Brazilian Government Launches Program to Boost Film Exports from Rio and São Paulo
What happened
The Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services organized the Elas Exportam training program to promote film and series exports from women-led companies in Brazil. The program selected participants from seven states, with a predominance in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, to receive training on establishing themselves in the international market. The first group of 14 women, who are owners and executives of local production companies, is set to complete the training in November.
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Why it matters
The initiative is part of a larger effort by the government and industry to increase the presence of Brazilian productions abroad. By providing specialized training and counseling, the program aims to boost film and series export activity and foreign revenue in the production poles of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
Economic activity in Brazil centers in the region of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
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Who's involved
- Rio de JaneiroMajor production pole in Brazil, benefiting from export promotion efforts.
- Debora IvanovPartner at Gullane Filmes and president of Instituto +Mulheres, involved in the program.
- Janaína SilvaDirector of MDIC’s Department of Export Promotion and Trade Facilitation, involved in the program.
- São PauloOne of the two largest production poles in Brazil, benefiting from the training program.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Debora IvanovSpeculative
Debora Ivanov's production company could see increased market visibility and competitive position.
- RioFilmeSpeculative
RioFilme might benefit from the government export promotion initiative boosting market access for local film companies.
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Economic activity centers in the region of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.Also in this story
- Cury operates in the São Paulo metro region and the Rio de Janeiro market.
- Rio de Janeiro operates within a national economic context, with Riotur providing economic projections for the city.