| 12th Macondo Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | November 3, 2024 |
| Site | Santander Theatre Bucaramanga, Colombia |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | The Other Son |
| Most awards | The Other Son (7) |
| Most nominations | The Other Son and El Bolero de Rubén (7) |
| Television coverage | |
| Network | TNT, Max, Canal Tro |
The 12th Macondo Awards ceremony, presented by the Colombian Academy of Cinematography Arts and Sciences, honored the best audiovisual productions of 2024. It took place on November 3, 2024, at the Santander Theatre in Bucaramanga. [1]
Best Picture | Best Director |
Best Actor | Best Actress |
Best Supporting Actor | Best Supporting Actress |
Best Screenplay | Best Cinematography |
Best Editing | Best Art Direction |
Best Sound Design | Best Costume Design |
Best Makeup | Best Original Score |
Best Original Song | Best Visual Effects |
Best Documentary | Best Ibero-American Picture
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Best Short Film | Best Animated Short Film |
Best Documentary Short Film | Audience Award – Best Film |
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