CP Media and 2&2 Productions have launched a $100 million new joint venture whose first project is to expand film and TV production in Columbia. Their first project will provide U.S. producers with upwards of 50% of financing for feature films or long-form TV movies shot in Columbia. “This is the most attractive incentive out there,” said CP Media CEO Sam Azar. “It’s not a tax credit or a rebate. This is dollar-for-dollar matching for productions filmed in
Colombia.” CP Media is a subsidiary of Miami-based development company CP Group which handles cooperative ventures between Latin American and U.S. businesses. 2&2′s credits include Latin editions of American Idol, Project Runway and Sesame Street. “Even without an incentive” Colombia is a popular location, said 2&2 Production VA Daniel Garcia Mendoza. CP Group is the featured construction company on the HGTV show Urban Oasis and hopes to increase potential for tie-ins.


Say hello to my little friend….50% of your budget!?!?!?! Buying a ticket now and outta here.
Thought the investers and readers should know:
The CEO of CP Media who goes by “Sam Azar” is known by authorities as Samir Cabrera. He teamed up with Malcolm Petal (former production manager and disbarred attorney) to form CP Media out of Miami, FL. Malcom Petal is intimately familiar with tax credits in Louisiana (served time for bribery of the mayor in LA) and met Mr. Cabrera while he also served prison time at a Florida Federal Penitentiary. Mr. Petal was released just last month from prison and Mr. Cabrera in the fall of 2010.
Looks like Mr. Petal is at it again, you be the judge!?!?!?!?!
Like the post on filming in Colombia! Wow, it’s about time, one of the most beautiful countries in the world opens up to big films giving them great saving! Colombia has great locations, and so much more to offer! Once you see whats possible you’ll be hooked!
It’s about time people started filming in Colombia!