PHOTO PRODUCTION Sep 2018

The laid-back yet cosmopolitan allure of Cartagena first started gaining attention internationally when John Lennon and Yoko Ono arrived in the 70s. Now, Cartagena is a top contender among Latin American vanguard cities. From a production point of view, it's the dynamic architecture, a fusion of colonial chic that is found in the plazas and the colourful houses that line the streets.

Add to this amazing white-sand beaches with wooden jetties, palm trees and private casas along the coast of Cartagena and on the Rosario Islands and you have a complete production wonderland. It has infrastructure, equipment rental and production specialists on the ground ready to open every colonial home and boutique hotel door in the area.

The 7 Seas team first figured out what made the Colombian Caribbean special more than 12 years ago, when they started producing work here - which wasn´t all that hard given one of the team is a native born Colombian! They saw the magic immediately and knew it would translate on film for clients.

Call 7 Seas for advice or even to organise a recce trip to see first-hand. "The only danger in visiting Cartagena is wishing not to leave!"

Working locally from Los Angeles, California to the Gulf Coast of Florida, but with credits spanning from Toronto to Singapore, 98 West has no borders.

Services include budgeting, artist recommendations, casting, location scouting, job specific production websites, eco-friendly craft services, digital expense reports, hiring crew such as styling and hair and make-up, and a basic understanding of insurance and employer tax laws that protect clients.

Clients include Bank of America, Cedar Point, Gatorade, Leinenkugels, Bearpaw, Bote Board, Brisk Iced Tea, Daytona Beach Tourism, Piercing Pagoda, Visit South Walton, and Resort Quest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals, to name a few.

"We would like to congratulate Zehnder Communications in New Orleans for winning two local Gold Addy Awards for Photography and as an integrated ad campaign for 'Visit South Walton.' We were proud to help execute their unique vision!"

"New age creatives with an uninhibited outlook on the incredible world that we live in; these are the minds that make up the After10 team. Premium content for the world’s biggest brands is what we specialise in, but with an evocative twist."

After10 recently produced the SS19 savannah-inspired collection for MIXED Brazil. The team shot 20 stunning looks alongside the majestic animals of Africa. The shoot was featured in Vogue Brazil August edition.

When it comes to fashion, After10 is ahead of the trend, producing work for top brands such as Rimmel London, Diesel, Sunglass Hut and Converse.

After10 is a highly experienced, energetic and dynamic team that creates unique and captivating video and editorial content. After10 specialises in producing premium quality content for a myriad of applications, from fast-paced digital and social media content to high-end fashion editorials and commercials.

Based in the Canary Islands, All you need Production's extensive experience, attention to detail and skilled work provides international teams with the finest services.

With more than 15 years of experience, clients from around the world can testify to the smooth shooting experience, good humour and professional attitude of having worked with the All you need Production team.

"We're highly conscious of clients' needs and concerns and work with the most dedicated and valuable partners in the Canary Islands’ photo and film industry. Over the years, we have met many great challenges and had hundreds of ideas to turn into reality. We've had so many amazing experiences and collaborated with the best brands and leading global companies to produce a high quality end product every time."

Clients include Citroën, Belstaff, Zara, s.Oliver, Vogue, Primark, Oysho, River Woods, MaxMara, Topshop, Skoda, Herbst, Depot, Mango, Women'Secret, Harper´s Bazaar, Speedo, Numero Magazine, Filippa K, Peek & Cloppenburg, Jack & Jones, Nissan, Bestseller, Vanity Fair, Elle, Volkswagen, La Redoute, Porsche, Paul Smith Jeans, Land Rover, Liu Jo, Seiko, Lexus, Urban Outfitters, Wallpaper, Versace, Ford, Red Point, Mayerline, Escada, Debenhams, Lafayette, La Perla, Kocca Jeans, East, Good Housekipping, Self-service Magazine, Orange, V Man and Magazine House.

Amanacliq is a full service artist management and production house dedicated to the dynamic Asian market. With strong global partners - Amana inc. from Tokyo and Bernstein & Andriulli in the US and UK - the company is able to provide complete visual solutions with a wide range of services, from photo and motion production, illustration and CGI to facilities and equipment rental, as well as post-production.

