"At Umami, we offer comprehensive production services across the Baltics, leveraging a strong and extensive network within the industry. Whether it's commercial production or a photo shoot, we're dedicated to assisting producers, agencies, and marketing professionals in search of reliable and enthusiastic partners. With producers boasting backgrounds in television, advertising, and film, we're equipped to tailor our services to suit your project's needs.

Choosing our production services in the Baltics can benefit your budget, as our region typically demands 20-30% lower costs compared to much of Europe, all while maintaining high quality standards. You'll have access to a diverse range of locations, modern camera and lighting equipment, and internationally renowned crews. Additionally, the advantages of operating in a smaller market include minimized travel time and convenient accessibility, with everything just a phone call away.

In addition to production services, we also offer casting direction and audio recordings in Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, and Russian for companies operating at a Baltic scale."

ROOF, based in Milan, serves as a versatile creative and production agency engaging with compelling narratives.

"By integrating production, art direction, digital and editorial expertise, we empower brands to transform their stories into unique and authentic visions. Our creative style together with our deep-rooted knowledge in fashion, beauty, luxury, and lifestyle, equips us to deliver innovative and remarkable results. We prioritise collaborations with our clients, nurturing strong relationships to craft personalised digital solutions tailored to their specific needs.

Our production division offers a comprehensive 360-degree service covering e-commerce, talent acquisition, location scouting, post-production, and equipment rentals. Placing a relevant focus on digital and online platforms plays a crucial role in the process of creation of relevant narratives."

WAAT Studio is a sought-after rental studio located in Porto, now celebrating its seventh anniversary. Throughout these years, WAAT Studio has been home to many creative souls, such as photographers, videographers, designers, producers, many brands, and startups. The studio is also proud to host several events for product presentation and demonstration from brands like Aputure, Canon, Sony, and Profoto.

The studio space presents a daylight/blackout scene, with a 60 square meter cyclorama and other styled shoot spaces. WAAT also offers the state-of-the-art range of photo and lighting equipment for rental, in-house, or on-location shoots.

The studio collaborates with other local partners for an extensive range of creative services, such as professional photography, video, and video equipment rental, digital services, hair, makeup, and styling. It is your one-stop-shop for all your production needs.

The studio has been home to both national and international brands such as Latitid, Lemon Jelly, Lemonade Collective, Lion of Porches, Mango, Mr. Blue, Ginger & Jagger, Munna, Marie de La Roche, Mo, Parfois, Temple Studio, Tiffosi, The Proper Label, Zara Kids and Zipp, among many others.

"We work to provide the best solutions to the clients and partners who have chosen us, on their creative journey, in their most challenging demands."

Vagabond Films is a leading production service company in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Spain, Switzerland, and the USA.

Vagabond offers accurate scheduling and budgeting services, as well as comprehensive booking of locations, casting, local crews, facilities, and equipment.

"Over the years we have worked with the most important clients and production companies around the world, having produced many award-winning commercials, feature films, documentaries, and music videos. Our offices in seven countries allow us to cover all kinds of landscapes and locations that can mirror practically any place in the world.

Our leading full-production house offers a complete range of services for all types of projects offering exclusive advantages. We save our clients’ time by multi-bidding in several countries, always looking for the best location for creativity and the budget. The same executive producer is on the job; from the pitch, throughout the shoot, and all the way to the wrap."

Recent projects include Volvo, Coca-Cola, Nespresso, EarnIn, and featured in this Spotlight, Berkshire Hathaway.

Clients: Backyard, Iconoclast, Knucklehead, Mayda, The Mill, Outsider, Pulse, Rogue, Scholar, SKUNK, Smuggler, Somesuch, Logitech, Netflix, Lomepal, Coca-Cola, Nespresso, Volvo, Delta, Lexus.

Wave Films, based in Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, is a full-service production company providing creative production, fixing, and production services across the three countries.

"With more than a decade of experience, we have an extensive network of locations, crew, and facilities that we can make available to make your production a success.

In the past, we have worked on everything, including feature films, TV series, commercials, reality shows, documentaries, and corporate videos.

Our happy clients include broadcasters and brands such as RTL, BBC, ITV, The Macallan, Finnair, Marina Bay Sands, Samsung, and Amazon Prime.

We are proud of our three pillars of production: speed, transparency, and reliability. We ensure our clients have a seamless experience when shooting in Southeast Asia, particularly when producing across multiple countries in the region."

This year add pictures celebrates 20 years of providing production services.

