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Bogota-Cundinamarca has all you need for a successful audiovisual production.

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Content and production services for televisionwww.cmi.com.co

In 2009, Telemundo allied itself with RTI Colombia for the regional production of television content. www.rtitv.com

Film production; content for television; production serviceswww.cmoproducciones.com

Content and production services for televisionwww.coltevision.com

Content and production services for televisionwww.be-tv.net

In 2007 Fox acquired 51% of Telecolombia as a regional production platform of television content. www.telecolombia.com

Film production; content for television; production serviceswww.dynamoproducciones.net

Open and pay TV channels in Colombia and abroad; content and production services for televisionwww.caracoltv.com

www.oruga.com.co www.e-nnova.com www.immersionsoftware.com www.zerofractal.com

In 2009, Sony acquired 50% of Teleset as a regional production platform of television content. www.teleset.com.co

Film production; content for television; production serviceswww.laberinto.com.co

Film production; content for television; production serviceswww.rhayuela.com

Open and pay TV channels in Colombia and abroad; content and production services for televisionwww.canalrcnmsn.com

Content and production services for televisionwww.televideo.com.co

Content and production services for televisionwww.vista.com.co

Bogota-Cundinamarca has many well established domestic companies…

…as well as recognized international companies…

…and a signifi cant number of companies specialized in digital content.

We are the investment promotion agency

for Bogota and Cundinamarca, a public-private

partnership between the Bogota Chamber of

Commerce, the Bogota City Government and the

Government of Cundinamarca.

Our mission is to support investors that are exploring opportunities in

Bogota and Cundinamarca.

In 2009 we were ranked as the top non- OECD investment promotion agency in the World by

the World Bank.

We have a multidisciplinary team with sector-specifi c expertise, which allows us to provide

prospective investors with value added advice and information.

We offer, free of charge, and in absolute confi dentiality, services for investors during each stage

of their investment process.

Exploratory Phase General, sector and company specifi c information.

Coordination of fact-fi nding visits.

Meetings with government and regulatory authorities.

Visits to existing investors.

Meetings with professional service fi rms.

Meetings with educational and training institutions.

Start-Up Phase Advice during start-up.

Support with permits and regulations.

Contacts with potential suppliers, clients or partners.

Development of tailor made training programs, including Talk to the World, the city’s English

language training program.

Operational Phase Follow up of your company’s development.

Support in reinvestment-related activities.

Networking with other companies.

Continuous monitoring and improvement of business climate.

Invest in Bogota

Please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]: +57 (1) 742-3030Fax: +57 (1) 742-3050Address: Carrera 7 N.° 71-21, Torre B, Of. 901Bogotá, Colombia

www.investinbogota.org

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Examples of International Productions Made in Bogota

Examples of Domestic Productions that Have Been Exported

Bogota-Cundinamarca is known for high standards of production, including television series, fi lms and commercials that have had international acclaim, such as:

Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for the Latin American market.

Television series produced by Sony in Colombia for the Latin American market.

International Sony-Nickelodeon television series whose second season was produced in Colombia.

Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for the Latin American market.

Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for Latin America, Europe and Asia.

Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1994. It has been exported to more than 80 countries.

Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1999-2001. It has been exported to more than 134 countries.

Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1999-2001. It has been exported to more than 134 countries.

International Quality Productions

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Bogota-Cundinamarca has all you need for a successful audiovisual production.

Bogota - Cundinamarca is a dynamic and cosmopolitan region of more than nine million inhabitants. Thanks to its economic performance, pro-investment environment and excellent quality of life, it is one of the best destinations to do business in Latin America.

In Bogota-Cundinamarca there is high availability of skilled personnel experienced in activities related to audiovisual production.

Skilled and Available Human Resources

Bogota-Cundinamarca has many urban and rural locations including modern, historic and natural settings. Furthermore, fi lming can take place in a range of climates all year round. Many locations have not yet appeared in fi lm or television.

Many Locations

Strong Institutional Support

Industry Suppliers The city has a complete supply of goods and services for the industry, including specialized companies in development, preproduction, postproduction, promotion and distribution of fi lm and television.

The audiovisual industry is a strategic sector for Colombia and Bogota-Cundinamarca.

