Quality, cost, safety & fun. Once they make sure we can provide the appropiate location, cast and logistics for their project, these are the other four key elements our clients appreciate when they work with us. The Metropolis Films Territory is an area covering Central America, South America and the Caribbean where we are becoming more and more experienced every year as we service production companies and agencies from all over the world with their most varied needs and projects. Companies looking for experienced bilingual crews, safety, great places and the best quality to cost ratio in the world. Everytime they come, they discover more reasons to return to a region blessed with fantastic natural locations, places that resemble the old & new world, long sunny days and the most universal ethnic population.
Casapueblo, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Punta Ballena, Uruguay
Evidence The following pages feature a selection of projects produced by Metropolis Films during the latest months in such varied places as Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Colonia, Patagonia, Costa Rica, Punta del Este, Salta, Chile, Paraguay, Puerto Rico and Venezuela.
contents • our history • why shoot in metropolis films territory • recent projects • more projects • world brands • metropolis films territory • metropolis films facilities & contacts
Pure evidence of what we have done. Pure evidence of what you can accomplish with us. Again, we thank our clients from such diverse lands as England, Australia, New Zeland, Canada, US, Germany, France, and Holland for their trust, as they return every year to produce their Commercials, Feature Films, TV shows and Documentaries with us. Because we believe in long term relationships.
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Facade of Metropolis Films building in Montevideo, Uruguay
Our history Founded in 1991, Metropolis Films grew from a small local production company into an international audiovisual production network. The company works for clients such us Daimler Chrysler, Coca Cola, Nestle, Procter & Gamble, Toyota, Heineken, Budweiser, Bacardi, General Motors, Honda, Ford Motor Company, AT&T, Cingular, PepsiCo, Palmolive, Unilever, Fisher Price, CNN, Sony, Coors, Unicef, Ambev, Mc Donalds and other major international brands. In the year 2000 Metropolis Films Corp. of Puerto Rico was founded serving the local advertising community, the Caribbean and the U.S. In 2003 the company started its division of international production services, focusing on Europe, Australia, Canada and the United States. Clients include production houses like Partizan, Believe Media, The Sweet Shop, Tomboy Films, RSA/Ridley Scott Associates-UK, Final TouchHamburg, Paul Weiland-UK, Cayenne-Holland and Academy-UK. Clients such as Canon, Daimler Chrysler, Dell Computers, Clairol and Wal Mart were served. In 2006 Metropolis Films opened its own company in Buenos Aires serving the international and local market. Clients there include Bayer, Ford, Danone, Palmolive, Nivea, Hamburg Manheimer and production houses such as Sterntag Hamburg , Believe Media and agencies like Y&R Buenos Aires, Del Campo Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett Buenos Aires and Y&R New York. Metropolis Films diversified its services, including production of episodes for The Amazing Race/CBS TV and services for feature films such as Miami Vice/Universal Pictures/Michael Mann, Zoop for Endemol/NL Films and Am Kap der Liebe/Phoenix Films. HBO, National Geographic, The History Channel and the Discovery Channel had also relied on us for the production of documentaries. Further expanding its presence in the region, on June 2006 Metropolis Films opened a production company in Caracas, Venezuela and production partnerships in Chile and Costa Rica. In 2007, and along with all the other services, the company started to develop and co-produce Feature Films, Documentaries & TV content for theatrical and network distribution.
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why shoot in metropolis films territory? Metropolis Films provides services to production companies, advertising agencies, film producers and television networks around the world. Our specialized producers have full experience in the region and preferential access to the best crews and equipment. Regardless of project budget, Metropolis Films translates experience and teamwork into creativity, flexibility and efficiency for its clients. Opposite seasons to the Northern hemisphere allow clients to prepare their spring/summer campaigns during the winter in Europe and the U.S.
• Metropolis Films: Your door to South America, Central America and the Caribbean. • Spanish, English, French and German-speaking crews. • Full availability of equipment. • Great variety of locations. • Quick quotes. No hidden extras. • Large variety of casting backgrounds from Europe, Africa and Latin America.
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The old world and the new world in one place A small town of southern France during WWII, a place in Old Havana and a mexican fiesta, all recreated on the streets of Colonia, Uruguay. Yellow New York Cabs running on Fitfh Avenue, on downtown Buenos Aires. A german gas station on a highway or an italian town recreated near Montevideo. A beer party shot on a beautiful palm beach in Venezuela. A colombian coffee plantation shoot in Costa Rica. You think you see a Chiquita cargo truck unloading at the Port of Marseille, but its the Port of Montevideo. A couple of friends having their Nestle cereal with the Swiss Alps as a background, filmed in Bariloche, Argentina.
