa setting, “Out of the Dark,” a Colombo-Spanish-US horror thriller co-production starring Julia Stiles, Scott Speedman and Stephen Rea, and “Buenaventura, Mon Amour”, a cross-media feature film voted Best Multi-Platform Project at the 2012 RíoContentMarket Lab, just to mention a few. The promotion of Colombia as a film location is already showing results. In 2013, the film “The 33” was partially shot in Colombian locations, in the Nemocon mines in the surroundings of Bogotá. ”The 33” is based on the gripping real-life survival story surrounding the collapse of the Copiapó copper mine in Chile and the subsequent emotional retrieval and triumphant rescue of all 33 miners after 69 days trapped 800 meters below the surface of the earth. This film is the first project to benefit from Colombia’s cash rebate incentive. Infrastructure for Audiovisual Production Cre ws There are many independent and freelance workers in Colombia employed as department heads, technicians and production personnel, many with extensive experience in international co-productions. The country boasts many talented individuals experienced in television production and co-productions. Colombian film crews are known for their enormous commitment, hard work and resourcefulness. There are no audiovisual unions at this time, or fixed rates for services or labor. There are a number of Colombian associations working to ensure the wellbeing and development of the audiovisual industry. Talen t Colombian talent is highly prized throughout the world and has met with enormous success on the international market. Some of the best known actors include Sofía Vergara, known for her work in the television series “Modern Family” and “Men in Trees”, Catalina Sandino, who starred in “Twilight Saga: Eclipse”, “Che” and “Love in the Time of Cholera”; Paola Turbay, whose credits include “Royal Pains”, “Cane” and “Love in the Time of Cholera”; Martina García known for “Homeland” “Biutiful”, and “Operation E”, and Manolo Cardona, who recently played a role on “Covert Affairs”. Each of them has charmed US audiences with their talent and charisma. Juana Acosta, star of “Carlos” and “Hospital Central”, and Angie Cepeda, outstanding in “Los Protegidos”, “Fuera de Lugar” and “Love in the Time of Cholera” have earned solid recognition in Spanish-speaking markets. Television series like “Ugly Betty” and “Café”, written by screenwriter Fernando Gaitan, have achieved great success in countries around the world. And Hollywood has bid for the rights to remake several recent Colombian films. S p e c i a l Effe c t s Multi-channel digital equipment, boom microphones, lavalier, plant, on-set monitoring and digital delivery. Eq u i p m e n t Re nt al Most sound stages are located in the city of Bogotá. The largest of these covers 16,000 square feet (1,487 square meters). Other companies have studios ranging from 3,500 square feet (325 square meters) to 10,000 square feet (929 square meters). There are warehouses throughout the country available for productions that require large spaces. Several equipment rental houses provide high-end technology gear in Colombia. Qualified technicians are trained continuously in operation and support of newly acquired equipment. Many technicians speak fluent English. • Digital camera: Alexa Studio, Plus 4:3, 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. • Data Recorders: Codex, Gemini RAW, Cinedeck, AJA Ki Pro & Mini. • DIT carts: On-set color correction, effects and compositing, syncing, download, trans-coding, backup and same day dailies on Ipads. Metadata feeding options into original material. Reference monitors, LTO, CalDigit, Mac Pro, PC, etc. • Film camera: Arricam Lite, 435 X-Treme & ES 3 & 4 Perf, 416 & SRIII, Moviecam Compact, Aaton. • Optics: Complete factory sets of Hawk V-Lite, Cooke 5/i, S4/i, Master, Ultra & Digi primes, Macros, Swing & Shift, Innovision, Optimo & Alura zooms, etc. • Lighting: Full line of Arri, Kinoflo, Dedolight, K-5600, SoftSun, Lightning Strikes, Litepanel, accessories, silent generators & power distribution. • Camera Grip: Milo and Modula motion control, stabilized and standard 3 axis wireless and wired remote heads, Technocranes, Fisher, Panther and Egripment dollies & jibs, Tyler helicopter mounts, camera-cars and tow dollies, ATVs, motorcycles, bicycles. • Transportation, 3-5-10-ton grip-trucks; camera trucks and vans; 4-wheel vehicles; motor homes and trailers. www.locationcolombia.com/Audiovisualinfrastructure Post- Produ c t i on Adm i n i st ra t ive Se r vice s Several companies in Colombia focus exclusively on physical special effects and have extensive audiovisual production experience. These companies can produce the most commonly requested special effects such as body shots, suspensions and fire and rain. They also have experience in designing unconventional effects to meet specific production needs. Arms collectors with accredited experience in television, films and advertising spots can provide audiovisual productions with technical, theoretical and practical knowledge in the handling and use of arms. Stunts There are several stunt companies in Colombia. They have experience in the field of stunt work and have developed 100% of the action scenes filmed for the national industry in recent years while adhering to international safety protocol. S ou n d S t a g e s Digital post-production studios have been operating in Colombia for many years. In 2012, a multinational laboratory with headquarters in Chile, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina started opened its doors in Bogotá. • Digital/VFX Composing: Software: Flame, Flint, Smoke, After Effects, Mocha, Nule. • 3D Animation: Stereoscopic post-production. • Final Cut: Units equipped with 4:4:4 technology used in HD SR format. • Screening room and 4K color correction: Assimilate Scratch and Tangent Theatrical Mastering modules for 4K color correction. Side by side screening with a Sony 4K digital projector. Specially designed software for data composing from SD to 4K. • Tape Room: Duplication and conversion of all SD/HD, HD SR formats. • Master conforming: Delivery to all formats and distribution under international protocols. • Telecine: Spirit DataCine with 2K Da Vinci color corrector in SD, HD and SR formats. 16mm and 35mm, film to tape and tape to tape transfers. • Lab facilities: 16mm and 35mm processing and printing. Kodak Image Care accredited lab. Digital record. • Scanning and recording: ARRI LASER. Laser technology recorder, worldwide standard to print to 35mm for digital intermediate processes. • Sound: Dolby 5.1 accredited sound mixing facilities. Audio postproduction, dialogue editing, ADR and Foley facilities, dubbing, sound special effects, voice casting and sound design for film, documentaries, spots, television and web content. Independent sound designers, sound editors, re-recording mixers and music composers. • Production Sound: Digital recording in 2 or 4 channels, Sennheizer booms, wireless monitoring systems and everything needed for any film or HD shoot. National and multinational companies in Colombia can be consulted for all tax, legal and exchange questions. They also provide film insurance for all audiovisual productions inside Colombia. Information regarding companies and crew is available in the Colombian Film Commission’s service directory: www.locationcolombia.com/Directory Testimonials here! Behind the scenes, “Out of the dark” “We were working 6 day weeks, so it was a little hard, but it was amazing. I wanted to go and see Cartagena and Santa Marta and so many other parts, but I didn’t have the time, I really want to go back to the Cartagena Film Festival. It was like a dream, it was great to be able to practice my Spanish.” locations. The help and access given to us by so many organizations - the Kogi communities of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the Museo del Oro, the Colombian Army and the many universities, academics and individuals along the way helped to make this a highly successful programme”. Julia Stiles, Actress of Out of the Dark. Martin Kemp, Director of BBC’s series the