Colombia has announced a historic allocation of USD 90 million (COP 352 billion) for the Audiovisual Investment Certificate (CINA) in 2026. This marks a significant 49% increase over the USD 60 million (COP 235 billion) allocated in 2025, which was fully utilized and resulted in an estimated investment of USD 188 million (COP 752 billion). The increased funding reflects the growing confidence of international producers in Colombia as a prime destination for audiovisual projects.
The 2026 allocation is set to support additional projects, with 59 new initiatives currently in development, projected to generate an impressive USD 412 million (COP 1.6 trillion) in further investment. Upcoming projects benefiting from CINA include the second season of Netflix’s popular series and a collaboration between BBC and AMC. Notably, the allocation will also support a drama financed by Zack Snyder and a documentary on Colombian football star James Rodríguez.
CINA’s Impact on the Colombian Film Industry
CINA provides a tax discount certificate equivalent to 35% of the total investment in the country, applicable to films, series, video games, commercials, and animation. Since its inception, the incentive has facilitated the production of more than 165 international film and television projects, generating over USD 861 million (COP 3.4 trillion) in investments and creating more than 130,000 direct jobs. This success has significantly bolstered Colombia’s reputation as one of the most competitive production hubs in Latin America.
Silvia Echeverri, director of the Colombia Film Commission at Proimágenes Colombia, emphasized the importance of the CINA program. “The success of CINA in 2025 demonstrates that Colombia has a solid, reliable, and internationally competitive incentive system,” she stated. “With the 2026 CINA allocation, we are marking a milestone in our strategy to consolidate Colombia as a strategic partner for large-scale audiovisual projects. This increase responds to the confidence of international producers, who have found in Colombia highly qualified talent, powerful stories, diverse locations, and a robust, globally competitive incentive system.”
Matthew Patnick, executive producer of the second season of the aforementioned Netflix series, echoed Echeverri’s sentiments, stating, “It was a massive decision to come over to Colombia. The tax incentive is so favorable to productions coming here; it made everything much easier and had a huge financial impact on the show.”
Colombia’s commitment to enhancing its audiovisual industry through initiatives like CINA not only attracts international productions but also reinforces the country’s cultural narrative on global platforms. As the film and television sectors continue to evolve, the increased funding for CINA positions Colombia as a key player in the competitive landscape of international media production.
