spain Apr 2016

Costa del Sol Productions provides full production services for photo and motion shoots. Be it the 'all-in-one-producer' or an extensive local crew of experienced specialists, flexibility is the commandment, aesthetics a passion!

See the company's freshly updated samples of the amazing variety of stunning locations in Southern Spain.

Providing production services in Spain since 2009, northern European perfectionism is combined with local knowledge and contacts: the head of production, Connie Schmidt-Reimer relocated to Spain from Hamburg, Germany seven years ago and counts more than 25 years' experience in the production and advertising world.

Latest photo and video productions realised between Marbella, Malaga, Granada and Almería include MAN TGX/Eder, Hooverphonic/Sony Music, Q Music Radio, Gebrueder Goetz, Ferrari/Condé Nast, BonPrix, BMW, L'Ófficiel Hommes and L´Humanité.

Minded Factory is a production company dedicated to film, advertising and full production services. Since its foundation in 2008, Minded Factory has completed numerous film and advertising productions around the world, collaborating with leading production companies, agencies, brands and artists across the audiovisual market.

The company comprises a selection of young artists and innovative creators from Barcelona and other parts of the world. This mix of talents and nationalities provides a unique label for each product and project.

The company's cutting-edge artists are specialised in the different arts, and their application. The team includes producers, film directors, art directors, creative directors, cinematographers, scriptwriters, editors, colorists, 3D, FX, Vfx, photographers, developers and global market specialists who work together to make the most out of every project. The conceptualisation of visual content, pre-production, production and post-production are all concentrated under one roof.

“Our passion is for great ideas, beautifully executed, that engage audiences irrespective of platform, device or venue.”

TBO Production is an advertising production company located in Barcelona that is focused on turning ideas into high-quality audiovisual work.

International brands from a range of different industries across the world, such as Decathlon's sport brands and independent Spanish fashion brands, have trusted the passion and creativity of the company's professional team, who are always ready to provide a complete video, photographic and design service.

The company is committed to delivering results on time, but always takes care of every detail along the way; from location scouting to post-production and editing, the team is involved at every step of the process.

"The only question is… How far do you want to take your ideas today?"

FilmPlus Ibiza provides a 360-degree shooting service in Ibiza and Formentera, offering full production services as well as lighting, digital and video equipment hire.

The production department worked with some high profile fashion clients in 2015, including shoots and campaigns for Linda Farrow, M&S, Pandora, Monsoon, Glamour Magazine, Lipsy and Blanco.

The friendly team is composed of highly experienced, multi-lingual professionals who are adept in location scouting, permits, accommodation, transport, catering and sourcing local crew. They are committed to helping clients with anything required, in time and on budget. 

The rental department holds everything from Profoto Flash and Arri HMI to Canon DSLR, C300, Sony F5 and RED Epic Dragon.

"If you’re thinking about where to shoot your S/S 2016 campaign or look-book, tthe island has more to offer than white sandy beaches, sunsets and modern villas. Let us help you find the real Ibiza."

CUT - Close Up Team is a new full service photo and motion picture production company based on the sunny island of Mallorca. The young team completed productions in 2015 across Majorca, Ibiza, Barcelona, Valencia and Miami and is currently one of the fastest growing production companies in Spain.

With a beautiful climate, direct flights from everywhere in Europe, a big variety of affordable shooting locations (such as white sand beaches with turquoise waters, rocky mountain landscapes, and modern city backgrounds), Mallorca - and Spain in general - are the perfect shooting destinations all year round.

CUT offers quality productions and good vibrations, providing all possible production services including location and production management, location scouting and permits, lodging, equipment, castings, catering, props, local professional assistance for photo and film teams, styling, hair and make-up, and more.

Clients in 2015 included AGS, Baur, Bon Prix, ESSO, Heine, Madeleine, Mia Moda, Otto, Quelle, Sheego, Ulla Popken and Witt Weiden.

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With 13 years' experience, The Production Factory Mallorca can cater for every aspect of a production. Ensuring the shoot is fun, relaxing and stress-free in true Spanish style, the team offer long sunny days and a wide variety of locations - from mountains and lakes to white sandy beaches, modern architecture and rural fincas. The company provides tailor-made account management throughout the Balearic Islands and Spain.

The Production Factory can source everything from lighting and equipment rental companies, to studios and prop houses, offering a well-rounded package to bring every production in with ease and on budget.

Clients who have taken advantage of the Balearic sunshine include Henri Lloyd, Vichy, Yves Rocher, Matalan, Coca-Cola, Poetry, Porter and Boden, to name a few. The 2016 season is set to welcome many more!

Latest work from Image Nation includes:

• Mercedes-Benz Calendar 2016 - Robert Grischek shot the campaign in Barcelona. Agency: Jung Von Matt. Production company: Image Nation.
   
• BMW 3 - David Breun and Martin Grega were in Catalonia to shoot the 3 Series campaign. Agency: Serviceplan. Produced by: Image Nation.
   
• Smart campaign - Colourfurl images from Thomas Strogaslki for this new project. Agency: BBDO. Produced by: Image Nation.

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Shooting Gallery is an award-winning directors' studio in sunny Barcelona producing creative video content for exciting new and established brands.

As well as making effective and compelling original content Shooting Gallery also provides a wide range of services for international productions, including locations, permits, crew, talent and equipment. With over 20 years in the business, the team of bi-lingual producers, fixers and post-production talent makes the Shooting Gallery an ideal partner at all stages of any sized production.

Clients include BBC, Glastonbury Festival, Henkel, Hendricks Gin and Sony.

Advertising photographer Joan Roig and food and prop stylist Neus Portell founded Roig & Portell in Barcelona in 1986. The studio is specialised in food, product and packaging photography and offers creative, high quality images to the best national and international clients.