Lost Kingdoms of South America. “If you want to find bad people in Colombia, you can surely find them, as you could in New York or Los Angeles. But nowhere have my crew and I been treated better or with more kindness and generosity. I’d bring my family on vacation there in a heartbeat. And hope to soon. As I said before: Colombians are proud. Let them show you what they are proud of.” “This is such a beautiful country! I was amazed by the landscape and the marvelous locations. I had a really great time and am very pleasantly surprised. This is my fisrt trip to Latin America and Colombia is the first country I’ve visited. I’m meeting people, scouting locations and looking at film industry facil- Anthony Bourdain, during the shooting of an episode of CNN international Kulmeet Makkar, Executive Director of the Film & Television Guild of India. “It was really exciting, it was Holy Week when we filmed down there, so the kids were coming out and watching and after the first take they would applaud. We were like: you can’t applaud because we’re filming. And so then, the teenagers were like, OK, we’ll be in charge of saying nobody can applaud. It was like just this incredible community”. “First I want to congratulate you all and Mr. President Santos for the initiative they have had to bring films to Colombia, an amazing and diverse place. It is the opportunity to make films, which not only enriches the film industry, but all that it happens around it, and one way or another it will positively change the image of the country” Piper Perabo, about her experience of shooting Covert Affairs in Medellin. Antonio Banderas, star of The 33, during his visit to the presidential palace “Filming our one hour documentary in Colombia was an absolute pleasure. Despite an incredibly tight and demanding schedule Screen Colombia (the Colombian production service company) ensured that everything went to plan and pulled out all the steps to introduce us to some incredible people and some fantastic ities”. Over the years, many international cinema, television and advertising productions have been filmed in Colombia. A few of them are listed here to give you an idea of the variety of productions made in this country: Coming Soon Soon, some productions will premiere. If you would like more information about them, please visit: www.locationcolombia.com/Internationalproductions In ter na ti o na l Th e 33 Director:Patricia Riggen. Production Company: Phoenix Pictures. Production service company: Dynamo Locations: Nemocón and Zipaquirá, Colombia. Cast: Antonio Banderas, Juliette Binoche, Martin Sheen, James Brolin, Jacob Vargas, Juan Pablo Raba, Oscar Nuñez, Marco Treviño. Co - produ c t io n s A l i a s Ma r i a Director: Jose Luis Rugeles; Production Company: Rhayuela Cine, Colombia; Axxon Films, Francia; Sudestada Cine, Argentina. C i ud a d De l i r i o Director: Chus Gutiérrez; Production Company: 64-A Films, Colombia; Film Fatal, Spain; Cast: Carolina Ramírez, Julián Villagrán, Jorge Herrera, Vicky Hernández, C l i ma s Director: Enrica Pérez; Production Company: Burning Blue, Colombia; Sexto Sentido, Peru. Cast: Claudia Ruiz del Castillo, Fiorella de Ferrari, María Unoc. Gal l o w s Hi l l Director: Victor García; Production Company: Launchpad Productions, A Bigger Boat, Bowery Hills Entertainment, USA; Ennova Films, Colombia; Lina Production: Faldita Films, Colombia; Locations: Bogotá and surroundings; Cast: Peter Facinelli, Sophia Myles, Nathalia Ramos, Carolina Guerra. G en te d e B i e n D a n g e rou s L ov e (2 01 3 ) Production Services in Colombia: Dynamo. Locations: Bogotá. Cast: Rachel Leigh Cook, Barbara Hershey, Emily Foxler. Director: Josef Wladyka; Production Company: El Colectivo, Colombia, Tenacious and Kubota Films, USA; Locations: Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca, Colombia; Cast: Cristian James Advincula, Jarlin Javier Martínez. ç D e shora (2 01 3 ) O p e ra t i on E ( 20 1 2) Director: María Gamboa; Production Company: Dia Fragma Fábrica de Películas, Colombia; Ciné Sud Promotion, France; Location: Barrancabermeja, Santander, Colombia; Cast: Carlos Humberto Hernández, Felipe Botero, Samuel Lascano, Myriam Gutiérrez. Fa r a w a y f rom t he Worl d (2 01 3 ) Contravía Films, Colombia; Arizona Films, France; Mantarraya Producciones, Mexico. Cast: Calvín Buenaventura, Jovan Alexis Marquinez, Atala Navia, Gustavo Ruis. Man os Su ci as Mateo Ou t o f the Dark Director: Lluís Quílez; Production Company: Apaches entertainment and Cactus Flower Producciones, Spain; Dynamo, Colombia; Imagenation Abu Dhabi FZ, United Arab Emirates; Participant Media and XYZ Films, USA; Locations: Bogotá, Honda; Colombia; Cast: Julia Stiles, Scott Speedman, Stephen Rea, Pixie Davies, Alejandro Furth. Sargean t Matacho Director: William González.; Production Company: ENIC Producciones, Hangar Films, Colombia; Alpha Acosta, Mexico; Location: Cauca Valley region, Colombia; Cast: Marlón Moreno, Francisco Cucalón, María Rojo, Alberto Estrella, Ramiro Meneses. The Dead Men Director: Bárbara Sarasola-Day; Production Company: Antorcha Films, Colombia; Pucara Cine, Argentina; Faction Film, Norway; Cast: Luis Ziembrowsky, María Ucedo, Alejandro Buitrago. Director: Gerardo Herrero; Production Company: Ennovva Films, RCN Cine, Colombia; Tornasol Films and Foresta Films, Spain. Location: Cartagena; Cast: Jorge Enrique Abello, Luis Fernando Hoyos, Carlos Torres, Ana Bolena Meza. Roa (2 01 3 ) The O ce a n He ar t (El Cora zón d e l Oc é ano ) ( 20 1 1 ) Director: Sebastian Cordero; Production Company: Contento Films, Colombia; Cine Kilotoa, Ecuador; Location: Ecuador; Cast: Andres Crespo, Maria C. Sanchez. Director: Andi Baiz; Production Company: Dynamo, RCN films & Ennova, Colombia; Patagonic Film Group, Argentina; Location: Bogota; Cast: Mauricio Puentes, Catalina Sandino, Santiago Rodríguez. Roya l B u i l di n g (2 01 3 ) The Ho o k Se ñ ori t a s (2 01 3 ) The Mu d d y Director: Felipe Echavarría; Production Company: Proyección Films, Colombia; CineStation, USA; Cast: Diego Cadavid, Paola Mendoza, Jeanine Mason, Mark Shardan. The seal o f co n fessio n Director: Henry Rivero; Production Company: RCN Cine, Ennovva, Drive Pictures, Colombia; Factor RH Producciones, Venezuela; Location: Caracas, Venezuela; Bogotá, Colombia; Cast: Marlon Moreno, Juan Pablo Raba, Jorge Cao, Carlos Camacho. Recent Co - p ro d uc t i o n s L os Ho n g os Director: Alfredo Soderguit; Production Company: Antorcha Films, Colombia; Palermo Animación, Raindofs Cine, Uruguay. Anin a ( 2013 ) B u r n Not i ce : T h e f al l o f S am A xe ( 20 1 1 ) Fi she rm a n (2 01 3 ) Director: Ivan Wild; Production Company: Ciudad Lunar Producciones, RCN films & Ennova, Colombia; Ciné Sud Promotion, France; Produrama Nortesur, Venezuela; Location: Barranquilla, Colombia; Cast: Jorge Perugorría, Katherine Vélez, Laura García, Adel David Vásquez. Director: Sandra Higuita; Production Company: Independencia Realizaciones, RCN Cine, Ennova, Colombia; Never Land, Spain; Location: Medellín, Capurgana, Colombia; Cast: Miller Quintero, Daniel Estrada, Carlos Bardem, Nacho Vidal. Director: Miguel Courtois Paternina. Production Company: Tormenta Films, Zircocine, Spain; Ajoz Films, France. Production services company: La Ventana Films. Locations: Villavicencio, Colombia. Cast: Luís Tosar, Martina García, Lucho Velasco, Sigifredo Vega. Director: Jeffrey Donovan. Production Company: Production Services in Colombia: Foxtelecolombia. Locations: Bogotá and surroundings. Cast: Kiel Anne Sanchez, Ron Reaco Monta Lee, José Pedro Balmaceda. Director: Kirk Sullivan; Production Company: Contento Films, Colombia; Locations: Medellín, Antioquia.; Cast: Diego Boneta, Jackson Rathbone, Maria Mesa, Edgardo Román, Humbero Dorado. Director: Franco Lolli; Production Company: Evidencia Films, Colombia; Lazennec 3, France; Cast: Brayan Santamaria, Carlos Fernando Pérez, Alejandra Borrero. Director: Oscar Ruiz Navia; Production Company: Burning Blue and Director: Antonio Dorado Z; Production Company: Fundación Imagen Latina and Hangar Films, Colombia; Futuro Films, Venezuela. Cast: Marlon Moreno, Juanita Arias, Kathy