David Madden, Executive Vice-president

Fox Television Studios

Attractive Incentives for Audiovisual Industry

Free Trade Zones: A preferential income tax of 15%

Duty free import of equipment and supplies

Purchase of supplies, capital goods and services with no VAT

Possibility of selling to the Colombian market

Possibility of creating a single-company free trade zone subject to certain requirements

Plan Vallejo for Services Duty free import of capital goods VAT deferral, subject to a services export commitment

Income Tax Deductions: 125% deduction of a investment in a fi lm project, up to the limit indicated by the Ministry of Culture

Deduction of up to 30% of investment in fi xed productive assets

VAT and Local ICA Tax Exemptions Services exported are exempt of VAT and local ICA.

Legal Stability Agreement Guarantees the initial terms of the investment for up to twenty years.

I would absolutely tell anybody to come to Colombia, I think it’s a fantastic place to shoot, the speed at which people have accommodated our needs and desires has been remarkable. The people here have been enthusiastic and talented, and made us excited to be here. I’ve shot in lots of parts of the world, I’ve been in the business 30 years, I’ve shot in many countries and I can’t remember a better experience than I’ve had in Colombia.

Cinematographic lab with digital postproduction

Rental of equipment for audiovisual projects

Sale and lease of equipment for audiovisual projects

In recent years, sales have grown at a CAGR of 12%, reaching US$ 921 million in 2009.

90% of revenues are from television.

70% of total companies and 94% of sales in Colombia are generated in Bogota- Cundinamarca.

Sales of the Colombian Audiovisual Industry (2005-2009)

A dynamic industry with experience and quality

For over 30 years companies located in Bogota-Cundinamarca have acquired signifi cant experience in audiovisual production services and in producing high quality content.

Source: Superintendencia de Sociedades 2005-2009. Invest in Bogota calculations Note: Constant exchange rate: 1 US$ = COP$ 2,000

US$

Mill

ions

1000

900

800

700

600628

742

876 904 921

500

400

300

200

100

02005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Graduates from Audiovisual and Related Careers (2001-2008)

IT Graduates (2008)

Emiliano Calemzuk,President

Fox Television Studios

Bogota-Cundinamarca has one of the most competitive cost structures in the Americas.

Competitive Costs and Reduced Production Times

Photos: Germán Montes (2008); Stephan Riedel (2009); ASA Foto Taller (2008); – Archivo Fotográfi co Instituto Distrital de Turismo

Average Cost of One Hour of Production of a Soap Opera (2006-2008)

Source: Televideo

US$

250,000

200,000

150,000

100,000

50,000

0BrazilMexicoColombiaVenezuela Argentina

200,000

150,000

80,000

50,000 50,000

The Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications has designed policies to position Colombia

as a hub for content generation in Latin America.

The Ministry of Culture and the Mayor´s Offi ce of Bogota have agreed to set up a one-stop-shop to

simplify procedures.

The Colombian Film Commission and Proimágenes en Movimiento promote audiovisual production

and Colombia as a location for shooting fi lms.

The National Television Commission is the state entity that regulates television. It seeks to promote

Colombia as a global hub for the development of television content.

Film and TV Production

Graduate Art and Visual

Studies

Audiovisual and

Multimedia Techniques

Film and Audiovisual

Studies

Arts Fine Arts Film, TV and Photography Techniques

Art and Visual

Studies

Total

2,500

3,000

2,000

35

1,500

70

1,000

128 199 248

305

621

1,399

3,005

500

0

Source: Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Observatorio Laboral

San Jose Buenos Aires Bogota São Paulo Santiago Monterrey Guadalajara

25,000

20,000

15,000

10,000

19,00017,000

11,000

3,300

25,000

24,000

22,000

5,000

0

Source: Everest Research Institute

Weekly Compensation of an Art Director and Camera Person (2008)

Source: Unions and institutions of the audiovisual industry of each country Invest in Bogota calculations

Art DirectorCamera Person

USABrazilArgentinaMexicoColombia Durban

0

1,000

7,000

5,800

US$

1,000950

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

7,000

In Colombia it is possible to reduce costs by 60 per cent without sacrifi cing quality.

Bogota-Cundinamarca is becoming a new hub for audiovisual production in Latin America thanks to its:

Broad experience: The region has a well established audiovisual industry with recognized international and local production companies.

High quality: In recent years a large number of productions for export have been shot in Bogota Cundinamarca.

Skilled human resources: There is a high availability of skilled personnel with extensive experience in audiovisual production activities.

Competitive production times and costs: Audiovisual productions made in Bogota-Cundinamarca have an excellent production time-cost ratio, which generates signifi cant savings without compromising quality.

Locations: Bogota-Cundinamarca has a large supply of locations with a variety of climates, some of which

have not yet appeared in fi lm or television.

Incentives: Colombia offers attractive tax incentives for investment in movie projects.

