Founded 10 years ago, 7 Seas is a full service production company that caters for the special needs of European and North American clients. The company has offices in France, Cuba and Buenos Aires and offers the best of both worlds: from its knowledge of clients and their demands in their domestic markets, 7 Seas can turn productions in South America into a home-from-home experience.

The company permanently updates its locations database and clients can benefit from one of the best online location archives in the business. Recent scouting trips included Buenos Aires, Punta del Este, Patagonia, Havana, and Cartagena, Colombia.

Recent productions: Volkswagen Amarok, Peugeot 308, JP Boden, C&A, editorial for PETRA.

Bubble Studios is a multimedia space located in Buenos Aires that caters for photographic productions, films and events and that can house up to 1500 people. The main studio is 17x14x10m and has a partitioned swimming pool that offers the possibility for underwater photos. Studio two is 9x20x10m. Both have make-up rooms, wardrobe areas, fully equipped kitchens and parking.

Code Models Management was founded in 2010 as a boutique agency with a new concept on the world of fashion. Its exclusivity lies in the personalised, one-to-one relationships established with both models and clients. The agency's staff have many years of experience and are informed by a group of talented young people who are acutely aware of the needs of today’s consumer.

The agency has booked contracts with international companies including Ripley, Falabella, Unique and Esika, among others. Connections with such brands have placed Code's models firmly in the spotlight and at the same time have opened new paths that are expanding Code Models Management in many exciting directions.

Alvaro Ras Photo Studio has over 20 years of experience in the fashion and advertising world and provides complete photographic post-production and digital art services.

The studio is a place where advertising agencies and producers can find a wealth of creative ideas and high quality service for every type of photographic image.

Over the past year, Alvaro Ras Photo Studio has completed a series of images that combine exquisite retouching and digital art to create striking images. "BK Girl" for BK Magazine allows the audience to visualise an endless amount of stories. With impeccable art direction, the studio not only takes pictures but creates art, feelings, and dreams without limit. The BK Girl is the perfect combination of cinema, photography and digital art.

Welcome to the debut issue of Showcase Budapest, brought to you by Production Paradise. We present the latest news form the leading Hungarian visual media companies, with more information available in our film and photo directories.

Hungary's rich feature film and commercials culture has produced professional crews and a strong production infrastructure, as well as being an important base for fashion and editorial photo shoots. While Budapest can look like London, Paris, Berlin or Buenos Aires, the city can also be a neutral location for all manner of shoots.

Since we've seen a great increase of our iPhone and Blackberry web app users, we've listened to all their feedback and made some great improvements! Our Magazines and Directories are now all fully optimised for iPhones and Blackberries for easy navigation when out of the office. We also have an Apple Widget and iPhone App available to download to your computer or mobile device. Check out our Tools page for more info.

Our cover image was shot by Matyas Misetics.

Brite Productions is a Buenos Aires-based production company serving the photography and film industries throughout Latin America. The company works with a vast array of professional teams to provide clients with a full range of production services.

Every successful campaign depends on strategic planning, detailed logistics, and continuous creativity. Brite follows a project through from concept to completion, offering experienced, dependable, and cost-effective solutions.

The company has broad experience across Latin America having produced for brands such as Fedex, Nivea, Nissan, Sony, Toyota, Johnson & Johnson, Bradesco Bank, Eclipse, Leclerc, General Mills, Hubba Bubba and Meltin' Pot in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Uruguay. 

Clients include the world's leading advertising agencies, Armando Testa (Italy), Australie (France), BBDO (Chile), BBDO NY (USA), Del Campo Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi (Argentina), Dentsu (Brazil), Mother NY (USA), Neogama BBH (Brazil), Publicis Modern NY (USA), TBWA Paris (France), TBWA (Germany) and The Gate Worldwide NY (USA).

Brite can provide estimates for anywhere in Latin America. Check the website for more.

ClickStudios provides world-class photo production and related services. As one of the leading photo production companies in Latin America, ClickStudios regularly works with top photographers, modelling agencies, art directors, location scouts, make-up artists and stylists.

Covering all stages of the professional photographic process, from the creation of visual campaigns to talent casting, pre-production, location scouting, and more, ClickStudios ensures a consistently high level of quality. The company has an 87 m² photo studio that enables it to handle world-class productions, either in house or rented to leading international photographers.

The company has a strong focus on fashion photography. Recent productions were developed for Elle Argentina, Para Ti, and other prestigious international magazines. The company is also developing a solid reputation within the advertising industry.

Clients include international brands such as Coca-Cola, Sony, Avon, Alicorp, Falabella, Reebok, Saville Row, MilkStudios NY, Telefonica de España, Telecom, Ford, Inbev, Oyster, Claxson, POL-KA, Landia, Euro RSCG, Leo Burnett, Clarin, Elle, Para Ti, Man, Marie Louise, Ocean Drive, Harper's Bazaar and Viva - Polonia.

Argentinafoto is developing a series of top-secret graphic projects that are about to hit the streets. Watch this space for more.

Latest news includes:

• Juan Mathé completed still and film campaigns for Head & Shoulders and Gillete with a famous sports star for the Cravero Lanis agency. He is currently working on a beauty campaign for the American market with a new agency.
• Marcos Lopez is preparing a campaign for Cepita (The Coca-Cola Company) and inaugurated 'Vuelo de Cabotaje' at the Castagnino Museum. The exhibition will go on to tour Paraná, Rosario, San Juan, Mendoza, Córdoba, Neuquén, La Plata and Buenos Aires. He is also working on the Ceferino Namuncura American Express Collection.
• Dino Bruzzone is working on a new series of demos and mock-ups that will be part of a big exhibition planned for September 2010 at the Dabbah Torrejon Gallery.

Visit the website for more information.

Argentina's first photographers' agency, AM Producition Services represents a selection of professional photographers specialised in fashion and advertising.

Established 10 years ago the agency has gained a significant position in the international market by focusing on fashion, beauty, still life, car and lifestyle/image bank photography.

With offices in Buenos Aires and Mexico City, together with representatives in New York, Colombia and the rest of Latin America, AM offers its global photographers and clients an attentive and skilled service. With vast experience in the Latin American market the company always fulfils expectations.

Visit the website for more information.

Dan Pangbourne is known for his amazing images of children and babies. Based in London, his client base regularly takes him to New York, Cape Town and Buenos Aires.

With global campaigns in advertising and packaging for both fashion and product clients, plus over 500 magazine and catalogue covers to his name, Dan surpasses expectation every time by adding quality and originality to his clients' brands.

Shooting both stills and digital video, Dan brings an incredible amount of creativity and experience to any project.

Visit his website for a full overview of his work and personal projects.