These are some examples of what you can accomplish throughout the year under the warm sun of the Metropolis Films Territory.
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Cast After decades of immigration, the region benefits from a wide range of ethnicities and nationalities including those of Europe, Africa, Asia and Native America. Metropolis Films also casts premium talent from around the globe.
YOUR VISION IS ALWAYS EVOLVING. SO IS OURS.
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Locations proposal, Venezuela.
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Datasheet Titles:
Paradies Insel
Country:
Germany
Production Company: Cobblestone Production Services:
Metropolis Films
Director:
Markus Walter
DoP:
Thomas K端rzl
Agency:
Serviceplan Hamburg
Client:
Brauerei C. & A. VELTINS
Market:
Germany
Product:
Beer
Locations:
Venezuela
Casting:
Venezuela
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WWII recreated on the streets of Colonia
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Datasheet Titles:
Old Flame
Country:
New Zealand
Production Company: Robber´s Dog Production Services: Metropolis Films Director:
Adam Stevens
DoP:
Malcolm McCulloch
Agency:
DDB
Client:
The New Zealand Lottery
Market:
New Zealand
Product:
Lotto
Locations:
Uruguay
Casting:
New Zealand, Argentina and Uruguay
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Director Mark Mylod instructing his actor on the streets of Buenos Aires
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Datasheet Titles:
Evolving Car
Country:
United Kingdom
Production Company: Tomboy Films Production Services:
Metropolis Films
Director:
Mark Mylod
DoP:
Henry Braham
Agency:
Ogilvy & Mather London
Client:
Ford
Market:
Europe
Product:
Ford Fusion
Locations:
Argentina
Casting:
Argentina
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Datasheet Title:
The Echo
Country:
France
Production Company: Les producers Production Services:
Metropolis Films
Director:
Michael Abel
DoP:
Christian Gravesen
Agency:
McCann Erickson
Client:
NestlĂŠ
Market:
Germany
Product:
Fitness MĂźsli
Locations:
Argentina
Casting:
Argentina
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Datasheet Title:
Otto & Inge
Country:
Germany
Production Company: 539090 Production Services:
Metropolis Films
Director:
Tibor Glage
DoP:
Björn Haneld
Agency:
Ogilvy & Mather Düsseldorf
Client:
ARAL
Market:
Germany
Product:
Super Snack, Petit Bistró ARAL
Locations:
Uruguay
Casting:
Germany
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Datasheet Title:
Ventilator
Country:
Germany
Production Company: Bakery Production Services:
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Director:
Jens Junker
DoP:
Marc Rogoll
Agency:
Scholz & Friends
Client:
L端bzer
Market:
Germany
Product:
L端bzer alcohol-free beer
Locations:
Uruguay
Casting:
Argentina and Uruguay
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Datasheet Title:
Blue circle
Country:
France
Production Company: Byzance Productions Production Services: Metropolis Films Director:
Louis Van Zwol
DoP:
Rutger Storm
Agency:
Lowe StratĂŠus
Client:
O.B.
Market:
Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Product:
O.B. FLEXIA
Locations:
Uruguay
Casting:
Argentina and Uruguay
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Datasheet Title:
Digis
Country:
USA
Production Company: Chelsea Production Services:
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Director:
Richard Gibson
DoP:
Mark Williams
Agency:
Doner
Client:
Cox Communications
Market:
USA
Product:
Institutional
Locations:
Argentina
Casting:
Argentina
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Land, lakes, beach, and forests, all at 50 KM away from the Metropolis Films office.
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Datasheet Title:
Deutschland Card
Country:
Germany
Production Company: Final Touch Filmproduktion Production Services:
Metropolis Films
Director:
Kai Sehr
DoP:
Ralf Dobrick
Agency:
Vasata / Schrรถder
Client:
Deutschland Card
Market:
Germany
Product:
Deutschland Card
Locations:
Uruguay and Germany
Casting:
Uruguay and Germany
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The Helga´s life.
