Gerina Production is a full service production company operating throughout the Italian Islands, with particular focus on Sardinia and Sicily.

The company's job is to satisfy everything required during a shoot, including location scouting, catering, transfers, accommodation, and professional equipment rental.

"We know perfectly each island's landscape and its beautiful, secret places. Working with locals, we provide the best service in terms of facilities and enjoyment, and transform a shoot into an unforgettable experience!"

Clients include Alberta Ferretti, Boglioli, Common and Sense, D la Repubblica, Elle Australia, Elle Italia, Gioia, Glamour, Philosophy, Poetry, Redmilk and Twinset.

Scenari Production, a full-service production company with more than 20 years of experience, is one of the leading Italian production companies offering enthusiastic production services for the advertising and fashion industry all over Italy.

Based in Sicily, Scenari likes to deliver its Sicilian “taste and sunlight” from their base Italian location.

“We are local in Sicily, Amalfi coast, Rome, Apulia, Tuscany and Sardinia and have professional partners in Milan, Venice, Nothern Lakes and in all the main Italian destinations. Our location database offers a quick visual perspective to understand the best areas to work in Italy when producing and creating fashion and advertising stories.

Recently we worked in Sardinia for Yamaha and Energetix, on the Amalfi Coast for Porsche and Next, in Apulia for Marina Rinaldi, near Lake Maggiore for the historical TV series “Das Traumschiff”, in Rome for Boden and Elle magazine and in Sicily for Monnalisa, Ducati and many others.”

Previous projects around Italy include work for companies such as Dior, Hugo Boss, Madewell, Mercedes, Esso, René Caovilla, Jaguar, IBM, Canon, Ferrari, Nikon, Shiseido, Audi, HSBC, Nissan, Pomellato, Hermes, J.Crew, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, Gant, Hackett, J.Hilburn, Kate Spade, Marco Polo, Calzedonia, Belmond Hotels, Ermenegildo Zegna, Brunello Cucinelli, Valentino, Blumarine, Patrizia Pepe, Dolce & Gabbana, and others.

The company has also worked on feature films such as ‘Mary Magdalene’ and ‘Ocean’s Twelve’.

“We love our work and we like collaborating to create the right conditions to deliver a tasteful Italian experience.”

Allucinazione is a photo and video production company, agency and rental studio based in Rome.

Allucinazione takes care of casting, location scouting, recces, permits, equipment, transportation, hotels and everything in between, ensuring that things run smoothly every step of the way. The company also has an international team of assistants, digi-techs and post-production specialists available to make sure all needs are met.

Allucinazione represents a list of talented photographers, directors, illustrators and video makers that allows clients to always find the right person for their project.

As well as providing a full range of production services, Allucinazione also offers a beautiful studio for rent in Rome, complete with top-of-the-line camera and lighting equipment. With 15 years of experience in film-making and photography, the company has a wealth of knowledge and expertise.

Four Studios Communication is a professional location offering solid experience in the field of integrated support for photo shoots, commercials, film and photographic productions, corporate or private events. The company provides the best technical and professional solutions including logistics, research and location leasing as well as professional staff.

The large workspace is ideal for the construction of movie sets, television studios, photo and video shoots. Services are based on client needs. Four Studios has a complete selection of rental equipment available in-house and is happy to help locate any special equipment needed. Furthermore, the company offers a car care service handled by expert technicians able to meet specific demands; a van fully equipped for car/moto maintenance during exterior shoots, temporary plates and drivers.

The separation between production offices, agencies and client offices, dressing rooms and meeting rooms allows for multiple productions at the same time, always maintaining privacy.

Four Studios collaborates with international production houses, advertising agencies or directly with clients, but also with smaller photo studios. Clients include Fiat Chrysler, Juventus, Ferrero, Ferrari, Breil, Wind Tre, Nastro Azzurro, McDonald's, California Almonds, and many brands in the field of food and beverage, fashion and TV.

Visit the website to learn more about the company's services and stages.

Welcome to Showcase Italy, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photo and film production services and talents based in Italy.

You can find more creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production in our Rome (Photo / Film) and Milan (Photo / Film) directories.

