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Santiago Lozano's feature film Yo vi tres luces negras was part of the Panorama section. Supported by the Film Development Fund - FDC (2021) in the Feature Film Production category, the film follows the journey of José de Los Santos, who since childhood has practiced mortuary rituals and has the gift of bringing peace to troubled souls. Facing imminent death, José ventures into the jungle, defying the curfew imposed by warring factions. He must survive the gunfire and pass away peacefully, or else he'll become one of the lost souls haunting the jungle, casualties of years of violence.
 
Yennifer Uribe's La piel en primavera was part of the Forum section. Shot in Medellín, the film follows Sandra as she rides the 243 bus to work. She's a security guard at a shopping mall and takes her job seriously. Her uniform fits well, and with her son now 15, she contemplates a new beginning. This is a movie about places, sounds, a woman, her body, identity, and the world.
 
In Generation KPlus, Mariana Gil presented Uli, a short film in which Rafaela accompanies her older sister on a visit to a child. Left alone to explore the house when the older ones leave, Rafaela meets queer girl Uli and her pet and discovers a sense of liberation in this unfamiliar environment. The film received a Special Mention from the International Jury of this section.
 
In Generation 14plus, Leinad Pájaro De la Hoz's Un pájaro voló tells the story of Boloy, a member of the Cuban volleyball team haunted by the absence of a friend who is no longer around. Despite his anguish, Boloy strives to resume his routine of morning practice sessions. The Colombian short film received the Special International Jury Prize for Best Short Film in this section.

In addition to these titles, the film Pepe, directed by Nelson Carlos De Los Santos Arias from the Dominican Republic and starring Jhon Narváez from Cartagena, was selected for the Official Competition. The film was largely shot in Colombia, with a significant portion of the technical crew being Colombian and led by the production and post-production company Triángulo. De Los Santos was awarded with the Silver Bear for Best Director.
 
Colombia's participation in 2024 stood out as one of the strongest in recent years. At least 30 industry representatives, including producers, directors, distributors, and other members of the creative chain, were contributing to the country's representation. As part of market activities such as the Toolbox program, which is aimed at representatives of communities often overlooked or underrepresented in the industry - such as indigenous and Afro-descendant communities - Angélica Álape of the Foundation for the Development of Regional Cinema and Alfredo Marimón of Crudo Films presented their feature film projects. Bryan Angarita of La Batea and Inti Jacanamijoy of La Cueva Casa Creativa also joined this program with their documentary projects.

In the Berlinale Co-Production Market Visitors Programme, we had producers Karol Muñoz from Siete Cueros Árbol de Cine and Carolina David from Garabato Cine. Juan Sebastián Mesa (La Roya/The Rust) joined 201 other creators from 68 countries at Berlinale Talents. Director Jorge Caballero was one of the audiovisual entrepreneurs at EFM Startups who pitched their projects to sales agents, funders, and distributors.
 
Colombia had a stand at EFM and, for the second year in a row, worked closely with the Conference of Ibero-American Audiovisual and Cinematographic Authorities (CAACI), the Mexican Film Institute (IMCINE) and the Costa Rican Film Commission. This partnership aims to strengthen the promotion of Latin America as a vibrant content hub and a prime destination for quality audiovisual productions.
 
Proimágenes Colombia coordinated a series of co-production meetings to facilitate interaction between local talent and representatives from institutions and industries in countries such as Poland, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Spain. These meetings aim to foster potential alliances and secure funding for new film projects, mirroring the successful model of the Bogotá Audiovisual Market - BAM. The BAM, which runs this year from July 8 to 12, has consistently fostered business and creativity, resulting in some of the content presented at the Berlinale.