china May 2017

Bloc Productions is a China-based artist representation agency with a roster of internationally acclaimed photographers, directors, stylists and illustrators for Asian advertising and editorial clients.

Recent projects have included stills and film campaigns for the likes of Maybelline, Sands Macao, Nike, Reebok and L’Oréal.

D'ELE is a creative agency dedicated to artist management and full service production. Based in Shanghai with partners in Milan and London, for over 10 years the company has provided seamless and dynamic visual solutions to a wide range of international clients and advertising agencies.

In partnership with Livello6 and 1806, D'ELE Management and Production is proud to represent international visual artists within photography, illustration, CGI, film and animation. Its artists are recognised globally with awards such as Cannes Lions and Promax BDAs.

Additionally, D'ELE provides full service production, all customised to clients' specific needs.

5e Artists is a Shanghai-based artist management agency, representing across Asia outstanding award-winning talents in the fields of fashion, art, beauty and advertising industries.

Driven by a desire to foster forward-thinking artists and to promote creativity, 5e Artists' talents encompass a broad spectrum of aesthetics to reflect the constantly evolving trends in China.

"We aim to converge art with commerce to create compelling visual stories, both to elevate brand recognition and to empower ideas. Together with our sister company, 5e Productions, and an expertise developed throughout the years in Europe and China, 5e Artists’ services blend experiences in photo, video, style and art."

5e Artists advises clients across still and motion images such as Sephora, Shangxia, Baume & Mercier, Mont Blanc, L’Oreal, Alibaba, Numero China, Lancôme, Lily, Coca-Cola, Louis Vuitton and more.

Based in Shanghai and Hong Kong, Justin Chan Represents specialises in productions and the representation of the foremost international and local photographers, TVC directors, illustrators, designers, stylists, hair and make-up artists, retouchers, and other leading image-makers for high-end commercial media in China and the Asia-Pacific region.

Clients include Disney, Maybelline, Sony, McDonald’s, Nikon, Swarovski, L’Oreal, Omega, Hennessy, China’s Next Top Model, Escada, Pantene, MaxFactor, Palmers, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Lancome, Shiseido, HSBC, Audi, Samsung, Honda, Heineken, Ferrari, New Balance, Balance, Coca Cola, Motorola, Canon, Dior, Nike, Diesel, Adidas, Toyota, Levi’s, Carlsberg, Lexus, Land Rover, Jaguar, Porsche, Bacardi, Johnnie Walker, Nivea, Puma, Reebok, Mini, Volvo, BMW, Mercedes, Citroen, Red Bull, Nissan, Shangri-la Hotel and many others.

Red Cactus was established in Hong Kong in 2003, followed by Singapore in 2008 and Shanghai in 2015. The spread of its offices provides insight and freedom in producing projects in Asia with a high level of service.

Through the years Red Cactus has built great relationships with leading artists, creatives and crews, creating tight teamwork, care and a wealth of experience.

"We love what we do and believe in a 'win win' mantra in all aspects of the business, thus creating a positive shooting environment which inspires creativity and all of us to be at our best."

"You have an idea lingering in your head. You try to explain it, you even try drawing it, but somehow it doesn’t come close to the brilliant picture you’ve conceived in your head. That’s where we come in.

Frame by Frame Pictures was founded in 2010 in Sunny Singapore. We are a small collective of producers who represent a whole stable of photographers specialising in photography genres such as commercial lifestyle, product, food, interior, architecture, hospitality and fashion.

We have the capability to bring your idea to fruition through image crafting, casting, set-styling, or even CGI. Having ties with a network of production teams across Asia-Pacific, we are comfortable at extending our reach elsewhere if you can't find what you're looking for on this small little island of ours."

"From the very first moment of contact, Dillon Xiang has been a great person to work with. He offers excellent communication via email, Skype and dropbox including very clear and efficient exchanges about locations and creative needs, as well as collaboration for all production needs. He's proven to be a great organiser, completing smooth pre-production and flawless handling with all administrative prep work such as visas and customs procedures, making us feel at home and very welcome.

I've worked previously with fixers in Israel, Switzerland, the US, Senegal and Namibia. Seldom have I enjoyed such a great personal service paired with such an intense level of professionalism." Sanne Kurz, Director, BVK.

Operating in Milan, Beijing, Shanghai and Tokyo, Sharpen Studio is staffed by an international and locally-based, multilingual production team. Supporting clients in any production request for films, commercials, photo shoots, and events, the company provides a whole package of creativity and 360° service.

With a cyclorama and the best equipment on the market, Sharpen Studio provides any kind of photo or video equipment solution as well as casting, hair and make-up artists, stylists, location scouting, transport, translation, catering and assistant support, set-build and other pre- and post-production services. The studio is able to offer production services and location scouting across Europe and Asia, with a wide choice of spectacular locations in Italy and Japan.