"Regularly working with masterclass photographers and artists, we emphasise creativity and quality as much as we care about effectiveness on the campaigns we work on. With the experience of working with most multi-national clients and advertising agencies worldwide, we are always striving to spark fresh, exciting ideas for the advertising industry."

Clients include Beats by dre, Nike, Google, Uber, Disney, HSBC, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, P&G, Unilever, Adidas, New Balance, Visa, Abbott, Budweiser, Levi's, Starbucks, Oreo, Oppo, Vivo, KFC and Alibaba.

ArtBlue is a full service photo production company based in Athens, Greece. With over 15 years of experience in the field, the team stands by their strong commitment and proven track record of being the best production company in Greece.

ArtBlue has a clear understanding of how technique and creativity should blend, and applies these concepts to produce first class photography. The company is well experienced, especially when it comes to the stunning Greek islands.

Greece is the perfect setting for outdoor shoots. When it begins to get cold and dark in the rest of Europe, ArtBlue provides the opportunity to shoot in perfect daylight with the bluest skies and crystal blue waters of the stunning Greek islands. 

Experience the ArtBlue team’s expertise and maximise its local knowledge as they provide a taste of the best locations all over Greece. Come and experience what excellence should be about!"

Caixapro has developed a team of creative producers, art directors, photographers and directors who are ready to attend to any national or international project from beginning to end.

The company is constantly searching for amazing locations in Mexico and Latin America that can inspire foreign producers to bring their creative projects to new environments.

Fashion, sports, products, food, travel and leisure, portraits, advertisement - Caixapro has the right artist for every project. The team is happy to produce photographers and videographers from around the globe in local or international locations.

Caixapro's local knowledge and expertise is just a phone call or email away. Together, the team can even suggest where to achieve optimal creative results for an available budget.

Central Studios is a reliable partner for leading fashion and advertising clients who value and trust the company's extensive expertise in commercial production spanning stills and video.

A flexible approach to production management allows the team to provide the best creative talent and ideal resources for each shoot, whether using their own art buying resources or a client's preferred creative team.

"Our focus is on unparalleled client services, creative solutions, and giving each project the support it needs for success. Our large, versatile spaces and vast network of creative professionals makes Central Studios the one-stop-shop for photo and video production in Shanghai."

Based in the south of France, Contisud Productions offers all inclusive production services for film and photo clients, ranging from scouting services to crew booking, casting and set design, providing whatever is needed to ensure a successful shoot.

Through a wide network of partner companies around the world, Contisud Productions guarantees top quality services and efficient cost solutions for productions worldwide.

Contisud Productions also offers houses to rent for film and photo clients in Europe with Ibiza and Mykonos, France and Corsica, Bali, Phuket, Rio de Janeiro, Goa and Cape Town.

EyeSee is a Paris-based full service production company working throughout France and worldwide across advertising, editorial, fashion and corporate industries. The company also produces moving images, essentially online brand content, following clients' needs and budget.

EyeSee collaborates with clients at every stage of the creative process, providing art buying, casting, location scouting, budget management, accommodation, transportation, crew booking, catering and equipment rental.

Whatever the request, the company's team of highly skilled producers strives to make every production a stress-free experience. Enthusiastic, efficient and cost-effective defines EyeSee's way of working, with the company offering seamless solutions tailored to each individual client.

Recent productions include:

• Hermès - Photographer: Bloom Studio.
• 24 Sèvres - Photographer: Cecy Young.
• Hennessy - Photographer: Alexis Armanet.
• Delsey - Photographer: Coco Amardeil.

Executive producer Fred Fantun established his company in 1999 and has worked exclusively on his business for over 10 years. Prior to starting out on his own, Fred gained valuable production experience working for over two years with a long-standing British production company in Marrakech.

Fred’s is French, yet he was born and bred in Marrakech and has studied languages at universities in both France and Spain. He is fluent in French, Arabic, Spanish and English, enabling him to work successfully with production crews of any nationality.

Recent projects include Massimo Dutti SS18 campaign, Vogue Netherlands, El Corte Inglès, Cortefiel, Pedro del Hierro SS18 and Farfetch Magazine.

Visit his website for more information.

"We are GOOD, a boutique production agency started in Dubai in 2011.

We work with image makers who bring as much passion to the table as we do - whether it's about winning awards, taking on a technically difficult brief, or finding ways to make even the simplest shoot something extraordinary. The people on our sets - agencies, clients, crew - are our family and are just as passionate about making things as we are.

