Colombia’s Film Commission at Proimágenes Colombia has announced a significant increase in its CINA incentive to $90 million for the year 2026. This marks a 49% boost from the previous year’s $60 million allocation, which was fully allocated by September of that year. The CINA incentive offers a 35% transferable tax credit on expenditures for audiovisual services in Colombia, covering a wide range of productions such as feature films, series, music videos, video games, animation, post production, and advertising.
Since its inception, the CINA incentive has successfully supported over 165 international audiovisual projects, attracting more than $861 million in investment and creating over 130,000 direct jobs. This has positioned Colombia as a desirable location for filmmakers and producers looking for cost-effective and high-quality production opportunities. In 2025, a total of 32 projects were approved, featuring collaborations with major studios like Disney+, Sony Pictures, Paramount, Netflix, and Amazon, resulting in an estimated $188 million in investment.
Silvia Echeverri, the head of the Colombia Film Commission, expressed pride in the success of the CINA incentive, stating that it demonstrates Colombia’s competitiveness and reliability in the international film industry. She emphasized the country’s commitment to becoming a strategic partner for large-scale audiovisual projects and highlighted the confidence of international producers in Colombia’s talent, storytelling capabilities, diverse locations, and robust incentive system.
One of the beneficiaries of the CINA incentive, Matthew Patnick, executive producer of Season 2 of “The Night Manager,” praised the favorable tax incentives that facilitated the production’s decision to film in Colombia. He noted that the financial impact of the incentive was significant and made the production process much smoother.
The increasing influx of international productions, such as Zack Snyder’s “The Last Photograph,” Constantin Film’s “Titan” (renamed “Snake”), and “Sierra Madre” starring Kiefer Sutherland, has contributed to the growth and development of Colombia’s audiovisual infrastructure. Companies like Jaguar Bite Productions have seen an improvement in their capabilities by working with filmmakers of high caliber.
The impact of incentivized projects goes beyond the film industry, benefiting Colombia’s economy by generating over 570,000 hotel nights and 30,000 airline tickets. This boost in tourism and services has had a positive ripple effect across the country, with incentivized projects now reaching 24 departments and 153 municipalities, showcasing a broad regional impact.
Overall, Colombia’s increased CINA incentive for 2026 reflects the country’s commitment to supporting and attracting international productions, solidifying its position as a competitive and reliable destination for audiovisual projects. The success of the incentive program has not only bolstered the local industry but has also elevated Colombia’s profile on the global stage as a preferred filming location.
