Uruguay Audiovisual is the sectorial brand of the industry in Uruguay. Its creation accompanies the take-off that this sector has had in the country, in the last 20 years.
It was created with the aim of consolidating Uruguay’s position as an attractive destination for high quality filming as well as promoting the strengths and talent of its industry around the world.
Uruguay Audiovisual is the sectorial brand of the industry in Uruguay. Its creation accompanies the take-off that this sector has had in the country, in the last 20 years.
It was created with the aim of consolidating Uruguay’s position as an attractive destination for high quality filming as well as promoting the strengths and talent of its industry around the world.
Why Uruguay?
Uruguay is a country with a long history of political, democratic and social stability and macroeconomic soundness, which creates a favorable framework to develop successful investments. In addition, it is a stable and predictable country, qualities that are taken as a differential by investors.
Uruguay is in the first places in Latin America -and in a very good position in the world- according to the main rankings elaborated by referential institutions that reveal aspects such as political transparency and democratic solidity.
LEADER IN LATIN AMERICA
Why Uruguay?
Uruguay is a country with a long history of political, democratic and social stability and macroeconomic soundness, which creates a favorable framework to develop successful investments. In addition, it is a stable and predictable country, qualities that are taken as a differential by investors.
Uruguay is in the first places in Latin America -and in a very good position in the world- according to the main rankings elaborated by referential institutions that reveal aspects such as political transparency and democratic solidity.
LEADER IN LATIN AMERICA
Partner Institutions and organizations
The international positioning and development of the Uruguay Audiovisual Brand is the result of joint work and contributions from the public and private sectors.
Public Sector
ACAU – “Agencia del Cine y el Audiovisual del Uruguay” (Uruguayan Film and Audiovisual Agency)
ACAU is the institution responsible for designing national audiovisual public policies.
It is in charge of promoting the production, co-production, distribution and exhibition of Uruguayan films and audiovisuals, as well as their international projection, the training of professionals and the promotion of film culture and of our audiovisual heritage.
It is member of CAACI (Conferencia de Autoridades Audiovisuales y Cinematográficas de Iberoamérica), Ibermedia, and RECAM (Reunión Especializada de Autoridades Cinematográficas) of MERCOSUR.
It manages the Fund for Film and Audiovisual Promotion as well as the Uruguay Audiovisual Program.
Uruguay XXI
Is the agency responsible for the promotion of exports, investments, and country brand. It works to enhance the export capacity and competitiveness of Uruguayan companies, promote the country as an attractive destination for productive investments and promote the Country Brand “Uruguay Natural”.
Montevideo Audiovisual
Montevideo Audiovisual is the audiovisual management and promotion unit of the Department of Culture of the City Council of Montevideo. It is in charge of processing filming permits for film, television and advertising shoots that are deployed in Montevideo. It assists the audiovisual sector through various funds and programs. It stimulates the diffusion of quality audiovisual contents by supporting the management of national and international festivals and exhibitions in the city, as well as by carrying out exhibitions in the department. It manages the funds Montevideo Socio Audiovisual and Montevideo Filma.
Partner Institutions and organizations
The international positioning and development of the Uruguay Audiovisual Brand is the result of joint work and contributions from the public and private sectors.
Public Sector
ACAU – “Agencia del Cine y el Audiovisual del Uruguay” (Uruguayan Film and Audiovisual Agency)
This is the institution in charge of designing national audiovisual public policies. It is in charge of promoting the production, co-production, distribution and exhibition of Uruguayan films and audiovisuals, as well as their international projection, the training of professionals and the promotion of film culture and audiovisual heritage.It is a member of CACI (Conferencia de Autoridades Audiovisuales y Cinamatográficas de Iberoamérica), the program Ibermedia, and RECAM (Reunión Especializada de Autoridades Conematográficas) of MERCOSUR. It manages the Fund for Film and Audiovisual Promotion created by the Film Law.
Montevideo Audiovisual
Montevideo Audiovisual is the audiovisual management and promotion unit of the Department of Culture of the City Council of Montevideo. It is in charge of processing filming permits for film, television and advertising shoots that are deployed in Montevideo. It assists the audiovisual sector through various funds and programs. It stimulates the diffusion of quality audiovisual contents by supporting the management of national and international festivals and exhibitions in the city, as well as by carrying out exhibitions in the department. It manages the funds Montevideo Socio Audiovisual and Montevideo Filma.
Uruguay XXI
Is the agency responsible for the promotion of exports, investments, and country brand. It works to enhance the export capacity and competitiveness of Uruguayan companies, promote the country as an attractive destination for productive investments and promote the Country Brand “Uruguay Natural”.
Private sector
CEPPU
CEPPU “Cámara Empresarial de Productoras Publicitarias del Uruguay” (Business Chamber of Advertising Producers of Uruguay) comprehends all the advertising production companies in the country, with the aim of encouraging the exchange of experiences, improving practices, promoting projects that benefit the sector and carrying out actions to represent the sector before public and private entities; as well as promoting relations between members and thus fostering the development of the Uruguayan sector
Private sector
CEPPU
CEPPU “Cámara Empresarial de Productoras Publicitarias del Uruguay” (Business Chamber of Advertising Producers of Uruguay) comprehends all the advertising production companies in the country, with the aim of encouraging the exchange of experiences, improving practices, promoting projects that benefit the sector and carrying out actions to represent the sector before public and private entities; as well as promoting relations between members and thus fostering the development of the Uruguayan sector