Bogota-Cundinamarca has all you need for a successful audiovisual production.

Bogota - Cundinamarca is a dynamic and cosmopolitan region of more than nine million inhabitants. Thanks to its economic performance, pro-investment environment and excellent quality of life, it is one of the best destinations to do business in Latin America.

In Bogota-Cundinamarca there is high availability of skilled personnel experienced in activities related to audiovisual production.

Skilled and Available Human Resources

Bogota-Cundinamarca has many urban and rural locations including modern, historic and natural settings. Furthermore, fi lming can take place in a range of climates all year round. Many locations have not yet appeared in fi lm or television.

Many Locations

Strong Institutional Support

Industry Suppliers The city has a complete supply of goods and services for the industry, including specialized companies in development, preproduction, postproduction, promotion and distribution of fi lm and television.

The audiovisual industry is a strategic sector for Colombia and Bogota-Cundinamarca.

David Madden, Executive Vice-president

Fox Television Studios

Attractive Incentives for Audiovisual Industry

Free Trade Zones: A preferential income tax of 15%

Duty free import of equipment and supplies

Purchase of supplies, capital goods and services with no VAT

Possibility of selling to the Colombian market

Possibility of creating a single-company free trade zone subject to certain requirements

Plan Vallejo for Services Duty free import of capital goods VAT deferral, subject to a services export commitment

Income Tax Deductions: 125% deduction of a investment in a fi lm project, up to the limit indicated by the Ministry of Culture

Deduction of up to 30% of investment in fi xed productive assets

VAT and Local ICA Tax Exemptions Services exported are exempt of VAT and local ICA.

Legal Stability Agreement Guarantees the initial terms of the investment for up to twenty years.

I would absolutely tell anybody to come to Colombia, I think it’s a fantastic place to shoot, the speed at which people have accommodated our needs and desires has been remarkable. The people here have been enthusiastic and talented, and made us excited to be here. I’ve shot in lots of parts of the world, I’ve been in the business 30 years, I’ve shot in many countries and I can’t remember a better experience than I’ve had in Colombia.

Cinematographic lab with digital postproduction

Rental of equipment for audiovisual projects

Sale and lease of equipment for audiovisual projects

In recent years, sales have grown at a CAGR of 12%, reaching US$ 921 million in 2009.

90% of revenues are from television.

70% of total companies and 94% of sales in Colombia are generated in Bogota- Cundinamarca.

Sales of the Colombian Audiovisual Industry (2005-2009)

A dynamic industry with experience and quality

For over 30 years companies located in Bogota-Cundinamarca have acquired signifi cant experience in audiovisual production services and in producing high quality content.

Source: Superintendencia de Sociedades 2005-2009. Invest in Bogota calculations Note: Constant exchange rate: 1 US$ = COP$ 2,000

US$

Mill

ions

1000

900

800

700

600628

742

876 904 921

500

400

300

200

100

02005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Graduates from Audiovisual and Related Careers (2001-2008)

IT Graduates (2008)

Emiliano Calemzuk,President

Fox Television Studios

Bogota-Cundinamarca has one of the most competitive cost structures in the Americas.

Competitive Costs and Reduced Production Times

Photos: Germán Montes (2008); Stephan Riedel (2009); ASA Foto Taller (2008); – Archivo Fotográfi co Instituto Distrital de Turismo

Average Cost of One Hour of Production of a Soap Opera (2006-2008)

Source: Televideo

US$

250,000

200,000

150,000

100,000

50,000

0BrazilMexicoColombiaVenezuela Argentina

200,000

150,000

80,000

50,000 50,000

The Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications has designed policies to position Colombia

as a hub for content generation in Latin America.

The Ministry of Culture and the Mayor´s Offi ce of Bogota have agreed to set up a one-stop-shop to

simplify procedures.

The Colombian Film Commission and Proimágenes en Movimiento promote audiovisual production

and Colombia as a location for shooting fi lms.

The National Television Commission is the state entity that regulates television. It seeks to promote

Colombia as a global hub for the development of television content.

