Bolivia
Locations. Andes mountain range. Amazon rainforest. Inca ruins. Valle de la Luna. Lake Titikaka - the highest lake in the world. Copacabana. The Witches Market. Salar de Uyuni salt plain. Jesuit Missions. Colonial architecture. El Cristo de la Concordia. El Pantanals - the world's largest wetland. National parks, waterfalls, rivers, lakes.
Permits. Most locations are possible given time, money and the right approach.
When to shoot? Climate varies greatly throughout Bolivia. The warm wet summer months are from November to March. The cold dry winter months are from April to October. The highlands are cold and snowy in the winter whereas winter in the south is temperate.
For monthly weather statistics please see: http://www.gaisma.com/en/dir/bo-country.html
Please contact us for more specific weather and sun path information.
Costs. Local costs such as talent, supporting crew and locations are very competitive. Since little to no filming infrastructure exists all key crew and equipment must be brought in from abroad.
Talent is non-union and buyouts are negotiable. Most citizens are of Amerindian and mestizo descent. All other talent looks need to be brought in from abroad.
Creative talent. Bolivia has no pool of local directors, directors of photography and stills photographers.
Please contact us for recommended directors, DoP's and photographers for your project.
Crews are non-union. Key crew should be brought in from abroad.
Fringes. No hidden extras.
Premiums. No fixed premiums apply. We package deals for local crew / talent.
Equipment. Must bring in all equipment from abroad.
Art department and set construction is very basic.
Studios and backlots. None exist at present.
Tax Incentives. At present there are no tax incentives for foreign
commercials or films shooting in Bolivia.
Film Stock. Must bring from abroad.
Post Production. No labs exist locally. Post abroad.
Visas and Work Permits. Entry is subject to regulations from country of origin. Contact your local Bolivian embassy or representative for more information.
Transportation Infrastructure. Main roads are up to international standards. Several international airlines service flights to Bolivia.
Accommodation. Best options in La Paz include:
Camino Real - http://www.caminoreal.com.bo/
Hotel Europa - http://www.hoteleuropa.com.bo/
Please contact us for corporate rates.
For longer stays we can also organize serviced apartments.
Communication. Web posted casting and scouting.
Safety. On the whole Bolivia is a relatively safe place for foreign productions to visit.
If you are looking for a film or photographic production service company, line producer or fixer in Bolivia, please contact us.
We are able to provide you with answers, references and bids quickly.
