Latin America’s Growing Production Highlighted at Taiwan Creative Content Fest
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Colombia Film Commissioner, Silvia Echeverri outlined Latin America‘s evolving audiovisual landscape and her country’s growing production sector during a presentation at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), highlighting opportunities for Asian-Latin American collaboration.
Latin America’s audiovisual market is experiencing significant growth, with Argentina, Brazil and Mexico leading the sector with combined revenues of approximately $20 billion in 2021, of which $3 billion came from film earnings, Echeverri’s presentation revealed.
The region’s entertainment landscape is increasingly dominated by streaming platforms, with Netflix maintaining its position as market leader through Spanish and Portuguese original productions like “La Casa de las Flores” and “Narcos.” The streaming landscape continues to evolve with Prime Video gaining ground through local content such as “El Presidente” and “La Jauría,” while Disney+ has quickly established itself since its 2020 launch.
Max has carved out a niche with Spanish-language originals like “Los Espookys,” as regional players Claro Video and Movistar Play leverage their telecommunications infrastructure to maintain market share.
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