Few countries in Latin America, and indeed the world, can boast such positive results from health and safety decisions made in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic. In total,has seen only 1,611 confirmed cases, plateauing at 200 active cases for several weeks now. As a result, travel restrictions are close to none.
Similarly, revenues from companies shooting commercials in Uruguay have already surpassed those from last year, according to Blatt. At present, the rebate is 20%-25% for both international productions shooting in Uruguay and domestic productions with international co-producers, with a required minimum investment of $600,000. Through the program, ANDE can reimburse up to 25% of a project’s spend, capped at $400,000, transferred directly to the client’s account. In June it was announced that the amount will be increased again in 2021, after an ongoing evaluation of the program’s first year, and extended for five more years.
“Many procedures here are simpler and less bureaucratic than elsewhere, and the same is true in regard to our technical unions,” explainedco-founder Agustina Chiarino. “In addition, there has been a strong presence in international film festivals where our cinematography is recognized, and that arouses curiosity. We are contacted frequently by producers who want to come here to shoot.”