La Coproducción Cinematográfica. Caso de Estudio Ecuador-Ibermedia

Abstract

Abstract: Cinema is a global phenomenon that attracts millions of spectators. Several countries Latin Americans approved film laws that boosted production thanks to a scheme of competitive funds for local production companies. The development of the industry cinematography in Ecuador has depended on the contribution of the private sector and the limited support of part of the state. The Ibero-American Aid Fund IBERMEDIA was created in 1997 as a stimulus program for the development of film projects. Few studies have been made to explain the filmmakers' point of view on their experiences. So, It was proposed to determine the impact of IBERMEDIA on film production and audiovisual of Ecuador, establish the predominant film genres co-produced and analyze co-production experiences. This is a case study in where the Ibermedia phenomenon in Ecuador is described. The research used techniques documentaries and two semi-structured interviews were conducted. The results determine that the presence of Ibermedia has been favorable for the development of the industry cinematography in Ecuador. Ibermedia has financed an average of 3 co-productions annual. The vast majority of co-produced films are fiction (78%) of which a 56% are dramas. 22% of co-produced projects are documentaries. Respondents express their agreement with Ibermedia's contribution, although they maintain that the funds are not They are enough. The countries that carry out the most co-productions with Ecuador are Colombia, Argentina and Spain.