italy Mar 2018

Amazed.by is a full service photo, video and event production agency with over 15 years' experience working throughout Europe.

The company offers customised services for each client including art buying, casting, event production, location scouting, logistics and transportation, permits and carnets, insurance, crew selection and coordination, lighting and equipment, digital tech and retouching services, props and set design/building, location vehicles and prop cars, catering services and budget management.

Clients include Giorgio Armani, Prada, D Squared, Moncler, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Chloe, Liu Jo, Vogue Italy, Vogue Japan, and The Wall Street Journal.

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.

Ten Artist is a production agency based in Milan, offering full service including production budget management, location research and scouting, photo studio, light and digital equipment organisation, casting director, set design and props research, catering, crew and logistics coordination

Ten Artist is based in Italy and is available for projects throughout Europe.

Clients include Emporio Armani, Armani Junior, Cesare Paciotti, Max Mara Studio, Rebecca Gioielli, Sisley Young, Goldenpoint, Corneliani, CC Collection, Pal Zileri, Lab Pal Zileri, Golden Lady, Fratelli Rossetti, Atelier Notify, D-Exterior, Frette, Violanti, Havaianas, Svevo, Met Jeans, La Perla and Filodoro.

Shoot in The Alps is a film and photo facilitating company operating in the European Alps; France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia as a single geographic entity. The company handles everything from full service, location scouting, casting of sports models, stuntmen, mountain safety experts and helicopters - without forgetting the warm cups of Espresso, even at 3500 metres!

A glacier in France might not be as accessible as one in Italy, and the snow in Austria might be deeper than in Switzerland... or everything could be just the opposite. Shoot in the Alps will take you exactly where your production needs to be. Conditions changes quickly in the mountains and a detailed and updated knowledge of the territory is necessary for a successful production. This knowledge is provided by a network of professionals who live and work in the region throughout the year.

For six months a year, clients can shoot their models skiing on day one, and swimming in the sea on day two - Shoot in The Alps has access to snow 365 days a year. The company's location database incudes everything a client can think of: cities, forests, lakes, beaches, frozen icefalls, green pastures, rural villages and high altitude - but easily accessible – icy peaks, and much more. The automotive industry will find amazing roads here, and fashion photographers will enjoy the mix between modern and historical architecture of the region.

The team works with crews and suppliers from Milan, Zurich, Geneva, Innsbruck, Munich and Ljubljana, offering the best equipment and the highest level of professionalism.

With more than 10 years of experience in international productions, Lule Production is a full service company based in Italy with a focus on photography as a commercial medium.

The company manages all aspects of a production, from accommodation to specifc location scouting. Finding the best models for a shoot is also a speciality.

For each production the company chooses only the best and most qualifed professional freelancers, creating a team of professionals that works in unison. A successful combination of advertising and fashion is its hallmark.

Southwards is a full service production company, strategically based between the Swiss Alps and the Mediterranean.

With a team of photographers, producers, stylists and designers covering the entire region, Southwards produces content for magazines, publishers and
corporate brands, respecting budgets great and small.

The company's work spans the lifestyle spectrum - fine art and design; culture, technology and innovation; gastronomy and travel - and its services include award-winning photography, location scouting, casting, hair, make-up and grooming, production management, art direction and design and copywriting.

"We draw on over fifteen years of experience to bring you high quality editorial content, and a smooth production process from concept to delivery."

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.

Allucinazione is a photo and video production company, agency and a rental studio based in Rome.

Allucinazione takes care of casting, location scouting, recces, permits, equipment, transportation, hotels and everything in between, ensuring that things run smoothly every step of the way. They also have an international team of assistants, digi-techs and post-production specialists available to make sure all your needs are met.

Allucinazione represents a list of talented photographers, directors, illustrators and video makers that allows clients to always find the right person for their project.

As well as providing a full range of production services, Allucinazione also offers a beautiful studio rental in Rome complete with top-of-the-line camera and lighting equipment. With 15 years of experience in film-making and photography, the company has a wealth of knowledge and expertise.

ItalyPhotoProduction has over 25 years of experience working in location scouting and photo production. Based in Rome but equally at ease all over the country, the company provides professional and collaborative support to find the best locations across Italy.

The company is run by Francesca and Piero, who both come from production management backgrounds. Experience, profound knowledge of the Italian territory, a well stocked archive and a flexible team make for complete support across all production needs. Services include location scouting, permitting, equipment rental, crew supplying, casting, accommodation, catering and budget management.

Recent clients include Ford, Land Rover, Car to Go, Instapro, Apple, BMW, Celebrity Cruises, Ferrari, Jaguar, PwC, Shell and Vogue.

Visit the website for more information.