Clients include Vogue, Pop Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, L'Officiel, Adidas, Intel, Apple, Samsung, Cluse, Range Rover, Pantene, Kappa, Chopard, Tissot and many more.

Amanacliq is a full service production house dedicated to the dynamic Asia market. With partners amana inc from Tokyo and Bernstein Andriulli from New York, the company is able to provide complete visual solutions with a wide range of services from photography, film and illustration to facilities and equipment rental, as well as post-production work.

With the experience of working with most multinational clients and advertising agencies worldwide, Amanacliq continues to generate fresh, exciting ideas. Clients include some of the world’s largest brands such as Adidas, Coca-Cola, Nike, P&G, Chrysler, Pepsi and Unilever.

"We try our best to provide great value to communicate your ideas! Please feel free to contact us for portfolio requests and more information."

Based in the heart of Shanghai, Central Studios is the leading professional photo and production studio servicing the advertising and fashion industries. Now in its 8th year, the studios are also a popular event venue and well known creative community cornerstone.

Operated to international standards, Central Studios' focus is on solid client services, creative solutions, and giving each project the support it needs for success.

Since 1991 Garrigosa Studio has been located in the centre of Barcelona, providing a premium 340m² workspace complete with the latest equipment on the market. When the production requires it, the team also travels to any country in the world.

Garrigosaʼs professional and above all human team has won numerous awards at international advertising festivals including Cannes, FIAP, Sol, and NY Festivals, and is a constant presence on Lurzerʼs Archive's magazine covers.

Garrigosa Studio is represented by D'ELE.

NEVERLAND CGI was founded in 2015 by Adam Pamungkas, a talented and award-winning Creative Director who has worked in Bangkok, Jakarta and Shanghai.

His bag of awards includes Cannes, One Show, LIAA, Clio, Adfest, AWARD and Spikes, just to name a few. Now he finds himself back in Jakarta where he and his team focuses on CGI and digital art, driven by passion and attention to the finest details.

The team is known for their dedication and insightful creative input and are always striving to push boundaries yet deliver high quality work, always within the normally pressing deadlines and budgets typical of the fast moving ad world.

NEVERLAND is represented by Amanacliq. 

Raphael Olivier is a corporate and industrial photographer who has been based in Asia for about 10 years. Currently between Hong Kong and Singapore, he works on assignments all across the region for major international groups such as Total, Bosch, Safran, Essilor, Thales, Goodman, Louis Dreyfus Company, Thyssenkrupp, Wallenius, Systra and Arup.

Raphael has vast experience in Asia and has worked in countries including Kazakhstan, Japan, Indonesia, China, Vietnam, Dubai, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and others.

Jasper James is a China-based photographer working in Shanghai and Beijing, shooting editorial, advertising and corporate work. His photography ranges from portrait, travel and interiors to concept driven projects.

Over the past decade he has lived and worked in New York, London and Beijing, covering assignments around the globe for some of the world's leading magazines, design and advertising clients.

Clients include Ferrari, British Airways, Wrigley's, Volvo, Bosch, China Mobile, Marks and Spencer, Bank of China, QQ.com, Ritz Carlton, Mandarin Oriental, Dockers, Wallpaper*, Traveler, Travel and Leisure, Departures, Men's Journal, Telegraph Magazine, Dwell, Vanity Fair and Monocle.

Starting his career as an award-winning documentary photographer and film-maker, Ehrin Macksey applied his visual style to commercial and corporate clients looking to produce authentic visual perspectives with unique imagery to represent their company and brands.

Ehrin is often commissioned by Fortune 500 companies looking to produce annual reports, corporate social responsibility reports and image libraries in both photography and video. Ehrin's production skill set not only helps to provide unique visuals, but also gives him the ability to adapt to locations in different countries, solving unforeseen problems, dealing with tight deadlines and completing a high quality production without excuses.

He has been commissioned to produce videos and photography for annual reports, CSR reports and corporate image libraries across the world.

Clients include Brenntag, Citibank, Forbes, Sonova, Intel, Buhler, Microsoft, Monocle Magazine, IBM, GE, Ford Motors, Johnson & Johnson, and many more.

Stockton Johnson is a fashion and beauty photographer who started shooting at an early age. After graduation, he moved to NYC and began travelling all over the world to capture the most beautiful locations. Stockton’s bold ideas have won him many clients, including magazines such as GQ China, New York Times Style, Vogue Australia, Vogue China, Vogue Hombre, Vogue Japan, Vogue Latin America, Vogue Mexico, Vogue Me, Vogue Spain, Vogue Thailand and Vogue Ukraine.

Fashion brand clients include Adidas, Badgley Mischka, Barneys New York, BMW, Diesel, Dior, Clarks, Coach, Garnier, Estée Lauder, H&M, L'Oréal, Louis Vuitton, Nike, Ports1961, Replay, Samsonite and Tiffany&Co.

Stockton is represented by Bloc Productions.

