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Local Talent, Schooled on International Shoots, Boosts Uruguay’s Film Industry
Uruguay's film industry thrives post-pandemic with international productions, diverse genres and emerging local talent.
Welcoming foreign shoots while the rest of Latin America was in COVID lockdown, Uruguay has benefited from a growing influx of international productions, with local talent and crew gaining invaluable on-set experience. Last year also saw 32 local theatrical releases, with documentaries making up the bulk but also featuring Montelona co-produced “A Blue Bird,” the latest from “Las Acacias” director Ariel Rotter, and the 2024 Cannes Critics’ Week winner “Simon of the Mountain” by Federico Luis. Beyond Uruguay’s high technical crew standards, the real challenge lies in successfully positioning and integrating its creative talent,” says Musaluppi.
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