Screen Colombia is a one stop, 'full service' production services company, with the ability to produce reality, documentary, drama and branded/commercial spots at any level of cost or complexity. We can tailor our service to meet your exact needs from the full support of a well-established colombian production services company to individual bi-lingual producers or fixers. Services available include:
In these uncertain times you have the reassurance that Screen Colombia are registered as one of the recognized service providers adhering to the Ministry of Health’s guidelines for filming in Colombia. We have established protocols in place to work alongside client, risk companies and network guidelines to ensure the crews health and well being including the provision of full PPE, vaccinated crew and testing on location.
We are well versed in taking instructions from foreign productions and have a well-established network of contacts and resources throughout Colombia. We interface directly with Government offices such as the Colombian Film Commission, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and others to expedite foreign talent visas, permits and locations. Coupled with our years of experience and extensive knowledge of filming throughout Colombia we provide you with the very best research, leads, and contacts plus the latest on the ground advice before you´ve even really started.
We pride ourselves on our quick turn around and ability to deliver accurate and cost effective budgets and schedules, allowing you the comfort to make informed financial decisions for your production. Always flexible and transparent in our approach we provide a detailed line-by-line breakdown of the budget and schedule for your approval along with a final cost report and budget reconciliation to ensure you always have peace of mind.
We manage and advise on all immigration, visa and work permit issues along with all the paperwork needed for Customs clearance and the temporary importation of any filming equipment to be brought in and out of Colombia. With over 100 international productions completed you can be sure of our advice and a quick turn around on any paperwork required.
We manage all legal, accounting and administrative paperwork for application and execution of the National Film Incentives for the Cash and Tax rebates under law 1556 including setting up Fiduciary trust accounts and fulfilling all auditing requirements. For more details please go to our film incentive page.
Colombia offers a wide range of locations and diverse environments making it possible to cheat many other countries around the world as well as finding a particular look. In addition to urban centers offering a mix of modern and colonial architecture there are the mountains of the Andes, Amazon rainforests, the plains of Los llanos, lagoons, jungles, deserts, snow capped peaks and of course Caribbean beaches. We have a large location database of photos and offer a full scouting and location service for specific requirements including the arrangement of all necessary permits and releases with established links to organizations such as the Colombian Film Commission, National Parks and the Colombian Archeological Society.
From a single fixer or local producer to a crew of 100 plus, all our crew are bi-lingual and A-list industry professionals having worked on a variety of international film and television productions. We can supply CV’s and reels on request, advise on departmental strengths, crewing positions, technicians and HOD’s. Plus with few union restrictions Colombia offers one of the most competitive film crew markets in the world with very competitive rates.
We have accounts with the largest rental houses in Colombia & Latin America allowing us to offer discounted rates for a variety of production budgets and requirements. There are a selection of Arri 35mm film cameras, top-end HD cameras and lenses with a wide range of tungsten and HMI lights, tracks, dolly and mounts as well as specialist grip and rig equipment. In addition we offer access to a number of soundstages of varying sizes in Bogota. Simply send us the specification of what you require for a quote or ask us for a full list of available equipment and studios.
We work with only tried and tested service providers to the film and television industry to bring you the best prices at reduced rates in transport, catering, accommodation, security, equipment rental, accounting, legal and insurance. We have a variety of referenced providers and prices to service your production throughout Colombia so we can plan all your logistical needs within budget allowing you the time to focus on the shoot.
We have an interdisciplinary team to fulfill or your requirements. Our official translators are used to working with very short deadlines and all the requirements. Our legal team are always there to support you (us) on any query, contract and legal matter. Our accounting team has vast experience navigating budgets, trackers and legalizations for official entities and clients abroad.