Colombia's Premios Macondo Film Awards to be Held in Bucaramanga in 2024

The Premios Macondo 2024, Colombia's top film awards celebrating the best in Colombian cinema's art, technique, and narrative, will be held in Bucaramanga, Santander this year. The announcement was made during the 63rd edition of the Cartagena Film Festival (FICCI), which took place from April 16 to 21.

As a symbolic act of being chosen as the host city, the Colombian Film Academy received the keys to the department of Santander. "It is important to position Santander as a national and international tourist destination, including as a cinematic destination," said Tomás León, Santander's Secretary of Culture and Tourism.

The call for submissions for the 2024 Premios Macondo is now open until May 30. The awards will recognize Colombian productions commercially released in Colombia between June 1, 2023, and May 30, 2024, across 23 categories. Specific requirements for feature films include being a national production commercially released during the specified period, having a National Product certificate issued by the Ministry of Culture, not having participated in previous Macondo Awards editions, and having been in theaters for at least one week with open box office.

In addition to the main awards, special honors will also be presented, including the Macondo Honor Award, the Macondo Award for Film Crafts, the Macondo Audience Award, and the Macondo Award for the Ibero-American Union. These special awards aim to recognize outstanding contributions and achievements in various aspects of the Colombian film industry.

Why this matters: The Premios Macondo serve as a platform to showcase and celebrate the talent, creativity, and diversity of Colombian cinema on a national and international stage. By hosting the awards in Bucaramanga, Santander aims to promote itself as a prominent tourist and cinematic destination, potentially attracting more film productions and cultural events to the region.

The 2024 Premios Macondo marks an exciting opportunity for Colombian filmmakers to have their work recognized and celebrated. With submissions open until May 30, the Colombian Film Academy looks forward to receiving a diverse range of entries that highlight the best of Colombian cinema's art, technique, and narrative. As Tomás León emphasized, "Hosting the Premios Macondo in Santander is a significant step in positioning the department as a key player in the national and international film industry."

Key Takeaways

• Premios Macondo 2024, Colombia's top film awards, to be held in Bucaramanga, Santander.
• Call for submissions open until May 30, recognizing Colombian productions released June 2023-May 2024.
• Awards include main categories, Macondo Honor Award, Crafts Award, Audience Award, and Ibero-American Union Award.
• Hosting the awards aims to promote Santander as a tourist and cinematic destination.
• Opportunity for Colombian filmmakers to have their work recognized on a national and international stage.