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Colombia Adds Massive Soundstage as Bogotá Audiovisual Market Attendance Soars and ‘Narcos’ Star-Led ‘Rookies’ Cleans Up in Project Prizes
Colombia's Bogotá Audiovisual Market concluded its seventeenth annual edition with elevated participation and activity, drawing nearly 2,400 accredited professionals and orchestrating hundreds of individual meetings between emerging projects and international advisors. The market distributed 70 awards across categories ranging from feature films to animation, with the television series 'Rookies' notably securing five recognitions for its production team.
The audiovisual sector's momentum extended beyond the conference itself as TIS Studios unveiled a new 18,300-square-foot soundstage intended to serve large-scale international productions, complementing Colombia's existing production infrastructure and tax incentives. Concurrent expansion by regional visual effects companies pointed to growing international confidence in Colombia as a production destination, combining established technical expertise with cost-effective capabilities.
In short
- Colombia's Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM) wrapped its 17th edition with record attendance of 2,336 participants and 882 business meetings connecting projects with international partners.
- TIS Studios opened Stage 7, an 18,300-sq-ft soundstage; TV series 'Rookies' swept five awards; VFX firms Folks and Loma report expanding clienteles.
Explained simply
The Bogotá Audiovisual Market is an annual conference where filmmakers and producers present emerging television and film projects. Creative teams use the event to connect with international advisors and industry professionals who provide feedback and support.
Colombia has become an increasingly attractive destination for international film and television production. The country combines experienced technical crews, established production facilities, and lower costs compared to traditional production hubs, making it competitive for both local and foreign producers.
The strong attendance at the market and ongoing expansion of production facilities reflect growing international confidence in Colombia's audiovisual sector. This activity creates economic opportunities for the country through investment and employment in the industry.
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