The studio has been recognised through a range of renowned awards, including the Lux, Bestpack, El Sol, Innoval and Pentawards. The team also deliver seminars, workshops and conferences.

Professional retoucher Sergi Segarra joined the Roig & Portell team in 2006, providing excellent post-production services.

Latest projects include brands such as Codorniu, Raimat, Value Retail, Rana, Angulo, Castey, Farggi and Simón Coll, among others.

This year has been full of non-stop growth for Margaret Stepien, winning ad campaigns for clients such as KFC, Danone, Asturiana, Espuna, VIPS, Estrella, Biossance and many more.

At the same time, she took on a huge project with Lonely Planet, traveling to every corner of Spain documenting recipes and chefs for a cook book due to be released this summer.

As 2016 rolls along new challenges and adventures await on the horizon, with shoots for food and beverage companies in Lebanon, the UK and Spain. The combination of photographer and prop stylist means she is comfortable photographing people and can easily fulfil any client's visual objectives.

Corina Landa is a commercial and editorial photographer specialising in food, drinks, still life and portraits. Her style is simple and creative, with a touch of colour and captivating lighting. Her work has appeared in the most prestigious magazines including Vogue and Elle. 

Corina is currently working on two new books by renowned international chefs and is also shooting commissioned work for clients such as Vistaprint and Planeta DeAgostini.

Ben Evans is an English photographer based between Barcelona and London, available internationally.

Ben specialises in photographing people; executive portrait photography in the City of London, events and congress photography in Barcelona, fashion photography for model portfolios, magazines and adverts, lifestyle photography for advertising agencies and the occasional high-end destination wedding.

He was exhibited in the Getty Gallery as part of the Hello! Young Photographers’ award. His architectural photography is in the Hasselblad Masters world finalists. Ben keeps sharp with street photography and teaches photography one-to-one. He has also written two books about photography, as well as a poetry book 'Bread and Bulls'.

Camera-Studio is a one-stop rental studio and photo equipment rental service located in the heart of Madrid, with a brand new office in the Balearic Islands.

The 600 m² warehouse in Madrid is divided into two studios, each with unique characteristics, a client lounge with sound system, private parking and make-up areas for each studio. Helpful, experienced and English-speaking personnel are on hand to assist the entire process.

The company's lighting equipment rental service has a complete inventory of photo and video equipment for in-house and on location productions. Camera-Studio is proud to be the leading rental house for Broncolor equipment in Spain as well as Profoto, Phase One, Mamiya, Hasselblad and Canon.

Recent projects include El Corte Inglés, Oysho, Cosmopolitan, Mahou, Adolfo Dominguez, Grupo Cortefiel, Elle, Vogue, El Pozo, Nike, Esquire and Marie Claire, to name few.

Addict Studios is a professional studio and camera equipment rental company supplying the best brands. Located in Madrid city centre, the company also offers more than 700 m² of studio rental space with drive-in access. Addict Studios is the only official Spanish supplier of the new Phase One IQ280 with Mamiya 645DF+.

Offering the largest open and unobstructed studio in Madrid, Addict Studios provides maximum support to professional photographers, agencies and magazines. The company is always at the forefront with the latest Profoto, Phase One, Mamiya, Hasselblad, Canon, Apple, Eizo and any other new product.

Latest productions in Addict Studios include shoots with Fedex, TNT, Samsung Gear, Samsung Galaxy A, Samsung Addwash, Bankia, Snatt's, Real Madrid, Zara, Massimo Dutti, Iberia, Samsung, Nike, Cortefiel, Springfield and magazines L'Officiel Homme, El Mundo, Marie Claire, Neo2 and Glamour.

Visit the new website for more information and follow the company on twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

"Visit our open house event at 711rent Barcelona and 711rent Mallorca. We invite you to find out more about the range of our products and services, get to know our staff and visit our locations in Barcelona and Mallorca.

We're looking forward to showing you the latest in Briese, Profoto, Broncolor, Arri, Phase One, Canon and Nikon equipment, and talk to you about your needs.

All this in a relaxed atmosphere with drinks and fingerfood. You will also be able to meet members of the international staff to get more info on the 711rent network with its seven locations across Europe.

• 711rent Barcelona: Carrer Ciutat de Granada 45,
  08005 Barcelona - Tuesday 26th April from 14h onwards.
• 711rent Mallorca: Carrer de s'Escola Graduada 41,
  07350 Binissalem - Thursday 28th April starting at 14h.

Please get back to us in a short email to tell us where and with how many people you're planing to visit us."

Fuse Ibiza provides a complete production equipment rental service in Ibiza, with over 10 years' experience on the island enabling both film and photo shoots.

• Equipment rental - all HMI and flash lighting, Hasselblad, Canon and HD video cameras (latest Alexa and Red cameras in league with suppliers on the mainland), dolly, grip and all production equipment.
• Studio Rental - Fuse´s own 300 m2 film and photo studio.
• Vehicle Rental – Hair and make-up motorhome and grip cargo van.

Fuse can also provide experienced local technicians and assistants across all aspects of production.

Recent shoots include a soon to be released film 'Blood Orange' starring Iggy Pop, Citroën, Desigual, Massimo Dutti, Yoox and Vogue Casa.

Delight Rental Services (DRS) provides maximum support for professional photographers and their productions. The company offers the full range of equipment including cameras and lighting gear, production vehicles and platforms, computers and steamers.

"At DRS you'll find everything to ensure a successful, professional shoot."

DRS branches can be found in Marbella, Berlin, Stuttgart and Zurich. The company also provides equipment worldwide.

Latest arrivals include ARRI HMI from 575W to 9kW, and Tungsten up to 12kW.