Why foreign directors and producers choose to shoot films in different parts of Colombia.
Filming in Colombia is much cheaper and easier, than in US and even in some Latino countries. Affordable prices makes Colombia nice place to work.
Main features that make Colombia a perfect place for filming:
Diverse climate zones
Spectacular locations
Experienced crews
Affordable prices and cash rebate legislation.
The Colombian landscape is quite varied: tropical areas, jungle (Amazonas), desert (Guajira), lakes, swamps, forests, and semi-arid plains, as well as large coffee and banana growing areas. One can easily drive from snowy-covered mountains to deserts and the seaside within a few hours.
Aside from its diverse climate, Colombia is also rich in architectural styles. Alongside contemporary buildings, there is a mixture of local, colonial, and modernist architecture, including cave cities, churches, and fortresses. The diverse landscapes, architecture, and exotic locations make it possible to portray different parts of the world in different eras.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Colombia hosted several international film and Tv series projects like: Gemini Man / Star: Will Smith. Director: Ang Lee. Filmed in Cartagena. © 2018
Mile 22 / Star: Mark Wahlberg. Director Peter Berg. Filmed in 16 locations in Bogotá. © 2018
Barry Seal: Only in America / Director Doug Liman. Star: Tom Cruise. Filmed in Medellín. © 2017
Escobar /Stars: Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem. Filmed in Medellín. © 2017
The Boy / Director: William Brent Bell. Some scenes of the film was filmed in Medellín. © 2016
The 33 / Stars: Antonio Banderas and Juliette Binoch Filmed in Bogota and Zipaquira in the mines of Nemocón. © 2015