Film and TV Production

Graduate Art and Visual

Studies

Audiovisual and

Multimedia Techniques

Film and Audiovisual

Studies

Arts Fine Arts Film, TV and Photography Techniques

Art and Visual

Studies

Total

2,500

3,000

2,000

35

1,500

70

1,000

128 199 248

305

621

1,399

3,005

500

0

Source: Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Observatorio Laboral

San Jose Buenos Aires Bogota São Paulo Santiago Monterrey Guadalajara

25,000

20,000

15,000

10,000

19,00017,000

11,000

3,300

25,000

24,000

22,000

5,000

0

Source: Everest Research Institute

Weekly Compensation of an Art Director and Camera Person (2008)

Source: Unions and institutions of the audiovisual industry of each country Invest in Bogota calculations

Art DirectorCamera Person

USABrazilArgentinaMexicoColombia Durban

0

1,000

7,000

5,800

US$

1,000950

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

7,000

In Colombia it is possible to reduce costs by 60 per cent without sacrifi cing quality.

Bogota-Cundinamarca is becoming a new hub for audiovisual production in Latin America thanks to its:

Broad experience: The region has a well established audiovisual industry with recognized international and local production companies.

High quality: In recent years a large number of productions for export have been shot in Bogota Cundinamarca.

Skilled human resources: There is a high availability of skilled personnel with extensive experience in audiovisual production activities.

Competitive production times and costs: Audiovisual productions made in Bogota-Cundinamarca have an excellent production time-cost ratio, which generates signifi cant savings without compromising quality.

Locations: Bogota-Cundinamarca has a large supply of locations with a variety of climates, some of which

have not yet appeared in fi lm or television.

Incentives: Colombia offers attractive tax incentives for investment in movie projects.

Bogota-Cundinamarca has all you need for a successful audiovisual production.

Bogota - Cundinamarca is a dynamic and cosmopolitan region of more than nine million inhabitants. Thanks to its economic performance, pro-investment environment and excellent quality of life, it is one of the best destinations to do business in Latin America.

In Bogota-Cundinamarca there is high availability of skilled personnel experienced in activities related to audiovisual production.

Skilled and Available Human Resources

Bogota-Cundinamarca has many urban and rural locations including modern, historic and natural settings. Furthermore, fi lming can take place in a range of climates all year round. Many locations have not yet appeared in fi lm or television.

Many Locations

Strong Institutional Support

Industry Suppliers The city has a complete supply of goods and services for the industry, including specialized companies in development, preproduction, postproduction, promotion and distribution of fi lm and television.

The audiovisual industry is a strategic sector for Colombia and Bogota-Cundinamarca.

David Madden, Executive Vice-president

Fox Television Studios

Attractive Incentives for Audiovisual Industry

Free Trade Zones: A preferential income tax of 15%

Duty free import of equipment and supplies

Purchase of supplies, capital goods and services with no VAT

Possibility of selling to the Colombian market

Possibility of creating a single-company free trade zone subject to certain requirements

Plan Vallejo for Services Duty free import of capital goods VAT deferral, subject to a services export commitment

Income Tax Deductions: 125% deduction of a investment in a fi lm project, up to the limit indicated by the Ministry of Culture

Deduction of up to 30% of investment in fi xed productive assets

VAT and Local ICA Tax Exemptions Services exported are exempt of VAT and local ICA.

Legal Stability Agreement Guarantees the initial terms of the investment for up to twenty years.

I would absolutely tell anybody to come to Colombia, I think it’s a fantastic place to shoot, the speed at which people have accommodated our needs and desires has been remarkable. The people here have been enthusiastic and talented, and made us excited to be here. I’ve shot in lots of parts of the world, I’ve been in the business 30 years, I’ve shot in many countries and I can’t remember a better experience than I’ve had in Colombia.

Cinematographic lab with digital postproduction

Rental of equipment for audiovisual projects

Sale and lease of equipment for audiovisual projects

In recent years, sales have grown at a CAGR of 12%, reaching US$ 921 million in 2009.

90% of revenues are from television.

70% of total companies and 94% of sales in Colombia are generated in Bogota- Cundinamarca.

Sales of the Colombian Audiovisual Industry (2005-2009)

A dynamic industry with experience and quality

For over 30 years companies located in Bogota-Cundinamarca have acquired signifi cant experience in audiovisual production services and in producing high quality content.

Source: Superintendencia de Sociedades 2005-2009. Invest in Bogota calculations Note: Constant exchange rate: 1 US$ = COP$ 2,000

US$

Mill

ions

1000

900

800

700

600628

742

876 904 921

500

400

300

200

100

02005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Graduates from Audiovisual and Related Careers (2001-2008)

IT Graduates (2008)

Emiliano Calemzuk,President

Fox Television Studios

Bogota-Cundinamarca has one of the most competitive cost structures in the Americas.

