Puerto Madryn has two economies that barely speak to each other: the wildlife season on the Valdes Peninsula, which sells itself, and an aluminium plant with its whole supplier chain, which sells itself not at all. A local creator can bill from both.

The whale season defines the year

From June to December the bulk of tourism arrives, with national and foreign visitors. Accommodation, excursions, diving and food decide their communication between April and May. Prospecting in peak season means talking to people with no time to answer.

Filming wildlife has rules

The Valdes Peninsula is a protected area with rules on distances, drones and access. Knowing and respecting them is not a formality, it is what stops a production ending in a violation with the client's logo attached. A creator who knows this is worth more than one with a better camera.

Aluminium and its suppliers

Around the plant sit transport, metalworking, industrial services and port logistics. These companies sell to other companies and need to show capability and reliability. None has its own material and almost nobody approaches them, because they are not photogenic.

Foreign visitors change the rate

A large share of visitors come from abroad. Offering English and Portuguese subtitles, or English voiceover directly, changes the client that hires you and the price you can ask. It is the biggest differentiator available in this city and it costs very little to add.

Charge the real cost of Patagonia

Travel within the province is long, services cost more and the weather can push a shoot two days. Quote travel, waiting and a weather margin as separate lines. A Buenos Aires client does not know that until you explain it, and they understand it without difficulty.

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Frequently asked questions

When do I prospect tourism?

Between April and May, before the season.

Can I film wildlife freely?

No, there are distance and access rules.

Which client does nobody approach?

The industrial suppliers around the port.

How do I raise my rate?

With English subtitles or voiceover.