Cannes – Through its first participation at MIPCOM 2017, Peru opened a great deal of prospects for the production industry of the country. Investment opportunities, coproduction and commercialisation of projects are just some of the possibilities for all companies attending as part of the Peruvian delegation.
“The main goal of our participation was to introduce and showcase Peru as a viable alternative for audiovisual production. In addition, we wanted to feature the impressive and varied locations that exist in the territory. I am certain that we have achieved our goal. Every single person that came to the stand has been impressed with what we have shown,” said Mariella Soldi, sub-director of Marca Pais in PROMPERÚ. “Peru offers an array of natural locations due to its diverse geography. It also offers audiovisual products and resources that are available at very competitive prices and with the highest quality standards.”
Among the announcements at MIPCOM 2017 (Marché International des Programmes de Communication), was the Emmy Nomination for “Siesta Z”. Under the direction of producers Milton Guerrero and Sabrina Bogado, the series are a co-production of Red Animation Studios. The series are being currently broadcasted in Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Argentina; and have been sold to over 50 countries in Asia, middle east, Africa, and eastern Europe.
Miki Ivcher, CEO of FLI International, announced the sale of 3,500 hours of Frecuencia Latina programming to US based Cadena Sur. In addition, the company sold “La Peor de mis Bodas” (My Soap Opera Wedding) to well-known distribution platforms: BLIM and Cine Latino. Lastly, and setting a precedent in the industry, FLI Internacional sold Ecuadorian Ecuavisa production “Tres Familias” to Mexican TV Azteca for its adaptation. This is the first time an Ecuadorian production has been sold to a Mexican network.
Tondero Distribución, the distribution arm of Tondero Film, with seasoned executive Cecilia Gomez de la Torre at the helm, announced the distribution and theatrical release of “Juego Siniestro” (Sinister Game) in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile and Central America through a distribution deal with US based Netminds Media Group.
The companies attending and doing business during MIPCOM 2017 are: América Televisión, Tondero Distribución, Transversal Films, Frecuencia Latina International (FLI), Red Animation, 111 Productions, Rayo en la Botella, Makaco, Alligator and Quechua Films. They welcomed high-profile executives to our booth and showcased their offerings.