17th Bogotá Audiovisual Market – BAM 2026
(Canadian Producers, Feature film or series, Coproduction)
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Proimágenes Colombia and the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce, with the support of the Colombian Film Development Fund and in partnership with Telefilm Canada, invite four Canadian producers interested in international collaboration with Latin America to apply to participate in the 17th edition of the Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM), which will take place from July 6 to 10, 2026, in Bogotá, Colombia.
ABOUT BAM
The Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM) is a leading industry platform in Latin America dedicated to connecting creators, producers, and decision-makers around high‑potential film and series projects. The market showcases carefully selected projects—live-action and animation—chosen for their strong creative vision and production potential, and encourages meaningful international co-production partnerships.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must be producers from Canadian production companies;
- Applicants must have experience producing feature films or television series (live-action or animation);
- Applicants must be actively seeking a co-producing partner for a feature film or series;
- Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to finance or arrange financing for international co-productions;
- Applicants must be available to participate on site in Bogotá from July 6 to 10, 2026.
SELECTION PROCESS
The final selection of Canadian participants will be made jointly by Telefilm Canada and the Bogotá Audiovisual Market. Selected applicants will be notified by email. Following notification, the BAM team will coordinate travel and on-site logistics.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Opening of the call: April 17, 2026
- Closing of the call: May 6, 2026
- Notification of results: May 8, 2026
- Travel and participation coordination: May 10–20, 2026
- Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM): July 6–10, 2026
TRAVEL SUPPORT
Through the partnership between BAM and Telefilm Canada, up to four (4) Canadian producers may receive the following support:
- A participation bursary through Telefilm’s International Promotion Program (if eligibility criteria is met) for up to $2.000 CAD to cover travel expenses like airplane ticket and accommodation in one of the Market’s Partner Hotels
- Market Badge, which grants access to all venues
- Invitation to all special events
Additionally, as mentioned above, the BAM will organize a series of one-to-one meetings with curated Latin American projects as well as specific industry sessions for the promotion of the Canadian audiovisual ecosystem and its opportunities for international collaboration.
WHAT BAM OFFERS
- One-on-one meetings with emerging and established Colombian and Latin American producers and companies;
- Exclusive screenings of Colombian features and work-in-progress projects seeking partners;
- Access to market sessions, panels, masterclasses, and curated industry talks;
- Networking events with local and international audiovisual professionals;
- Opportunities to discover new voices in Colombian audiovisual, including the next generation of creative producers.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
- Actively seeking projects or IPs from Colombia and Latin America to co-produce or adapt;
- Interested in exploring the Colombian audiovisual ecosystem, including incentives and tax deductions;
- Looking to establish long-term relationships with Latin American producers, writers, and studios;
- Have a proven track record or demonstrated commitment to international co-productions and co-creation models.
Take a look at last year’s edition HERE.
For any inquiries or early expressions of interest, feel free to reach out to katalinatobon@proimagenescolombia.com and erika.loyola@telefilm.ca
Partnerships and Export Initiatives
Telefilm Canada, Montréal
DL-festivals@telefilm.ca
1-800-567-0890