Film Commissions Step Up Role to Accelerate Growth In Central America and the Caribbean
The Ibero-American Film Commission Network (IBEROFIC) has increased its focus on Central America and the Caribbean by attending the Costa Rica Media Market for the first time. The move aims to strengthen film commissions, encourage international production and build a more connected regional audiovisual industry.
The market was held in San José on 14-15 July and brought together regional producers and institutions with representatives from Disney, MrBeast’s Beast Industries, Utopia Distribution and other companies. IBEROFIC and Costa Rica Film Commission are pursuing co-productions, investment, specialised jobs, training, advisory services and scholarships, arguing that the region offers varied locations, creative talent and increasingly professionalised industries.
- IBEROFIC is expanding its Central American and Caribbean presence.
- Costa Rica’s media market linked regional talent with global industry figures.
- The initiative targets co-productions, investment and workforce development.