Saenz, Jean Paul Leroux, Felipe Cortez. Director: Lina Rodríguez; Production Company: Rayon Vert, Canada, Colombia; Cast: María Serrano, Clara Monrroy, Angela Katherine Laverde, Sebastián Cuevas. S i n O toñ o, S i n Pri m a v e ra (2 01 3 ) Director: Iván Mora Manzano; Production Company: Antorcha Films, Colombia; Corporación la República Invisible, Ecuador; Caberu Productions, France. Cast: Enzo Macchiavello, Ángela Peñaherrera, Paola Baldión, Paulina Obrist. The Ete r n a l Ni g ht of Twe l v e Moon s (2 01 3 ) Director: Priscila Padilla; Production Company: Doce Lunas Producciones, Colombia; Banda Imagen, Bolivia. Cast: Rosa Uriana Family. Inter nat io nal A l a Re c he rc he de L’El D ora do (L ooki n g for El D ora do) (2 01 2 ) Director: Cristophe de Vallambras. Production Company: Bo Travail, France. Locations: Cartagena, Tumaco, Pasto, Ipiales, San Agustin, Neiva, Cali, Pereira, Manizales, Armenia, Medellín, Guatavita, Bogotá, Zipaquirá, San Gil, Barichara, Cocuy, Santa Marta, Tayrona, Guajira y el Tatacoa Desert. L e ft to D i e (2 01 2 ) Director: Leon Ichaso Production Company: Sandbar Pictures, Blazer Company Productions, Sony Pictures Television, USA; Director: Pablo Barrera and Guillermo Fernandez Groizard. Production Company: Globo Media, Antena 3 Films, Spain; Production services in Colombia: Dynamo. Locations: Bogotá, Colombia; Cádiz, Spain. Cast: Hugo Silva, Clara Lago, Alvaro Cervante. The Ne xt Th re e Day s ( 20 1 0 ) Director: Paul Haggis. Production Company: Lionsgate, Fidelité Films, HWY61. Production services company for the portion shot in Colombia: Shoot Colombia. Locations: Pittsburgh, USA; Cartagena and SantaMarta, Colombia. Cast: Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks, Liam Neeson. TV Serie s A n t hon y B ou rd ain: Par t s Unk no w ne p i sode (2 01 3 ) Director: Sally Freeman Production Company: Zero Poin Zero Production Inc., Cable News Network-CNN Locations: Villavicencio, Miraflores, Bogotá, and Cali, Colombia Cast: Anthony Bourdain, Pablo Mora, Julio César González, Hector Abad Faciolince. Cov e r t A ffa i rs -e pis o d e ( 20 1 3 ) ( U S ) , Director: Stephen Kay. Production company: NBC Universal, Services in Colombia: RTI Productions, Locations: Medellin, Cast: Piper Perabo, Christopher Gorham, Frank Hill. Fa u t p a s R ê ve r-La C it é Pe rd ue (D on’t D re a m -T h e Los t C it y ) ( 20 1 3 ) Director: Sylvain Bergere. Production Company: France3, France. Locations: Bogotá, Cucuta, Bucaramanga, Colombia. Hal f t h e S k y (2 0 1 3) Director: Charo Chermayeff and Jeff Dupre. Production Company: Show of Force, US. Production Services Company in Colombia: Dessu Productions. Locations: Cartagena, Colombia. R i v e r Mo n s te rs (2 0 1 3) Director: Charlie Bingham. Production Company: Icon Films, UK for Animal Planet. Locations: Leticia, Colombia Trav e l l e r ’s Ta l es (2 0 1 3) Director: Mary Frymire. Production Company: Handel Productions, Canada for National Geographic. Locations: Bogotá, Colombia Wo ma n Ra i s e d by Monkeys (2 0 1 3 ) Director:Tobey Luke Trackman. Production Company: Blink Films, UK for National Geographic. Production Services Company in Colombia: Screen Colombia.. Locations: Santa Marta and Ciudad Perdida, Colombia. General information Cari bean sea San Andrés Col om b i a ’s G e o g raph ic Lo c at io n Panamá Barranqui l la Car tagena Venezuela Medel lín General information Pacific ocean Bogotá Cal i Official Name Republic of Colombia Capital Bogotá, 7 million inhabitants $261.89 gdp (pppus$ Thousands of Millions) (2012) where? Behind the scenes, “Roa” gdp growth (2012) 45.2 million inhabitants (77% urban, 23% rural) 4.7% Inflation (2012) 2.4% Exports ( US$ Millions) (2012) $ 60.208 Population (2012) Brazi l Equador Imports (US$ Millions) (2012) $58.632 Foreign Direct Investment (US$ Millions) (2012) $ 16.684 Literacy Rate 92.1% Currency Colombian peso (COP) Minimum wage/month (2013) $330 USD Perú Source: President’s Office of Colombia, Banco de la República (Central Bank) and Proexport. F l i g h t Ti mes f rom B ogot á to O t h er Impor ta nt Ci ti es Aro u nd t h e Worl d a nd Ti me Zone Paris 10:30 hrs. Toronto 6 hrs. Ne w York 5:30 hrs. Los Angeles 8 hrs. Madrid 10 hrs. Mi ami 3 hrs. México City 4:30 hrs. B o go t á C l i m ate Because it´s a tropical country, the four seasons don´t exist but any climate can be found at any time, depending on the region, whether you´re looking for extremely cold mountain weather or the steamy temperatures found in river valleys and along ocean coastlines. S ea son s Sao Paulo 5:45 hrs. Santi ago 5 hrs. There are two basic seasons during the year: winter, or the rainy season, and summer. But many cities and regions - depending on their altitude - enjoy climates similar to those of spring and autumn in other parts of the world. Buenos Aires 6:10 hrs. Da y l i g ht Located in the tropics along the Equator, days in Colombia are almost the same length all year round: dawn breaks around 6:00 a.m. and the sun sets around 6:00 p.m. Lang uage Spanish, along with sixty-eigth other tongues spoken by around eighty indigenous groups. English is taught in most schools. Com p a r i s o n Pr i nc ipa l Cit ies Bogotá, the capital, Medellín, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Barranquilla, Cali, Manizales, Pereira, Armenia, Bucaramanga, Tunja, Leticia. G over n ment State of Cal ifor ni a USA Colombi a 423,971 km 2 (163,6 96 s p. m.) 1,141, 7 4 8 k m 2 (440,8 31 s p. m . ) France Latin America´s oldest democracy with three branches: executive, legislative and judicial. The President of the Republic, as well as senators and congressmen, are elected by popular vote every four years. Popu l at ion 6 7 5, 4 1 7 k m 2 ( 26 0 , 7 80 s p. m . ) Colombia is the third most populated country in Latin America after Brazil and Mexico. 77% of its 45.2 million inhabitants live in cities and 23% live in rural areas. R ace Colombia is multi-ethnic and a large portion of its population is mestizo. Light-skinned Colombians predominate in certain regions and Afro-Colombians in others. There are more than eighty indigenous groups spread throughout the territory. Immigrant groups are concentrated in certain regions along the Caribbean coast. E conomy Colombia has enjoyed considerable economic development in the past few decades and is one of the few Latin American economies to maintain a balance and continue to grow in the midst of recent world crises affecting many countries. Colombia´s industrial and agro-industrial production and services are extremely diverse and the country´s economy is Latin America´s fourth largest after Brazil, Mexico and Argentina. Hol id a y s Colombia celebrates a number of holidays when schools and offices close. The law requires that those who work holidays receive special remuneration. P ubl ic Hol id a y s 2 01 4 1 January 6 January 24 March 17April 18 April 1 May 2 June 3 June 23 June 30 June 20 July 7 August 18 August 13 October 3 November 17 November 8 December 25 December Colombia’s General Infrastructure A i r Tr a vel The country is directly linked to major North American and European cities with daily flights to New York, Miami, Mexico City, Madrid, Paris, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, and Panama, and many others. Principal airlines including American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Iberia, Lufthansa and Air France fly directly to Bogotá, some of them to Cartagena, Barranquilla and Medellín. Avianca-Taca, Colombia’s major airline also handles international flights to Miami, New York, Los Angeles, among others. A number of private companies specialize in helicopter and small plane services throughout the country. www.aerocivil.gov.co Tr a n sp or t The entire country is linked through a system of highways and roads, except extremely remote regions such as the Amazon jungle and certain parts of the Chocó and great plains regions. A number of companies provide overland transportation for passengers (buses, micro-buses, etc.) to nearly every corner of the country. Major cities have bus terminals that centralize passenger services. Taxis are