We shoot photo, we shoot film, we shoot passion projects. We work with home grown agencies and the big networks. We facilitate teams from abroad who want to see what the Middle East is really about, and what our local talent is capable of. We help local emerging talent to get their work in front of top international creatives.

We are GOOD. We produce world-class work that gets noticed.

Let’s shoot."

Iris Rombouts has 20 years of experience in the world of publishing. During those years, she has put her stamp on the Flemish media landscape as a designer of upscale magazines.

Over the past nine years, she has created concepts and projects for her company Image Boulevard, specialising in art direction, photography and graphic design, fashion and lifestyle productions. In 2014 she created the digital platform Les Petits Belges - an influencer magazine about art, fashion, architecture and lifestyle.

"We are a small team that caters for your needs in close collaboration with visual storytellers, strategic brand builders, photographers and detail-obsessed designers. By joining forces, we provide you with the full range of agency services - without the steep agency prices!"

It’s All Sorted Productions provides a hands on and caring service for the production of images or moving footage for traditional or digital media.

"Our aim is to bring our clients’ vision to life. We are problem solvers with a sharp eye for detail, and can handle every aspect of production. We believe that smooth co-ordination and production always make for a happy shoot and happy clients!"

Clients include Tesco, Natwest, Santander, Barclays, Network Rail, Legal & General, Moneyfarm, Guinness, Clinique, Sainsbury's, Lidl, RSM, Pernod Ricard and many more.

Bespoke services include full budget management including shoot scheduling and co-ordination, sourcing of image makers and creative talent, moving and stills production and support, location sourcing and permitting, casting and model negotiation, and digital and post-production services.

Paris-based production company JPPS offers over a decade of experience in producing professional content for international brands.

Jacqueline Pusch and John Fanning, a German / Australian duo, are dedicated and highly organised producers who love what they do and aim to create long lasting collaborations with their clients. They put their resources, extensive network and personalised attention into every shoot, no matter the size or budget.

The JPPS client list includes luxury and consumer brands, agencies and magazines such as Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Hugo Boss, Max Mara, Swarovski, Hanro, Sunglass Hut, Harrods, Manor, HoltRenfrew, Lane Crawford, Falabella, The Outnet, Apple, Diesel, Perrier, Grey Goose, Moët & Chandon, BMW, Renault, Zeit Magazine, L’Officiel Homme, Dazed & Confused, Elle, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue.

Follow JPPS on Facebook and Instagram or visit the website for more information.

Luminosa Production provides Swiss-quality production service throughout Europe, with particular focus on Italy, the south of France, Germany, the Alps and, of course, Switzerland!

With over 20 years' experience and a wide network, Luminosa has access to locations and production services all over Europe. The company offers optimum solutions to organise and coordinate successful advertising, catalogue shoots and campaigns for both photo and moving images.

Whatever the request, Luminosa’s team of highly skilled producers always aims to make every production a stress-free experience. Enthusiasm, efficiency and budget-consciousness define Luminosa’s way of working.

Featured in the Spotlight is some of the team's recent work from around Europe.

Lupetta 5 & BelowTheLine is a full service production company and one of the most prestigious location agencies in Italy. Lupetta 5 staff support clients and production companies in any production request for commercials, photo shoots, videos, documentaries and events.

The company's locations archive is one of the largest in Europe and can offer a wide choice of spectacular locations in Italy and across the continent, as well as immediate feedback on availability.

Based in Milan and Rome, the European capitals of fashion, design and historical heritage, Lupetta 5 cultivates artistic and business relationships with the main fashion and design brands, fostering creative links with art directors and emerging interior designers.

Contact the office to discuss projects and ideas.

Magnet is a collective of multi-talented film-makers, storytellers, and experienced producers from around the world.

Magnet’s journey began in the UAE in 2002 and over the years has evolved to become a one-stop-shop for holistic content creation. "From creative, production, to post-production, your film and stills production finds a home at Magnet where your project is executed from A to Z."

Magnet sources both local and international talent based on the scope of the project to match every story’s needs. Having won awards like Clio, Loeries, Dubai Lynx, and Cannes Lions, Magnet is always striving to raise the bar higher and work with passionate people who share their love for compelling storytelling.

