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Shooting to begin on “Noticia de un secuestro” on location in Colombia, Mexico and Los Angeles
Photo: Colombian Ministry of Culture.
Gabriel García Márquez and Aída Bortnik during the official presentation of the screenplay of “News of a Kidnapping” in Guadalajara, Mexico. Behind them, representatives of Colombian film institutions and organizers of the Guadalajara International Film Festival.
Gabriel García Márquez and Aída Bortnik during the official presentation of the screenplay of “News of a Kidnapping” in Guadalajara, Mexico. Behind them, representatives of Colombian film institutions and organizers of the Guadalajara International Film Festival.
Salma Hayek, Javier Bardem, Benicio del Toro and Victoria Abril to star
Recent statements from production companies Costa Films (Argentina), Argos Cine (Mexico), Cadena Caracol (Colombia) and Filmax (Spain) confirm shooting will begin on the film based on Colombian Nobel prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s eponymous novel, Noticia de un Secuestro (News of a Kidnapping) in late 2009 with the presence of internationally acclaimed actors including Benicio del Toro (Che el argentino, Traffic), who attended the Cartagena International Film Festival last March.
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Premiere of Mental, new Fox series filmed in Colombia
Production to air sometime between May and June, first in the US and then in 35 different countriesFrom the Fox Telecolombia studios in Bogotá, one of Latin America’s largest where the first two seasons of Tiempo final were filmed, comes Mental, slated for release around the world. At a cost of 50% less than what it would take to make the series in the US, this is the first North American English-language series filmed in Colombia and the first of three co-productions with Fox International Channels (FIC) and Fox Television Studios (FtvS) See more >> |
Colombian Film Commission to Attend Cannes Festival’s Marché Du Film for the Second Time
The CFC will be present at the world’s largest film event following their recent participation at the Location Trade Show in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Following its international debut at the 61st Cannes Festival in 2008, the Colombian Film Commission returns to the French Riviera in a continued effort to promote Colombia as an ideal place for all kinds of international productions. CFC representatives will occupy Stand 101 at the Film Market’s International Village, the world’s largest film market with representatives from more than 40 countries and close to 10,000 industry-related visitors. CFC contact at Cannes: Silvia Echeverri, Mobile: 0675804125, email: silvia@filmingcolombia.com.
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“Los viajes del viento” by Colombian Director Ciro Guerra in Official Selection of 62nd Cannes Festival
This production featuring some of Colombia’s most attractive film locations has been included in the “Un Certain Regard” section.It’s been 11 years since a Colombian film was included in the Official Selection of the world’s most important film festival, attesting to the positive trend in filmmaking currently sweeping Colombia. This time it’s “Los viajes del viento”, produced by Ciudad Lunar Producciones. The name Ciro Guerra now joins the list of prestigious directors to have participated in Un Certain Regard: Ingmar Bergman, Jean-Luc Godard, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Lars von Trier, Eric Rohmer, Wim Wenders, Michael Moore, Peter Greenaway to name but a few. See more >> |
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Sophie Marceau attends Cannes Festival after filming L'homme de Chevet in Colombia
The French movie star spent more than 40 days in Cartagena working with Christopher Lambert and Colombian actorsFrench actress Sophie Marceau is anxiously awaited at the 62nd Cannes Festival where Marina de Van’s thriller, Ne te retourne pas, has been chosen for the festival’s Official Selection. L'homme de Chevet, directed by Alain Monne, will premiere in late 2009 and stars Marceau and her husband Christopher Lambert on locations in Colombian cities such as Cartagena, La Boquilla, Turbaco and the beaches of Santa Marta. The film was produced by Pierre Forette and Thierry Wong for Ciné Nominé in co-production with Christine Gozlan of Thelma Films and Rezo Films, in charge of French distribution. International sales are being handled by the British company, Goldcrest Independent. See more >> |
 Photo: Courtesy of Colombo Films, Colombian production company in which Camilo Matíz participates. |
Camilo Matíz, director of “1989” (Selected for 62nd Cannes Festival Critics’ Week) Colombian director and screenwriter. Studied photography in Sweden where he won the Hasselblad award for creative excellence. Masters in Film Directing in Holland. Later worked with several publicity production companies including PS Films Producciones and RCN. One of his first solo projects, the short film “Cuenta”, was selected for various international film festivals. Known as one of the most innovative and creative directors working on the Colombian advertising market, he has won multiple awards (FIAP, NY Festival, Ojo de Iberoamerica, Cannes lLons, Nova...) that bespeak of the aesthetic and conceptual height that he exhibits in each of his finished pieces. His latest endeavor is 1989 shot entirely in Colombia. This medium-length film stars North American actor Vincent Gallo. See more >> |
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Promotional Reel from Fox Telecolombia View testimonials from international directors, producers and actors who have worked in Colombia, and photos from international productions by Fox Telecolombia for the international market. Enjoy excerpts from series including “Tiempo final.” “Mental”. go to locationcolombia.com >> |
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PROIMAGENES en Movimiento info@proimagenescolombia.com www.proimagenescolombia.com |
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Ministry Of Culture cine@mincultura.gov.co www.mincultura.gov.co |
Colombia reports record foreign investment in the midst of world economic crisis
Last April, the Colombian Central Bank (Banco de la República) released direct foreign investment figures for Colombia during the last trimester of the year: a record $10.564 billion US dollars between January and December of 2008. This record testifies to the confidence of investors in the country at a time when the world economy is reeling from significant economic reversals and showing signs of decreasing direct foreign investment flows.
According to information provided by Proexport, Colombia is due to grow a full two points beyond the Latin American average in 2009 (IMF). This makes Colombia’s economy the least volatile in Latin America for the past three decades. Growth in 2007 totaled 7.7%.
Foreign investment cited by the Central Bank goes beyond even that of 2005 when direct foreign investment reached $10.252 billion USD, due mainly to SABMiller’s entry onto the Colombian market with $4.7 billion USD.
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“Colombia is definitely having its “15 minutes” of investment fame. Direct foreign investment in the past six years has grown by 323%. There are thought to be some 700 foreign multi-nationals in Colombia, 52 of which arrived during that past two years”.
Semana Magazine, Special Edition: 100 Top Businesses, May 2009. In an interview with Colombian Minister of Trade, Luis Guillermo Plata.
Tribu Internacional
Address: Calle 85 # 11-53, Interior 10, Office 402, Bogotá – Colombia
Telephone: (571) 6170605
info@tribu.com.co
www.tribu.com.co
Company specializing in production services for international clients producing television commercials, documentaries and music videos. Members of the Tribu Internacional team work in English, German and Spanish. Our clients include Sony, Visa, Coca Cola, Intel, Microsoft, Orange, Philips, Heineken and many others.
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La Vecindad Films
Telephone: (571) 3381566
Address: Cra. 16A No. 48-37, Bogotá – Colombia
mafe@lavecindadfilms.com
www.lavecindadfilms.com
Production house specializing in film, television commercials and event planning with more than 4 year’s experience in the field. This group of professionals has combined their talents to ensure efficient field work and the delivery of first-rate audiovisual products and works hand in hand with excellent suppliers committed to quick delivery and smooth running productions.
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El Tintal Manuel Zapata Olivella Public Library
Region: Bogota Region
City: Bogota
Department: Bogotá D.C
Name: Biblioteca Pública el Tintal Manuel Zapata Olivella
Description: It was designed by architect Daniel Bermúdez and built on the foundations of a former garbage transfer.Is one of the three largest libraries in the "Red Capital de Bibliotecas Públicas" of Bogotá
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