Filming in South America - best countries logistically?

Hi,

I wondered if anyone had any recommendations for countries that are easier to film in?  I've looked into Brazil and there are a lot of high costs involved with hiring production service companies to facilitate visas/permits etc, and also customs brokers required for brining in equipment.  Does anyone have any recommendations for countries that perhaps don't require filming visas/permits/customs brokers, or are much lower cost?

Many thanks.

Marie

 
8 Aug 2012 by Marie McLaughlin

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Hi Marie

Uruguay is a great country to shoot in in South Americe.
Long working days, efficient crews, and great infrastructure, and the production costs are much lower than many other SOuth American countries.
Again, it all depends on what you want to shoot.

We are a service network covering all of South America, and we therefore have a great knowledge on where you can get the best production value for your project and budget.

Feel free to give me a call in case you may have any questions, or drop me a mail

Kind regards
Christian Ryge
Latina Estudio

 
28 Aug 2012 by Christian Ryge, Le Grand Danois

Hi Marie.
Colombia may be worth you looking into, we have attractive film rates, broad range of locations and climates and a surprisingly multi ethnic cast pool. The authorities and film commission are always keen to lend a hand and are very film friendly.
We have been servicing the international film industry for over 10 years now, so take a look at our reel and let me know if there is anything we can do for you.
http://tribu.com.co/reel.html
Kind regards
Warren.
info@tribu.com.co

 
27 Aug 2012 by Warren Keuning, Tribu Int

Hi Marie!

Chile is a great option to shoot! We are currently ending winter and with spring comes great outdoor locations.
Chile is a very secure and solid country, with great economic growth and we have top level shooting crews.

Drop me a line if we can help ypu with anything!

All best

Jose

Jose Barake
International Producer
Cine3 Producciones
josemiguel@cine3.cl
+562 025495000
+56998716793
skype: jmbarake
www.cine3.cl

 
24 Aug 2012 by Jose Barake, Cine 3 Producciones

Hi Marie,

I´m Producer @ Mamma Team in Spain, but Im Argentinean and started my Service Producing career in Buenos Aires, and now I have been producing jobs in Spain for the last 8 years. Mamma Team has strong relationships with companies in Chile, Argentina & Uruguay and we have shot there several times for our usual clients here. I would be happy to help you, and suggest which country would suit more, but it will depend on the needs and nature of your project. Please feel free to send me the info, and I will give you my honest feedback and the possibility to quote in the 3 of them if necessary. In terms of customs, I know and have more experience with our Argentinean Custom broker that has been dealing with the Film Industries for years.

best,
Carla Genoud

Mamma Team
www.mammateam.com
carla@mammateam.com

 
24 Aug 2012 by Carla Genoud

Dear Marie,
I know you asked for a South American country but if you're still on the lookout, it doesn't get any better than Mexico.  Our country has been hosting international productions (small, big and huge) since the beginning of the film industry.  We are home to one of the best crews in the world, people who have trained with the best filmmakers (Houston, Peckinpah, Cameron, Spielberg, Stone, etc); we are famous for our variety on locations (we are the 4th biodiversity in the world); we have film studios, independent sound stages, film labs, film stock and the latest in equipment.  We are a one-stop shop.  Plus, we offer fiscal and financial incentives that could give a production up to 17.5% in cash rebates.
I suggest you check our website for more information www.comefilm.gob.mx
We have a version in English and photo albums of locations in Flickr, as well as presence in Facebook and Twitter.
For further details, do no hesitate to contact us at locations.mexico@imcine.gob.mx

Sincerely,

Carla Raygoza
Coordinator
Mexican Film Commission

 
23 Aug 2012 by Carla Raygoza, Mexican Film Commission

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18 Aug 2012 by George Lendeborg, Rhino Production House

Hi Marie,

If traveling allowed you to venture in to Asia then SRI LANKA would be ideal.

http://www.thelocationguide.com/blog/20 … sri-lanka/

Best Regards,


Priyanga T. Kumarasiri,
Producer,
Crew For Shoots,
Sri Lanka.

Mobile: +94 777 891 711
Office:  +94 114 574 707
Skype: priyanga.cfs
WWW: http://www.crewforshoots.com

 
17 Aug 2012 by Priyanga T Kumarasiri, Crew For Shoots - Sri Lanka

Hi Marie, as you may imagine from all the responses Uruguay is an excellent option, by far the best cost-effective choice. We receive all kind of international projects all year around.
Let me know what are you exactly looking for and what kind of project would it be due to help you with answers.
I am an independent producer and can find the best solution within Uruguay.
I’ll be waiting to receive your feedback.
Best wishes from Montevideo,
Daniel Alvarez
daniel@poloniofilms.com

 
17 Aug 2012 by Daniel Alvarez, Daniel Alvarez