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About Olsberg•SPI
Olsberg•SPI (“SPI”) is an international strategy consultancy for the creative industries.
We provide a range of expert consultancy and strategic advisory services to public and private sector clients, specialising in the worlds of film, television, video games and digital media. Formed in 1992, we have become one of the leading international consultancies in these dynamic audiovisual industries.
Our expertise
We support our clients to grow sustainably. Our expertise include developing audiovisual content strategies, mapping out a region’s production capacity through our bespoke PICA service, designing production incentives, and undertaking robust economic impact studies.
Our work in Latin America
SPI has long been following the growth of the “Orange Economy” in Latin America, especially the contribution of the audiovisual industries.
We completed a Production Infrastructure and Capacity Audit (PICA) of the Greater São Paulo region. This study assessed six municipalities’ current capacity to service international productions, covering workforce (below-the-line) and physical infrastructure capacity, as well as below-the-line workforce skill gaps.
We worked with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to map out the skill gaps of below-the-line technical roles across the 26 countries it supports across Latin America and Caribbean. The final report Behind the Camera: Investment and Creativity for Latin America and the Caribbean is available for download here.
We sponsored and provided articles for the publication, The Audiovisual Public Policy Landscape in Latin America. The publication’s 20 essays are provided in Spanish and English and cover a wide range of themes. These include Public Policy and the Audiovisual Sector; Crisis, COVID-19 and Recovery; Investments, Incentives and Film Funds for Local Films; and Diversity, Training and Preservation. Download the free publication here.
We are available to take part and run presentations or webinars in film festivals and markets in Latin America. These can be in Spanish, Portuguese or English and based on any of the topics listed below, as well as others subject to approval.
Selected studies
Global Screen Production – The Impact of Film and Television Production on Economic Recovery from COVID-19 (2020) – a major study into the value and size of the global audiovisual content sector, providing unparalleled analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on film and television production.
Production Infrastructure Capacity Audit (PICA) for Greater São Paulo (2022) - a bespoke assessment of Greater São Paulo’s current screen production capacity based on over 100 specific elements across three areas. First, physical production infrastructure, including sound stages, production and postproduction facilities and equipment. Second, below the line ("BTL") workforce capacity. Third, skills gaps found in the current screen workforce. This provides analysis of current strengths and challenges, as well as outlining recommendations to improve capacity.
Best Practice in Screen Sector Development (2019) – a major study for the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI), providing a detailed overview of the effective strategies and policies used by governments around the world to maximise their share of the high-value audiovisual content market.
If you would like to learn more or contract the services of SPI, please contact Joshua Dedman at joshua@o-spi.com.