Palma Pictures has had a great start to 2011, hosting 25 television commercial production companies from 12 different countries. 'The Inbetweeners', E4's smash-hit show, shot with the company for five weeks and is due to hit the big screen later this summer. Filming has just begun for 'Mad Dogs 2', recently nominated for a BAFTA award, with shooting set to continue over the next nine weeks and Palma Pictures once again providing local production services.

The company was delighted to celebrate the success of 'Brilla', the Nike commercial starring Rafa Nadal that was awarded a Gold Medal at the prestigious Sol Advertising Festival.

Visit the website for more information.

Located on the Balearic Islands, Mallorca Flow allows clients to benefit from the optimum conditions of the island's well-developed infrastructure and the most reliable climate in Europe - the perfect framework for any photographer and videographer to work in.

The company offers a complete package of production services for both photography and film, ranging from casting to location scouting, production management, team operation, accommodation, equipment and props. Mallorca Flow has broadened its service range to film and video clients, meaning shooting commercials on the island is now easier than ever.

Recent clients include:

• Apollo Optik with Gunther Intelmann.
• Aldi Sued with Planeroa Studios and Stephan Haas.
• BonPrix with Raimund Fritsche.
• Carsten Sanders who shoot the new lookbook for Julia Starp.
• Cornercard with Markus Roessle.
• Brigitte Magazine with by Jan Rieckers.
• Saatchi & Saatchi with Carlos Serrao and Jenson Button.
• Palm Beach Bademoden with April Santiago.

Camino Media’s local team captures the scene across Mallorca. 

“Fantastic and uber-helpful,” were the words from MTV’s 'Pageant Place' producer Angi Kuhn. The company invites clients to tap into its local knowledge and work with its agile production crew to shoot memorable stories.

Javelin Direct did just that by calling on Camino Media to shoot a TVC for An Post during a Mallorca cycling race. "Our client is delighted. Thank you again to you and your crew for taking such good care of us and for such a great job." Dara McClatchie, Big Fish Production Manager for Javelin Direct.

There is a long list of reasons why clients should include Mallorca in their production schedule, and Orange Valley can offer personal, capable and flexible services across a broad range of production options.

• 300 days of sun a year, with average temperatures of 21C.
• An extraordinary range of locations (and entire continent on an island), with film-friendly infrastructure.
• World-class studio facilities and cutting-edge equipment.
• Multi lingual crew and casting.
• Quick and easy access.

Contact Orange Valley to discuss the possibilities.

Menorca Production provides a comprehensive production and location service for clients within the photographic, fashion, design and advertising industries.

The company works closely with clients and enjoys welcoming them back season after season, as well as introducing the unique charm and personality of Menorca to newcomers.

Clients include Associated Newspapers, Oriflame, Cotton Traders, Laura Ashley, Damart, You Magazine, Shop Direct, Karstadt, Gray & Osbourn, Sirdar, Ladybird and Adini.

Contact either Lindsay in London +44 (0)7973 759351 or Richard in Menorca +34 699 865157, or visit the website for more information.

Pere Ferrer's latest projects and clients include:

• Comunitat Valenciana tourism campaign.
• Vichy Catala.
• Gas Natural.
• Chupa Chups Extreme.
• Adidas Spanish national football team.
• Marc Marquez.
• Catalunya Caixa.
• Mentos.
• Zurich Insurance.
• Nestlé.
• Buff.

Visit his website for more information.

For the past 14 years Spot Professional Lightservice has been one of the best known addresses for professional photographers in Mallorca, delivering premium class equipment to all locations on the island. One of the most diverse islands in the Balearics, Mallorca offers both extravagant locations and a superb infrastructure, making it an excellent base for any shoot.  

Spot Professional Lightservice can also provide a professional service throughout the Balearics with easy access via plane or ferry to the beautiful island of Minorca, outgoing Ibiza and the utterly charming Formentera.

Their long term experience is your advantage, so let them give your production a unique character ensuring the best knowledge, service and equipment.

Welcome to the debut issue of Showcase Balearic Islands, brought to you by Production Paradise. We bring you the latest news from the heart of the Mediterranean, with more information available in our dedicated Photo and Film  directories.

With beautiful beaches, historic cities, modern designer houses and picturesque countryside, the Balearic archipelago offers the whole world in microcosm. Perfect for every kind of production, with an international and culturally diverse population ideal for all types of casting, the Islands enjoy great infrastructure and are easily reached from the Spanish mainland.

Stunning locations are all within easy reach and are so versatile they often pass as Paris, Rome, the Swiss Lakes, Helsinki, and even Thailand. 300 days of sunshine per year provide great natural light and mean shooting can go on virtually uninterrupted.

Our cover image was shot by Maria Simon.

Javier Pla was born in Madrid and at the age of 23 moved to New York City to study photography at the ICP New York. After 11 years living and working in the city, he moved back to Europe from where he regularly contributes portraits, personal projects and fashion editorials to magazines including Yo dona, Marie Claire, German Glamour, GQ and Condé Nast Traveler.

Javier's work has a disarming charm that constantly tells a story. His advertising clients include Dove, Turespaña, Nivea, Escorpion, Fun&Basics, Springfield, Larios, Costa Blanca and tuc tuc Kids.

His personal work has been exhibited in prestigious galleries including Sotheby's Spain, Casa de Vacas (Madrid), Gallery C (Germany), and McCann-Eriksson (Paris).

Visit his website for more information.

a productions is a full service production company made up of five main departments: photo, audiovisual, events, service and online. The company represents photographers, commercial directors, illustrators and 3D artists and provides art buying and full service for foreign companies needing production services for photo projects, commercials and events while working in Spain.

Photographers recently added to the a productions roster include Edo Kars, David Byun, John Dickey and Biel Capllonch.

The company also welcomed four new prestigious directors: Lino Escalera, Didier Kerbrat, Brent Bonacorso and Reuben Sutherland.

Latest photo projects include:

• Worldwide Turspain campaign shot by Ale Burset for McCann Erickson.
• Seat Ibiza Spotify shot by Biel Capllonch for Atlético International.
• Once shot by Bernardo Aja for Bassat Ogilvy.
• Central Lechera Asturian shot by Juanlu Real for Bassat Ogilvy.
• Ibercaja shot by Gonzaga Manso for ContrapuntoBBDO.
• Cruzcampo shot by Jesús Alonso for ContrapuntoBBDO.
• Mercedes-Benz shot by AlfonsoVQ for ContrapuntoBBDO.

The service division just finished a new spot with Cristiano Ronaldo for Clear Asia (Unilever).

Visit the company's brand new website for more information.