Sicily Productions is a full service production company based in Sicily and Sardinia. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Sicily Productions stands by its strong commitment and proven track record of being one of the best production companies in Italy.

Working with extremely talented local teams, the company provides some of the best location options Italy has to offer, including Sicily and its islands, Puglia, Sardinia and the beautiful Amalfi coast.

The company manages all aspects of production including location scouting, budget management, art buying, accommodation, transportation, catering and equipment rental.

Clients include Elle UK and Russia, Beymen Club, Gioseppo, Bloomingdales, H&M, DAKS London, Marks & Spencer, Panasonic, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Otto Group, Next Directory, Chico’s New York, Look Magazine, Ferrari Magazine, Sheego, MAX Dubai, ShopDirect, Adidas, Fornarina, Pirelli, Fabulous Magazine, Poetry, Chlosio Hong Kong, Interfashion, Bonaparte DK, WJ Accessories Brazil, and many more.

The company is looking forward to another great season packed with exciting new locations. Quotes can be handled withing 24 hours. For more information visit the website or call +39 347 688 1606.

Scenari Production has been based on Sicily, the biggest Italian island, for 20 years, offering enthusiastic production services for the advertising and fashion industries all over Italy.

The company's knowledge of the main production needs and tools (location, crews, equipment rental, facilities, permits, catering, etc.) is constantly expanding across the entire country, with production bases in Milan, Turin, Roma, Venice, Naples, Tuscany, Puglia and Sardinia.

"For our latest shoots we brought Boden clothing to the Amalfi Coast (Capri, Positano, and Sorrento) and TV movie 'Das Traumschiff' to Sardinia. We are currently working on shooting an advertising campaign in Apulia, a short film on a beach in Cinque Terre and Portofino, and a TV series in Lake Como."

Past works around Italy include work for companies such as Hugo Boss, Porsche, René Caovilla,  Mercedes, Esso, Jaguar, IBM, Ducati, Canon, Ferrari, Shiseido, Audi, HSBC, Nissan, Pomellato, Hermes, J.Crew, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, Gant, Hackett, J.Hilburn, Kate Spade, Marco Polo, Calzedonia, Belmond Hotels, Ermenegildo Zegna, Brunello Cucinelli, Valentino, Blumarine, Patrizia Pepe, Dolce & Gabbana, and many more.

The company has also worked on feature films such as 'Mary Magdalene' and 'Ocean's Twelve'.

"We love our work and we like collaborating to create the right conditions to deliver a tasteful Italian experience."

Paradisiacal seascapes, age-old mountain villages, rolling hills, a billowing volcano, Arcadian pastures, abandoned country villas, bustling metropoli, Greek theatres; these are just a few of the reasons why so many directors choose to send their teams to produce in Sicily.

With a mix of international and local crews, Etna Productions has reached the perfect balance of pairing knowledge of Sicilian territory along with the needs of visiting international clients. The company is able to assist with all components of production – from location scouting and production management to model castings, research, permits and budgeting. The variety of locations offered by Etna Productions surpasses all expectations.

2017 saw the company successfully organise catalogue shoots, film documentaries and editorials for international clients including Urban Outfitters, Walbusch and Oriflame, to name just a few.

"No matter the job, we’re ready for any challenge!"

Santangelo Studios is a Napoli based photo and video production house.

Providing full production service for national and international clients, the company realizes music videos, photo shoots, advertising photography and TV commercials, fashion campaigns, social media audiovisual content, documentary and feature films, casting and model recruitment.

Clients include Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Renault, Coca Cola, Dolce & Gabbana, Fucking Young, Grimaldi Lines, Havaianas, Isaia, Kappa, Kiton, MSC Crociere, Mytheresa, Novartis, Puma, Romeo Gigli, Roccobarocco, SSC Napoli, Sergio Tacchini, Laura Biagiotti, Caffé Kimbo and many more.

"Fast, flexible and cost effective, Santangelo Studios is the best possible choice in Italy."

Giovanni Bedeschi is founder and owner of Bedeschi Film. After graduating from Istituto d’Arte Beato Angelico in Milan in 1980 he started his career in advertising with agencies including Ata, Bates and McCann.

In 1991 he became Associate Creative Director at Saatchi&Saatchi and that same year directed his first commercial for Neutro Roberts chosen by Paul Arden for Cannes 1991 'New Talent Showcase'. He went on to freelance in Mexico, the Middle East, Russia and the USA before opening his own production company, Bedeschi Film, in 2002.

He has since won many awards including the Targa d’Oro with his film for the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics, the Italian Art Director’s award, the Key award and the prestigious Addy Award for a Corona Beer commercial. His production company Bedeschi Film has also won several Cannes Lions in 2016 and 2017.