Country:
New Zealand
Production Company: Robber´s Dog Production Services: Metropolis Films Director:
Adam Stevens
DoP:
Malcolm McCulloch
Agency:
WHYBIN / TBWA
Client:
Helga’s Continental Bakerhouse
Market:
Australia
Product:
Helga´s bread
Locations:
Uruguay
Casting:
Argentina and Uruguay
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Buenos Aires turned into a New York street.
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Taxi / Bus stop
Country:
United States of America
Production Company: Believe Media Production Services:
Metropolis Films
Director:
Paul Street
DoP:
Barry Berona
Agency:
Draft FCB
Client:
Coors Brewing Company
Market:
USA & CANADA
Product:
Coors light beer
Locations:
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Casting:
Argentina
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An international airport turned into a set
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Datasheet Titles:
Flight Attendant
Country:
Germany
Production Company: Hager Moss Production Services:
Metropolis Films
Director:
Louis van Zwol
DoP:
Rutger Storm
Agency:
JWT Germany
Client:
Jacobs
Market:
Poland
Product:
Jacobs coffee
Locations:
Uruguay
Casting:
Argentina and Uruguay
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Helga´s first kiss
Country:
New Zealand
Production Company: Robber´s Dog Production Services: Metropolis Films Director:
Adam Stevens
DoP:
Malcolm McCulloch
Agency:
WHYBIN / TBWA
Client:
Helga’s Continental Bakerhouse
Market:
Australia
Product:
Helga´s bread
Locations:
Uruguay
Casting:
Argentina and Uruguay
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A french chateau on the street of Buenos Aires was our location proposal
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Datasheet Titles:
Neighbours
Country:
United Kingdom
Production Company: Partizan Production Services:
Metropolis Films
Director:
Patrik Bergh
DoP:
Alexander Melman
Agency:
AMV BBDO London
Client:
ICI Paints
Market:
Europe
Product:
Dulux
Locations:
Argentina
Casting:
Argentina
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Metropolis Films close downtown Buenos Aires for Partizan London/Optimus.
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Datasheet Titles:
Magma and Parachutes
Country:
United Kingdom
Production Company: Partizan Production Services:
Metropolis Films
Director:
Patrik Bergh
DoP:
Alexander Melman
Agency:
EURO RSCG Lisbon
Client:
Optimus
Market:
Portugal
Product:
Optimus
Locations:
Argentina
Casting:
Argentina
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Above, actors rehearse at the Conrad Hilton Punta del Este. Below, DP Cesar Charlone (of Oscar Winner “City of God�) gets his shot ready.
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Datasheet Titles:
Toothbrush, Food Guy, Rabbit
Foot, Paparazzi and Sweeper.
Country:
United Kingdom
Production Company: Thomas Thomas Production Services:
Metropolis Films
Director:
Kevin Thomas
DoP:
Cesar Charlone
Agency:
BBDO West
Client:
Harrah´s
Market:
U.S.A.
Product:
Harrah´s Casinos
Locations:
Uruguay
Casting:
Argentina and Uruguay
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From antique cars to Hercules aircrafts. Beautiful contryside, white sandy beaches and oceanic waters make the perfect frame for this romantic/adventure movie.
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Am Kapp der Liebe II Datasheet Title:
Am Kap der Liebe II
Country:
Germany
Production Company:
Phoenix Film
Production Services:
Metropolis Films
Director:
Udo Witte
DoP:
Jochen Radermacher
Exec. Producer and Producer: Markus Grobecher Line Producer:
Katia Hartwij
Line Producer Degeto:
Georg Zufelde
Production Manager:
Nadine Rรถbbenack
Locations:
Uruguay
After their previous success in Germany, Phoenix Film - Berlin went on to produce the second part of the movie Am Kap Der Liebe. But this time, they choose to locate their story in Uruguay, South America. Metropolis Films teamed up with producers Markus Brunnemann, Katia Hartwij, Nadine Rรถbbenack and Director Udo Witte selecting the best locations for the story, outstanding local talent and organizing logistics and crew for this romantic adventure movie. A production that had it all: a notorious german cast, a Hercules aircraft, vintage cars, yachts and animals combined with the most varied beautiful settings. The movie will premiere in Germany in 2009.
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Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Datasheet Title:
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel
Country:
U.S.A.