Services include creative, film, photography, talent, facilitation and post-production.

Mission Photo Production offers comprehensive production services for photography and motion. “We have produced shoots large and small in over thirty countries on six continents” says Mission’s founder Mary Pratt, “and this experience allows us to calmly manage challenging situations. I know how important it is to cultivate a positive environment on set, to support the creative process and bring out the best in everyone. Being a good producer is not just about putting together a budget and finding locations; it is about anticipating and being prepared for situations before they arise.”

Based in New York City, Mission produces shoots locally and around the world.

Mission works closely with global brands, leading agencies and outstanding photographers.

Clients include American Express, Nespresso, Infiniti, Hilton and Mini.

MM Productions has the flexibility to produce for every need at prices far below expectation, working with clients of all sizes for international advertising, local below-the-line or catalogue projects.

"Italy is our home, so come and get a slice of Italian style in your productions! We’ll reveal the secrets of the wolrd’s most outstanding locations."

Clients include Martini, Paypal, ACEA, Gucci, Longines, Bulgari, Chottani, MEXX, BMW, Infiniti, Mercedes, DHL, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Zanussi, Valentino, Liu Jo, Breil, Diesel, TIM, Mephisto, Next, Casall, L’Officiel Hommes, Elle, Vogue and Maxim. MM Productions also produces social campaigns, music videos and spots.

Beauchemin d’Eze Inc., has been providing TV, photo and video support services from its two headquarters (Dominican Republic and Quebec) for 15 years. In business since 1984, the company provides international clients with turn-key locations for TV commercials, video and still photo shoots.

The firm offers an extensive range of support services that can be booked individually or as a complete package. These include location scouting, set managing/coordinating, requisitioning and processing of permits, casting, photography, studios rental, equipment rental, accommodations, catering, transportation (automobiles, boats, helicopters, Winnebagos), and all other production needs.

Moreover, the company handles all the “nitty-gritty” tasks that can be so time-consuming for a producer working abroad - tasks such as customs, work permits and on-site logistics.

In the last three years, the company has quadrupled its business volume, with contracts from international clients including Volkswagen (Los Angeles), Swarovsky (Liechtenstein), Tysabri Parmaceuticals (New York), In Style Magazine (New York), Oxelo for Decathlon (France), W Magazine (Celine Dion photo shoot), Tourism Canada (DDB Worldwide Advertising Group), Lancaster (Paris), CQ Magazine (Tourism Montreal), Kiabi (Y&R Paris), Garraud (Paris), Bikini Village, Electronic Arts, Merrells, Evanescence, Johnson & Johnson, Coty, UPS, Isuzu, Apple, Talbots, Under Armour, Joseph Aboud, and others.

Production Istanbul organises and manages photo shoots for ad campaigns, catalogues and editorials worldwide, working in the studio or out on location according to clients' specific needs and requirements. The company optimises every shoot by managing budgets and respecting deadlines.

Thanks to a large network, Production Istanbul can produce anywhere in the world, particularly in Turkey, Germany, Switzerland, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Portugal, Greece, Hungary, Ukraine, Russia, Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, Morocco, Cyprus, South Africa, the USA, Brazil, Israel, China, UAE, Egypt, Croatia, Macedonia, Thailand and Bali.

The company provides a full range of services including casting, vehicle rental, equipment hire, experienced bi-lingual crews, full production service, hotel bookings, insurance, location scouting, permits, location management, lighting rental, medical assistance, special effects, stunt people, trained animals, on-site catering, props sourcing, and more.

Production Pool / Pool Films is a full service production company specialised in film and photo production. With bases in Zurich, Vienna, Berlin, Cape Town and the Alps, Production Pool offers a great range of service production and locations.

Recent productions include H&M service production with photographer Sean Thomas and DOP Franklin Stanley; Valiant Bank with photographer: Per Kasch; Globus Christmas campaign with photographer Markus Pritzi and DOP Marc Asekhame; Zalando with photographer Joseph Kadow; Schweiz Tourismus TVC with director/DOP Thomas Dirnhofer and photographer Bruno Augsburger.