Competitive Costs and Reduced Production Times

Photos: Germán Montes (2008); Stephan Riedel (2009); ASA Foto Taller (2008); – Archivo Fotográfi co Instituto Distrital de Turismo

Average Cost of One Hour of Production of a Soap Opera (2006-2008)

Source: Televideo

US$

250,000

200,000

150,000

100,000

50,000

0BrazilMexicoColombiaVenezuela Argentina

200,000

150,000

80,000

50,000 50,000

The Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications has designed policies to position Colombia

as a hub for content generation in Latin America.

The Ministry of Culture and the Mayor´s Offi ce of Bogota have agreed to set up a one-stop-shop to

simplify procedures.

The Colombian Film Commission and Proimágenes en Movimiento promote audiovisual production

and Colombia as a location for shooting fi lms.

The National Television Commission is the state entity that regulates television. It seeks to promote

Colombia as a global hub for the development of television content.

Film and TV Production

Graduate Art and Visual

Studies

Audiovisual and

Multimedia Techniques

Film and Audiovisual

Studies

Arts Fine Arts Film, TV and Photography Techniques

Art and Visual

Studies

Total

2,500

3,000

2,000

35

1,500

70

1,000

128 199 248

305

621

1,399

3,005

500

0

Source: Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Observatorio Laboral

San Jose Buenos Aires Bogota São Paulo Santiago Monterrey Guadalajara

25,000

20,000

15,000

10,000

19,00017,000

11,000

3,300

25,000

24,000

22,000

5,000

0

Source: Everest Research Institute

Weekly Compensation of an Art Director and Camera Person (2008)

Source: Unions and institutions of the audiovisual industry of each country Invest in Bogota calculations

Art DirectorCamera Person

USABrazilArgentinaMexicoColombia Durban

0

1,000

7,000

5,800

US$

1,000950

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

7,000

In Colombia it is possible to reduce costs by 60 per cent without sacrifi cing quality.

Bogota-Cundinamarca is becoming a new hub for audiovisual production in Latin America thanks to its:

Broad experience: The region has a well established audiovisual industry with recognized international and local production companies.

High quality: In recent years a large number of productions for export have been shot in Bogota Cundinamarca.

Skilled human resources: There is a high availability of skilled personnel with extensive experience in audiovisual production activities.

Competitive production times and costs: Audiovisual productions made in Bogota-Cundinamarca have an excellent production time-cost ratio, which generates signifi cant savings without compromising quality.

Locations: Bogota-Cundinamarca has a large supply of locations with a variety of climates, some of which

have not yet appeared in fi lm or television.

Incentives: Colombia offers attractive tax incentives for investment in movie projects.

Bogota-Cundinamarca has all you need for a successful audiovisual production.

Bogota - Cundinamarca is a dynamic and cosmopolitan region of more than nine million inhabitants. Thanks to its economic performance, pro-investment environment and excellent quality of life, it is one of the best destinations to do business in Latin America.

In Bogota-Cundinamarca there is high availability of skilled personnel experienced in activities related to audiovisual production.

Skilled and Available Human Resources

Bogota-Cundinamarca has many urban and rural locations including modern, historic and natural settings. Furthermore, fi lming can take place in a range of climates all year round. Many locations have not yet appeared in fi lm or television.

Many Locations

Strong Institutional Support

Industry Suppliers The city has a complete supply of goods and services for the industry, including specialized companies in development, preproduction, postproduction, promotion and distribution of fi lm and television.

The audiovisual industry is a strategic sector for Colombia and Bogota-Cundinamarca.

David Madden, Executive Vice-president

Fox Television Studios

Attractive Incentives for Audiovisual Industry

Free Trade Zones: A preferential income tax of 15%

Duty free import of equipment and supplies

Purchase of supplies, capital goods and services with no VAT

Possibility of selling to the Colombian market

Possibility of creating a single-company free trade zone subject to certain requirements

Plan Vallejo for Services Duty free import of capital goods VAT deferral, subject to a services export commitment

Income Tax Deductions: 125% deduction of a investment in a fi lm project, up to the limit indicated by the Ministry of Culture

Deduction of up to 30% of investment in fi xed productive assets

VAT and Local ICA Tax Exemptions Services exported are exempt of VAT and local ICA.

Legal Stability Agreement Guarantees the initial terms of the investment for up to twenty years.

I would absolutely tell anybody to come to Colombia, I think it’s a fantastic place to shoot, the speed at which people have accommodated our needs and desires has been remarkable. The people here have been enthusiastic and talented, and made us excited to be here. I’ve shot in lots of parts of the world, I’ve been in the business 30 years, I’ve shot in many countries and I can’t remember a better experience than I’ve had in Colombia.