Production Company: HBO Production Services:
Metropolis Films
Producer:
Tim Walker
Associate Producer:
Leah Williams
Correspondent:
Bryant Gumbel
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel is a monthly magazinestyle program aired by HBO exploring major issues and personalities in the world of sports. It has been honored with 20 Emmy Awards and the 2006 DuPont-Columbia University Award for broadcast journalism. On October 13, 1972, a chartered flight carrying a rugby team from Uruguay to Chile crashed in the Andes mountains, leaving the survivors trapped on an unreachable, snow-covered cliff. Stranded for 72 days, they endured freezing nights, a devastating avalanche and the threat of starvation by consuming the only food available to them: the flesh of dead teammates. Along with Gumbel and Producer Tim Walker of HBO, Metropolis Films organized and produced a series of interviews on location in Uruguay with several members of the team as they narrate their heroic, widely discussed story and talk about life since the tragedy.
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Der Kapit채n Datasheet Title:
Der Kapit채n
Country:
Germany
Production Company: Monaco Film Production Services: Metropolis Films Director:
Axel Barth
DoP:
Michael Boxrucker
Executive Producer:
Joke Kromschroeder
Production Manager:
Christina Schmelzer
Locations:
Argentina
Talent:
Robert Atzorn, Peter Fieseler,
Waldenmar Kobus, Jochen Nickel,
Melika Foroutan, Bernhard Voigt,
Harald Prinz, Nele Berger.
Monaco Films from Hamburg went on board a new adventure with Captain Harmsen and his crew. Destination, the Antarctic. Metropolis Films helped Director Alex Barth and his crew to achieve their objective of shooting in the farthest city of the southern hemisphere Ushuaia, (Tierra del fuego) and also sail up to the freezing, Antartic and back. This wonderful adventure, full of action, and suspense movie is on its postproduction phase.
Features and Networks Amazing Race
THE AMAZING RACE
History Channel
Miami Vice
National Geographic Channel
Zoop in Zuid Amerika
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More... Client: Dell Computers - UK Locations: IguazĂş Falls, Brazil & Paraguay
Client: Wal Mart, USA Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Client: Canon - Holland Locations: Punta del Este, Uruguay
Client: Pathclear - UK Locations: Montevideo, Uruguay
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Client: Mannheimer - Germany Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Springer & Jacoby Funfter
Client: Chiquita, Australia Locations: Montevideo, Uruguay
Client: Weihenstephan - Germany Locations: Andes mountains, Chile
Client: Hornback - Germany Locations: Montevideo, Uruguay
Client: Clairol - UK Locations: Punta del Este, Uruguay
Client: Maggi Locations: Colonia, Uruguay
Client: Playtex Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Client: Smart, Germany Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Client: Frico, Holland Locations: Rocha, Uruguay
Client: St Hubert, France Locations: San JosĂŠ, Uruguay
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and more... Client: Nissan - UK Locations: Salta, Argentina
Ridley Scott Associates
Client: Nivea - Germany Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Client: Trpicana - UK Locations: Costa Rica.
Ridley Scott Associates
Client: Matinal, Portugal Locations: Bariloche and Buenos Aires, Argentina
Client: Kenco - UK Locations: Costa Rica
Client: Dell Computers - UK Locations: Montevideo and Punta del Este, Uruguay
Client: Mobile.de - Germany Locations: Montevideo, Uruguay.
Client: ING - Germany Locations: Santiago y Concepciòn, Chile.
Client: Hasbro, USA Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina
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world brands Some of the latest commercials produced by Metropolis Fims:
Coca Cola for McCann Ericsson - Puerto Rico.
Pond`s Unilever for GO Argentina - Uruguay.
Heineken for Young & Rubicam - Puerto Rico.
Mc Donalds for Lussich Advertising - America Latina.
Clairol / P&G for Grey - Mexico.
Arbol-Sazon Knorr/Unilever for Eje-Puerto Rico.
American Airlines for McCann Ericsson / Temerlin Dallas - USA.
Palmolive Nutrimilk for Young & Rubicam - USA.
Pantene / P&G for Wing Latino - USA.
Olay / Procter & Gamble for Del Campo Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi - Argentina.
Lady Speed Stick / Palmolive for Young & Rubicam - USA.
Knorr /Unilever for JWT - Germany.
Nestle Maggi Soups Olive for Publicis Impetu - Uruguay.
Baseball/Carlos Delgado for Suncom and Y&R - Puerto Rico.
Kellogs for JWT – Mexico
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argentina WHEN TO GO Weather turnaround (summer during northern hemisphere’s winter) offers a warm and dry weather from November to March with extended daylight hours for optimal shooting days. The remaining seasons offer sunny days and cool nights.
