france May 2019

Founded in Paris, Cinq Etoiles provides a complete range of services for photography, film and digital content worldwide.

From art buying to production, Cinq Etoiles sources the right team in the right location for each and every story.

Through long-term collaborations with clients and vendors, Cinq Etoiles has proven its agility in always successfully meeting creative and financial challenges.

Clients include Hermès, Chanel, L’Oréal Group, Simone Pérèle, Pernod Ricard Group, and many more.

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 Betclic (Leo Caillard), Monoprix (Benoît Peverelli), and Princesse tam.tam (Charlotte Navio).

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 Valentino, Hugo Boss, Max Mara, Swarovski, Hanro, Sunglass Hut, Harrods, Manor, HoltRenfrew, Louis Vuitton, Lane Crawford, Falabella, The Outnet, Apple, Diesel, Perrier, Grey Goose, Moët & Chandon, BMW, Nissan, Zeit Magazine, L’Officiel Homme, ICON, Dazed, Elle, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue.

See more of JPPS on their Instagram account.

Based in Paris, KA2 Productions is a comprehensive, full service international production company for photography and film productions. With more than 18 years' experience in the production industry, the company offers an impeccable service on all levels.

Services include art buying, casting, location scouting, budget management, accommodation, transportation, crew booking, catering and equipment rental.

KA2 Productions also offers locations and scouting in Morocco, Spain, Corsica, Cape Town, Bangkok, and the Canary Islands.

Each job is approached with the same diligence and attention while keeping tightly to budgets.

Octopix is an English photo, film and digital content production company based in Paris, working throughout Europe. Created in 1999 with a focus on fashion, the company provides all the services needed to complete a job, including multi-lingual coordinators, friendly assistants, and effective technicians using the latest technologies to make each job as smooth as possible.

The agency offers the largest location database in France and loves the challenge of finding that 'impossible' location - in France and throughout the world.

Octopix also provides casting and set design services.

The agency adapts to creative and budget expectations for clients as diverse as Chanel, Coca-Cola and Vogue, to name just a few.

The South of France is in its prime during spring, so the time is now to scout locations from Chamonix to the Côte d’Azur. With two decades of experience producing first-class campaigns and editorials, 7 Seas has every inch of the South and the Alps covered to give clients the best location options available.

"If it’s dreamy Mediterranean backdrops you’re seeking, sailing yachts, sports cars driving on Route Napoleon, or even quaint log cabins and lush sprawling mountains then the South of France is where you need to be. This part of Europe is still in high demand for 7 Seas’ fashion clients including NET-A-PORTER, Mr Porter, Warehouse, Vogue Japan and Zimmermann.

The dedicated and experienced on-the-ground team always executes a seamless production from start to finish, and never shies away from a challenge. Why not put a ‘pie in the sky’ brief to them and see what location gems they unearth for you. 

Send your brief to the team today and go somewhere you’ve never been with 7 Seas."

Based in Paris, I Carré is an integral production agency that manages projects in their entirety.

"After analysing your request we propose the most suitable destination for the realisation of your images according to the nature of your project and available budget. Our experience and our partners in France and abroad (South Africa, Las Vegas, Miami, Spain, Greece, Holland, and more) allow us to best meet your expectations."

Scouting, casting, planning, pre-production and production services throughout the entire project are handled by an expert team to ensure every production runs smoothly.

Natively bilingual freelance producer Renata Pepper specialises in working with international crews coming to shoot in France. Services include line production, production management, location scouting and management as well as fixer services.

Clients can also expect:

• 10 years' experience in the French industry.
• Native bilingual local producer with an ease for producing international projects in France.
• Established relationships with local crew and suppliers.
• On the ground expertise with a flair for finding perfectly suited locations for all types of project.
• A carefully crafted network with the most famous landmarks in Paris and beyond.
• A tailor-made service catered to specific needs.

Languages spoken include English (native), French (native), and German (working standard). Specialities include film, TV, commercials, music videos, fashion and photo shoots.

Recent projects and clients include Ralph Lauren, Google, Longchamp, H&M Home, Netflix, BBC, Lenny Kravitz music video, Kylie Minogue music video, Vogue and Victoria's Secret fashion show.

La Creative Factory is known to be one of the best sources for locations in France. Agencies, production companies, directors and photographers from around Europe ask the company for new places to work as well as the most iconic locations.

"Our experience and our network facilitate the process of permitting in a short time at the best prices. We constantly add new locations from across France to our database, from roads to buildings and naturally all types of landscape France can provide."

Recent clients include Hermès, L’Oréal Paris, VW, Banque Populaire, Orange, Nike, Cluse, MasterCard, Puma, DS, Lexus, Pierre Cardin, BMW, Fly Emirates, IBM and Longchamp.

"Just ask us for the location you need, and we‘ll find it!"

Born in France and raised in Tunisia and Senegal, Bruno Juminer’s relationship with photography began unexpectedly and with a coup de foudre - it has continued with the same passion since.

Working mainly between Paris, Milan and New York where he lived for several years, Bruno has developed his career in fashion and beauty photography.

Known for his very personal style and impeccable technique, Bruno is able to adapt to every situation and make every shoot a positive experience for everyone. His experience, his keen eye for style and his creativity allows him to play with trends while always maintaining high standards of elegance and sophistication, creating timeless and vivacious images.

His strong personal investment in every project makes him an excellent collaborator and his skills for communication are always key in creating a productive atmosphere - positivity and liveliness are an essential part of Bruno’s talent for capturing beauty.

You can see more of Bruno's work on his Instagram. 

Lisa Tichané’s work has been entirely focused on baby and kids photography for more than 10 years. She has a true passion for children and loves documenting the energy and playfulness of childhood.

Happiness and motion are the hallmarks of her imagery: she can get beaming smiles and belly laughs out of any child! Her work often includes a touch of quirk and mischief, adding just the right dose of humour to her images.

Based in France, she is fluent in English and French and has a good understanding of Spanish. She can work anywhere and thrives in multicultural environments.

She is a published author and award-winning photographer. Her images can be found in commercial and advertising campaigns for international brands such as Pampers, Cow & Gate, Nokia, Seventh Generation, Sauter and Laboratoires Gilbert.

Born and raised in France, Mickael Gomes is an automotive photographer based in Paris, but who flies all over the world. More than cars, he likes to create visuals around landscape and fashion with his own dramatic style.

With vast experience in commercial photo shoots and post-production, Mickael retouches most of his own work as it allows him to have great communication with the creative team.

Mickael is really enthusiast and is available for advertising campaigns, product launches, and specific social media assets. He is entirely focused on delivering the best, most unique images.

RVZ's team of 50 professionals has 30 years of experience and is available for all production needs.

Equipment includes:

• Flashes - Profoto, Broncolor, Briese, Elinchrom, Multiblitz.
• Digital capture - Phase One, Canon, Nikon, Hasselblad, Leaf.
• Cameras - Red Monstro, Monstro monochrome, Gemini, Red Weapon 6K, Red Helium 8k, Epic M, Scarlet, Arri Alexa mini, Alexa LF and lenses (Cooke S7, Zeiss Supreme Primes, Arri Signature Primes, Sigma Cine Prime).
• HMI/Tungsten - Arri, K5600, Desisti, Dedolight.
• LEDs/ Fluos Kino Flo, Lite Panels, SL1, Skypanels, trucolor, Cineled.

Softboxes, frames, textiles, effects and specific accessories including wind and smoke machines, props, make-up stations, folding tables, chairs and boxes, dollies and accessories, lighting grips, standard, power distribution, trucks, location vans, generators and motorhomes complete the offer.

Contact RVZ in Paris-Ivry sur Seine on +33(0)1 47 46 17 00 or in Marrakech on +212 (0)5 24 30 14 20.

Direct Digital is a leading camera and lighting rental company. Dedicated to the client, in addition to quality kit and consumables, tours and training are always available to share expert knowledge.

The team in Paris offers specialised training to producers, an initiative originally set up at the request of a production company. These training days give producers more technical knowledge and empower them with the basic knowledge of an equipment list, expanding on what elements are required for a shoot (whether it is a large or small production), which helps to understand logistics, distribution on location, and, especially, cost.

Depending on the needs and desires of each individual, the training can be planned over a half day with a quick summary of the fundamentals, or a full day to go into more detail with practical workshops.

"I first started working as a campaign stylist in Brazil for my own high-fashion website, then moved on to working with other brands and companies. After a few years, I was invited to style a shoot for L’Officiel magazine in Paris. Since then, I’ve been working as a freelancer for several magazines, brands, and individual clients between Brazil and Paris.

Boldness, elegance and on-trend vision are the key drivers of my work. I am completely passionate about fashion and enjoy the diversity of styling. I can adapt my work for any sector, whether fashion, advertising, or entertainment."