portugal Nov 2016

AG Films is an industry leader in film production services, delivering exceptional projects for international clients in Portugal.

Based in Lisbon, its international production team and friendly crew are adept at offering creative solutions and finding unique locations for any type of film; from large scale commercial productions to lean, guerrilla-style content shoots.

With an intricate knowledge of Portugal, AG offers excellence, experience and a solid, trustworthy reputation.

"We are always open!"

PSP is a leading player in production services, creating amazing experiences for the international community across film and stills.

The ability to balance smart planning and logistics lies at the heart of PSP's renowned capability when it comes to high-end, logistically challenging spots.

"Clients seek us out for large-scale jobs that have to be shot internationally, but also due to our capacity to find creative solutions. When in need of a quick location change, it really helps to know the place and the people like the back of your hand. We give film-makers amazing local production conditions, flexibility and trustworthy partnerships. That's probably one of the reasons why our clients keep coming back with more projects. We believe that happy people work harder and with better results!"

"Ready to Shoot is a boutique production service company that does Big Things for Big Clients!

We give a personal treatment to each job, building a trusting relationship with our clients based on excellence and expertise.

Our clients have been coming to work with us from all over the world since 2000. Try us!"

Story (formerly The Lift) has been at the forefront of the production industry for nearly 14 years.

Founded in Barcelona in 2001 and now with offices in Madrid, Mexico City and Lisbon, the team feels equally at home working across Spain, the Balearic and Canary Islands as it does throughout Mexico and Portugal.

With a wealth of experience the company brings a friendly and collaborative approach to all the production stages of a job, supplying the best crew and expertise to pre-empt all eventualities or any bumps that might occur along the way.

"We approach every new assignment as a new Story."

Based in Lisbon since 2004 and providing full production services for photo and films, Gaby Corrêa Productions is expanding the market by working with global clients throughout the year, with no need to search for alternative destinations even when winter falls in Europe.

Productions this year have included Hermès, Mazda, Skoda, Mercedes, D Magazine, Grazia France, Edited, Adidas Hispanitas, Beymen, Madewell, Hessnatur and Manutti.

Visit the Gaby Corrêa Productions website to see more work.

Operating since 1999, Old Dogs Productions is a fully equipped  production company with the capacity for everything - from idea to delivery.

Old Dogs provides both creativity and convenient solutions for every project. On the basis of a versatile and individually customised service, clients can enjoy a smooth, pleasant and successful production. Along with standard services such as location scouting, budgeting, catering, hotels and travel, Old Dogs organises kids castings, set building and high-quality prop styling.

Old Dogs invites clients to come and try the Algarve for their projects. "In the south we have over 300 sunny days a year along with a beautiful coastline with both rocky and dune-filled beaches."

Raised between Africa and Europe, Isabel Pinto's upbringing has given her a very unique style, vibrant and free spirit. Having a background in anthropology adds a very different perspective on the way Isabel “sees” people, children, and life. This provides a highly emotional approach to her work that has become her trademark, reflected in fashion, catalogues, commercial work, life style and portraiture.

With three books published, her clients include Coca-Cola, Sumol, Nestlé and Telkom. Her work has been published in Vogue, Elle Magazine, Marie Claire, Monocle, El País and Expresso. Catalogue work includes clients from all over and brands such as Oscar de la Renta Kids, Zippy, Mo, Lanidor, Play Up and Knot.

Isabel splits the summer seasons between the two most amazing and photogenic cities, Lisbon and Cape Town, living mainly between the two.

Portuguese director and photographer Pedro Lucas owns his own production company and loves to shoot both film and digital. He treasures images that are "pure" in this increasingly artificial world.

He has completed campaigns in locations as diverse as New York City and the Sahara Desert, alongside many more.

His latest clients include fashion brands, service companies and artists. Pedro has a unique way of capturing the unexpected under pressure.

Visit his website for more information.

Slow Mood continuously increases the amount of props and technical equipment available in its prop-house. Recently, almost 100 new products, mostly props, were photographed and will soon be online.

Alongside habitual props like pillows, surf boards, tables, chairs, etc., the company is happy to count a huge red velvet sofa (244x120x90cm), as well as a set of parallel bars as new additions to its inventory.

The company also recently bought a new, state-of-the-art, super silent and very efficient wind machine. There are only seven worldwide - and six of them are in Germany! The highly focused machine even runs at full speed off a 2kW generator. Visit the team in Lisbon, test the wind machine, and throw a glance at the new props in store.

PG Photographicas is highly experienced in working with international teams and responding to different challenges for every type of project. The range of available equipment includes the most established brands:

• Flash - Profoto 8a, B1 500 AirTTL, B2 250 AirTTl, B3 - B4.
• Light shaping tools.
• HMI/Tungsten - Briese,  Arri, Kino Flo.
• Reflectors - Sunbounce, Westcott, Profoto.
• Digital - Canon, Phase One, Hasselblad, Apple.
• Video - Marshall, Zacuto, Manfrotto.
• Production - Magliner, E-Z Up, Foldit, iWorkCase.
• Grip - Manfrotto, Avenger, Gitzo.
• Special - UK Underwater Housing, Jet Stream.

The experienced PG team operates long business hours and also provides a 24/7 emergency service. Equipment is supplied on location, direct to the studio, hotel, or wherever it is needed.

Inspira Santa Marta Hotel is a hidden gem located in the centre of Lisbon. Behind a classical faced graced with wrought iron balconies lies an impressive wooden-lined lobby that bathes in volume and natural light.

89 rooms and suites are spread over four floors. Ensuring unique and memorable experiences, the hotel has created five categories inspired by the elements of traditional Chinese culture: Earth, Water, Fire, Metal and Wood.

Its comfortable modern rooms include everything from Wi-Fi internet access to Nespresso machines and a range of Fair Trade teas. The hotel offers an open kitchen concept restaurant with a Mediterranean menu, using fresh ingredients locally produced and as often as possible, purchased through the Fair Trade system.

At the Retreat SPA, guests can relax in the sauna, stream room or Jacuzzi as well as in one of six treatment rooms conceived to help relax body and mind. The gym has sophisticated work out machines housed in a contemporary and dynamic setting.