available in all major cities, serving the immediate urban perimeter and the different regions. There is no rail service except for freight, and only in certain regions. www.invias.gov.co Ban king The Colombian peso is the country´s sole currency. Major cities have currency exchanges where international currency can be bought and sold. These currency exchanges fix purchase and sales prices of foreign currency based on market tendencies, which may be higher or lower than the official exchange rate. Branch banking and ATM machines are available in all Colombian cities and many small towns and municipalities. Banks generally operate between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; certain offices in large cities offer extended office hours from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. All major international credit cards (Visa, Master Card, American Express, etc.) are accepted in Colombia when purchasing goods and services. However, this service is often unavailable in provincial businesses far from major cities where you may have to pay in cash. Hotel s a nd Accom mo d at ion s Tourist and hotel services in Colombia are booming. In the last four years, Colombia has shown a growth in tourism, with approximately 1.6 million travelers arriving in 2011. At the close of November 2012, the country had a growth of 6.7% in entry of travelers compared to the same period the year before. These numbers are the result of a policy geared towards placing a higher emphasis on tourism offerings and increasing resources for the promotion of the country. Several international hotel chains such as Hilton, Sheraton, Marriot, Ibis and Holiday Inn operate in Colombia along with first-class national chains. Hotels range from 3-stars with prices for single rooms starting at USD $40, to 5-star hotels priced at up to USD $300 per night (these rates vary depending on the season and the city). Colombia is a favorite destination for international tourism, international corporate conventions and backpackers alike. Rest au r a nts Restaurants throughout the country, particularly in major cities such as Bogotá, Cartagena, Cali and Medellin, are currently enjoying gastronomical success, offering all kinds of national and international cuisine. Anthony Bourdain, the traveling chef of the Travel and Living channel, defines Colombian cooking: “A visit to Colombia is one of those surprising experiences that can change the course of your life (...) Food in Colombia is amazing and full of incredible flavors”. Tele com mu n ic at ion s The country, and its regions, cities and villages in general, feature complete telecommunications services including corporate satellite communications, Internet services for all needs, mobile phones, radiotelephones, internal local, regional, national and international telephone circuits. The scope and variety of the country´s radio network make it unique in the world. There is also an extensive network of television services: two private channels, two public channels, one mixed channel, several regional channels, local channels in certain cities, pay-per-view and university channels and local channels providing social information, education and entertainment. Tele phones/mobi le phones Several companies offer mobile phone services with national and international coverage: Claro, Movistar and Tigo. Avantel (radiotelephone and mobile) service is also available. I nter net Several companies provide a variety of subscription Internet services (cable, wireless, etc). Some cities such as Bucaramanga enjoy free citywide Internet service. In smaller cities and villages Internet services are available in Internet cafes. Communications and telecommunications services are available throughout the country, except for certain distant places. Broadband and Wi-Fi Internet services are available in larger cities; most connections in smaller towns are dial-up. E le c t r ic it y The national energy grid distributes electricity to most of the country. Colombia exports electricity to other countries such as Venezuela, Ecuador and certain parts of Central America. Voltage is 110-120 v/60 Hz, as in the United States. Hea lt h A network of hospitals around the country provides general and emergency health services to millions of people. Major cities boast internationally prestigious clinics and there is great demand from foreign clients for medical services related to heart conditions (University of Antioquia Hospital in Medellín); optometry and ophthalmology (Barraquer Clinic Bogotá); orthodontia; and plastic surgery in cities such as Bogotá, Medellín and Cali. Municipal, departmental and university hospitals and clinics provide good general and emergency care. There are health centers in most of small villages. Regions Ca r ibbea n Reg ion • The Caribbean region is located in northern Colombia along the Caribbean coast, between the Morrosquillo Gulf and Riohacha in the Guajira province. It includes the San Andrés and Providence archipelago. • This region has four main cities plus a variety of medium-size cities and countless small towns and picturesque villages along the shores of oceans or streams, rivers or swamps, or tucked away in forests or desert zones such as the Guajira. • The Colombian Caribbean features three large coral reefs; close to Providence is one of the largest coral formations in the Caribbean. • It has several archipelagos and many beautiful islands including the Rosario Islands near Cartagena, the San Andrés and Providence archipelago off the coast of Central America and just a 2-hour flight from Bogotá, Isla Fuerte and the San Bernardo Islands in the Gulf of Morrosquillo. • Towering some 5,770 meters (18,930 feet) above the Caribbean coast is the great Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the world’s highest coastal mountain. At the foot of the mountain lays the Tayrona National Park. Crystalclear creeks and rivers tumble down from the high mountains into canyons and valleys of astounding natural beauty. The Sierra is populated by several indigenous communities. • The Salamanca Island Park Drive runs along the Caribbean coast. Its mangrove swamps provide refuge for an incredible variety of migratory sea birds and its lagoons and swamps are rich with animals, fish and vegetation. • Cartagena and Barranquilla are international ports. Cartagena welcomes international cruise ship tours operated by companies like Royal Caribbean International, Aida Cruises and Avia Caribbean. The city also boasts a booming trade among private yachts from around the world. M a i n Cit ies Catagena de Indias, Barranquilla, San Andrés y Providencia, and Santa Marta. B og ot á : T he Nat ion’s Capit a l • Bogotá, the nation’s capital, is home to over 7 million people and is 2,600 meters (8,530 feet) above sea level. The imposing Eastern Andean range rising up behind it gives the city a unique character. • Most of the country’s audiovisual activity is concentrated in Bogotá because of the city’s technical infrastructure for all kinds of productions (recording studios, sound stages, equipment rental companies, the main private television channels, and international advertising agencies). • Bogotá is a city of great contrasts with traditional and colonial neighborhoods such as the Candelaria where one gets a real feel for how the city was in the 19th century, as well as large areas featuring modern architecture, industrial zones, many large parks, English-style neighborhoods (a la Bogotá), and rural suburbs with large homes and beautiful gardens. • There are several of the world’s largest and most spectacular paramos (Andean moors) close to Bogotá, including the Chingaza and Las Cruces paramos. Nearby wetlands are host to a great variety of birds (Colombia is a world leader in number of bird species); lagoons and lakes; rivers and streams; the Magdalena River valley (the country’s most important river) with its many river towns only two hours from the capital by car; as well as town and villages in cool and temperate climates, each with its own unique charms. • Two hours from Bogotá by highway lay the vast hot-weather