Full permit management
We file permits with local Governments, DIMAR (coastal zones), National Parks, the Ministry of Culture and private owners. Processing: 5–15 business days depending on complexity.
The Colombian Caribbean has featured in Netflix, HBO and Amazon international productions for a reason: its visual diversity is unmatched. Within less than 4 hours' drive you have white-sand beaches, humid jungle, the La Guajira desert, a snow-capped sierra, mangrove channels and UNESCO World Heritage colonial cities. We are the local production company that converts that potential into operational reality.
For feature films and series, regional logistics is the biggest challenge: permits with multiple authorities, coordination with Wayuu, Zenú and Palenque communities, production insurance, catering for crews of 30–80 people and equipment transport to hard-to-reach locations. We have the contacts, the protocols and the experience to solve everything without the director having to worry.
We work as local co-producers, as production services for international production companies, or as independent line producers. Our team speaks English and has experience coordinating with production teams from Europe, the United States and Latin America.
What we do
Capabilities
Indigenous & Afro-Colombian communities
Prior consultation protocols with Wayuu, Zenú and Palenque Afro-Colombian communities. Agreements with community leaders and negotiated compensation.
Complete legal dossier
Location contracts, image release forms, liability and production insurance, payroll in compliance with Colombian law. The full legal package an international production requires.
Large-scale logistics
Transport to remote locations (4x4, boats). Catering for crews of up to 80 people. Generators and fuel. Accommodation and transfers for the artistic team.
On-location security
Coordination with private security and National Police for sensitive locations. Pre-shoot security scouts. Medical emergency and evacuation protocols.
Bilingual crew
Technical team with experience on international productions. Coordination in Spanish and English. On-set translation and interpretation when required.
Colombia Tax Incentives · Law 1556
Up to 40% Cash Rebate for Your Production
Colombia provides one of the world's most aggressive film incentive systems for feature films and television series. As a certified local film production services company, Las Locaaales manages the fiduciary escrow account, government registration, and compliance audit to maximize your financial return.
40%
payments
Film Cash Rebate
Colombia Film Fund (FFC)
A direct 40% cash rebate on qualifying cinematographic services provided by Colombian companies and crew (camera rentals, technical equipment, gaffer & grip, local sound and on-site post-production).
Min. qualified spend applies
Direct reimbursement
20%
hotel
Logistics Cash Rebate
Hotel, Catering & Transport
A direct 20% cash rebate on national production logistics: hotel accommodations for cast and crew, domestic air travel, local land and marine transport, and on-set catering services.
Full Caribbean coverage
FFC certified
35%
verified
CINA Certificate
Transferable Tax Credit
Audiovisual Investment Certificate equal to 35% of the total audiovisual spend in Colombia. Freely negotiable on the local stock market with high liquidity. Covers international episodic series, commercials, music videos and animation.
No closed annual cap
100% Transferable
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Full Fiduciary & Legal Management by Las Locaaales
We manage the required Colombian fiduciary trust account, Proimágenes registration, local payroll compliance, and accounting audit to ensure prompt delivery of your rebates and credits.
Territory
Film & TV Locations
Cartagena
Walled historic center, Bocagrande beaches, Getsemaní, Rosario Islands and Barú. UNESCO World Heritage.
Santa Marta / Sierra Nevada
Tayrona Park, Ciudad Perdida, National Park beaches and Kogui and Arhuaco indigenous communities.
Ciénaga Grande
Ramsar Wetland, Nueva Venecia stilt villages, mangroves and the Magdalena River. Unique settings for drama and documentary.
La Guajira
Punta Gallinas desert, Wayuu communities, Cabo de la Vela and Manaure lagoon. The end of the continent.
Barranquilla
Art déco architecture, the Magdalena River, the public market and industrial zones with unique visual potential.
San Andrés & Providencia
Crystal-clear Caribbean island waters, Raizal architecture and the Seaflower Biosphere Reserve.
How we work
Process
01
Project Assessment
We receive the script or treatment. We assess location feasibility, permit timelines and legal requirements with communities. We deliver a feasibility report.
02
Extended Pre-production
Technical and legal scouting of each location. Prior consultations with communities. Legal dossier assembly. Coordination with the international crew.
03
Shoot
Line producer on set for the full shoot. Daily budget control. Multi-location logistics with simultaneous transport. Daily material backup.
04
Close & Delivery
Location strike with conformity report. RAW material delivered. Financial close with invoices and statutory payroll. Permit and insurance returns.
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