Cinematographic lab with digital postproduction

Rental of equipment for audiovisual projects

Sale and lease of equipment for audiovisual projects

In recent years, sales have grown at a CAGR of 12%, reaching US$ 921 million in 2009.

90% of revenues are from television.

70% of total companies and 94% of sales in Colombia are generated in Bogota- Cundinamarca.

Sales of the Colombian Audiovisual Industry (2005-2009)

A dynamic industry with experience and quality

For over 30 years companies located in Bogota-Cundinamarca have acquired signifi cant experience in audiovisual production services and in producing high quality content.

Source: Superintendencia de Sociedades 2005-2009. Invest in Bogota calculations Note: Constant exchange rate: 1 US$ = COP$ 2,000

US$

Mill

ions

1000

900

800

700

600628

742

876 904 921

500

400

300

200

100

02005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Graduates from Audiovisual and Related Careers (2001-2008)

IT Graduates (2008)

Emiliano Calemzuk,President

Fox Television Studios

Bogota-Cundinamarca has one of the most competitive cost structures in the Americas.

Competitive Costs and Reduced Production Times

Photos: Germán Montes (2008); Stephan Riedel (2009); ASA Foto Taller (2008); – Archivo Fotográfi co Instituto Distrital de Turismo

Average Cost of One Hour of Production of a Soap Opera (2006-2008)

Source: Televideo

US$

250,000

200,000

150,000

100,000

50,000

0BrazilMexicoColombiaVenezuela Argentina

200,000

150,000

80,000

50,000 50,000

The Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications has designed policies to position Colombia

as a hub for content generation in Latin America.

The Ministry of Culture and the Mayor´s Offi ce of Bogota have agreed to set up a one-stop-shop to

simplify procedures.

The Colombian Film Commission and Proimágenes en Movimiento promote audiovisual production

and Colombia as a location for shooting fi lms.

The National Television Commission is the state entity that regulates television. It seeks to promote

Colombia as a global hub for the development of television content.

Film and TV Production

Graduate Art and Visual

Studies

Audiovisual and

Multimedia Techniques

Film and Audiovisual

Studies

Arts Fine Arts Film, TV and Photography Techniques

Art and Visual

Studies

Total

2,500

3,000

2,000

35

1,500

70

1,000

128 199 248

305

621

1,399

3,005

500

0

Source: Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Observatorio Laboral

San Jose Buenos Aires Bogota São Paulo Santiago Monterrey Guadalajara

25,000

20,000

15,000

10,000

19,00017,000

11,000

3,300

25,000

24,000

22,000

5,000

0

Source: Everest Research Institute

Weekly Compensation of an Art Director and Camera Person (2008)

Source: Unions and institutions of the audiovisual industry of each country Invest in Bogota calculations

Art DirectorCamera Person

USABrazilArgentinaMexicoColombia Durban

0

1,000

7,000

5,800

US$

1,000950

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

7,000

In Colombia it is possible to reduce costs by 60 per cent without sacrifi cing quality.

Bogota-Cundinamarca is becoming a new hub for audiovisual production in Latin America thanks to its:

Broad experience: The region has a well established audiovisual industry with recognized international and local production companies.

High quality: In recent years a large number of productions for export have been shot in Bogota Cundinamarca.

Skilled human resources: There is a high availability of skilled personnel with extensive experience in audiovisual production activities.

Competitive production times and costs: Audiovisual productions made in Bogota-Cundinamarca have an excellent production time-cost ratio, which generates signifi cant savings without compromising quality.

Locations: Bogota-Cundinamarca has a large supply of locations with a variety of climates, some of which

have not yet appeared in fi lm or television.

Incentives: Colombia offers attractive tax incentives for investment in movie projects.

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Content and production services for televisionwww.cmi.com.co

In 2009, Telemundo allied itself with RTI Colombia for the regional production of television content. www.rtitv.com

Film production; content for television; production serviceswww.cmoproducciones.com

Content and production services for televisionwww.coltevision.com

Content and production services for televisionwww.be-tv.net

In 2007 Fox acquired 51% of Telecolombia as a regional production platform of television content. www.telecolombia.com

Film production; content for television; production serviceswww.dynamoproducciones.net

Open and pay TV channels in Colombia and abroad; content and production services for televisionwww.caracoltv.com

www.oruga.com.co www.e-nnova.com www.immersionsoftware.com www.zerofractal.com

In 2009, Sony acquired 50% of Teleset as a regional production platform of television content. www.teleset.com.co

Film production; content for television; production serviceswww.laberinto.com.co

Film production; content for television; production serviceswww.rhayuela.com

Open and pay TV channels in Colombia and abroad; content and production services for televisionwww.canalrcnmsn.com

Content and production services for televisionwww.televideo.com.co

Content and production services for televisionwww.vista.com.co

Bogota-Cundinamarca has many well established domestic companies…

…as well as recognized international companies…

…and a signifi cant number of companies specialized in digital content.