lands of the Magdalena River valley and cities such as Girardot, Melgar and El Nilo that enjoy a well-developed tourist infrastructure. Towns such as Honda along the Magdalena River have preserved 19th-century buildings and structures. This city was once the final destination for those traveling from Cartagena to Bogotá by river boat. • Temperate zones close to Bogotá also feature old coffee plantations with cobblestone footpaths and beautiful homes; vast fields of fruit trees; and gorgeous recreational estates with magnificent gardens surrounded by the exuberant flora and fauna typical of Colombia’s temperate zone. S out her n A ndea n Reg ion • This region includes the departments of Tolima, Valle del Cauca, and Huila, located to the south of the central region of Colombia. All of Colombia’s climates and geographical accidents can be found in these lands. The department of Tolima offers countless natural, cultural and gastronomic attractions. Some of the department’s prominent cities are El Espinal, Mariquita, and the municipality of Honda, declared a national heritage site. • Important ecotourism attractions include the national natural parks of Los Nevados and the water sports practiced in the reservoir of the El Prado hydroelectric dam, where aquaculture is also practiced. Rice and cotton are grown in Tolima, thanks to the Magdalena River, known as the river of the homeland, and other major rivers running through the department. The department is the country’s largest rice producer, second largest cotton producer, and third largest coffee producer. • The Cauca River valley is one of the widest, most beautiful, and most fertile valleys in Colombia. It runs from southwest to northeast through the center of the department that bears its name, the department of Valle del Cauca. The region has lush vegetation, massive hundred-year-old trees (ceibas, mahoganies, Madras thorns, etc.), bushes, and flowers that stretch across vast territories, some of which resemble the African plains. Sugar cane, fruit trees, and sorghum are grown over expansive fields in the lands of the valley. Extensive cattle ranching is also carried out. There are large estates throughout the region, and some of them conserve their colonial architecture with beautiful gardens and spacious cobblestone patios. • Cali is the capital of the department. It has around two million inhabitants, making it the third most populated city in the country. Cali has been a firstrate center for film activity in Colombia since the 1970s. The city has been witness to the emergence of directors working in fiction film, documentaries, and television, as well as major talents in the performing and audiovisual arts. The city has an excellent film school at the Universidad del Valle. • The department of Huila is characterized by varied agricultural production and by the formation of amazingly different landscapes, such as the Tatacoa Desert and the Colombian Massif, located at opposite extremes of the department. It is the only Colombian department with six national natural parks. The Tatacoa Desert is one of the main attractions in the area. This dry tropical forest of 330 square kilometers, paradoxically very close to the course of the Magdalena River, offers an arid landscape of ochre and ash colors formed by erosion. One of the main symbols of the department is the San Agustin Archeological Park, thanks to the stunning works left by ancient cultures that lived here before the Christian Era. These works are a collection of statues, stone reliefs, burial mounds, cobblestone paths, embankments, and terraces. Main Cities Cali, Ibagué, Neiva. Cent r a l A ndea n Reg ion • This region includes Colombia’s three coffee growing departments (Caldas, Risaralda and Quindío) and the southern part of the department of Antioquia, extending from the Central Andean range to the foothills of the Western Andean range. • Colombia’s Central Andean region is extremely mountainous and includes two of the high Andean ranges (the central and eastern) with snowy peaks rising more than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet) above sea level (Nevado del Ruiz and Nevado del Tolima); extensive sections of temperate climate with average temperatures of 18-22º C (64-68º F); and rolling valleys along the great Magdalena and Cauca Rivers running the length of the country from north to south. • The Central Region’s temperate zone is one of the country’s most beautiful with exuberant vegetation and a wealth of flowers, bamboo groves, towering trees such as the ceiba and pisingo, and coffee plantations throughout, where the world’s most “suave” coffee is grown. • There are many coffee-growing villages with characteristic town squares, enormous churches rising above the other buildings, and numerous cafes, bars, restaurants, ice cream shops, and traditional-style administrative centers. • Many of these small towns seem frozen in time and have preserved their late 19th-century and early 20th-century architecture including long cobblestone streets and spacious two-story homes built from guadua (bamboo) and bahareque (rustic stucco) featuring wide outdoor porches and interior patios typically decorated with flowers of all kinds and colors. • The coffee-growing culture is alive throughout the region: mule trains carrying sacks of coffee to collection centers and characteristic ladder buses and jeeps crammed with people and products are still seen on roads. • The region features majestic mountains, peaks, ridges, canyons and hollows; big rivers, streams, and waterfalls of astounding beauty; lakes and lagoons; snowy peaks, paramos (Andean moors) and gorgeous landscape in cool, temperate and hot climates. Colombia’s Andean region is anything but flat! • Small production and postproduction houses operate in Medellín and trained personnel with experience in recent large productions are available. M a i n c it ies Armenia, Manizales, Medellin, Pereira, and Ibagué. A m a z on Reg ion Ea ster n Reg ion • The region covers a large portion of the eastern Andean range between the Magdalena River valley and the Eastern Plains and includes the 1,200-kilometer (745 miles) long Cundinamarca- Boyacá savannah at 2,600 meters (8,530 feet) above sea level, starting from the capital Bogotá and over most of the Boyacá department. • The Cundinamarca-Boyacá savannah is green and fertile and features valleys and gorges of astounding beauty with tiny villages hidden in the mountain slopes. Much of this land is reserved for cattle ranching, flower plantations, vegetable crops and slightly higher up, potato farms. • The Sierra Nevada del Cocuy, 5,250 meters (17,200 feet) above sea level, has 18 snowy peaks, 14 seasonally snowy peaks and several glaciers that form over 300 high-altitude lakes, some of them over 3,900 meters (13,000 feet) above sea level. It’s the ideal place for high mountain climbers and eco-tourism. • This region has numerous paramos (Andean moors) of extraordinary beauty. Colombia has more paramos than any other country in the world. They are rightfully known as “water factories” because of their spongy vegetation comprised mainly of lichen and moss that condense water in the atmosphere and hold it before letting it run slowly down the mountain slopes, creating streams and creeks that form the country’s major rivers. Paramos in the region include the Sumapaz Páramo (the world’s largest), and the Pisba, Chingaza and Choachí paramos. • Beautiful colonial architecture with cobblestone streets, large town squares and churches, gorgeous homes and historic monuments seemingly lost in time can be seen throughout the region. Villa de Leyva and Barichara are two such towns. • There are also many lagoons, lakes and tranquil savannah rivers as well as the rushing waters of rivers such as the Orinoco running out of the mountains and into the Magdalena River basin. • The entire region is full of birds and home to an immense variety of flora including an incredible diversity of orchids (Colombia has more orchid species than any other country), soaring palm trees, ferns, bushes, and uniquely beautiful flowers and