Turismo e cinema: uma análise sobre o turismo cinematográfico no Amazonas

Abstract

The Amazon as a backdrop for large movie screens is an authentic postcard for the State of Amazonas, as a cinema is mutually linked to tourism due to it is being an intangible asset. The images played in the background of cinema screens are one of the first contacts and influences that the Tourist feels when he thinks he would like to experience and know the place where the ″scene″ was filmed. Film tourism takes place in several countries that appropriate this segment through the cinema to promote their cities an tourist attractions shot in scenes. In addition to the abundant Amazon Forest, Amazonas has culture, history and architecture, but it also has its own Film Commission, as well as in the states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo responsible for establishing a connection between the State and national and international productions. Who are interested in using state locations as a location. And for these aspects that provide the segment of Cinematographic Tourism, which is why research aims to Analyze the Development of Cinematographic Tourism in Amazonas. With an inductive method, it is a qualitative, exploratory and bibliographical research, with the application of questionnaires and interviews. The results show that the State of Amazonas has great potential for the development of Film Tourism, as in addition to it is own Film Commission, the festivals and audiovisual productions carried out in the State promote this segment not only to attract tourists, but also to move the socioeconomic sector of the tenant communities. Thus, it should be noted that Cinematographic Tourism has the potential to develop. However, as it is an emerging area of tourism, it is an emerging area of tourism, it is necessary to carry out more studies on the subject in the Amazon.