Welcome to the latest edition of Showcase Italy, brought to you by Production Paradise. We highlight the very best of the Italian visual media industry and, as usual, more information can be found in our dedicated Film and Photo directories for Milan, Rome and other cities around Italy.

We recommend you to check out the La Biennale di Venezia that opens on 4th June in Venice.

In this Showcase we present the leading companies and top professionals currently working out of Italy: Arteproduction, Bluewater Productions, Colin Dutton, Glow Management, Italy Productions, Lupolux, Officine Fotografiche, Pewter Di El Sabeh Abdul Karim, PH Crew, Shoot In The Alps, Sicily Productions, Sime Photo, Sofie Delauw, The Bigmama and Valeria Orlando.

Our cover image was shot by Alberto Tommaso Badalamenti for his new magazine, Viktor Mag.

Founded in 2005 by Paolo Sella, Milan-based Arte Production is a production company and photography agency.

After many years in the fashion industry, beginning as a model then moving into model management, Paolo has found his natural home in this new adventure.

The Arte Production team covers a wide range of specialities, from art department to management and consulting.

"To choose the right solution for the right project is our mission, working worldwide for fashion, design, advertising, editorial clients, and more."

"Imagine working side-by-side with a team of image professionals capable of offering state-of-the-art communication. Imagine being able to positively devise a synergy that fits your budget, your requirements and your expectations with the flexibility of a project shaped to your every need."

Reversing and revolutionising the traditional relationship between creative and client, PH CREW offers an integrated production package customised to every clients' individual needs. Guaranteeing the quality of its work, the company provides the optimum conditions for obtaining amazing results.

Visit the website for more information.

Welcome to the latest edition of Showcase Italy, brought to you by Production Paradise. We highlight the very best of the Italian visual media industry and, as usual, more information can be found in our dedicated Film and Photo directories.

Be sure to check out our featured event:

• Milan Men Fashion Week, 15-18 January.

In this Showcase we present the leading companies and top professionals currently working out of Italy: Allucinazione, An Italian Location, Aura Photo Agency, Cinenoleggi Nane Group, Colin Dutton, DONE!, GLOW Management, Hi-Location, John Anthony Rizzo, Karna Maffait, Lupetta5 & BelowTheLine, Matteo Linguiti, SIME Photo, and Tax Free Film.

Our cover image was shot by Boris Ovini, represented in Italy by Aura Photo Agency.

15 years of experience has given An Italian Location an impressive location and contacts database as well as a deep knowledge of the production world.

"Our mission has always been to combine clients' 'unreal' requests with 'real possibilities', and often, it really happens!"

Sicily, Sardinia, Capri, the Amalfi Coast, Portofino, Tuscany, and many other Italian wonders can all be accessed in a few clicks from An Italian Location's website. Experience and flexibility combined with passion and dedication help clients to realise any size and type of project.

The company offers great deals on accommodation, logistics, production services, equipment, props and casting. Visit the website for more information.

Hi-Location is a young and dynamic location agency and production service company born out of the experience of Annalisa Bertoletti and Silvia Grittini.

The company provides amazing locations for photo shoots, commercials, TV, film, events and product launches and constantly searches for new venues and locations to add to its database. Hi-Location specialises in finding the right location for every type of project.

The company also handles every aspect of a shoot, from preparation to wrap. Collaborating with the leading modelling agencies, make-up artists, hair stylists and equipment rental companies, Hi-Location has excellent agreements for accommodation and transfers and knows how to produce a shoot by faithfully maintaining clients' budgets.

With 20 years of experience in location scouting and production service, Lupetta5 & BelowTheLine can be considered one of the most prestigious location agencies in Italy.

The Lupetta5 team is always ready to help production companies, supporting them on any production request for films, commercials, photo shoots, music videos, documentaries and events.

With one of the biggest location archives in Europe, the company can offer clients a huge selection of spectacular locations and give immediate feedback on their availability.

Allucinazione is where photography, commercials and studio shoots come together. Based in central Rome, the agency provides photographic and video production expertise through its team of in-house retouchers, 3D operators, editors and assistants. Allucinazione also offers production services, equipment rental, and organises shoots for foreign clients.

Representing photographers across the commercial advertising market, the company's international staff work alongside English and Italian speaking assistants to handle all aspects of production, including casting, locations, scouting, permits, equipment, transport and accommodation.

Rome-based Riccardo Magno founded Allucinazione in 1998 and has since been joined by producer Lucinda Agar, a Dutch production secretary, international digital assistants, and an Italian studio manager. The company edits its own video commercials in-house and can deliver broadcast HD-quality footage via streaming on a dedicated ftp server.

DONE! is a unique production house that works with both local and international agencies to ensure every project is customised to meet the desires of each individual client.

This approach has proven successful with both clients and the company's pool of elite directors from across the globe, positioning DONE! as an efficient and effective partner.

Offices comprising full production teams are located in Milan, Germany, Lebanon, India and the Emirates to offer top quality at the most attractive pricing.

DONE! is the global one-stop-shop solution for television commercials, long format advertising, music videos, interactive media, feature films and talent management.

Matteo Linguiti is a Milan-based artist, photographer and director with over 15 years of experience. He is comfortable shooting in the studio or out on location, using digital as well as film.

He specialises in advertising and fashion and is renowned for his emotional campaigns and portraits.

Matteo's current clients include Audi, Marlboro, Aprilia, Samsung, Adidas, GQ, Renault, Daewoo, Fiat, Gucci, Bvlgari, Vodafone and many others.