GETTING THERE
WHY SHOOT THERE The variety of virgin natural scenery next to modern and European architecture of Buenos Aires combined with great local talent are some of the main advantages of shooting in this part of the world.
Buenos Aires airport offers daily flights to and and from most destinations in the world. It also counts with daily air and land connections to most locations within the country. Some of the airlines flying to Argentina are: Air France, Iberia, Lufthansa, American Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways and Alitalia.
restaurants that specialize in roasted meats. Other popular meals are pizzas and empanadas (traditional meal, small self-contained pasties, stuffed with various ingredients; the traditional one is the meat empanada). The combination of factors turns Argentina into an oasis for the highest quality wine-making. Abundant sunny days and thermal amplitude favor a good maturity and concentration of aroma and color in the grain. Do not miss the opportunity to try them!
PREFERED LOCATIONS TO SHOOT BY INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS Buenos Aires is a complex, energetic, and seductive port city, well known for its european lifestyle and architecture.
WHAT TO EAT & DRINK
METROPOLIS FILMS CREW LANGUAGES
If you’re not vegetarian you want to eat “asado” (beef/steak barbecue) and to enjoy the meat specialties on offer, you should go to a “parrilla”,
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Temperature
Precipitations
(Celsius Degrees)
(Days)
January
25.1
9
February
23.7
9
March
21.4
9
April
17.7
9
May
14.3
8
June
11.2
6
July
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7
August
12.7
8
September
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October
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10
November
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December
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chile northern hemisphere allow you to make shoots of snow or winter sports during summer time in Europe.
WHEN TO GO The north of the country is comfortably at any time of the year. In the centre and south from June to September you can find snow everywhere. From January to March the weather is excellent.
GETTING THERE
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Most companies have several daily flights to Santiago and other popular destinations. Many daily flight to Los Angeles.
Andes´ snowy peaks and lakes. Desert and Ocean beaches. Modern buildings and city streets.
WHY SHOOT THERE Chile offers excellent locations to shoot such as classical and modern architecture, mountain, lakes, ocean beaches and desert landscapes. European landscapes and streets can be easily recreated in Chile. Opposite season to the
yourself to experiment; one of the most delicious dishes, and a good one to start with, is machas a la parmesana – pink clams, lightly baked in their shells and covered with parmesan cheese. Another typical – and very tasty dish is ceviche (raw fish marinated in lemon juice). Chilean wines are excellent and international known. Pisco Sour is Chilean national drink, a refreshing aperitif made
WHAT TO EAT & DRINK Chilean specially food is seafood, which rank among the best in the world. If you’re not normally adventurous with seafood, you should persuade
METROPOLIS FILMS CREW LANGUAGES English - Spanish
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costa rica WHEN TO GO Tropical and subtropical climate is pleasant all year round. Temperatures in the highlands and mountains are not so cold, especially during day, producing an ‘eternal spring’ feeling. Dry season, from December to April; rainy season, from May to November.
GETTING THERE Just two hours flight from Miami. Most international air companies offer services in Costa Rica.
WHY SHOOT THERE
WHAT TO EAT & DRINK
Costa Rica is one of the places with most vegetation diversity in the world. Offers a great variety of natural locations: jungle, volcanoes, water falls, enormous extensions of coffee plantations. With 1290 kilometers of coastline in the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean, all kind of beaches landscapes can be shoot.
Dishes you’ll find all over Costa Rica usually include rice and some kind of meat or fish. The ubiquitous gallo pinto (“painted rooster”) is a breakfast combination of red and white beans with rice. You should also try ceviche (raw fish “cooked” in lime juice with coriander and peppers), pargo (red snapper), corvina (sea bass). Papayas, pineapple
and bananas are all plentiful, along with some less familiar fruits like mamones chinos (a kind of lychee), anona (which tastes like custard) and marañón. Costa Rican coffee is among the best in the world. For an after-dinner drink, try Café Rica, a creamy liqueur made with the local coffee..
PREFERED LOCATIONS TO SHOOT BY INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS Caribbean and Pacific Beaches. The endless coffee plantations. The enormous variety of animals, vegetation, waterfalls and volcanoes that can be found inside the jungle.