trees. • There are hotels and hostels throughout the region, and in some towns such as Barichara and Villa de Leyva old homes and farms are rented to tourists interested in their history and the surrounding environment. M a i n c it ies Barichara, Bucaramanga, Tunja and Villa de Leyva • This enormous tropical jungle plain rich in water, rivers, lagoons and swamps is located southern Colombia, along the borders of Brazil and Peru. • Leticia, the capital of the Colombian Amazon, has 25 thousand inhabitants and is located on the banks of the great Amazon River, a 2-hour flight from Bogotá, the nation’s capital. It is the region’s only large city and many of its inhabitants are originally from other Colombian inland regions or, more commonly, indigenous people from the surrounding Huitoto, Yagua, Tucano, Ticuna, Camá and Inga tribes. Leticia is close to the neighboring city of Tabatinga on the Brazilian border and the Peruvian border as well. • It is difficult to access much of the Amazon Region because of the thick jungle and a lack of adequate roads or footpaths, but near Leticia there are a number of beautiful sites rich in natural beauty such as the Amacayacu National Park whose name means “river of hammocks” in the Quechua language. This park is 60 kilometers (37 miles) from Leticia. • The entire region is a huge nature reserve with abundant flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world and there are several national parks such as Amacayacu, the Cahuinari and La Paya and places of interest such as the Isla de los Micos (Monkey Island). • In the Amacayacu National Park alone there are over 150 species of mammals such as the pink dolphin (unique to the Amazon and Orinoquia Rivers), the danta, jaguars, manatees, and otters. There are also all kinds of reptiles, snakes, spiders, ants, batrachians and insects. There are also amazing fish such as the piracuru and pirañas in the Amazon River and in the swamps and marshes and infinite streams that wind through the jungle vegetation. • The Amazon River as it rolls past Leticia is so vast that it is often difficult to see the other shore. The river landscapes –islands, countless tributaries and ancient riverbeds– make up a huge fresh water ocean surrounded by the immense Amazon jungle. • Monkey Island, Amacayacu National Park, Leticia Botanic Gardens and Zoo, the Amazon Ethnographic Museum of Man, Santander and Orellana Parks, Yabarí River, and Lake Tarapoto are all worth visiting for their exuberant beauty and the splendor of their vegetation and landscapes. • There are no large international hotels in the city but specialized environmental and eco-tourism accommodations are available. • Most transportation in the region takes place on rivers. There are companies in Leticia that rent vessels for transporting cargo and passengers. • Yellow fever vaccination is required at least ten days before traveling. • Average temperature: 30 °C (86 °F) M a i n Cit y Leticia Special Locations The Colombian Film Commission recommends another region, two cities and a national monument with a special charm and beauty worth considering, although far from the beaten track and more difficult to access. C ho có • Colombia’s only province with both Caribbean and Pacific shores. These coastlines are dramatically different: the bright, transparent waters of the Caribbean coast, close to Panama, 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 Chocó province is an immense, exotically 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. Ma i n c i t y Quibdo Po pa yá n • Is the capital of Cauca province, located 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 processions held during Easter Week as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Patrimony of Humanity. Mom pox • 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 Colombia 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 religious 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 centennial 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 Nobel 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. La s La ja s • The Las Lajas sanctuary is a Catholic basilica that has attracted tourists and the devout since the 17th century due to its beautiful architecture 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 mountains 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. Land of MegaDiversity Colombia is one of five megadiverse 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, architectural 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. • Colombia is famous around the world for its coffee, flowers, gorgeous emeralds and talented people. Old Providence Macuira Isla de Salamanca Cienaga Grande de Sta. Marta Corales del Rosario El mono Hernández Tayrona Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Los Colorados Colombia has fifty-four nature reserves grouped into a National Nature Reserve System, more than 11% of the national territory. These parks are of incalculable ecological and environmental importance to the country and to all of humanity; each of them holds enormous natural wealth, countless varieties of plants and animals -many of them endemic- and absolutely amazing landscapes. Las Orquídeas Serranía de los Yariguies Cocuy Guanentá Alto y Río Fonce Selva Florencia Tamatá Los Nevados Colombia’s National Parks Pisba Iguaque Chingaza Las Hermosas Farallones de Cali Nevado del Huila Cahuinari Río Puré Amacayacu how? Behind the scenes, “La sargento matacho” Visas Foreigners require a visa to enter and remain in Colombia. However, temporary visitors from certain countries may enter and remain in the country for up to 180 days with just their passport, a return ticket and authorization from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs-Migración Colombia. Cou r tesy Visa s For foreign nationals considered technical or artistic crew, actors or actresses participating in the making of films to be produced or shot on Colombian territory under the benefit of Law 1556, the written request for a Courtesy Visa must be submitted by the producer of the project to the Colombian Film Commission. The period of the courtesy visas are 30-day to 1-year visas. The petitioner must present the same information needed to submit the National Film Office Resolution Allowing for Filming on National Territory. Additionally, it must include a certification of health insurance purchased for the period of the stay. With this information fulfilled, the Colombian Film Commission issues the authorization and requests the courtesy visas to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Once approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the petitioner will receive a communication and an appointment at the Bogotá Visas Office. Tempora r y Visito rs Foreign nationals from any of the countries not requiring a tourist visa entering for short periods of time as crew members or artistic personnel involved in an audiovisual project previously authorized by the Colombian Ministry of Culture (National film office resolution allowing for filming on national territory), may enter as Temporary Visitors. They must present a copy of this authorization to Migración Colombia along with a letter of invitation from the company producing or organizing the project in which they plan to participate. Wo rk Persons contracted by local companies to perform specialized activities, technicians, journalists, members of artistic groups, legal representatives, and others. To find out the Countries not requiring a tourist visa to visit Colombia go to: www.locationcolombia.com/Visas O bl i ga tor y Regist r y Those granted a visa valid for more than 3 months must register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs-MIGRACION COLOMBIA within fifteen (15) days of entering the country, or from the date on which the visa was granted if it was processed inside the country. Once a visa is registered, MIGRACION COLOMBIA will issue the visitor a Cédula de Extranjería (foreigner’s identification card), which will serve as an ID card while in Colombia. This card must be carried at all times while in the country