Giovanni is a fellow lecturer at Milan Brera Art Academy. His first feature film 'Pane dal cielo' has been selected at the 2018 Aquerò lo spirito del cinema film festival and has won Best Film and Best Director award at 2018 Mirabile Dictu International Catholic Film Festival.

Clients include Pastificio Rana, Efko, Giorgio Armani, Stroili oro, Rovagnati, Banca Intesa, Discovery Real Time and Almaverde Bio, to name just a few.

Specialised in TV commercials, TV series and documentaries, and with production capacity in both northern and southern Italy, Filmika is a flexible service and executive production company based in Turin.

Filmika is a pool of creative talents; DOPs, editors, producers, actors and set designers.

Filmika supports everything required for a successful production, from estimation to completion, including casting, crew, location scouting and permits, prop hire, travel and hotel reservations, transportation, catering and equipment rental. The company's city-centre studio is also available featuring backstage green room, office and editing suite all conveniently located next to an associated audio recording studio.

Clients include Piaggio Aerospace, Alenia, Kaspersky, Maserati, Chivas and many more.

"THE BIGMAMA is a full service production company based in Milan and Alghero (Sardinia).

Thanks to our skills in producing commercials and web content for the Italian market, we are now providing audiovisual production services for commercial, video and photographic communication and collaborating with the industry’s top professionals.

We can operate anywhere in Italy from our offices in Milan and Alghero, a beautiful historical sea town on the island of Sardinia from where we offer amazing landscapes, particularly for car shoots.

We’re always open to exciting new projects and eager to consolidate profitable and long-lasting professional relationships."

Four Studios Communication is a point of reference in the world of cinema, advertising and photography in Turin. It offers 5000m² of equipped workspace divided into four studios, dressing rooms, production offices, a catering hall and warehouse.

Open to everyone working in the fields of communication and advertising, the studio offers plenty of space, technical expertise and highly qualified personnel including photographers, producers, runners, styling, make-up and hairstyling, drivers, studio technicians, scene shifters, tool makers, decorators, electricians, carpenters and woodworkers.

The large workspace is ideal for the construction of movie sets, television studios, and private events. The company is specialised in automotive shoots, with its car care service handled by expert technicians able to meet specific demands - a van fully equipped for car/moto maintenance during exterior shoots, temporary plates and drivers. 

Clients include Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Juventus, Lavazza, Johnson&Johnson, BMW, Puma, Adidas and much more.

Visit the website to learn more about the company's services and studios.

A new resort surrounded by lush gardens, a few steps away from the sea and with direct access to the beach, Baia Bianca Suites is a complex of suites offering every comfort to welcome up to six guests.

Each suite has an outdoor area which is equipped for relaxation, overlooking the sea while breathing the perfumes of Tuscan nature. Certain suites also come with a private swimming pool for those who love privacy and tranquillity.

And to delight the palate, the B. Bistrot restaurant with its fantastic sea terrace offers a fine range of exquisite dining options.

Baia Bianca Suites is the perfect choice for a wellness holiday by the sea. Services include an outdoor swimming pool with jacuzzi, free access to the beach with umbrellas and sun beds, pilates and water aerobics classes, an exclusive massage area, kid's club, tours and fishing days on a beautiful yacht, snorkelling, wine tasting and cultural tours.

Working from her studio in Milan, Lucia Giacani's fashion editorials have appeared in magazines including Vogue Italia, Vogue China, Vogue Accessory, Vogue Gioiello and Vanity Fair. She has also shot brands such as Prada, Moschino, Valentino, Furla, Harrods, Frankie Morello, Giovanni Raspini, Rosato and Bata.

"Lucia Giacani is a woman who immortalizes women under every aspect. Feelings, ambitions and normality are captured through the lens behind which is a feminine eye that knows what to look for and how to express the essence of an entire universe. A woman who reflects another woman: this is the intimate reason of her work."  Vogue.it.

Fabio Costì is a fashion, beauty, portrait and advertising photographer based in Milan. He studied sculpture at the Art Academy of Naples and discussed his degree thesis in photography. His work has featured in numerous private and collective exibitions since his early years as an artist and photographer.

His interest in the field of fashion photography brought him to Milan, where from the beginning he cooperated with fashion brands and magazines. He is highly appreciated for his creative approach to photography.

Fabio teaches 'Photography Language' at IED College in Milan and also works as an art director for Boutique Agency, also based in Milan, taking care of brands like Roberto Cavalli, Bikkembergs and Luisa Spagnoli.

Major companies and magazines he has worked with include Golden Lady, Alviero Martini, Metradamo, Hetregò, W&F Bird, Nexy.co, Winonah Milano, Moreschi, Andrea Incontri, Cielo Venezia 1270, Bronzallure, Elle Japan, Men's Health Italia, Vogue Italia, POSH, Maxim, Fahion Trend, Flamboyant, TO2W, Marie Claire Indonesia, Sorbet and Cosmopolitan Italia.

