WHY CHOOSE MAR DEL PLATA?
Located in the southeast of Buenos Aires province, 253 miles from the city of Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata has 27 miles of coastline with cliffs and beaches. It has a stable population of 682,605 and over 8,600,000 annual visitors, making it a top tourist destination in Argentina. It is the second most important destination for congresses and conventions after Buenos Aires and is one of the most prosperous regions in the country due to its productive diversity.
LOCATION
Rich in beaches, cliffs, forests, fields, and mountain ranges, the diverse geography unfolds along the coastline. In Mar del Plata, just minutes away, sand dunes intertwine with vineyards and modern buildings, merging with architectural expressions that are witnesses of another era.
AUDIOVISUAL INDUSTRY
Mar del Plata is projected as the city with the greatest potential in Argentina to become a “Film Friendly” destination. Its innovation in content creation and service provision, along with its immense cultural richness and diversity, and the variety of urban and natural settings, position the city as a key hub for audiovisual activity. Additionally, Mar del Plata has active public policies aimed at developing the industry.
“Mar del Plata, a Place for Every Story” book, is available to all audiovisual producers at: https://mdpset.ecolan.com/mobile/index.html
EDUCATION
Mar del Plata has qualified human resources, ranging from professionals to technicians. With five universities offering related programs and a branch of ENERC, the National School of Film Experimentation and Production under the National Institute of Cinematography (INCAA), this city is an ideal place to find skilled personnel.
MAR DEL PLATA FILM FESTIVAL
The Mar del Plata International Film Festival is the only ‘Category A’ festival in Latin America. Bringing together directors, producers, actors, distributors and fans from all over the world.