Starting in analog times without smartphones, slow internet, and shooting on roll film or 35-millimeter negative, Add Pictures has evolved with the digital revolution. It offers its services with all the knowledge its crew has gained over the exciting past 20 years.

Even though many things have become easier and faster these days, a reliable and realistic production partner that you can trust is still the key to a professional production. add pictures has proven in almost 750 film and photography projects that there is always a solution to match creative ideas with the client's needs and requirements within the given budget.

"add pictures is looking forward to future projects, wherever the (mid) journey takes us!"

Ozz Films is a production services company in Morocco with offices in Ouarzazate and Marrakech.

"Our extensive local network ensures a seamless production process, allowing our clients to focus on their creative vision while we handle the logistics. Our clients include major European and American agencies, production houses, and brands. As a production company and consultant in Morocco, we possess the licenses to obtain permits directly, saving you time and energy.

Our recent projects:

• Audi Q8 e-tron Dakar Edition: Audi's latest TV commercial, a collaboration with A.S.A.P. Production, presenting the new Audi Q8 e-tron Dakar Edition, was filmed in Marrakech and the Merzouga desert.
• Audi Dakar Rally 2024: production services for a pre-rally test of the Audi RS Q e-tron in the challenging Moroccan terrains.
• 'Bellevue' music video: recently, we were line producers for 'Bellevue', a Danish music video featuring Tobias & D1MA, which was shot in Marrakech, Imlil, Agafay.
• Airbnb Africa Host Spotlight: we provided production services for Airbnb's video series for the winners of the 2023 award, showcasing Moroccan hospitality with Mohammed and Jessica in Fez and Lahcen and Hanin in Tamri, Morocco.
• We've also managed the production of Urban Outfitters' summer photo shoot campaign in Taghazout. We collaborated with the fashion brand New Yorker for their Summer Collection 2023 photoshoot in Marrakech, carefully selecting locations that perfectly matched the creative pitch."

Studio Volca is a prominent full-service creative production company based in Lanzarote, catering to clients in Lanzarote, La Graciosa, and Fuerteventura.

Their expertise lies in helping brands bring their photography, film, video, and digital content productions to life in distinctive locations and landscapes. With an extensive knowledge of the islands, encompassing locations, on-set production necessities, talent, equipment, accommodation, and catering, they offer a comprehensive production service.

From meticulous planning and budget management to talent casting, and engaging creative and technical professionals, they cover all aspects. This includes location scouting, prop and equipment procurement, catering arrangements, accommodation coordination, vehicle rental, permits, and customised research.

Their ultimate goal is to ensure seamless shoots tailored to the specific creative visions and marketing strategies of their clients.

Founded by a team of accomplished professionals with diverse backgrounds in photography, filmmaking, production, and project management, Studio Volca brings a wealth of creativity and expertise to every project. United by a deep appreciation for unique landscapes, culture, and history, the company's founders are dedicated to showcasing the island's allure and splendor through their craft.

"With more than 20 years of industry expertise, we're a specialised production powerhouse, crafting bespoke photo and film services tailored for the upper echelons of high fashion, beauty, and celebrity circles. Our steadfast commitment to excellence has firmly entrenched us as leaders in our field.

Strategically positioned across Mexico City, Barcelona, and Bogota, our global perspective enhances the scope of your projects. Our relentless drive to innovate and deliver efficient solutions to meet your creative requirements remains unparalleled. Furthermore, our keen eye for scouting ideal locations has been a transformative force, providing the perfect canvas for our endeavors.

At HABITANT, we transcend the conventional role of a production company. We're not just short-term collaborators; we're your dedicated, long-term partners, fully invested in bringing your ideas to life in the most impactful ways imaginable."

CoPilot Productions: production servicing foreign projects in Canada from coast (Atlantic) to coast (Pacific) to coast (Arctic).

"Canada’s low dollar and amazing production value has continued to help keep us busy in these uncertain inflationary times.

Here is a quick look at what we have been up to so far since our last spotlight update so far this year:

• A TVC / photoshoot combo for the Environment and Climate Change Canada government ministry
• A TVC / photoshoot combo for Barilla pasta with the composer of the 'White Lotus' tv series.
• One awesome four-day photoshoot for a fashion client highlighting Montreal’s European vibe.
• One full segment of the 'Chrysalides' feature documentary filmed in the Lofoten, Senja and Tromso islands of Northern Norway.

And much more work that, unfortunately, our NDAs prevent us to share until their respective publications."