Colombian Series "Operation Checkmate" Nominated for Emmy Award 
Series produced for TVE - Spanish Television with 100% Colombian Cast
Operation Checkmate, the mini-series based on the real events leading up to the release of former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, has been nominated for an International Emmy Award in the Best Mini-Series category. The series, filmed entirely in High Definition at locations in the foothills of the Colombian plains for 3.9 million dollars, was produced by Paraiso Pictures and Pentagrama Films for TVE – Spanish Television and was broadcast in Colombia by Caracol Television. This is the first time a Colombian production has been nominated for these "TV Oscars".
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Series Partially Filmed in Colombia Broadcast on Fuel TV 
Colombia's Surdico Films Participates in Colombian Episode
The series Strangers in Danger is broadcast on Fuel TV, the only cable channel dedicated to sports, lifestyles and humor for young men age 12-34, with a large portion of its content concentrating on extreme sporting experiences. The series follows the adventures of two men through different countries, exploring traditional and cultural activities in the places they visit and experiencing strange, bizarre and dangerous situations. Each episode takes place in a different country and explores its diverse cultural manifestations. The program's producers, Mandt Bros. Productions, had already visited Colombia for the Black and White Carnival in Pasto in January 2010 to shoot an episode of the Showtime series Next Stop for Charlie.
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 Official Poster France | Colombian Feature "Little Voices" Premieres in France with 30 Copies ASC Distribution to handle distribution in the Gallic nation
The commercial release of 30 copies of Little Voices by Jairo Carrillo and Oscar Andrade, the first Colombian animated feature in 3D stereoscope, is scheduled for November. Under the title Les petites voix, this film which took part in the 2010 Venice Days at the world's oldest film festival, the Venice Film Festival, will be distributed in France by ASC Distribution. The French release was secured by the film's international sales agent Films Boutique, the prestigious German distributors handling some of the most innovative films from around the world including Come As You Are by Geoffrey Enthoven (winner at Montreal), Faust by Alexander Sokurov (in competition at Toronto and Venice) and Best Intentions by Adrian Sitaru (winner at the Locarno Festival). The distributors included Little Voices in their catalogue following the film's participation in Venice. The feature will also be screened commercially in Spain and Mexico with dates to be confirmed.
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Colombian Carlos Barbosa Production Designer on New Spielberg Series "Terra Nova" 
This Colombian also created sets for "Lost" and "24"
Colombian architect Carlos Barbosa is in charge of production design for Terra Nova, the mega-production underway for 20th Century Fox Television, Chernin Entertainment, DreamWorks Television and Kapital Entertainment. The Bogota native has worked for some 30 years in the US film industry and now joins a heavyweight team on this series telling of the adventures of a group of people in the year 2149 who travel back in time that includes Steven Spielberg (Saving Private Ryan), Peter Chernin, René Echevarria (Castle), Brannon Braga (24), Jon Cassar (24), Aaron Kaplan, Katherine Pope, Justin Falvey (Falling Skies), Darryl Frank (The Borgias), Craig Silverstein (Nikita) and Kelly Marcel.
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Glenn Close Stars in New Film by Colombian Rodrigo García Barcha 
Film received Sebstiane Award at Recent San Sebastian Film Festival
After several years away from the silver screen, five-time Oscar winner Glenn Close returns in Albert Nobbs, a film directed by Colombian Rodrigo Garcia Barcha. The veteran actress brings to life an 19th century Irishwoman who survives by hiding behind men's clothing and manners, passing herself off as a butler in a Dublin hotel. The film had its premiere during the most recent edition of the Toronto International Film Festival where critics spoke of Close's work as worthy of a sixth Oscar nomination. The film was also part of the Official Selection (out of competition) in the 59th San Sebastian Film Festival (Donostia Zinemaldia), where it won the Sebastiane Award from the GEHITU Collective for Best Film with an LGTB Theme, an honor bestowed in every festival since 2000.
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 | Carlos Barbosa, diseñador de producción de la serie Terra Nova
Carlos Barbosa es uno de los diseñadores de producción más famosos de Hollywood, gracias a sus trabajos en series tan exitosas como Lost y 24. Desde hace 30 años está radicado en Estados Unidos, luego de retirarse del séptimo semestre de arquitectura en la Universidad de Los Andes en Bogotá, para irse, a los 21 años, a probar suerte en Nueva Orleans y terminar su carrera gracias a una beca de la Universidad de Tulane.
