Colombia announces historic CINA incentive allocation for 2026

USD 90 million, up 49% from 2025, strengthening Colombia's position for international productions.

View on web New reader? Subscribe PARTNER CONTENT Pimpinero - Transferable Tax Credit CINA - Dynamo Colombia announces a historic CINA allocation for 2026, strengthening its position as an international audiovisual production destination The Luckiest Man In America - Cash Rebate FFC - Jaguar Bite The available allocation for the Transferable Tax Credit (CINA) in 2026 amounts to COP 350 billion (approximately USD 90 million), the largest allocation since the incentive was created. The 2026 CINA allocation represents a 49% increase compared to 2025, reflecting the Colombian government’s confidence in the incentive’s performance and in the continued growth of the national audiovisual sector. Among the CINA beneficiary projects scheduled for release in 2026 are the second season of One Hundred Years of Solitude (Netflix), the second season of The Night Manager (Amazon), starring Tom Hiddleston, and a documentary on Colombian footballer James Rodríguez (Netflix). Tom Hiddleston in The Night Manager S2, filmed in Colombia with the CINA Incentive The Night Manager S2 - Transferable Tax Credit CINA - AG Studios The second season of The Night Manager, starring Tom Hiddleston, was filmed in Colombia and benefited from the CINA incentive, marking another high-profile international production supported by the Incentive. The Transferable Tax Credit (CINA) has become a key driver for Colombia’s audiovisual industry, supporting the development of more than 165 international productions, generating investments exceeding COP 3.4 trillion and creating over 130,000 direct jobs. The Night Manager S2 was filmed in Colombia with a crew largely made up of local talent, with shooting in Girardot and various locations in Cundinamarca, Cartagena, and the Aburrá Valley in Antioquia, and the tax incentive “made everything much easier and had a significant financial impact on the series,” according to executive producer Matthew Patnick. Looking Back: Colombia's Growing Footprint in Independent Cinema The Last Photograph - Transferable Tax Credit CINA - Jaguar Bite In recent years, Colombia has steadily built a reputation as a creative and production-friendly destination for independent cinema. Long before it became a frequent choice for large-scale productions, the country attracted filmmakers driven by strong authorial visions, distinctive landscapes, and collaborative local crews. A landmark moment came with Memoria, directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul, which positioned Colombia on the global indie map and introduced international audiences to the country’s cinematic potential beyond traditional production models. Since then, a new wave of independent and prestige-driven projects has followed. Among them is The Last Photograph, directed by Zack Snyder and filmed in Colombia as part of a more intimate, auteur-focused phase of the filmmaker’s career. The project highlighted the country’s versatility, skilled crews, and ability to support ambitious creative visions within independent production frameworks. In recent years, Colombia has welcomed productions like The Luckiest Man in America, directed by Samir Oliveros, and Rosario, directed by Felipe Vargas, further elevating its reputation among international indie filmmakers. Beyond serving as a sought-after shooting location, Colombia has also emerged as a post-production hub, exemplified by Pedro Páramo, directed by Rodrigo Prieto, which completed its post-production locally under the CINA incentive. This evolution highlights the country’s expanding expertise across the entire audiovisual value chain. As Fernando Ferro, producer of 52nd State , observed: “Production value for cost; I think that's one of the most fascinating things about shooting here. We had an independent film budget; a lot of independent films operate in this budget range.” What draws independent filmmakers to Colombia goes beyond its diverse locations. Short travel distances, competitive costs, experienced crews, and incentive programs such as CINA have created an ecosystem that supports both creative freedom and production efficiency. Colombia stands out not as a newcomer, but as a territory with a growing track record; a place where independent stories have been shaped, filmed, and brought to life, and where future projects continue to find fertile ground. All offers, products and services described above are made solely by the advertiser and are not affiliated with Deadline Hollywood, LLC. This email was sent to punjabsvera@gmail.com by Deadline. Please add email@email.deadline.com to your address book to ensure delivery to your inbox. Visit the Preferences Center to update your profile and customize what email alerts and newsletters you receive. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 11355 W Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA, 90064 View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Your Privacy Rights | Ad Choices | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe