Gonzalo Lauda has shot for clients including Carrefour, Line Art, Rainuzo, A.D. Works, Bridger Conway, La Fusion, Citroën, Pirelli Italy, Fressenius Germany/Argentina, Sony, Metrored Mexico, La Poste France, Bimbo USA, Cross Jeans Turkey/Poland, Champion Italy, Petrobras, Graciela Naum, Cosmopolitan, Para Ti, Tendencia, Suzuki, D-Mode and Be Glam, amongst many others.

Gonzalo has also worked with major agencies Euro RSCG, IMC Communication, BBDO, DDB, JW Thompson and McCann/Erickson.

Visit his website for more information.

Struka Production Service provides full production support for all types of project, including all necessary crew and a range of flexible alternatives tailored for individual productions.

The company has a team of experienced production managers, assistants and art directors along with a wealth of props and scenery options, and can access a deep talent pool of models, actors, stylists, make-up artists and hair stylists.

Struka's studio equipment rental options include digital equipment, cameras, lenses and accessories, computers, lighting and grips.

7 Seas Productions recently carried out two shoots for Volkswagen. The German car manufacturer's top secret new pick-up model, the Amarok, was shot in Argentina and will be revealed in February at the Salon de l'Automobile de Geneve. Lavish set building was required to meet the needs of German car photographer Ernesto Martens.

7 Seas explored the Southern Atlantic, thoroughly scouting the region in and around Mar del Plata - the Argentine Hamptons. Windy streets, spectacular coastal roads and traditional wooden houses perfect for fashion shoots can be found in abundance. Foreigners are rarely seen, as whenever beaches and dunes are required they tend to head for Uruguayan hotspot Punta del Este, also covered by 7 Seas with many location pictures available on the website.

Latest productions from ArgentiaCine:

• Personal 'Hippie'. Client: Telecom Argentina. Agency: Draft-FCB. Directors: Augusto Gimenez Zapiola and Rafael Lopez Saubidet. Country: Argentina.
• Skip 'Piano'. Client: Unilever. Agency: Borghierh Lowe. Director: Martin Romanella. Country: Brazil.
• Vaya al Cine 'Juicio'. Client: Film Suez. Agency: Ogilvy. Directors: Augusto Gimenez Zapiola and Rafael Lopez Saubidet. Country: Argentina.

Gabriel Rocca manages a photography and production studio located in the Palermo neighbourhood of Buenos Aires. His professionalism has led him to work for prestigious local brands and international clients.

Gabriel has completed fashion campaigns for Paula Cahen D'Anvers, Kosiuko, Etiqueta Negra, Caro Cuore, Rochas, Zingara, Lycra, Trosman, and many others. Working with the leading international agencies he has shot for Pantene, Mercedes-Benz, J&B and Renault and has directed commercials for Sedal, Philips, HP and Motorola.

His extensive experience and unique vision has led him to direct and produce several TV programmes for the likes of Channel Thirteen and Telefe, as well as various cable channels including Lifestyle TV and Playboy TV. Featured in this Showcase is work from 'Corazon Agentino' 2000 (Metropolitano Museum), 'Divas en Exceso' 2005 (Malba Museum), and 'Rocca N' Dolls' 2007 (Ernesto Catena Contemporary Photography).

Visit his website for more information.

With more than eight years experience working for international companies both in Europe and the USA, Tekal Studios offers production services including casting, set design, budget management, film direction, photography, styling and art direction for photography and film projects.

The company not only provides studio rental space but also the equipment and crew dedicated to developing a range of different projects, including TV programmes, music videos, advertising, fashion and specialist stock photography.

Over ten years ago, Civiles created a new concept in management based on a particular aesthetic and supported by an excellent professional team of highly innovative young people. The company has since become a leader in attracting local and international clients. Over the past three years, Civiles has developed its production services department with the same philosophy.

In this Showcase Civiles presents recent production services for:

• Dior Homme. Scouting across Argentina and casting coordination in Buenos Aires by Picky Courtois.
• Pengüin Argentina summer 2010 campaign. Photos by Gustavo Di Mario with top model Federico Mosquera.
• Pepsi Music advertising campaign, October 2009, photographed by Gustavo Di Mario.
• Cosas Moda Magazine, Peru. Editorial production shot by Pablo Franco.
• U_Mag Magazine, Brazil. Cover and fashion editorial photographed by Gustavo Di Mario.

Buenos Aires-born Ale Burset has photographed for clients including Nike, Reebok, VW, Chevrolet, Greenpeace, Phillip Morris, Converse, Adidas, Ford, Chandon, Energizer and Quaker, among others.

He works internationally, spreading his time between Argentina, America, Mexico and Europe.

When asked about his work Ale says, "All my photographs are the result of my obsession for lighting and a beautiful image - the aesthetics".

'Birds of Paradise' by Gaby Herbstein was recently presented at Bubble Studios in front of more than 700 invited guests from the world of fashion, art and celebrity. The artist has compiled a book of photographs from images inspired by the various sensations provoked by birds. Movement, colour, beauty, freedom and harmony all influenced the photographer in bringing together a selection of famous personalities known for their artistic expression. Actors, models, dancers, make-up artists, hair stylists, filmmakers, and set designers all contributed. The most prestigious fashion designers in the country also designed exclusive creations for the production.

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

As the last Production Paradise publication of the year, we're presenting you with exclusive previews of our recently launched sister sites modelmanagement.com and vimity.com. We hope you enjoy our new services and would, of course, love to hear your thoughts and opinions.

Have a great holiday season and we'll see you all in 2010 for another successful and exciting year.

Buenos Aires photographer Ale Burset shot our cover photo especially for this last Showcase of 2009.