CMO provides production services for national and international clients aiming to create their content in Colombia.
In Colombia, there are two models of tax benefits and incentives, and CMO takes charge of all the management and support, guiding clients from the project application process to the receipt of the incentive, benefit, or tax certificate according to each case.
Specializing in features and series, CMO tailors the creative and support teams for each project, whether it is entirely filmed in Colombia or involves various locations worldwide. We can develop projects globally and possess prior experience in filming in countries such as the United States, Mexico, and Turkey.
Why Choose Colombia for film production?
Colombia is one of the preferred film locations for audiovisual production in Latin America. This is attributed to its strategic geographical location in the middle of the Americas, the high level of professionals in the sector with current knowledge of international production standards, ethnic diversity, the beauty and variety of its landscapes, and the opportunities provided by locations to replicate other places in the world. Additionally, the good availability of film equipment, the economic and legal stability offered by the country, and the competitive costs of filming in Colombia make it the ideal destination for shooting. The combination of these factors, along with the stable exchange rate situation, creates the perfect environment for producing a film in the best possible way. Colombia offers two tax benefits for international producers: the CASH REABTE through the Colombian Film Fund (FFC) and the Audiovisual INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES (CINA).
TAX CERTIFICATE
CINA - Certificates of Audiovisual Investment in Colombia
- The Audiovisual Investment Certificate, known as CINA, is a security issued in the name of the foreign producer, allowing them to negotiate it with natural or legal persons. The CINA certificates offer a tax discount equivalent to 35% of the total value invested by an international producer in Colombia for audiovisual and logistical services.
- Applies to feature films, series, music videos, video games and television or advertising commercials in the pre-production, production, post-production and animation stages.
- The minimum investment amount in Colombia must be $475,000 USD.
- The execution time for each project will be as follows:
Film works:9 moths (without post-production) and 18 months, including post-production.
Series: 12 months (without post-production) and 24 months, including post-production.
Post-production projects only: 18 months
CASH REBATE
(Colombian Film Found - FFC)
- 40% reimbursement of expenses for audiovisual services (for series, films and music videos in the pre-production, production and post-production).
- 20% reimbursement of expenses for logistical services (hotel, transportation and restaurants spent in the country).
- Execution term for each project:
Film works:9 moths (without post-production) and 18 months, including post-production.
Series: 12 months (without post-production) and 24 months, including post-production.
Post-production projects only: 18 months