Paco Peregrín has been shooting for editorial clients and international advertising campaigns in New York, Mexico City, Milan, London and Madrid.

Recent shoots include:

• Editorials: Vanity Fair (Italy), Elle (Mexico), NOI.SE (Australia), TWILL (Italy), Vision (China), DT (Spain), World One (Germany) and Styl 24 (Poland).
• West Coast Cooler Citra advertising campaign (Ireland).
• KPM (Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur, Berlin) advertising campaign (Germany).
• Formación Profesional advertising campaign (Spain).

Visit Paco's website to see more of his work.

Located in the Palau Vedruna, a building that dates from the beginning of the 20th century and that was converted into a hotel only in 1992, Hotel Claris emanates elegance and refinement in its impressive architecture.

Situated right in the centre of Barcelona, the hotel hosts an Egyptian museum exhibiting 70 pieces from Ancient Egypt as well as a 400-piece art collection distributed throughout its rooms and common areas.

The hotel also boasts a gym, sauna, meeting rooms and La Terraza del Claris restaurant, located on the rooftop next to the outdoor pool.

Welcome to the latest issue of Showcase Spain, brought to you by Production Paradise. We feature the very best of the Spanish visual media industry, with more information available in our dedicated Film and Photo directories.

We are proud to announce the launch of Showcase and Directory Balearic Islands coming in June. We will be featuring the best talent and services from this Spanish region.

Be sure to check out our featured events:

• Documenta Madrid, the 8th International Madrid Documentary Film Festival, from 6 - 15 May.
• Garry Winogrand, 'Women are beautiful', at the Fundació Foto Colectania until 4 June.
• The Project's 22nd Barcelona Guitar Festival, featuring a host of international and local names, from 1 April until 21 May.
• Call for entries for the 20th Best of European Advertising and Design ADCE Awards.

Our cover image was shot by Javier Galue.

Latest work from photographer Sergi Jasanada:

• Image campaign for Veneno en la piel. Hair and make-up: DeMaria. Styling: Ana Murillas.
• Editorial for Nox.
• Editorial and front cover for Novias de España.
• Editorial and cover with Carolina Bang for El Magazine de La Vanguardia.
• Editorial and cover with Marta Español for RABAT.
• Editorial for Nox, Syling: Manu Araujo

Welcome to the latest issue of Showcase Spain, brought to you by Production Paradise.

We feature the very best of the Spanish visual media industry, with more information available in our dedicated Film and Photo directories.

You can find some new production offers around the world and post jobs, deals and other ideas on our Marketplace. Check out what our members offer in Spain.

We would like to recommend these interesting events happening in Madrid and Barcelona in the upcoming weeks:

• Docs, International Documentary Film Festival, Barcelona, from 2nd to 6th February.
• ARCOmadrid International Contemporary Art Fair, Madrid, from 16th to 20th February.

Our cover photo was shot by Fernando Alonso.

"A New Year, fresh air and energy for the Landing Zone team; with current temperatures at 20ºC, we're more than ready for you!"

Landing Zone's team has developed an optimised way of working in the Canary Islands by assisting clients with the most effective and professional support.

Visit the website and check out its latest locations.

Valencia and Barcelona, two of Spain’s hottest destinations, were chosen to film a new TV commercial for Hyundai by Alpheon. Five days were allotted to complete four films, shot in 35mm with a lot of tracking vehicles and R1 rigs. For the interior shots, the company had to remove the roof of one of the cars in order to place the camera inside. The locations on this project varied from country roads across the mountains to the exclusive Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias buildings, designed by world-renowned architect Calatrava.

a productions has offices in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands that offer experienced producers and a strong infrastructure to face every kind of project.

Production services for national and international TV Commercials and Photo, supported by an image archive of over 200.000 locations and 3 studios (1 shooting stage and 2 tabletop). Additionaly they have a full service events department.

Recent projects include:

• Worldwide campaign for Magnum, shot in London by Diver & Aguilar.
• Worldwide campaign for Rexona, shot in Uruguay by Jesús Alonso.
• Worldwide campaign for Privilege Spain, directed by Yago Garbizu and shot by Juanlu Real.
• Worldwide campaign for Gaston y Daniela, shot by JC de Marcos.
• A new Ford Focus campaign, shot by Jesús Alonso.

Directors include Eugenio Recuenco, Bosi&Sironi, Miquel Navarro, Héctor Gómez Rioja, Nacho Sarrais, Ale Burset, Yago Garbizu, Losito & Losito (high-speed tabletop specialists), and film-makers Enrique Urbizu and Miguel Albadalejo.

a productions offers art buying consultancy to advertising agencies and direct clients nationaly and internationally.

The company exclusively represents a selection of highly talented photographers worldwide, and its art buying department is continuously recruiting new talents and researching the latest technologies to best respond to clients' needs.

Located in downtown Puerta del Sol, Centro Studios offers 800 m² for all types of photographic, film, casting and event production. The studios are fully equipped with lighting (Profoto), cameras and equipment for professionals who require 24/7 solutions.

The company's digital department carries the latest technology, including Hasselblad H3DII 31/39, Phase One P45+, Canon Mark III and 5D Mark II cameras, and also offers technical advice, colour management, scanner facilities, certified proofs, fine art prints, digital retouching and CGI.

Centro Studios recently opened new offices in the Canary Islands where clients can rent Profoto lighting, softboxes and accessories and have them delivered on set.

Recent jobs included:

• Campaigns: Ford, SIDA, Nike, Adidas, Tanqueray Gin, Lois and Havainas.
• Magazines: Yo Dona, Marie Claire, FHM, Rolling Stone, Neo 2, Vanidad, Tendencias, FHM Bionic, El Duende, Shangay, Oh My God, El Mundo, 40 Principales and El Magazine.

Recent photographers include Eugenio Recuenco, Jesús Alonso, Carlos Alsina, Javier Salas, Raúl Docasar, Sergi Margalef, Antonio Cordero, Isaac Morrel, Malcolm Birkett, Humberto Vignali, Alberto Escudero, Markus Rico, Ana Nieto, Daniel Alea, Enmanuel Rouzic and Pepe Ayma.

Addict Studios offers 500 m² of studio workspace with facilities including natural light, two a face cove, 100 KW power, 5-7m ceiling height, 25m shooting range, vehicle entrance, free parking at the door, rest and meeting areas, a fully equipped independent make-up and styling area, air conditioning, water shooting facilities, catering services, a fully equipped kitchen and free breakfast, experienced crews, free 12MB Wi-Fi and an iMac G5. Equipment rental includes Profoto, Arri, Kinoflo and digital backs from Hasselblad (H3DII 31/39), PhaseOne (P45 plus), and Canon Mark II – Mark III and Canon 5D Mark II.

Recent work includes:

• Ford
  
• Audi A7
  
• Yo dona
  
• Vanidad
  
• Telva
  
• Magazine
  
• EP3
  
• Gioseppo
  
• Universal Music
  

Special shoots in Addict Studios included collaborations with Eugenio Recuenco, Rankin, Ale Burset, Rafa Gallar, Txema Yeste, Gonzalo Puertas, Sergi Margalef,  Diver & Aguilar, Gary Prior, Bruno Dayan, Scott C., Nagi Sakay, Juan Gatti, Joan Alsina, Carlos Alsina and Juanluis Real.

Visit the website for more information about equipment, rates and special offers.