INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS FOR PRODUCTION Aug 2018

Croatia - a small country with a huge variety of locations, combining mountains and crystal clear sea, Italian and French architecture mixed with Balkan influence.

"It is a BAAM good place to shoot!"

Blink Production is a Copenhagen-based company offering comprehensive location services for photo and video productions.

Services include file pulls, customised scouting, permits and management. In addition to a public online location library, Blink has an extensive archive that includes a large number of private homes, offices, commercial buildings, public sites and eclectic settings.

Contact Blink any time for a customised location shortlist based on specific requirements.

CONTRA Productions China is a photography and film production service company covering China and Asia. CONTRA’s broad experience across China allows them to find the most suitable locations and film studios for clients' productions - always keeping in mind creative requirements, budget and logistical restraints - whether shooting a car commercial in Shanghai, a branded content film in Beijing, or a documentary in Guangzhou.

CONTRA’s location managers and location scouts in China provide detailed recce reports from which informed decisions can be made, along with alternative locations for swift redirection whenever needed on tight schedules.

CONTRA finds the simplest and most cost-effective solutions for shooting locations in China, from the Huangshan mountains to the Crescent Lake in Dunhuang; the towers of Kaiping to the city walls in Xi’an; rice terraces in Zhejiang, waterfalls in Guizhou, and the blossoming fields in Wuyuan.

Providing film productions and photographers with travel advice and expedited visas that allow production crews to work legally and with the right permits is equally essential for the success of a shoot.

Etna Productions has had a busy season thus far and is feeling confident in branching out into all divisions of film and still production.

With much anticipation, the company was recently proud to see its name in the credits of the newly released Season 4, Episode 2 of Netflix 'Chefs Table' featuring Corrado Assenza. In the latest Emmy news, the team were honoured to be a part of a production that was nominated for 'Best Cinematography'.

Moving away from documentary film-making, Etna Productions was also involved in the new commercial for Samsung Polska in collaboration with Anja Rubik.

Furthermore, the team looks forward to welcoming future clients to the prosperous island of Sicily. With its fine weather, outstanding locations and easy to obtain permits, the island is a strong competing film production option for Europe.

From holy biblical sites to innumerous landscapes, agricultural lands and urban contemporary buildings, Israel is the perfect sunny location for your next production.

HAMAAGAR locations Israel offers location management, scouting and fixer services in order to meet all production needs. With more than a decade of experience and thousands of stills and cinematographic projects, the company holds the largest and most diverse location bank in Israel.

With its highly experienced team, HAMAAGAR will secure the right location for any professional or personal need.

Contact the company to arrange your next project in Israel.

"This year has been the busiest year yet for shoots, in particular on Mykonos and also Santorini.

This August will be my sixth shoot this year for Terre Bleu fashion clothing brand from Belgium, and we just finished Skiny from Denmark, Accessorize and Monsoon UK as well as a beautiful beauty spread for Madame Figaro Paris.

I am hoping to work more throughout Greece and expand to the stunning Peloponnese where there is so much beautiful choice for rustic, wild, winter locations!"

After expanding the full service production company last year by opening an office in Split, Pillowtree Productions became a truly local production outfit in Dalmatia - a historic region of Croatia that is situated around the cities of Zadar, Šibenik, Split and Dubrovnik.

With three international airports, lots of sun and a mild climate, Dalmatia offers possibilities for shooting all year round. Crystal clear blue sea with miles of beautiful beaches, numerous islands, lakes, waterfalls, historic cities, Mediterranean vegetation (olives, vineyards, pine trees), and the rugged Dinaric Alps all within close distance make this region a very versatile destination for production.

Dalmatia is not only loved by tourists from around the world but also by many producers, agencies and clients who have experienced working with Pillowtree Productions in this amazing part of the world.

"We work continuously to find our clients unique and spectacular indoor and outdoor locations throughout Croatia for film and photo shoots. While taking great care of every client and project that comes our way, we do our best to provide everyone involved with an amazing experience while working with us in Croatia."