"The very first time I looked through the viewfinder of a camera, I knew this was for me, and since then photography has been my life.

In the course of my career I’ve photographed everything from cars to food, factories to micro-processors, workers to models. But I've always tried to do it in my own way. For me, photography is the constant search for an emotion, guided by technique, instinct and experience.

I am lucky because I do a job that I love and one which has allowed me to know people, places and situations that I would never have known otherwise. I started taking picture for passion and, for sure, I continue for the same reason.

The excitement I felt on first seeing an image appear in a dark room, or when creating my first still life almost 40 years ago, is exactly the same as I feel today whenever I start a new project."

Clients include Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Fiat, Ferrari, Land Rover, Jaguar, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, Unilever, Peroni, Acea, Enel, Intralot, Herbalife, Uil, Honda, Vibram, Daunenstep, BCC, Poste Italiane, Fox, Eni, Adidas, Aruba, Tim and Wind.

As a former basketball player and always passionate about sports, Sabrina Conforti began to photograph athletes and entered the world of rugby in 2008. Known internationally, Sabrina has worked for Adidas on Danilo Gallinari’s campaign, for an Italian tour by Jonah Lomu (former All Black), and with Javier Zanetti across a range of shoots.

Sabrina has created a unique style which has helped her to make her way in a predominantly male profession. She is the author of numerous series published in Sportweek and has been following the Italian National Rugby Team for 10 years. Sabrina has also been the official photographer of the Crédit Agricole Italia Group for four years.

Her significant portfolio includes cooperation with the Mondadori Group and Discovery Italia.

Sabrina's greatest strength is empathy, which encourages her subjects to open up and bare themselves in front of the lens. She offers an innovative and personal style - in her shots, there is all the elegance and lightness that distinguish her.

Sabrina's skills and knowledge allow her to manage all phases of a photo shoot, from creative direction to post-production.

While studying for his Master's in photo-reportage at the John Kaverdash Academy in Milan, Nicola Ughi made the decision to become a corporate photographer.

His professor showed him a beautiful portrait - 'The man with the bricks' by August Sander, a German photographer from the 20s - and Nicola fell in love with it, deciding that portraiture must be one of the main skills of his profession.

Today, Nicola shoots many portraits for business purposes as well as individual clients. "I consider it one of the best ways to fix the identity of a person," he says.

''Food is an important form of communication, expression, seduction and the foundation of relationships.

Food is welcoming but also sharing roots, belonging and identity.

Food is always a story that needs to be told, carefully and wisely to express its value and uniqueness.

It takes a particular talent to draw out the value of food whether in a recipe or a photograph.

Maria possesses those necessary skills to take simple raw ingredients and transform them into a cohesive narrative.''

Valeria Orlando is a beauty director, make-up artist and hair stylist with over 25 years of experience working for fashion, advertising, editorials and catwalk events.

Valeria has collaborated with many renowned photographers including Mario Testino, Steven Klein, Gian Paolo Barbieri, Johan Rench, Eolo Perfido, Andrea Massari and Stefania Paparelli. Her work has been published in leading fashion magazines such as Elle Ukraine and Vogue Russia in collaboration with renowned stylists such as Donatella Versace and celebrities including Catherine Zeta Jones and Lena Katina. Her clients also include world-famous international agencies such as Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett and BBDO.

Valeria is based in Milan but travels throughout the world to locations including Rome, Rio De Janeiro, London and New York City. In September 2016, she was a key artist at New York Fashion Week SS17. In June 2017, she was Key Artist at Balkan Fashion Week.

Valeria speaks Italian, English, Spanish and Portuguese fluently. Honesty and passion are the distinctive elements of her approach, and she continually works on her professional development to improve her knowledge about new techniques in the cosmetic industry.

Valeria has her own make-up line V)Or Makeup. As an artist she is represented by Beleza in Rio De Janeiro (Brazil), Current Studios in the USA, and Arc et la Tour in France.

Silvia Gerzeli is a freelance make-up artist and hair stylist based between Florence and the Italian lakes, working across Italy and internationally. She specialises in fashion make-up and hairstyling for photo and video clients.

Her passion for make-up means her portfolio is constantly growing thanks to the many collaborations she is involved in. She also focuses on special effects and body painting and continually studies new techniques, with regular trips to London and across Europe to work with local professionals to learn about the latest styles.

She collaborates with Lui Magazine as an art director and teaches at a renowned make-up school in Florence and Rome.

Silvia is extremely diligent and precise and "absolutely loves" her job! She appreciates the many different facets and genres that allow her to provide clients with the very best results - not only concerning make-up and hair, but also through her presence on set.