Einat Dan is an award-winning make-up artist, art director and body painter. Her early work started out in Tel Aviv and led her to move on to live and work out of cities such as New York, Milan, Berlin and Paris. In 2012, she launched a successful line of make-up brushes called M.i.a (make-up.is.art).

In 2013 she found her new passion for fashion films, writing the scripts, directing and producing. She is also a key make-up artist on fashion shows and fashion films, and she runs make-up masterclasses worldwide. 

In 2019 Dan launched her first book “Art beyond beauty” together with the photographer Camilla Camaglia. The intensive dedication to her talent and career has led her to win 28 awards, including the lifetime achievement award in Bokeh festival.

Her work has been featured on the covers of fashion magazines such as Marie Claire, L’Officiel, Elle, Vogue, InStyle and more. Her goal is to keep inspiring artists to follow their hearts and dreams.  

Some of the celebrities and top models in Einat's list are Anna Netrebko, Anna Belmondo, Morgan Polanski, Tisha Campbell Martin, Adriana Lima, Toni Garn.

Camilla Camaglia is a beauty, fashion and portrait photographer, based between Rome and Berlin, working as a freelance for beauty and fashion brands, companies, artists and magazines.

Camilla’s strengths are that she can create impactful and creative images that catch the viewer’s eye, yet at the same time, she can also deliver a clean commercial image style where the post-production is always on point.

One of Camilla’s latest works includes photographing opera star Anna Netrebko for the cover and booklet of her new album “Amata dalle Tenebre”, commissioned by Universal Music Germany - Deutsche Grammophon.

She also recently shot commercial beauty work for Israeli make-up brand I'M Fashion Makeup and published a beauty and jewellery editorial in the September 2021 digital issue of L’Officiel Lithuania. 

Her photography work has appeared in several magazines such as Vogue, L’Officiel and Glamour and she has worked for clients such as Glossybox, Kryolan and Yepoda.

MM Productions has the flexibility to produce for every need at prices far below expectation, working with clients of all sizes for international advertising, local below-the-line or catalogue projects.

"Italy is our home, so come and get a slice of Italian style in your productions! We’ll reveal the secrets of the world’s most outstanding locations."

Clients include Martini, PayPal, Eataly, ACEA, Gucci, Longines, Bulgari, Chottani, MEXX, BMW, Infiniti, Mercedes, DHL, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Zanussi, Valentino, Liu Jo, Breil, Diesel, TIM, Mephisto, Next, Casall, L’Officiel Hommes, Elle, Vogue and Maxim.

MM Productions also produces social campaigns, music videos and commercials and is fully equipped for live streaming with Blackmagic equipment.

1Secret is a brand new creative production hub, based in Milan and Barcelona but available all around the world.

You may ask, why another one? 1Secret is made up of two people, but they can be as many as you need, wherever you need their services, and whatever the project, they are experienced, passionate, professional yet funny.

Services include art buying, casting, location scouting, set design and props research, budget management, logistic, permits, and post-production coordination.

"1Secret makes your ideas happen - including the crazy ones. Nothing is impossible, everything is a challenge in our productions. How do we do it? We cannot tell, it's 1 Secret."

Pixelheads is a creative studio based in Italy, specialised in CGI production and post-production, creative photo retouching, advertising still visuals, and pre-production visualisation.

Pixelheads team is made of digital artists with many years of experience in CGI / VFX / motion graphics production with a particular focus on CGI food and tabletop production in which they have specialised in recent years.

The team works for both local and worldwide clients (United Kingdom, Germany, Romania, Brasil, Mexico) and their work has won several awards like ADCI and MK awards.

Pixelheads has worked with several international advertising and communication agencies such as TBWA, JWT, Leo Burnett, Y&R, Publicis, Havas and for many major clients such as Unilever, Opel, Nissan, Tim, Johnson & Johnson, Poste Italiane, Eni, Philip Morris, Fendi, Ferrero, Ford, Sky and many others.