We are the investment promotion agency

for Bogota and Cundinamarca, a public-private

partnership between the Bogota Chamber of

Commerce, the Bogota City Government and the

Government of Cundinamarca.

Our mission is to support investors that are exploring opportunities in

Bogota and Cundinamarca.

In 2009 we were ranked as the top non- OECD investment promotion agency in the World by

the World Bank.

We have a multidisciplinary team with sector-specifi c expertise, which allows us to provide

prospective investors with value added advice and information.

We offer, free of charge, and in absolute confi dentiality, services for investors during each stage

of their investment process.

Exploratory Phase General, sector and company specifi c information.

Coordination of fact-fi nding visits.

Meetings with government and regulatory authorities.

Visits to existing investors.

Meetings with professional service fi rms.

Meetings with educational and training institutions.

Start-Up Phase Advice during start-up.

Support with permits and regulations.

Contacts with potential suppliers, clients or partners.

Development of tailor made training programs, including Talk to the World, the city’s English

language training program.

Operational Phase Follow up of your company’s development.

Support in reinvestment-related activities.

Networking with other companies.

Continuous monitoring and improvement of business climate.

Invest in Bogota

Please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]: +57 (1) 742-3030Fax: +57 (1) 742-3050Address: Carrera 7 N.° 71-21, Torre B, Of. 901Bogotá, Colombia

www.investinbogota.org

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Examples of International Productions Made in Bogota

Examples of Domestic Productions that Have Been Exported

Bogota-Cundinamarca is known for high standards of production, including television series, fi lms and commercials that have had international acclaim, such as:

Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for the Latin American market.

Television series produced by Sony in Colombia for the Latin American market.

International Sony-Nickelodeon television series whose second season was produced in Colombia.

Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for the Latin American market.

Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for Latin America, Europe and Asia.

Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1994. It has been exported to more than 80 countries.

Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1999-2001. It has been exported to more than 134 countries.

Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1999-2001. It has been exported to more than 134 countries.

International Quality Productions

& CUNDINAMARCA

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Content and production services for televisionwww.cmi.com.co

In 2009, Telemundo allied itself with RTI Colombia for the regional production of television content. www.rtitv.com

Film production; content for television; production serviceswww.cmoproducciones.com

Content and production services for televisionwww.coltevision.com

Content and production services for televisionwww.be-tv.net

In 2007 Fox acquired 51% of Telecolombia as a regional production platform of television content. www.telecolombia.com

Film production; content for television; production serviceswww.dynamoproducciones.net

Open and pay TV channels in Colombia and abroad; content and production services for televisionwww.caracoltv.com

www.oruga.com.co www.e-nnova.com www.immersionsoftware.com www.zerofractal.com

In 2009, Sony acquired 50% of Teleset as a regional production platform of television content. www.teleset.com.co

Film production; content for television; production serviceswww.laberinto.com.co

Film production; content for television; production serviceswww.rhayuela.com

Open and pay TV channels in Colombia and abroad; content and production services for televisionwww.canalrcnmsn.com

Content and production services for televisionwww.televideo.com.co

Content and production services for televisionwww.vista.com.co

Bogota-Cundinamarca has many well established domestic companies…

…as well as recognized international companies…

…and a signifi cant number of companies specialized in digital content.

We are the investment promotion agency

for Bogota and Cundinamarca, a public-private

partnership between the Bogota Chamber of

Commerce, the Bogota City Government and the

Government of Cundinamarca.

Our mission is to support investors that are exploring opportunities in

Bogota and Cundinamarca.

In 2009 we were ranked as the top non- OECD investment promotion agency in the World by

the World Bank.

We have a multidisciplinary team with sector-specifi c expertise, which allows us to provide

prospective investors with value added advice and information.

We offer, free of charge, and in absolute confi dentiality, services for investors during each stage

of their investment process.

Exploratory Phase General, sector and company specifi c information.

Coordination of fact-fi nding visits.

Meetings with government and regulatory authorities.

Visits to existing investors.