Roberto Magliozzi studied photography and video before beginning his career in commercials and TV, first as a cameraman and then as a director of photography.

Roberto established his studio in Milan before approaching the worlds of fashion and advertising, contributing his conceptual and analytical vision by collaborating with b2b projects, magazines and advertising agencies through his 'non-style' - developed across fashion, advertising and through constant experimentation.

His photography is focused on portraiture, people, sports and kids, with particular focus on concept, lighting and retouching. Roberto collaborates with The North Face, Unicredit, Aquafresh, Vans, Stabilo, CP Company, Napapijri, Brand's and Timberland.

In 2009, he started developing an interest for the Asian market where he has an active partnership in Singapore, Manila, Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City. In 2010, Roberto founded RMP SRL., a company specialised in brand and communication images. RMP supports fashion brands across digital, web and e-commerce projects. He is also professor of photography and Master of Art: Fashion and Textile Design at NABA Milano.

TG Image is a fashion photography and video production company founded in Shanghai, China. Consisting of a creative team, top photographers in China, professional set designers, video crews and digital artists, the company also  works collaboratively with model agencies, make-up artists and hair stylists to provide full production and extended visual brand management service.

Clients range from luxury brands to highstreet designer labels, magazines to advertising agencies including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, L'Officiel, Metropolis, Grazia, Modern Weekly, Häagen-Dazs, Land Rover, Lenovo, Volkswagen, Nikon, Hermès, Chanel, Guerlain, Shangxia, Cartier, World Gold Council, Diesel, Triumph, Tsingtao Beer, Swatch and many more.

With years of experience in fashion and commercial photography, TG Image is eager to help clients realize more cool projects while maintaining the perfect balance between artistic creativity and commercial success.

Anders Beier is a commercial, still life, and food photographer. His images are simplistic, graphic and textural and have a genuine pureness which allows the viewer to taste and feel each subject.

Sune Rasborg, an award-winning professional chef with several head chef jobs on his resumé, has been working as a food stylist for more than 15 years.

Together, they have developed their unique Nordic style; presenting food in the most natural way and with a human touch. They are also the founders of an international food photo competition that has a sustainable theme, with exhibitions seen by more than 50,000 people.

Anders Beier & Sune Rasborg are represented by Red Cactus.

Ele Jin is one of Shanghai's leading photographers who is working hard to close the gap between east and west. She has an enthusiastic contemporary approach to photography, producing images with a creative, individual style.

Born in Shanghai in 1979, Ele graduated from Shanghai JiaoTong University with a BA in Graphic Design. She then went on exploring fashion photography in the UK, first achieving an MA at the University of Central England, then studying at the UK's leading photography college, The London College of Printing, where she obtained a distinction in Professional Photography Practice. She came back to Shanghai and founded her own studio in 2003.

Ele has been working as a commercial photographer both in fashion and advertising for over 10 years. She also began shooting fashion films in 2009 and is now focused more on creating personal projects. Her recent photo series includes 'Parallel Spaces' and 'Falling', which has just been exhibited in Paris.

Ele is now based in Shanghai. She's represented by D'ELE.

Originally from Akita, Japan, Hiro Kobayashi graduated from the City College of New York, where he encountered the art of photography. After college, Hiro became an assistant for New York still life photographer Sylvere Azoulai. He learned an exceptional lighting skill to draw elegant lines in a photographic image by strobe lights.

In 2010, Hiro returned to Tokyo and became an assistant for Takahito Sato, a leading advertisement photographer. In 2011, Hiro created his own studio in Tokyo. He spends most of his time in the studios around Tokyo and Asia, delivering stunning photographic visuals on a daily basis.

Hiro is represented by Red Cactus.

Bobette Cohn is recognised for her aesthetic point of view, which was formed in the Colorado Rocky Mountains where she grew up, and fine tuned in New York City where she began fashion styling just after university. Inspiring with her vision of design and form, Bobette has conceptualised and styled fashion and beauty stories for glossies like American Vogue, Vogue China, Vogue Gioiello, Vogue Latin America, L’Uomo Vogue, Vogue Thailand, GQ US, GQ Italia, Elle US, El Pais Semanal, Interview Magazine, L’Officiel España, Numero Tokyo and Vanity Fair US, amongst many others.

She has created inspirational work in collaboration with photographers like Alistair Taylor-Young, Alex Caley, Andrew Eccles, Bettina Lewin, Diego Uchitel, Elena Rendina, Garance Dore, Greg Kadel, Greg Lotus, Jason Bell, Mark Seliger, Miko Lim, Norman Jean Roy, Paolo Zambaldi, Peter Lindbergh, Patrick Demarchelier, Philip Gay, Russell James, Ryan Patrick Kelly, Sebastian Sabal-Bruce, Stewart Shining, Stockton Johnson and Tony Kim.

Bobette is represented by Bloc Productions.