METROPOLIS FILMS CREW LANGUAGES Spanish – English
Weather in San José, Costa Rica (Average) Month
Temperature
Precipitations
(Celsius Degrees)
(Days)
January
19
0.4
February
19
0.4
March
20
0.5
April
21
2
May
22
8
June
22
10
July
21
8
August
21
9
September
20
12
October
19
9
November
19
5
December
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paraguay the most spectacular locations in the world: The Chaco Desert, the fantastic Iguazú Falls and the peculiarities of downtown Asunción and Ciudad del Este.
WHEN TO GO Because of the subtropical climate Paraguay has warm temperatures all year.
GETTING THERE
WHY SHOOT THERE Despite its lack of technical structure – which is normally transported from San Pablo, Buenos Aires or Montevideo – Paraguay offers some of
Several international companies fly to Paraguay: Iberia, American Airlines, Lanchile, British Airways, Alitalia, Canadian Airlines and Lufthansa.
surubí (kind of fish) are the most typical dishes. The most widely consumed drink is tereré, icecold yerba mate, a herbal tea that is surprisingly refreshing. Mosto is a sickly sweet juice made from sugarcane, while caña is a distilled alcoholic spirit from the same source.
PREFERED LOCATIONS TO SHOOT BY INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS Iguazú Water Falls, the Jungles in Misiones and streets of Ciudad del Este and Asunción.
METROPOLIS FILMS CREW LANGUAGES Spanish – English
WHAT TO EAT & DRINK Parrilladas (large open grills) roast chicken and
Weather in Asunción, Paraguay (Average) Month
Temperature
Precipitations
(Celsius Degrees)
(Days)
January
28
6.8
February
27
6.6
March
26
5.7
April
23
5.5
May
20
5.2
June
18
4.9
July
18
3.5
August
19
4.1
September
21
5.3
October
24
7.9
November
26
7
December
28
5.7
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puerto rico WHEN TO GO Puerto Rico’s pleasant tropical climate is virtually seasonless, (the average year-round temperature 28° C), though temperatures are slightly higher from June to September.
GETTING THERE San Juan’s International Airport is serviced by almost thirty US and international airlines. American Airlines center there all their operations for the Caribbean.
WHY SHOOT THERE
WHAT TO EAT & DRINK
Due to its condition of an associated state to the US, Puerto Rico combines all the magic of a Caribbean island with a highly advanced technical and logistical structure.
Puerto Rico has commanded a growing reputation as the culinary hot spot of the Caribbean. Worldrenowned chefs at vanguard restaurants prepare dynamic Nuevo Latino cuisine – a twist on traditional criollo cooking, with an emphasis
on fish, fruits, tubers and dark rum sauces or marinades with tropical ingredients. Run (ron) is the national drink, as Puerto Rico is the world’s largest producer of this sugarcanebased liquor. You can even visit the Bacardi distillery plant.
PREFERED LOCATIONS TO SHOOT BY INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS Many US series were shot in Old San Juan. Steven Spielberg used its beaches and seas to shoot the movie Amistad. Classic Spanish and Colonial architecture were preferred locations for the film Havana Nights.
METROPOLIS FILMS CREW LANGUAGES Spanish - English.
Weather in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Average) Month
Temperature
Precipitations
(Celsius Degrees)
(Days)
January
23
3.5
February
23
2.7
March
24
3
April
25.3
3.7
May
26.1
5.9
June
26.8
5.9
July
27
5.1
August
27.1
6
September
27.1
5.5
October
27.1
6
November
26
6.2
December
25
5.7
uruguay WHEN TO GO Opposite seasons to the Northern Hemisphere: from November to March the weather is warm and dry, extended daylight hours for optimal shooting days. The remaining seasons offer sunny days and cool nights.
GETTING THERE
WHY SHOOT THERE Consider Uruguay for its great variety of locations inside a small territory. With experienced crews in international projects, Uruguay is one of the safest countries in South America.
Carrasco International Airport receives international flights from: Air France, American Airlines, Iberia, Lanchile, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Varig.
WHERE TO EAT & GO OUT Uruguay is one of the countries with greater consumption of meat. In the Parrilladas (grill
restaurant), beef in all variations is offered. Costillas (chip) and Milanesa (calf cutlet) are also very popular. Other typical Uruguayan dish is the chivito, a thin steak served al plato (on a plate) or al pan (in a sandwich). The Italian influence on local cuisine can be tasted in its pizzas and great pastas. Do not miss the opportunity to try mate.
PREFERED LOCATIONS TO SHOOT BY INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS Oceanic Beaches and sand dunes, Modern, Classical and Colonial architecture, forest and countryside landscapes.
