buenos aires Dec 2015

Estudios Caracol is a location company unique in Argentina, committed to delivering the highest quality location services for the realisation of feature films, photo productions for cinema, TV, and commercial advertising.

Estudios Caracol is located in one of the neoclassic style 'Domes of Bencich' building. Stated as 'Historical Heritage of Buenos Aires City', it was designed in 1927 by the French Architect Edouard Le Monnier and built by the Bencich Brothers’ construction company. This building, located in the intersection of Diagonal Norte and Florida, is an iconic spot in downtown Buenos Aires.

7 Seas Productions is a one-stop photo production service that has Latin America covered with offices in Colombia, Cuba, and Argentina. From exotic Caribbean wildlife and clear waters in the north to the charming towns and winter landscapes of the south, it’s no mystery how this wonderland seduces clients from all over the world.

Central to the mix is Argentina with its distinct European atmosphere and vibrant local culture being one of the main attractions. Its cosmopolitan capital, Buenos Aires, also hosts a thriving production industry. 7 Seas recently found a school location in the city for client HSBC, who used a huge cast of over 100 talents to pull off a very successful production.

Recent productions were carried out in Jujuy province, Buenos Aires, La Pampa, Montevideo and Punta del Este for Zurich Insurances, Bonprix, Breuninger, HSBC and French Glamour. Clients include Bergdorf Goodman, J.Crew, Marie Claire US, Madewell and French Elle.

Pose-It provides a full range of photo shoot production services and support, including location scouting, casting, and top quality equipment across Argentina, Uruguay and Chile.

The company recently provided service to Agency ‪KK Outlet (UK) with photographer Dirk Rees for Pampero, Arva Image (France) with photographer Letizia Le Fur and Eugenio Mazzinghi for BNP, Taxi (Canada) with photographer Juan Mathe for Reitmans, BBDO (USA) with photographer Christian Weber for Mobil 1, and Dow (USA) with photographer Dan Denardo for DOW.‬‬

Clients choose Pose-It because of high standards from bidding to wrap, its highly qualified and multilingual crew, its knowledge of the customs and laws of each country, and the fact that it is able to handle large productions within reasonable and well-executed budgets - but also, and most importantly, productions with very small budgets.

"We can adapt ourselves to serve our clients with large crews, as well as fixers for tight projects."

Dan Escobar is a versatile photographer who is inspired by the execution of strong concepts. Whether it's the pure interaction of composition and light, the staging of stylised portraits, or the creation of complex environments or effects, Dan has been responsible for some of the most celebrated, image-driven ads of the last 20 years. He spends his spare time in San Francisco trying to figure out his kids and waiting for the Giants to win another World Series.

Dan's clients include Motorola, Bank of America, American Express, DHL, Microsoft, eBay, Adidas, Yahoo, Adobe and Got Milk, among others. His recent 'Specialized Bikes' campaign has won critical acclaim as a Kelly Award Finalist.

Dan has impressed creatives at BBDO, Goodby Silverstein, Ogilvy and Mather, TBWA, Leagas Delaney, EURO RSCG, McCann, DDB and Sicola Martin, to name a few.

Guido Chouela and David Sisso merged two careers and years of experience in photography to form a dynamic partnership. The studio has since produced high-quality images for both local and foreign clients including Coca-Cola, Gatorade, Procter & Gamble, Clorox, Unilever, Renault, Fiat, Nissan, Sony and Universal.

Photographs by the studio have been published in prestigious magazines such as Rolling Stone, GQ, Sport Week, Gatopardo, Marie Claire and El Pais.

David Sisso was formerly Director of Photography at Rolling Stone Argentina, while Guido Chouela was Director of Photography at Living Magazine. They both have expertise in a wide variety of photographic styles, such as advertising, architecture, editorial and personal.

Their work is in demand across many countries around the world and the Studio has production offices in Mexico, Colombia and the US.

Charlie Mainardi has worked in the industry for 30 years. After graduating as an architect, he began his career in advertising at Mainardi Photographers, a studio specialised in cars and led by his father.

Charlie has since worked for almost every car company in Argentina as well as worldwide, shooting in Europe, the United States and Africa for brands such as Peugeot, Hyundai, Ford, GMC and VW. Campaigns created by Agulla & Baccetti for Renault remain global references, as does acclaimed work for Coca-Cola.

Awards as a photographer and director include Cannes, The New York Festival, Clio and every local and regional festival in between.

Charlie has produced two feature films and has been second unit director for scenes involving race cars. His personal work focuses on people in real situations: his work on the homeless and their environment has been exhibited across different galleries since 2010 and is part of private collections in Argentina and the US.

Charlie is represented in America, Mexico, Europe, Chile and Ecuador.

Photography, digital retouching, 3D production, art and composition - Foto Vudu covers all artistic and technical aspects to generate current advertising photography, without forgetting the important traditional elements.

The studio's purpose is to provide high quality images while paying close attention to customer needs and budgets. The team manages projects with simplicity, efficiency and flexibility with passionate professionals across all areas responding to the specific needs of each client and project.

"We love what we do and always try to make the impossible, possible!"

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Founded in 2006 by Tomás Loiseau and Ronen Strier, a Director / Producer team who have worked together at some of Argentina's leading production companies, Cru Films focuses on advertising, animation, documentaries and other content.

The company has filmed for the biggest brands in Argentina and has developed formats for multiple television channels. With clients' needs in mind, Crufilms offers creative solutions locally and internationally. In 2015, Cru Films Ecuador was founded, taking Crufilms international!.

"We encourage all companies and agencies to work with us on their projects in Argentina, Uruguay or Ecuador."

Jacaranda Films is a service production company with offices in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.

Clients choose Jacaranda Films because of its high production standards, from bidding to wrap, along with its highly qualified and multilingual crews, its knowledge of customs and laws in each country, and the fact that it is able to handle productions of every size of budget.

The company has permanent crew all their offices with no third parties involved, ensuring clients complete transparency in its work. Recent production locations include Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia and Costa Rica.

Jacaranda Films is relied upon by renowned production companies to carry out their most prized campaigns, such as Moxie Pictures, Epoch, Paranoid US, Pony Show, Rabbit Content, RSA, Wondros, Recommended Media, Farm League, Partners Film, Cinelande, Carnibird, Henry de Czar, Premiere Heure, Moonwalk and Quad, among others.

"My passion for art allows me to express everything I know with techniques that are not exclusively for make-up. This is what makes the difference in my work.

I research and investigate, I add value from my aesthetic sense and this is the style that defines me. Likewise, with everything I do, I differentiate myself due to my curiosity and the desire for personal growth."