and can be used to sign contracts, open bank accounts, and other activities. Link to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: www.cancilleria.gov.co Permits Authorizations International audiovisual productions require authorization from the Ministry of Culture’s Film Office before filming in Colombia. Audiovisual productions of any kind must secure a series of national and local permits, depending on the project’s chosen location. The following are some examples of permits required: Na t i o n a l Fi l m O ffi ce Res o l ut i o n A l l o w i n g fo r Fi lm i n g o n Na t i o n a l Te r rito r y To request authorization to film foreign works on national territory the petitioner must present the following documents to the Ministry of Culture’s Film Office (in Spanish): Written request addressed to the Ministry of Culture’s Film Office (Dirección de Cinematografía del Ministerio de Cultura) signed by the producer. • Synopsis of the project. • Summary of the producer(s)’ biography. • Data fact sheet for the work in question. • List of persons entering the country for the purpose of filming, listing their identification documents and the functions they will fulfill during filming of the work. • Information regarding Colombian artistic and technical personnel scheduled to intervene in filming, when applicable. Estimate of financial resources to be invested in filming on Colombian territory. • Places and dates foreseen for shooting. The authorization to film does not replace or constitute permits or authorizations required by other competent authorities regarding immigration, visas, incoming funds or investments, and others. The authorization, or if applicable, the denial of it, shall be issued within the maximum term of fifteen (15) days from receipt of the request. In the event of receipt of an application without the necessary requirements, the correspondent will be informed within a maximum term of ten (10) days from submission. (Articles 36, 37 and 38, Resolution 1708 of 2009) L o c a l Pe r m i t s These must be obtained from authorities in the city or municipality where taping or filming takes place. Some of these cities have their own regulations that must be respected. We recommend producers and directors contact the Colombian Film Commission to find out about these regulations. Nat io nal Park Perm it s To film, tape or take photographs in nationally protected areas, a request must be filled with the head office of the Special Administrative Unit of the National Natural Park System. According to the project a fee must be paid. www.parquesnacionales.gov.co Perm it to Im po r t Anim als, Veg et ables o r Ag ricult ural Pro duct s Any person or company wishing to bring animals, animal species products, or biological veterinary products into the country for an audiovisual production must obtain an Andean Zoosanitary Import Document (Documento Zoosanitario Andino de Importación in Spanish) from the Colombian Agricultural Institute (Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario). Certain products are exempt from this requirement. Consult the Colombian Agricultural Institute’s import/ export guide for animals, vegetables and agricultural products. www.ica.gov.co/Importacion-y-Exportacion.aspx Customs In Colombia, merchandise coming from outside the country is subject to customs obligations upon entry. Obligations include presentation of an import declaration, payment of customs tariffs and any applicable sanctions as well as the obligation to obtain and preserve documentation supporting the transaction and presentation of these documents should customs authorities so require. Colombian legislation recognizes several forms of import transactions resulting in free exploitation of the merchandise in question. To facilitate film and audiovisual work in Colombia, legislation has established the following preferential treatment in customs houses: • With authorization to make a foreign film from the Ministry of Culture, necessary film equipment and materials may be imported for periods of 6 months, renewable for an additional 6 months. See page 37. • Consumable goods such as film, lights or batteries can be imported with the same obligation to reexport them. • This type of temporary import generates no customs duties (tariffs, taxes or other duties) as long as property is re-exported to its country of origin before the allotted authorization expires. In all cases, transportation, storage and cargo expenses must be paid. • With authorization from the Ministry of Culture, no guarantee is required for temporary imports. Likewise, non-residents arriving to the country (maximum 6 months, renewable) to participate in cinematographic productions may bring in articles for personal or professional use without payment of customs duties; as long as they are declared at the time they are brought in and re-exported. Film may be temporarily imported (prints and developing established in Tax Memo 3706), with no duties, taxes or customs tariffs with all the incentives of the “short-term temporary import” regulations for a period of 6 months, renewable one time only. In this manner, for example, films for exhibition at festivals or temporary events can be imported, as well as all those coming into the country to be re-exported to their country of origin, including foreign films. All professional materials and equipment for film production and blank film or film printed with image and sound are qualified as “special delivery” by cus- toms. Although other “special delivery” cases are subject to a guarantee, this is not true for film authorized by the Ministry of Culture. Import and export processes must be carried out by a customs agent (there are some 100 authorized agencies), except when merchandise is valued at less than $1,000 USD. The National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) is responsible for authorizing airports and ports for imports and exports. www.locationcolombia.com/Customs Hiring Personnel There are several contract models in Colombia that can be used to hire artists, technicians and authors and, generally speaking, logistical services required in production projects. These are a few of the most common: C iv i l/ Co mme rci al Cont ract These are independent contracts not seeking to establish any labor relationship between the contractor (producer) and the contractee. For this reason the contract 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 obligations, amount and type of payment. A written document is recommended but is not usually obligatory. Parties are free to fix 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 (screenwriter, director, animation designers or composers of original music) when it is necessary to define the rights each of these authors grants to the producer of the film work (public communication rights for formats, territories, adaptations, reproductions, etc.) and which rights, when applicable, are reserved, since assignment of rights is presumed in Colombia; all type of agreements to the contrary are accepted. This type of contract is also used to hire artistic services (actors, directors of photography, 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 outside of hotels). It is also important to a production that the contract states the amount of remuneration for each product and whether said remuneration is definitive or if part of it is subject to commercial exploitation of the work, which depends entirely on the parties since there is no obligatory royalty system in Colombia. It is convenient, and in certain cases obligatory (depending on national copyright legislation contained in Law 23 of 1982) for the contents of contracts with authors of the work to be filmed, with actors and phonographic producers or composers of music to be synched to the film, to be recognized and notarized at a nominal cost (about 3 US dollars per contract) and with very little delay. It is also important to a production that the contract state that personnel hired are to assume their own responsibilities with the national health care, pension and professional risk