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Weather in Montevideo (Average) Month
Temperature
Precipitations
(Celsius Degrees)
(Days)
January
25
4
February
24.5
5
March
22.6
4
April
19.2
4
May
15
4
June
11
5
July
10.9
5
August
11.7
4
September
13.4
4
18
5
November
20.6
5
December
24.3
4
October
venezuela WHEN TO GO Venezuela is pleasant all year around. The dry season is from November to May.
GETTING THERE The most important air companies from Europe , US and South America have direct flights to to Caracas airport (La Guaira).
WHY SHOOT THERE Venezuela has a little bit of every location Latin America has to offer: diverse landscapes, miles of beautiful Caribbean beaches, towering mountains, tracts of Amazon rain forest and even a small desert.
WHAT TO EAT & DRINK The Venezuelan cuisine offers a great variety of fish dishes: mero (grouper), dorado (dolphin fish), pargo (red snapper), trucha (trout), corvina (sea bass) and corocoro (grunt). Beef is served with guasacaca, a spicy green sauce made of avocado, peppers, onions and spices. The Venezuelan national dish is the pabellón criollo (shredded
beef ). Venezuelan cacao is considered among the best in the world. Fruit juices are delicious: lechosa (papaya), parchita (passion fruit), mango, piña (pineapple), melon, guayaba (guava) and tamarindo (tamarind). Venezuelans are extremely fond of their beer. The liquor of choice is rum.
PREFERED LOCATIONS TO SHOOT BY INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS The spectacular Angel Falls, the world’s highest waterfall. The incredible landscapes of the Atlantic and Caribbean coastline: beaches, islands, sand dunes. Los Roques and Margarita Islands.
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Weather in Caracas, Venezuela (Average) Month
Temperature
Precipitations
(Celsius Degrees)
(Days)
January
21
5
February
22
4
March
23
2
April
23
6
May
24
9
June
23
14
July
23
12
August
23
14
September
23
11
October
23
11
November
23
9
December
22
8
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metropolis films facilities argentina Metropolis Films new office in Buenos Aires is located at the Silos de Dorrego, an old grain silo in Palermo Hollywood neighborhood, a nickname earned after several production houses opened their studios there.
puerto rico Metropolis Films office in Puerto Rico is located at a strategic point connecting Condado with famous Old San Juan.
uruguay Our MetroCenter in Montevideo includes a sound stage, production offices with broadband internet connectivity and digital editing suits.
venezuela Our new office in Venezuela is located on the 4th floor of Centro Lido, on the modern neighborhood of El Rosal, Caracas.
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client contact by country London Pablo Behrens is our man in England. Born in Montevideo, Pablo has been working in London as a producer and location manager.
pablob@metropolisfilms.net
Germany, Austria & Holland Enrique “Quique” Gruber is our man for this region. Executive producer for more than 14 years. Speak with him in Spanish, English or German!
gruber@metropolisfilms.net
Production References Spain
For recent production and agency references, please check our website in the production services section or request our latest reel.
Laura Sansone covers España. She has been producing TV commercials and features for the last 15 years.
laura@metropolisfilms.net
Canada & France Sergio Teubal covers France & Canada. He has been directing and producing TV commercials and features for the last 12 years. Speak with him in Spanish, English or French!
sergio@metropolisfilms.net
Casting / Location Request Please contact us for a specific location and casting test.
Metropolis Films Offices Argentina: - Concepción Arenal 2978 6B. Buenos Aires (1426) - Lima 951, San Isidro, Buenos Aires (1640 DBC) Tel / Fax: + (5411) 4776 8175 / 8185 Uruguay: Avenida Américo Ricaldoni 1720 Montevideo, (11600) Tel.: + (598 2) 628 2000* Fax: + (598 2) 628 7916
Rest of Europe & US Andy Rosenblatt is the Executive Director of Metropolis Films. You can contact him directly, if you wish.
andy@metropolisfilms.net
USA, Puerto Rico & Caribbean: 530 Ponce de León Ave. San Juan Puerto Rico 00901 Tel.: + (787) 289 7805 / 484 9648 Fax: + (787) 289 8779 Venezuela: Av. Francisco de Miranda, Centro Lido, Torre D piso 4, Urb. El Rosal, Caracas, Venezuela Tel: + (58 212) 905 6398 Fax: + (58 212) 905 6364
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