Lisbon-based producer Gaby Corrêa provides full production services in Portugal and Brazil.

 

Both countries attract a lot foreign teams looking for good locations, weather and light, as well as competitive prices, and Gaby offers a professional production service.

 

 

She was recently working on a BMW Z4 Coupé job, with photographer Daniel M. Hartz.

Other references include:
- Nike Pro / Photographer Rankin.
- Wella / Photographer Camilla Akrans
- Lexus RX / Photographer Daniel M. Hartz
- Samoon / Photographer Sarah Wilson
- Sportscheck / Photographer Roger Weber
- Taifun / Photographer Frank Grimm

Established by Maria João Mayer and François d'Artemare, each with solid individual experience in Portugal and France respectively, Filmes do Tejo is one of Portugal's most active production companies.

 

They offer executive production and production services for advertising, made-for-TV films and feature films, taking advantage of the favourable climate, a wide variety of shooting locations, competitive production costs, and the experience of professional teams with recognised technical knowledge.

 

Filmes de Tejo also make their own productions: documentaries, short films, feature films and TV programming.

Production Services Portugal offers a full photo and film production service in Portugal, Madeira and Azores, including local production facilities, project flexibility and partnership.

One of their recent productions was for Pilgrim (Denmark) which involved shutting down two rail tracks at a station for four days. Photographer was Signe Vilstrup.

Another photo production for Renault-Samsung Korea was shot in four luxury villas around Lisbon. Photographer was Jan Scholten, client was Sejin Park and Jan Ruinard Productie.

PSP say that they offer "a diversity of extraordinary locations, and a professional yet friendly attitude". More details at the website.

Artists Group has been servicing international film and photo productions, specialising in international production in film, print and music videos, since 1994. They offer complete budgeting, production co-ordination, casting, location management, travel and accommodation for clients worldwide. They have an extensive location database covering Portugal and Spain.

Recent projects include:
- Vogue UK. Shot by Horst Diekgerdes
- Frustyle Russia. Directed by Louis Van Zwol for Amber Studio, Moscow
- Danone Russia. Directed by Kostya for Workshop, Moscow.
- Samsung. Directed by Peter Darrel for Metra Films, Moscow
- Alpen Gold. Directed by Pat Holden for Metra Films, Moscow
- Vozdushny Chocolate. Directed by Steve Walker for Metra Films, Moscow
- Chevrolet. Shot by Markus Meuthen & Simone Rosenberg for Rockenfeller & Gobels.
- Otto Group. Shot by Thomas Hoffgen
- Mazda. Shot by Colin Curwood for Allen Burrows UK
- Ford SAV. Shot by Colin Curwood for Allen Burrows,UK
- Honda. For Piuma Motion, California.
- Debenhams. Shot by Nicki Emmerson
- Head & Shoulders UK. Directed by Greg Masuak
- Head & Shoulders Moscow. Directed by Ivo Wejgaard

Central Models opened in September 1989 and represents most of the main Portuguese names in fashion and advertising.

Many of their models are represented in various international markets in campaigns such as Gucci, Versus, Ferré, Abercrombie & Fitch, Carlo Pignatelli, Lanvin, Chantelle, Sloggi, Garnier, Braun, Swarzkopff.

They are also on the pages of international magazines such as L'Uomo Vogue, Arena, Another Magazine, GQ, Têtu, Elle, Marie Claire, Madame Figaro, Wallpaper and Tank.

The agency recently opened two new departments: Central Movie (representing upcoming and well-established actors) and Central Special (representing Portuguese celebrities).

In spite of its youth, CheckTheGate is a full production company that has secured the loyalty of several highly reputed international clients wishing to take advantage of beautiful locations low costs, smooth production running and good hospitality.

Their client list includes:
- Steinerfilm (Germany)
- Olaf Veltman (Germany)
- Central Groucho (Italy)
- Warner Janda (Germany)
- Outsider Films (UK)

Recent product/brand jobs include:
- Fiat
- BMW
- Maserati
- Jacobs Coffee
- Toyota
- Freddy
- VO5

Bica do Sapato is a former warehouse located near to the Tagus River, with 70s inspired decor and a touch of modern design. Huge windows on to the riverside offer a great view and light into all rooms.

The restaurant has three areas: a cafeteria, offering traditional Portuguese cuisine; a restaurant, offering a more modern, innovative menu with some Mediterranean influences; and Sushi - both traditional Japanese and Portuguese Fusion. 

The restaurant is owned by Fernando Fernandes and José Miranda (also owners of the Pap’Açorda in Bairro Alto) and Manuel Reis, owner of the LUX Disco Bar. John Malkovich is also an associate.

Executive Chef, Fausto Airoldi, supervise the other chefs: Paulo Pinto in the restaurant, João Leandro in the cafeteria, Sushi Chef Fernando Kussano and Pastry Chef Paulo Fernandes.

Located on the oceanfront 20 minutes from central Lisbon, and with a design that is described as "both modern and classic", Farol Design Hotel offers accommodation for events, meetings, presentations and product launches.

Recent events include the international car launches for Toyota RAV 4 and the Nissan Micra C+C, as well as the Laureus World Sports Awards.

The hotel was recently voted by Elle Germany as one of the 60 Best Hotels in Europe in the "Beach Hotels" category.

MSN and Expedia also named it as one of the "top 10 hippest and coolest hotels in the world".

Simon Frederick is an English photographer based in Lisbon, working in the areas of advertising, fashion, music, landscapes as well as personal commissions.

In 2005, he set up Seven Visual, a photography production company specialising in creative real photography, art direction, pre-production and post-production together in a new, modern 2,000 square metre studio in Lisbon's Graça district.

Simon says that he is particularly interested in working with clients "who have the vision to commission original imagery that creates an affinity with and touches the people that it is ultimately aimed at."

Recent work includes projects for EMI Portugal, creating the cover images for five CDs called “Five Stars”, a compilation of the favourite music selected by five members of the Portuguese World Cup squad. The campaign includes press ads and website. A film crew followed the shooting sessions in Lisbon, London and Milan. The images are currently airing on Portuguese TV and the CDs are available throughout Portugal.

The City of Rock, in Bela Vista Park, recently had the biggest festival ever - for six days, 14 hours a day, it was party time in Lisbon!

When Roberto Medina decided to bring the Rock in Rio festival to Europe, he wanted to combine the world’s biggest music festival with social charities. His dream came true and Portugal welcomed the 4th edition of Rock in Rio with open arms.

During the six days of the festival, about 385,000 people attended. There was a good international impact too: nearly 700 million people from 60 countries followed the event. and more than 700 journalists got an accreditation for the daily covering of the festival. The event created 10,000 direct jobs and 15,000 indirect jobs.

More than 70 artists from Portugal and abroad performed a total of more than 130 hours of performances on the several stages built for the City of Rock.