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Otherworldly Days and Wild Flights on Southwestern Africa’s Spooky Skeleton Coast
#WhereNextDestinations - Guest storyteller and adventurer Chez Chezak shares his tale of an unforgettable guide, haunting shipwrecks, moaning dunes, and much more in Namibia’s magnificent wastelands.
WhereNext People – an Interview With Daniel Murcia, Audio Storyteller
#WhereNextPeople - Meet Daniel Murcia, our expert sound designer who has crafted the soundtracks on many of WhereNext’s most successful projects, including the intricate and beautiful soundscapes of our feature-length documentary, ‘The Birders’.
Colombian Birds Go Big: How Our Global Communications Agency Created the Birders Campaign
In 2018, the Colombian Ministry of Tourism selected WhereNext as their communications agency to produce the country’s 2019 birding tourism campaign. A mixed private-and-public-sector committee unanimously awarded the contract to us over every major production and creative studio, both national and international, with offices in Colombia—including Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and Fox Studios.
A Destination Guide to Filming in Colombia: Islands of Colombia
Colombia is the only country in South America with both Atlantic and Pacific coastlines. There are many Colombian islands which are ideal for filming, from the larger San Andres to the wild Pacific islands of Gorgona and Malpelo. Here are the top Colombian island locations for filming.
A Destination Guide to Filming in Colombia: Bogotá
Offering a unique blend of the modern and the traditional, as well as being surrounded by spectacular Andean nature and endemic ecosystems, Bogota is an incredible place for any foreign video production company looking for a cost-efficient and diverse filming destination.
A Destination Guide to Filming in Colombia: The Coffee Triangle
Of Colombia’s 32 departments, coffee is grown in over 20; however, the country’s top crop is most famously produced in the area known as the Coffee Triangle, one of the most culturally and ecologically diverse parts of the country.
‘Thereabouts Colombia’ Documentary: A Cycling Adventure Film Starring Lachlan and Gus Morton
We’re stoked that Thereabouts Colombia is back online!, Lachlan and Gust Morton explore the difficult riding and the amazing cycling culture of Colombia which has produced some of the finest road cyclists of past and modern eras.
Top 10 Animals That You Can Only Film In Colombia
Colombia is the second most biodiverse country in the world, after Brazil, with more than 50 endemic mammals, over 150 endemic reptiles, and 380 endemic amphibians.
Top 10 Birds That You Can Only Film in Colombia
Colombia is one of the best places on earth for filming rare and endemic bird species. Here are 10 examples of beautiful birds that can only be documented in Colombia.
A Destination Guide to Filming in Colombia: The Pacific Coast
A filming guide to the wild tropical jungles and remote beaches of Colombia’s Pacific coast.
The Holy Grail of Birding Documented by our Colombian Based Production Company
WhereNext was the first film production company to film a natural history documentary in remote Mitú, Colombia. Chris Bell gives the skinny on the project.
A Destination Guide to Filming in Colombia: The Amazon
The north-west Amazon of Colombia is one of the most unexplored regions in the world, and represents a new frontier not only for scientists, explorers, and travelers, but for video production companies as well. It’s entirely possible to film in regions that have never been featured outside of Colombia.
A Destination Guide to Filming in Colombia: The Llanos Orientales
Chapter 1 of our Destination Guide to Filming in Colombia: the wild eastern plains of Colombia (Llanos Orientales). Home to Colombian cowboys (also known as llaneros), animals like jaguars and giant anteaters, and the most dramatic dawns you will ever see as the sun rises over the endless plains, the Llanos are one of Colombia’s most under-appreciated and stunning destinations for filmmakers.
A Destination Guide to Filming in Colombia
Our destination guide to filming in Colombia will open your eyes to the most beautiful and unique locations in this diverse country, as well as offering tips and pointers on filming throughout Colombia.
Video Production in Northern Colombia's Hidden Gem: Montes de María
WhereNext fixer and intrepid traveler, Chis Bell’s video production trip report from our project for Awake.Travel in Montes de Maria, a small and isolated mountain range in northern Colombia which sees precious little tourism.
What Makes a Great Fixer in Colombia
Working with a vetted fixer in Colombia can make or break your audio-visual project. Before you jump into the magic of production in Colombia, here are four essential factors to consider.
What Our Clients Are Saying About Our Colombia-Based Production Company
Thinking of filming in Colombia with a Colombian production company? We asked our clients for testimonials to give you a taste of the benefits of shooting and producing in Colombia with WhereNext.
#ArtDistilled: A Campaign to Create the World's Most Unique Graffiti Museum
With a giant canvas of tanks, pipes, and industrial equipment and total artistic freedom, these street artists are turning an abandoned space in the middle of the Colombian jungle into a riot of colour and creativity.
The Colombian Film Commission’s Cash Rebate and Tax Laws
A concise explanation of the Colombian Film Commission’s Ley de Cine (Filming Law 814) and Cash Rebate Law (Filming Law 1556) that grant tax incentives and cash rebates to foreign producers working with Colombian Production Companies.
Comparing the Benefits of Colombian Production Companies Versus South African
Thinking of producing your next film or video project in South Africa with a South African production company? Think again. Here are 5 reasons why Colombia is a better option.