Meetings with professional service fi rms.

Meetings with educational and training institutions.

Start-Up Phase Advice during start-up.

Support with permits and regulations.

Contacts with potential suppliers, clients or partners.

Development of tailor made training programs, including Talk to the World, the city’s English

language training program.

Operational Phase Follow up of your company’s development.

Support in reinvestment-related activities.

Networking with other companies.

Continuous monitoring and improvement of business climate.

Invest in Bogota

Please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]: +57 (1) 742-3030Fax: +57 (1) 742-3050Address: Carrera 7 N.° 71-21, Torre B, Of. 901Bogotá, Colombia

www.investinbogota.org

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Examples of International Productions Made in Bogota

Examples of Domestic Productions that Have Been Exported

Bogota-Cundinamarca is known for high standards of production, including television series, fi lms and commercials that have had international acclaim, such as:

Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for the Latin American market.

Television series produced by Sony in Colombia for the Latin American market.

International Sony-Nickelodeon television series whose second season was produced in Colombia.

Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for the Latin American market.

Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for Latin America, Europe and Asia.

Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1994. It has been exported to more than 80 countries.

Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1999-2001. It has been exported to more than 134 countries.

Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1999-2001. It has been exported to more than 134 countries.

International Quality Productions

& CUNDINAMARCA

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Content and production services for televisionwww.cmi.com.co

In 2009, Telemundo allied itself with RTI Colombia for the regional production of television content. www.rtitv.com

Film production; content for television; production serviceswww.cmoproducciones.com

Content and production services for televisionwww.coltevision.com

Content and production services for televisionwww.be-tv.net

In 2007 Fox acquired 51% of Telecolombia as a regional production platform of television content. www.telecolombia.com

Film production; content for television; production serviceswww.dynamoproducciones.net

Open and pay TV channels in Colombia and abroad; content and production services for televisionwww.caracoltv.com

www.oruga.com.co www.e-nnova.com www.immersionsoftware.com www.zerofractal.com

In 2009, Sony acquired 50% of Teleset as a regional production platform of television content. www.teleset.com.co

Film production; content for television; production serviceswww.laberinto.com.co

Film production; content for television; production serviceswww.rhayuela.com

Open and pay TV channels in Colombia and abroad; content and production services for televisionwww.canalrcnmsn.com

Content and production services for televisionwww.televideo.com.co

Content and production services for televisionwww.vista.com.co

Bogota-Cundinamarca has many well established domestic companies…

…as well as recognized international companies…

…and a signifi cant number of companies specialized in digital content.

We are the investment promotion agency

for Bogota and Cundinamarca, a public-private

partnership between the Bogota Chamber of

Commerce, the Bogota City Government and the

Government of Cundinamarca.

Our mission is to support investors that are exploring opportunities in

Bogota and Cundinamarca.

In 2009 we were ranked as the top non- OECD investment promotion agency in the World by

the World Bank.

We have a multidisciplinary team with sector-specifi c expertise, which allows us to provide

prospective investors with value added advice and information.

We offer, free of charge, and in absolute confi dentiality, services for investors during each stage

of their investment process.

Exploratory Phase General, sector and company specifi c information.

Coordination of fact-fi nding visits.

Meetings with government and regulatory authorities.

Visits to existing investors.

Meetings with professional service fi rms.

Meetings with educational and training institutions.

Start-Up Phase Advice during start-up.

Support with permits and regulations.

Contacts with potential suppliers, clients or partners.

Development of tailor made training programs, including Talk to the World, the city’s English

language training program.

Operational Phase Follow up of your company’s development.

Support in reinvestment-related activities.

Networking with other companies.

Continuous monitoring and improvement of business climate.

Invest in Bogota

Please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]: +57 (1) 742-3030Fax: +57 (1) 742-3050Address: Carrera 7 N.° 71-21, Torre B, Of. 901Bogotá, Colombia

www.investinbogota.org

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Examples of International Productions Made in Bogota

Examples of Domestic Productions that Have Been Exported

Bogota-Cundinamarca is known for high standards of production, including television series, fi lms and commercials that have had international acclaim, such as:

Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for the Latin American market.

Television series produced by Sony in Colombia for the Latin American market.

International Sony-Nickelodeon television series whose second season was produced in Colombia.

Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for the Latin American market.

Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for Latin America, Europe and Asia.

Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1994. It has been exported to more than 80 countries.

Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1999-2001. It has been exported to more than 134 countries.

Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1999-2001. It has been exported to more than 134 countries.

International Quality Productions

& CUNDINAMARCA