systems, regardless of whether the production company contracts additional accident or life insurance coverage. Tempora r y E mp l o y me n t A gency ( E T T ) The use of temporary employment agencies is a common practice for hiring cast, technical and artistic crew for the audiovisual sector. Temporary Employment Agencies (ETT, as per the acronym in Spanish) are companies 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. La bor Co nt ra c t s These contracts cover all forms of labor governed by Colombia’s Substantive Labor Code. This model is not often used for film productions requiring work for limited periods compared with other fields. Taxes Below are some of the aspects of Colombian tax legislation designed to help producers to better plan their work and correctly calculate budgets and expenses. The following information is only a guide and we recommend you consult with professionals before starting any audiovisual production in Colombia, since application of taxes and duties will depend on each production’s unique characteristics. Valu e Add ed Ta x ( IVA) The VAT tax is added to the cost of goods and services purchased in Colombia. There are three major tax groups: 0%, 5% and 16%. Services such as restaurants carry an 8% VAT tax. There is no VAT tax on goods temporarily imported for a limited duration such as equipment and other elements used in film production and shooting activities. Foreign exchange or currency sales are VAT-excluded operations. Starting in 2014, no VAT will be charged for imported goods subject to express shipments totally less than two hundred dollars (USD 200). Rental of property other than housing (such as locations) is subject to a 10% tax. Special sales tax regulations apply to certain parts of the country such as the Amazon department and the archipelago of San Andres and Providence and Santa Catalina. Na ti ona l Co nsu mer Ta x This tax was recently created by Act 1607 of 2012 and 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 contracted 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. Incom e Ta x In Colombia, as a rule, individuals and corporations are subject to income tax rates ranging between 0% and 33% for individuals and 25% for domestic corporations or foreign corporations with a permanent branch or establishment in Colombia, paid upon delivery of an annual income tax statement. Foreign individuals and corporations with no permanent residence, domicile, branch or establishment in Colombia pay income tax only on income earned in Colombia originating in the sale of goods located in Colombia, the exploitation of tangible or intangible goods in Colombia, and the provision of services within the country. Your rate will be 33% of Colombian source income. Legislation provides a mechanism called withholding tax, which consists of collecting income tax in advance. Foreign individuals or corporations with no residence, domicile, branch or permanent establishment in Colombia are not required to charge withholding tax when making payments to third parties. This means foreign non-resident filmmakers making third-party payments in Colombia are not required to charge withholding tax. However, if these payments are made through Colombian individuals or organizations, they would be obliged to apply the withholding tax to both Colombians and foreigners. Revenue earned by artists, technicians and production personnel that do not reside in the country, when there is no contract and no payments generated by their participation in foreign film shall be considered as foreign income, as long as the National Film Office Resolution Allowing for Filming on National Territory has been issued. In such case, income tax in Colombia does not apply. www.locationcolombia.com/Taxes Insurance Approximately 30 insurance companies (supervised and authorized by the Colombian Financial Superintendence) offer general and life insurance covering the different film, television and advertising spot production processes – especially during the filming or taping process. Policies offer general coverage for the following: • Actors and artistic and technical personnel guaranteeing payment of insured amounts due to interruption of filming, illness, accident, or death. • Negatives, rushes, copies, soundtracks, and software. • Defective materials, use of defective materials or equipment. Can cover, among others, development, editing, defective processing, lab work, accidental loss of videotapes or soundtracks, and exposure to light. • Loss or damage to accessories, sets, costumes, and, in general, property of this type as well as property insured during filming. • Loss or damage to equipment and materials such as cameras, camera equipment, sound and lighting equipment, electrical equipment and portable generators, effects equipment, and trailers. • Civil liability for third parties due to damage to property or persons caused by filming. • Losses suffered by producer due to additional expenses related to interruption or suspension. www.locationcolombia.com/Insurance Entering the Country with Foreign Currency Persons entering or leaving the country may carry up to USD$10,000 or the equivalent in other currencies. This amount, which is personal and nontransferable, is not subject to declaration or taxes. To bring more than USD $10,000 into the country, you must use a transport company or an exchange market intermediary (bank or currency exchange agency, among others), who will declare the corresponding exchanges. These transactions are not subject to taxes but transportation expenses and/or intermediation is. If you bring in assets valued at over USD $10,000 (ex. Traveler’s checks or bonds) they must be declared with the Internal Revenue Office and National Customs (DIAN). The traveler is responsible for filing this declaration, not the airline or other transporter. Non-residents of Colombia can open checking or savings accounts in the country. Entering funds in this way is not considered a foreign investment. Fo reig n Inv est m ent The following is considered foreign investment • Contribution to company capital through purchase of shares, stock, premiums, convertible bonds or other income representative of company capital. • The purchase of autonomous patrimonial rights as a means of developing a company (ex: investing in Colombian films). • The purchase of real estate, stock in real estate, securitization or through real estate funds. • Investment in branches founded in Colombia by foreign legal entities. • Portfolio investments (foreign capital investment funds in stock, convertible bonds in stock and other assets). • Foreign investment enjoys the following rights • Transfer of net utilities from the investment outside the country –amounts received from disposal of investment in the country or by liquidation of the company or portfolio. • Reinvestment of utilities or capitalization of funds and permission to transfer outside country. • Foreign investment must be registered with the Central Bank, which in some cases may be done by an exchange intermediary (ex: banks). Film Commis- Photographs sion Services • Walk through and inform producers about the cash rebate 40% - 20%. • Inform producers and directors interested in Colombia of the best possibilities and alternatives for their projects in terms of logistics, locations, accommodations, Colombian talent, authorizations, contacts, etc. • Advise producers and directors about Colombian legislation regarding taxes, financing, hiring, customs, permits, visas, coproduction, etc. • Supply contact with the various businesses, producers, institutions and national and regional authorities related to their productions in order to make their work quicker and more effective. • Facilitate the expedition of National film office permit for filming on national territory and the courtesy visas for cast and crew. • Set-up packages of photographs of locations upon request. • Organize pre-scouts and support recce process in Colombia. • Ensure that producers, directors, cast and crew have the best experience shooting in our country. 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