A “ Behind the Scenes” short film of the experience was professionally made by Armando García of ICO Productions in Costa Rica. Portasol’s pool area was transformed into the mini-restaurant and Portasol’s manager, Alex Chinchilla, got to play the role of waiter. Jane comes to appreciate the profound meaning of the essential Costa Rican saying, “ Pura Vida” (“Pure Life”), which may change her plans to “end it all” in paradise.Īt Portasol, the film crew spent one day filming key scenes – a love scene at one of Portasol’s waterfalls, hiking in the jungle and lunch at a restaurant. Together, they embark on an adventure around the many sights of Costa Rica, and eventually fall in love. Once in Costa Rica, she meets a charismatic young tour guide named Juan (played by Oscar Jaenada), who makes his living off the many single female tourists who come on vacation. Jane contemplates suicide and decides to see something beautiful before she dies – beautiful, tropical Costa Rica. Written by Joel Silverman and produced and directed by Juan Feldman, the romantic drama stars Marcia Gay Harden as “Jane,” a highly introverted librarian who loses her job due to budget cuts and spirals downward into depression. As a matter of fact, it ties in with the Costa Rican Tourism Board’s campaign of ‘ Save the Americans’, all about working too much and not enjoying life,” Piedra added. “The film is really positive about Costa Rica. It will be so nice to see the film,” commented Guillermo Piedra Gonzalez, Portasol General Director.
“I’m really excited that this movie is finally coming out! We had a great time with the film crew on the day they were here. This will be Portasol Rainforest & Ocean View Living’s first Hollywood feature film premiere.
“After Words” was filmed on location in Costa Rica in July 2012 on the Pacific Coast at Portasol Rainforest & Ocean View Living eco-community south of Manuel Antonio, in Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park, and the Tarcoles River and on the Caribbean Coast at Puerto Viejo and Tortuguero. “After Words” will be released worldwide thereafter.Ĭosta Rica’s lush rainforest and beaches provide the romantic backdrop to the story.
Level 33 Entertainment is releasing the new feature film made in Costa Rica at an exclusive screening in New York City on Friday, Aug. The popular tropical vacation destination is being featured in everything from news articles to cute commercials to now a Hollywood blockbuster film.Ĭosta Rica’s famous stunning landscapes of rainforest and gorgeous tropical beaches, along with the country’s culture and relaxed enjoyment of life, feature prominently in the new romantic feature film “ After Words,” starring Academy Award Winner, Marcia Gay Harden ( Fifty Shades of Grey, Pollock, Mystic River), and Goya Award Winner and Platino Award Winner, Oscar Jaenada (Cantinflas, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides).
Costa Rica is the darling of the international news media lately.