Republik Film Productions is an elite production company based in Iceland. As the country's leading commercial and photo service production company, it provides a full range of services for photographic and moving image productions. Additionally, Republik has a full production division that produces local commercials, TV content and documentaries.

The Republik team consists of experienced professionals - resourceful individuals who know what it takes to fulfil any production needs. The company offers fully tailored service including location scouting, budgets, equipment rental, obtaining permits, crewing and casting. The company provides top-level production services, whatever the clients’ needs and budget.

Recent clients include commercial shoots for LG, Apple, Turkish Airlines, Lätta, Dropbox, Arla Skyr, Netflix, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, VW and Pepsi Max.

Production company RVK Studios focuses on film and television with director Baltasar Kormakur at the helm. Offering full production services for films, television, commercials, music videos and photo shoots in Iceland. In the last decade the company has had great success with numerous projects, most recently the TV series Trapped and feature films The Oath and Adrift.

RVK Studios offers a 34,444 ft²/3,200 m² space comprising studios with highest point 52ft/16m. The studio is located within 12 minutes’ drive from downtown Reykjavik.

Iceland has become an attractive option for filming, offering a wide variety of breathtaking locations along with experienced crews and production friendly infrastructure, with 25% reimbursement of costs incurred in the production of films and television programs.

"We care about excellence in service and creating a long-lasting partnership with our clients."

Southwest Productions is the go-to production service company in Portugal.

Portugal offers fantastic locations, easy access and the ability to “double” as many other countries. From the rugged wilderness of the northeastern corner through the central mountain landscapes and down to the rolling plains of the Alentejo and the cliff-backed beaches of the Algarve, Portugal never ceases to amaze with its astounding variety.

Bordered to the west and the south by a long coastline Portugal offers some of Europe’s most beautiful beaches - endless open stretches or secluded coves as well as dramatic coastal cliffs rising above the foaming Atlantic.

The country is dotted with little towns and villages and its major cities mix history and tradition with the new and ultra-modern.

Here the film season never ends - Portugal has one of Europe’s mildest and sunniest climates and the country’s location at the southwestern edge of Europe gives the light here a quality all its own.

Beaches, mountains, small towns and urban areas - it has it all, and Southwest Productions is here to assure you take full advantage of all Portugal has to offer.

Southwest Productions, excellence in productions services for over 20 years.

For over 19 years, the crew at Take me to Cuba has been aptly doing just that- taking clients to Cuba, and delivering beautiful productions.

Take me to Cuba is the local arm of 7 Seas Productions' international team, who run a well-oiled operation specialising in fashion campaigns and editorial productions in the Americas.

There are a number of customs and visa processes to consider when travelling into Havana, so it's always a benefit having a team on the ground that speaks “Cuban”.

Most recently, the TMTC team was asked to manage all local production needs for the latest SS18 Hermès campaign, in a co-production with Blue Sand - Paris. In total the crew count reached just under 40 for the shoot, spread across multiple locations in Havana throughout the week. Young British photographer Jack Davison was the man behind the lens.

Take Me To Cuba knows a thing or two about Latin America and producing stunning results. Just ask Bloomingdales, Cosmopolitan, JP Boden or Mercedes-Benz.

Send the 7 Seas guys an email today for a conversation about locations, timings, or just some friendly advice.

"Sometimes, to film in the studio is not enough. And sometimes, not even our own back yard is enough. In those cases, it's not practical to carry all your things along with you. If you are going to film on location, you can count on us.

Toolbox offers rental and servicing, staff and equipment - namely, the best staff and the best equipment. We are gearheads, we admit it: technology fans with a collection of high-end equipment (from high definition digital cameras to the most complex lighting and grip accessories. And, as true gearheads, we know how to boost this equipment's potential to the limit.

But despite all this fixation with cold technology, we use it to capture the most vibrant and warm things. An example of this is our country: Portugal has the light, the architecture, the landscape - and we have the people with the sensitivity to see it.

Come film with us and enjoy amazing landscapes and people; don't let logistic concerns get in your way. With Toolbox your only concern is to choose weapons, because if it shoots, we move it."