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Section80
Full Service Production
Section80 is a service production company based in Milan.
"We craft the best solutions for any kind of project, and are fully oriented on quality by taking care of all stages in the production process."
Clients include Nike, Valentino, Campari, Versace, Jeep, Yamaha, Lamborghini, Bulgari, Salvatore Ferragamo, Rinascente and Swarovski.
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Nicola Ughi
Corporate & Portrait Photographers
Nicola Ughi is based in Lucca (Tuscany) and works mainly across corporate photography, industrial reportage and portraiture.
Nicola owns a huge white studio near Lucca where he shoots both portrait and still life. Not put off by the sight of blood, he often works in hospitals and surgical theatres for medical and scientific reportage.
He is the official photographer for Italian ice cream maker Sammontana, and he also works for important Italian heavy industries, shooting pictures for catalogues and websites.
Nicola is well known for the project '#SEDIAROSSA' in which he portrays Italian VIPs.
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Etna Productions
Full Service Production
With their latest projects, the Etna Productions team has once again proven their competence in film and photo production in not only Sicily, but mainland Italy too.
Etna Productions' recent work includes facilitating Chantelle Paris’ 2019 Autumn/Winter collection 'Sense of being' - a campaign grounded in the idea of being at one and inspired by the pursuit for truth of mind, body and soul. Photographed by Renaud Cambuzat, Sicily offered the perfect backdrop for playing with shape, light and texture.
The team is ready to take on 2019, facilitating photo and motion shoots in Sicily and the rest of Italy. The team works on all aspects of a shoot from financing and co-production advice, cost containment, budgeting and scheduling, and providing expertise in selecting appropriate locations.
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Azzurra Piccardi
Fashion photographers
Freelance international fashion imagery producer Azzurra Piccardi graduated in Fashion Design from the Faculty of Architecture in Florence and then specialised in beauty and fashion photography at the School of Visual Art in New York.
Visual communication is an integral part of Azzurra's production of images for the fashion industry. She aims to create emotions by using storytelling directed to the clients of the brand, and to find a dynamic balance between formal or conceptual beauty.
Azzurra collaborates with communication agencies and web clients including Braccialini, Sturlini, Helvita Suisse, Wella, Graziella, Ugg, Ascot Sport, Angelo Marani, Mano Swartz, Copenhagen Fur, Bramante, Saga Fur, Arezzo Wave, Afyda Antara, Pitti, Flower Couture, and many others.
She has a long list of awards and important publications, including the Prix de la Photographie de Paris (PX3), the International Photography Award (IPA), Vogue Italia and Elle, to name just a few. Some of her images are part of the new talent collection of Art + Commerce and Vogue Italia, indicate her as a talent to be discovered.
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Andrea Di Lorenzo
Food & drink photographers
Andrea Di Lorenzo is an Italian food and beverage photographer living in Rome. His skills include food photography as well as travel imagery and portraiture, and his work turns around editorial projects and photo shoots for restaurants including Michelin-starred establishments, F&B companies, gastronomy events and hospitality in Italy and around the world.
His work is highly appreciated for its natural and sophisticated touch, and he is recognised for his great ability to interpret the individual needs of the clients he works with.
Andrea is appreciated for his open-mindedness as well as his professional, welcoming and informal attitude. His clients include National Geographic, Der Feinschmecker, Cook Inc., La Cucina Italiana, Munchies, Dorchester - Hotel Eden and Dream Cruises.
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1806 Agency
PHOTO AGENTS & PRODUCTION HOUSES
"We are 1806 Agency, where creativity, strategy and production live together in synergy. Our headquarters are in Milan and we have partners and offices worldwide.
Our aim is to achieve the best results through innovation and concreteness. For this reason, we are in continuous evolution and in search of the best worldwide talents, who perfectly fit any specific request.
We manage dedicated working teams on any kind of projects for our Italian and international clients. We’ve also developed our video production and directors representation departments.
We handle the entire production processes, from the creative ideas to their realisation, making sure to satisfy client’s needs and requests."
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Antonio Schiavano
Still Life and Beauty Photographers
Antonio Schiavano is an advertising photographer specialised in beauty and cosmetic shoots, and is an expert in the so-called 'water in motion' technique.
His versatile and curious being combined with his rich know-how have enabled him to collaborate with brands like Alitalia, Avon, Davines, Lancome, Korff, Kraft, Rilastil and Trussardi.
His studio, a spacious daylight loft, is based in Milan, where clients will find a range of different spaces featuring design furniture perfect for creating a variety of different sets.
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Location Master
PRODUCTION SERVICE, LOCATIONS AND SCOUTS
Location Master was founded by Stefano Biraghi more than 15 years ago, with the idea of giving the opportunity to anyone who wants to shoot in Italy and abroad to get the best support available for movies, TV shows, commercials, documentaries, reality shows, corporate, photo shoots and events.
During all these years, Location Master has created a huge network of strong connections with international gear rental, vendors, locations, authorities, constructors, theatres and much more, to allow even the impossible a reality. Location Masters works only with the best English speaking crew members, allowing easy communication between local crew and HOD's coming from abroad.
The company's location database contains a huge variety of options from the main cities including Florence, Venice, Milan, Rome and Naples, as well as villas, castles, country roads, deserts, mountains, coastal roads and cities, industrial architecture, ruins, modern architecture, museums, restaurants, dams, tunnels, lakes, glaciers, quarries, forests, luxury hotels, terraces and much, much more.
"We can source any request from the most demanding professionals."
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SCHMID PRODUCTIONS
Full Service Production
"Schmid Productions is a unique service production company for shoots throughout the country. Our promise is that we will offer the most time-and cost-effective way to shoot in Italy.
In addition to our own beautiful town, we can organise film and photocshoots throughout Italy: modern towns, artistic areas, stunning seaside locations, idyllic countryside, up in the mountains with snow (365 days a year!), or historical places like Venice, Florence, Rome and Sicily.
We can provide you complete production services for your projects, from smaller photo shoots to large-scale commercials and TV shows; whether you want to be in a studio or on location, plus any other production request you may have.
Highlights of our service offer include beautiful locations, all technical requirements, the very best Italian film crews, delicious catering and perfect accommodation, and the best local directors and photographers.
Try us out. Our multilingual staff will be delighted to team up with you for your next production in Italy."
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MOUNTAIN RETOUCH
Creative post production
Mountain Retouch is a small retouching company based in Italy. Specialised in portraits, commercial and editorial stills, its goal is to complete the artist's original vision without overpowering it with post-production.
Enhancing images with creativity, care and precision, the company provides everything from basic cleaning and colour correction services up to the most complex toning and composite.
The team's work has been published in international magazines including Esquire NL, Elle Arabia, Schön! Magazine, Tatler Russia, L'Officiel Singapore, Lucy's Magazine, FGUK Magazine, Kaltblut Magazine, Nylon Magazine and Audi Magazine, among others.
Clients include Volkswagen, Philips, Jagermeister, Comedy Central NL, Porsche, Asics, Mason Garments, and many more.