"I’m Andreea Natalia Bucur, a fashion make-up artist based in Italy. Make-up isn’t just my job but also my passion.

I have collaborated with publications such as Vogue Italia, L'Officiel Baltic, L'Officiel Italia, Robb Report Russia, Desnudo Italia, Flanelle Magazine, 7Hues Magazine, Elegant Magazine and Mob Journal and I work for brands such as Stefanel, Hydrogen, Ed Parrish, Zanetti Moda and Christian Dior Make-Up.

Quality make-up is much more than a way to improve the aesthetics of a face: is a true form of art, the union of creativity, preparation and use of quality materials. In feminine beautification make-up, it is essential to build the make-up on the anatomy and morphology of a face.

Make-up is far more personal than a dress, as everyone has their own facial characteristics, and therefore their own style. It is important that everyone’s individual features are appreciated and suitable for the occasion.

I love this artistic imprint: it is welcome when it can be expressed, but I also respect the rules of this artistry. That’s why I make a difference in the world of make-up artists."

Welcome to Showcase Italy, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading creatives and companies working out of Italy.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Rome (Photo / Film) and Milan (Photo / Film) directories.

Brands and publications including Roberto Cavalli, Lavazza, Bulgari, VW, Moschino, Ikea, Valentino, ELLE, Nike, Universal Music, BMW, and L'Officiel, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to catch our recommended events:

• Mario Testino: Unfiltered - the first major exhibition of this celebrated artist and photographer’s work never shown before in a gallery. The show takes place in two consecutive exhibitions in Milan, the first until 27th of November and the second from 2nd of December 2021 to 28th of February 2022 at 29 ARTS IN PROGRESS.
• Martin Parr. We ❤ Sports - the exhibition tracing the career of the famous English artist, a member of Magnum Photos, through some 150 images dedicated to a range of sporting events.  Until 13th February 2022 at CAMERA, Turin. 
• The 64th World Press Photo Exhibition from 5th December to 9th January 2022 at Fondazione Sozzani, Milan. 

Our cover image was shot by Valentin Herfray with Contents Production. 

"Adhering to strict Covid-19 protocols, Etna Productions facilitates film and photo productions in Italy – even in these unusual times. 

When travel restrictions, social distancing, and hygiene precautions reshape our industry, Etna Productions can handle different aspects of each production; from financing and co-production advice, cost containment, budgeting, and scheduling, and providing expertise in selecting appropriate locations.

To satisfy the client’s new needs, from 2021, we offer remote shooting services with the latest up-to-date technology and super-fast internet connection—no need to leave your office to work on your next project. 

Besides Sicily, we focus on production locations throughout Liguria, including the Italian Riviera, alongside Puglia, and other iconic locations in Italy.

We are ready to handle any requirements for shooting in Italy, particularly in Sicily, Puglia, and Liguria.  

To find out more about working with us, please contact us here or call Peppe at +39 347 354 9960."

"All of us are passing through an unexpected time but we love to believe that this is simply another challenge that we must face with our warmest smiles and a lot of hand sanitizer gel!"

With more than 15 years of experience in international productions, Lule Production is a full service company based in Italy.

The company manages all aspects of a production, from the budgeting to a specifc location scouting. Finding the best models for a shoot is also a speciality.

For each production the company chooses only the best and most qualifed professional freelancers, creating a team of professionals that works in unison.

A successful combination of advertising and fashion is its hallmark.

1806 Agency is a creative representation agency and production house, based in Italy but operating worldwide with partnerships in Asia.

''We have 20 years of experience but at the same time, we are in continuous evolution. Our mission is to find every time new solutions for our clients. We believe in new technologies such as digital interactive, VFX, XR immersive media VR, AR, MR, virtual production, next generation real-time creative production studio, but we also love photography and classic video production.

Some of our clients: Telecom Italia, Sky TV, Vodafone, Carrera, Gucci, Barilla, Lavazza, Ferrari, Samsonite, Toyota, BMW, IKEA, Fendi, Armani, Prada, Hogan, Audi, Huawei and the best worldwide networks.''