Other clients include brands such as BMW, Bogner, Coca-Cola, Coop, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Elle, H&M, Heineken, IWC, Joop, Migros, Orange, S.Oliver, Swisscom, Vogue, as well as photographers and directors such as Boo George, Craig McDean, Daniel Börjesson, Frederike Helwig, Jonas Unger, Marcel Hartmann, Mariano Vivanco, Mario Testino, Markus Jans, Matt Jones, Mikael Jansson, Per Kasch, Sam Robinson, Sean Thomas, Tom Dirnhofer, and many others.

Visit the website for further information.

Red+Plus is a Shanghai-based creative team consisting of globally awarded photographers and young talents, directors, stylists, illustrators, make-up artists, hair stylists and fashion consultants.

"We are a group of passionate people happy to share our knowledge and expertise with our clients to meet their requests and develop their ideas. Red+Plus is proud to be a point of reference for the production of photography and motion campaigns, as well as creative projects for both fashion and advertisement. We represent an international pool of artists, each one gifted with a unique artistic style."

Red+Plus, together with the talents represented, work to develop concepts and ideas and to make them happen. "We support our clients, from creative and conceptual direction up to set coordination, with a special attention to detail."

With 2,000m² of space in Shanghai, Red+Plus also owns three in-house NY-style studios complete with equipment rental services; top-notch photo studios for creative use, from still life to cars, fashion shows to special events.

"Photography. Production. Services. Anywhere in Latin America. That sums it up, 20 years of outstanding work in a few words.

Red Creek holds some of the happiest most loyal clientele in the business, with some relationships spanning the entire history of the company. And the names on that list... from Apple to Orange, Hermès to Kenzo, Audi to Amazon.

Need production support in Latin America? Better call Red Creek. Need local photographers in Latin America? Better call Red Creek.

Featured photographers: Sisso+Chouela, Freddy Fabris, Urko Suaya, Freddy Fabris, Sol Abadi and Fabian Laghi"

Rooff is a full service production office for photography and film, based in Amsterdam but working worldwide.

The company offers premier service across all areas of production, from beginning to end. Each project is executed with efficiency and care, while Rooff is renowned for working with only the most professional crews.

Working with photographers and a director within Rooff Management since 2016, the company mainly assists agencies, brands, photographers and directors in all aspects of their projects.

Clients include Adidas, Karl Lagerfeld, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Hoodlamb, CG-Gents, and more.

"We are a Toronto-based studio of photographers, motion directors, animators, retouchers, editors, stylists, writers and creative thinkers; curators of award-winning national and international advertising campaigns; designers of content for big box brands and boutique businesses alike; producers for top agencies, marketing teams, start-ups and PR firms; one willing victim at a time.

inSTINGtively and deSTINGtively different, to sweetly inject the world with your brand."

Tippy Canoe Productions is a full service print and motion production company specializing in fashion and commercial advertising.

"We service all corners of the globe with a very talented roster of vendors to help make every shoot a unique and enjoyable success from start to finish.

No matter where in the world your project takes you, we are there to make your shoot a success. The Tippy team’s special attention to detail from start to finish makes sure that each step is executed professionally. From conception to delivery, we are there every step of the way to make sure your deadlines, budgets and creative needs are all fulfilled and delivered seamlessly.

We partner with our sister company (when shooting locally or within driving distance of New York City), Camera Shy Supplies to make sure that all equipment on set is new, working and clean."

Victorious offers the best locations around Mexico and Latin America. With more than 13 years of photo, film, TV, documentary and travel experience, the company has successfully produced throughout the world with expert knowledge of what creative minds are looking for.

"We love the locations we offer as well as sharing the experiences that really show the culture and way of life from these places. This gives us a good eye for detail."

The company relies on a network of talented professionals who work with clarity, creating beautiful and intelligent work.

"Love and devotion for what we do and who we collaborate with, giving back as much talent as they have. Come to Paradise, it's waiting for you!"

Zero Tabletop is a production house founded by director and photographer, Paolo Gandola, who is specialised in food and beauty shoots. Since 2013, the company has conceptualised a new idea for food based in beauty, appetite and a good dose of modern realism.

Paolo developed Zero as a factory that brings together different talents, giving them the opportuniy to use every kind of resource and technology to be able to experience and develop new visual languages and styles.

Zero's talented team of directors and photographers have completed spots this year for Italian and international brands such as Barilla, Coop, Ferrero, Galbani, Muller, Lactel, Aia, Nestlé, Parmalat, and many more.