Recién llegado a Nueva Orleans trabajó como mesero en un hotel, pero luego de terminar sus estudios, lo contrataron en la firma Perez Associates para trabajar en la Exposición Mundial de Luisiana de 1984. Posteriormente, fue reclutado por la firma de arquitectos Charles Moore en Los Ángeles. Luego empezaría su carrera en el mundo del entretenimiento como coordinador de construcción de la escenografía de Shakes the Clown, para luego participar en los filmes La máscara del Zorro y un remake de Psicosis. Su primer crédito como diseñador de producción llegó en la película independiente Ultraviolet de Roger Corman. Estas experiencias le abrieron las puertas a las grandes series de televisión como el piloto de 24, el cual le valió una nominación a los Premios Emmy a Mejor Dirección de Arte en 2001, y años más tarde trabajar en su octava temporada. Su trabajo como diseñador de producción incluye Lost, CSI-Miami, Studio 60, Action, Coach Carter, The Invisible, Hurricane Season y Terra Nova, entre otros.
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 | Release of New Franco El Gorila and O'Neill Video "Nobody Like You" Filmed in Colombia
Music video for the song "Nobody Like You" by Reggaeton star Franco El Gorila featuring urban vocalist O'Neill, the first single off his second album The Real Machine, which goes on sale November 15. The video was produced by Ulysses Terrero at 200 meters below the earth's surface, at the Nemocón Salt Mine located a few hours by car from Bogotá. The duo Wisin y Yandel also participated in the video.
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Free Trade Agreement Signed with United States
As a sign of international confidence in Colombia following the country's rise in past years culminating in its best results ever this year, the Free Trade Agreement was signed between Colombia and the United States marking the third such treaty between the Colombian government and developed nations. On October 21, after a lengthy process which began in 2007, President Barack Obama signed the agreement with Colombia after it was approved by the US Congress. The FTA with Colombia will go into effect during the second half of next year, once President Obama rules it is ready to be put into action. The treaty will place Colombian products in permanently preferential conditions in the world's largest market with over 310 million inhabitants, a domestic product of more than 14.6 billion dollars and GDP per capita of 47,400 USD according to 2010 figures. Thanks to the treaty, Colombia has gained access to practically all US industrial products (99.9%) and has granted the US access to 81.8% of Colombian products, 92.5% of which are raw materials and capital goods not produced in the country.
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We had a great time in Colombia. Javier would have a better idea of where we specifically filmed. The people of Colombia were so warm and welcoming. Everyone that we worked with was very professional and eager to make the show a success. We filmed everywhere from downtown Bogota to a cocaine field that was only accessibly by police helicopter. The access was unbelievable and the production wouldn't have been possible without Javier Delgado and his resources. We're looking forward to coming back to Colombia very soon!
Brian Cavallaro, Director and Production Supervisor of Strangers in Danger, about his experience in Colombia
BRASH 3D
Bogotá
Address: Calle 99 # 11 - 58
Phone: (+571) 7044231
Offices: Toronto (Canada), Panama City (Panama), Sao Paulo (Brazil), Mexico D.F. (Mexico)
info@brash3d.com
www.brash3d.com
Audiovisual production, post-production house specializing in 3D modeling and animation, video compositing, special effects and editing founded in 2001, originally in Toronto, Canada, by Colombians who had built a solid reputation creating and implementing content and visual effects for high-profile concerts. Brash 3D created "Brash 3D Media Server", video software and DMX used to control live shows, integrating lights and LED screens and hailed as one of the best in the world. It has been used on tours by artists such as Madonna, Tiesto, Nelly Furtado, Paul Van Dyk, Kid Rock, Bon Jovi, Destiny'sChild, Andrea Bocelli, Eros Ramazzotti, Moby, and many others. Together with RealD, world leaders in stereoscopic 3D technology, BRASH 3D is the fist creative studio for this type of content based on Bogotá. The company has carried out more than 120 international projects and 15 high-profile projects including Colombia's presentation at the UN pavilion in EXPO SHANGAHI 2010; the first 3D recording for the Ibero-american Theater Festival (Carillon), used regionally to showcase LG Electronics' 3D televisions; a stereoscopic 3D video for the launch of the Mazda 3 in Colombia; 3D commercials screened in movie theaters and at corporate events for clients such as Unilever, Glaxo, Chevrolet, Colsubsidio, Gas Natural and others; and the stereoscopic 3D version of Little Voices, the first Colombian film to use this technique.
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Surdico Films
Bogotá
Address: Carrera 7 No. 73- 47, Suite 101
Phone: (+57) 300 2701013
javierdelgadog@gmail.com
Founded in 2006 to develop film and communications projects. The company is an interdisciplinary group of professionals specializing in graphic design, advertising, video, photography, logistics, communications and marketing. Their audio and video studios are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and the company enjoys strategic alliances with reputable, experienced technical service companies throughout Colombia. Surdico works on conceptualization, development, production and implementation of stunning, creative and innovative communications projects that position and consolidate clients' products and services through strategy, production design and sustainable marketability. They offer production services and production and post-production equipment rentals.
Nemocón Salt Mine
Región: Bogota Region
Ciudad: Nemocon
Departamento: Cundinamarca
Nombre: Mina de Sal de Nemocón
Descripción: Village lying 80 meters below the earth's surface in an immense saline dome filled with unique natural formations and wonders.
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