Companies including Burberry, Alfa Romeo, Prada, Netflix, Ferrari, Dolce & Gabbana, Campari, Gucci, Vogue, Lavazza, Omega, Calvin Klein, Harper's Bazaar, Versace,  Samsung, Harrods, and Asics, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure not to miss our recommended events:

• IN AMERICA - a photography exhibition by Henri Cartier-Bresson. Until 11th November at Lucca Center of Contemporary Art.
• Icons - a photography exhibition by Elliott Erwitt. Until 27 January 2019 at Scuderie del Castello Visconteo, Pavia
• Time at work - Sarah Moon's photography exhibition, until 6th January 2019 at Fondazione Sozzani, Milan
• Genesi - Sebastião Salgado's photography exhibition, until 6th January 2019 at  La Mole, Ancona

Our cover image was shot for Vogue Italia by Dario Catellani with Mai Productions. 

Amazed.by is a full service photo, video and event production agency with over 15 years' experience working throughout Europe.

The company offers customised services for each client including art buying, casting, event production, location scouting, logistics and transportation, permits and carnets, insurance, crew selection and coordination, lighting and equipment, digital tech and retouching services, props and set design/building, location vehicles and prop cars, catering services and budget management.

Clients include Giorgio Armani, Prada, DSquared2, Moncler, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Chloe, Liu Jo, Vogue Italy, Vogue Japan, and The Wall Street Journal.

While studying for his Master's in photo-reportage at the John Kaverdash Academy in Milan, Nicola Ughi made the decision to become a corporate photographer.

His professor showed him a beautiful portrait - 'The man with the bricks' by August Sander, a German photographer from the 20s - and Nicola fell in love with it, deciding that portraiture must be one of the main skills of his profession.

Today, Nicola shoots many portraits for business purposes as well as individual clients. "I consider it one of the best ways to fix the identity of a person," he says.

Person Films is a leading production service company in Italy, providing support across all aspects of production for commercials, films, documentaries, music videos, and print campaigns.

The company's strength lies in it’s long standing relationships with the very best crews and location contacts. Extensive working relationships with production companies, agencies and clients outside the country have given the team an international business model. Vast digital location files allow clients to immediately grasp the versatile, modern, historic, and epic options on offer throughout Italy.

"We pride ourselves in applying the same level of focus and attention to detail in large budget productions as we do to smaller, more boutique work."

Person Films recently produced 'The Audition', which premiered at Venice International Film Festival and won 'Best Film' at both New York Film Festival and Australia Film Festival. Other Person Films productions include 'Unsinkable Henry Morgan', which premiered at Sundance Film Festival, and 'Black Mirror', which premiered on Sky Arte. The company has also produced many award-winning commercials for a range of international clients, including Bulgari, Volvo, Häagen Dazs, IBM, Seiko, Martini, Norton, Samsung, Fiat, and many others.

Tailer Studio was born from the passion and professionalism of a team that has grown together from the same love for photography and creativity.

The team brings enthusiasm to every brief, creating strong dynamic images for advertising, editorial and commercial clients. Tailer Studio also handles creative research and post-production.

Recent clients have included Panerai, Hamilton Watches, Gucci, Gherardini, Diego Dalla Palma, Luxos Magazine, Aquazzura, Louis Leeman, Uboat, Gaga' Milano, Stefano Ricci, and many more.

Etna Productions has had a busy season, with many fashion brands enjoying what the island of Sicily has to offer. The company has also seen itself branch out and grow with shoots on the mainland, with many clients showing interest in Puglia. With its back-in-time hilltop and coastal towns and long sandy beaches, Puglia will always remain a firm favourite for film and photo production in Italy.

This season has also seen a number of lingerie brands shooting their catalogues in Sicily. The island’s locations play the perfect backdrop for stills that aim to appear candid and unposed.

As winter approaches, Sicily is still considered a warm and welcoming location while northern European locations turn cold and unsuitable. Along with great weather conditions, outstanding locations and easy to obtain permits, Etna Productions remains a strongly competetive film and stills production option for Europe.