Welcome to the second edition of Showcase Buenos Aires with up-to-date news and projects from the Argentinean capital's top production-related companies - a selection from the complete directory that you will find at www.productionparadise.com.

In this edition, we draw your attention to QuickFlick World, a global digital film festival that takes place simultaneously once a month in a growing number of the world's creative capitals, including Buenos Aires. The festival aims to share and constructively critique films and learn from partners around the world, as well as connect artists, share creativity and blend cultures.

Our cover is by Gisela Filc, represented by Civiles Management.

Civiles Management started life in 2001 in Argentina.

Based in Buenos Aires, it is one of the hot agencies in South America representing models and fashion artists.

The brand new Art Department brings together select photographers, fashion stylists, producers, hair & make-up artists and art designers from Argentina as well as special international guests. This enables the company to offer all the resources needed for shoots, castings and fashion shows - from personalised location scouting to the complete post-production process.

The agency has a monthly 'civilizate!' newsletter through which it keeps all its business contacts up to date. Select the 'news' option at the website to subscribe.

Ricard Berisso is a professional photographer specialising in fashion and advertising.

He has worked with high-fashion designers such as María Prior, Claudia Larreta, Tereza Calandra, as well as with leading companies through advertising agencies and magazines such as Cosmopolitan and Vanidades.

He aims always to portray the essence of the underlying idea through the camera, looking for new lighting methods and tools, with the aim of producing the image that best communicates the concept with a fusion between the classic and the modern, and with a specific style that is characteristic of his work.

The studio now also provides website design and development services, enabling people to interact with brands and achieve a more integrated communication.

Lucas Engel rental studios has hosted productions for Mandarina Productora, El Gourmet, Licores Peters, Galeno, VW Argentina, General Motors, Aysa and Diadora.

Facilities include:

• Meeting room
• Production office
• 10 x 15 m set with access for vehicles, infinity stage, hot and cold air-conditioning and motive power
• 15 x 3.5 m production area and/or store
• Dressing rooms with shower
• Full kitchen
• Lighting park

Fashion and beauty photographer, Juan Vaz Darte, is based in Argentina and is looking to work on more projects internationally.

Jobs and clients include Elle, Catalogue, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Planeta Urbana, Para Ti, Polo por Polistas and First.

Juan describes himself as a 'specialist in beauty who makes every subject look their best'. 

Barchetta Studio has a very interesting view of their company, which we think is best expressed in their own words:

'Our company was created to satisfy the taste of the creative and director on set, in the studio, or anywhere on the planet... We love to work in a team. Sometimes we speak different languages, but the universal language is our creative experience. We put up with extreme temperature and tense situations such as wars and earthquakes. We always think our best work is our next.'

You can get to know the company better through their website, which is in English and Spanish.

The Faena Hotel + Universe: A decadent wonderland boasting ultra-luxurious suites, a stunning pool, a rejuvenating spa and Turkish bath, two top notch restaurants and two intimate theatres offering award-winning live shows. Blending the city's storied past with its vibrant present, the Faena is housed in an historic former granary in Buenos Aires' dynamic waterfront district: Puerto Madero. The unique and convenient location marries breathtaking skyline views with immediate access to the city centre, the popular San Telmo colonial district and the airport.

Dining: El Mercado offers classic Argentine fare in a relaxed atmosphere filled with antiques and local memorabilia. El Bistro ushers guests into a fantasy world that recalls the splendour of Europe's grand cafes. Recognised as the best dining experience in town, offers innovative cuisine and proudly houses Argentina's most extensive and exciting wine cellar.  
 
Well-being: Complete relaxation at their Turkish Hammam and Spa. Fitness in their fully equipped gym. Live shows and music every evening in El Cabaret, El Teatro del Faena, The Library Lounge, Pool and Pool Bar.
  
Additional Features: Each guest is assigned their very own Experience Manager, a personal guide who tends to every aspect of one's stay.  A nature reserve is located steps from the hotel, ideal for pleasant afternoon strolls along the river.

Aproductions Agency presents new photographers:

Carlos Lumiere: Christian Lacroix, Cacharel, Hacket, Carlo Pignatelli, Harrods, Vivianne Westwood, Rodnik, Faith, Harper's Bazaar, Up Street, Wig, Falter...

Jean Pierre Domingue (photo + video): Yves Saint-Laurent, Dior, L'Oréal, Revlon, Garnier, Chantelle, Naf-Naf, Celio, La Redoute, Bloomingdales, Peugeot...

Joan Garrigosa: Nike, Mango, Honda, Renault, Seat, Opel, Kelme, Bayer, J&B, Cardhu, Rimmel...

Pedro Spoggi: Valentino, Fiorucci, Grazia, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, FHM, GQ...

Sara Fileti: Vanity Fair, Glamour...

They just opened in London and Buenos Aires - offices, studios and equipment rental.

Recent projects from photographers' agent Agentur Neubauer & Springer include the following:

• Markus Pritzi shot in Munich for Maxim magazine.
• Michael Munique photographed for the current poster campaign 'Yes or No' for Manor.
• Bernd Opitz shot for Toyota 'Auris', with the campaign being shown across Germany.
• Sandra Seckinger shot for Life-Sensor.
• In Munich, Robert Brembeck did a campaign shot for Aurelis.
• Donja Pitsch has been busy with two shoots for French clients: Marie Claire in Buenos Aires and the new summer campaign for lingerie brand Simone Perele.
• Matthias Ziegler shot the leading German beach volleyball team for Vogue.
• GQ had Andi Frank shoot famous kick boxer C. Theiss.
• In Bari, Rasmus Kaessman shot for 'Kitesurfing' for Men's Health.
• Cosmopolitan booked Wolf Dieter Böttcher to photograph the bottle for 'Prix de Beauté', and he was given the Award 2007 'Best Fragrance Presentation'.
• Myrzik & Jarisch produced images for Stern magazine on the subject of 'junk'.

Antonella Arismendi's creativity and cutting edge style is known to produce striking images with a sleek sense of aesthetics, composition and colour.

She has recently done work for several well-known clients and magazines associated with the fashion and advertising industry, including FTV and DMode Magazine.

Antonella Arismendi is based in Buenos Aires.