If you live in Buenos Aires, you probably come across a film shoot from time to time. But did you know from the beginning of 2010 to the present date over 10 feature films and 168 commercials have been shot on its streets? Thats a ton! While the number has dropped from the peak in 2006, the number of productions has increased in 2010 compared to 2009.
| Productions in the first quarter of each year |
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| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Feature Films | 5 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| Commercial | 107 | 179 | 172 | 159 | 106 | 121 |
| Television | 19 | 26 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 15 |
| Documentary | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Academic | 8 | 13 | 11 | 20 | 7 | 9 |
| Shorts | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Photography | 5 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Music Video | 4 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Corporate | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 152 | 249 | 218 | 205 | 137 | 168 |
Commercials have been filmed for the Argentinian, US, French, Polish, and Peruvian markets. Brands include Liberty Insurance, Marlboro, Vodafone, 7 Up and Shell, amongst others.
Thanks to BASET for the stats!
San Telmo Productions offers complete production services for commercials, television shows and documentaries in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as well as local production fixer and video production. BASET is the entity that governs film permits in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
