Shoot Latin America Expo
THE FIRST-EVER SHOOT LATIN AMERICA EXPO WHICH TOOK PLACE NOV. 5th & 6th IN SANTA MONICA, CA….WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!
With 18 exhibitors from 10 countries in Latin America, this premier event was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Filmmakers talking directly to filmmakers, learning all of the nuances for taking a project to these Latin American countries. Location scouts were able to get a much better feel of these locations by film commissioners and the participating production service companies.
El Salto del Fraile Peruvian Restaurant based in Downey supplied catering of EXCELLENT Peruvian food and Pisco Sours on Sat. For those who missed it, this AUTHENTIC food was a big treat. 1 562.928.6395 Catering available http://www.saltodelfraile.com
VISITOR’S COMMENTS
1) “Thanks for your work in organizing and hosting the Shoot Latin America Expo last weekend. It was a lovely event, both informative and welcoming at the same time. It certainly opened up my thinking about locations for future filming – well done!” John Milton Branton, producer/director Emerald films
2) “Congratulations on a job well done. I learned a lot about the production possibilities available in Latin America, and hope to spin the knowledge into an assignment sometime soon.” Osceola, LMGA Location Manager
3) “I just came back from this event and I really enjoyed it. There were multiple Production Services companies for the various countries with some solid info.” Jodi Ehrlich-Line Producer/DGA UPM
4) “Great job Karen!!!! Kudos for pulling it off!” Excellent networking and good contacts! Martine White, LMGA Location Manager
EXHIBITORS
We want to thank all of the excellent companies, services and film commissions that were exhibitors.
ARGENTINA: Hachiko Films: www.hachikofilms.com Metropolis Films: www.metropolisfilms.net BRAZIL: Film Planet: www.filmplanet.com, GreenGo Films www.greengofilms.com, Utopia Films: www.utopiafilms.com, ” Rio I Love I Care”: www.rioiloveicare.org CHILE: Tantor Films: www.tantorfilms.com COLOMBIA: Lamuvi Films: www.lamuvifilms.com COSTA RICA: Banana Films: www.bananafilms.com HONDURAS: Guacamaya Films: www.guacamayafilms.com MEXICO: Cofilm Baja California Sur: lpalacios@bajamex.com.mx, Hormiga Films: www.hormigafilms.com, Mexico City Film Commission www.cfilma.cultura.df.gob.mx, Morelos Film Commission www.locationsmorelos.com, Render Farm Studios: www.renderfarm.com.mx PERU: APU Productions: www.apuprod.com PUERTO RICO: Puerto Rico Film Commission: www.prdoesitbetter.com URUGUAY: Oriental Films: www.orientalfilms.tv, Metropolis Films: www.metropolisfilms.net
