italy Jul 2020

Amazed / by is a boutique production agency that during the years has grown to include full time art buyers and video producers.

"We are working globally to produce any type of content our clients need to tell their story. Based in Milan with an international team, we work directly with photographers, directors, brands and creative directors.

We know that every job is different and we can offer as much or little support as necessary. Whether it’s a brand campaign or a social media shoot we consistently offer the same level of service and enthusiasm.

Our clients include: Giorgio Armani, Prada, Moncler, Vogue, DSquared2, Gucci, Loro Piana, Salvatore Ferragamo, H&M, Bally among others."

Scenari Production, a full service production company with more than 20 years of experience, is one of the leading Italian production companies offering enthusiastic production services for the advertising and fashion industries all across the country.

"Based in Sicily, we are ‘local’  in the Amalfi Coast, Rome, Apulia, Tuscany and Sardinia and have professional partners in Milan, Venice, Florence, Naples and in all the main Italian destinations. Our location database offers a quick visual prospective to understand the best areas to produce and create fashion and advertising stories.”

Sicily locations and our Sicily productions are in these days of 2020 a good destination for car commercial, fashion, advertising.

Clients include Coca Cola, Lamborghini, Nespresso, American Express, Martini, Dior, Hugo Boss, Porsche, Puma, H&M, Mercedes, Marina Rinaldi, Monnalisa, Jaguar, Ferrari, Ducati, Audi, HSBC, Pomellato, Hermes, J.Crew, Neiman Marcus, Hackett, Marco Polo, Calzedonia, Belmond Hotels, Ermenegildo Zegna, Brunello Cucinelli, Dolce & Gabbana, and more.

Scenari Production has also worked on feature films such as 'Mary Magdalene' and the historical TV movie series “Das Traumschiff.”

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

Daria Longinotti Productions is a full production service for photography and video, active all around Italy especially in Florence (Tuscany) and the Milan area.

"We work as a freelance team called only on request, which makes every production as easy and efficient as possible." Daria is a long experienced producer with a wide portfolio of work realised all around the world.

"We can organise and manage all the services involved in a successful production: from location scouting, shooting permits, transfers, casting, photographers and directors, to makeup and hair, styling, set designer, equipment, catering and any additional services in post-production.

Here just some brands we have worked with: Porter Magazine, Porter Edit, Love Republic, Gianfranco Lotti, Violanti, Alessandro Angelozzi Couture, Microsoft, Unicredit, Peugeot Sport, Blauer, Jijil, Reply Fragances, Police Fragrances, Zoppini, Cantine Cecchi, Conte Of Florence, Aimer, Tuscan’s Creations, Gualtiero, Gabbiacci, Sportweek Dreams, AD, Cantine Ferrari, Miss Blumarine, Ice Iceberg, Ki6?, Parrot and many more."

"Etna Productions looks ahead to new film and photo production season here in Sicily.

We are particularly proud of our Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. The surrounding area of the volcano is characterised by a rich variety of ecosystems, dense forests and desert areas covered by magmatic rocks.

This year Etna Productions has already facilitated a number of shoots for brands such ethical French fashion clothing brand, Sézane. The values of this brand as well as the undeniable vintage flair was perfectly emphasised in the various chosen Sicilian locations. 

Etna Productions is looking forward to accommodating more teams that are ready to explore Sicily as their next production location. We handle different aspects of each production; from financing and co-production advice, cost containment, budgeting and scheduling, and providing expertise in selecting appropriate locations.

To find out more about working with us, please contact us."

Felix Reed is a people and lifestyle photographer based in Milan, always looking to have authentic, joyful and colorful moments in front of his camera. His work received many international awards, and among them the prestigious inclusion in the 200 Best Advertising Photographers Worldwide by Lüerzer's Archive for the 2020.

Recently, Felix had the pleasure to work with different clients and agencies, including Costa Cruises, DolciADV, Domitys, Publicis, Range Rover, UBER, VISA and many others.

He was shooting in South Africa when the first lockdown measures started across the globe and now, after two months of forced stop, he’s eager to be on set!

Felix is represented in Italy by Sfera Production and in India by Qench. Feel free to visit his website and get in touch for your upcoming project.

Niccolò Biddau is an authentic visual storyteller with decades of experience. He helps clients to define objectives and provide solutions to express communications in an unique and creative way.

Niccolò Biddau is based in Italy. He collaborates with a wide range of brands, institutions, creative agencies, publishers and interior designers in the creation of photographic campaigns, authentic visual stories, integrated solutions to communication, photo projects and interior fittings.

Niccolò Biddau is regarded as one of the best industrial and architectural photographers. His photographs have been published in magazines, exhibited at museums, fairs and galleries in Italy and around the world. His work is part of museums and private collections, and more than twenty books on his work have been published.

He has photographed more than 500 Italian businesses including Tenaris, Brembo, Ducati, Leonardo, FCA, Maserati, Lamborghini, Beretta, Bayer, Italcementi, Pirelli, L’Oréal, 3M, Marzotto, Ratti, Brunello Cucinelli, Dolce&Gabbana, Missoni, Corneliani, Moreschi, Borsalino, Cassina, Zanotta, Moroso, Poliform, B&B Italia, Artemide, Alessi, Campari, Martini&Rossi, Sanpellegrino, Berlucchi, Star, AIA, Perugina, Lindt, Bauli, Lavazza, Mondadori, Mediaset, TIM, Poste Italiane, among others.

Studio Bozzini Romeiro brings a unique blend of professional and personal research to every project.

Antonella Bozzini, journalist and architectural photographer, graduated from IED - Milan. She has been a photographer for 25 years of architectural urban spaces, landscapes, and interior design.

Andréa Romeiro is strategic consultant with 25 years of experience in Italy, Europe, Asia and Latin America.

''Why work with us? Because the success of your project is the result of our guaranteed skills. We are capable of interpreting the most demanding requests for both immediate results and your long-term value needs.

Some of our clients include That’s Vapore, Studio T14, Debrah China, Livin’id, Giuntoli Real Estate, Rubner Objektbau and others.''

Exhibition includes 'Linea nelle Linee': Berlin the new architectures of the urban - architectural space after the fall of the Wall - Galleria Europa (Modena), sponsored by the Municipality of Modena.  

Publications: Limited edition by M&FD Editors and distributed by Hoepli, The Getty Research Institute, Columbia University Library, The New York Public Library and Sächsische Landesbibliothek, Dresde.

Articles: FOTOgraphia, nr. 259 - March 2020, Graphia S.r.l. Publisher.

“Avocado Studio was born from an idea of three classmates, after having completed their degree in Visual Communication at IED Torino in 2015. Together, we had the need and the will to showcase our world through the creation of photographic images, composed primarily in the studio.

We have worked for clients on national and international scale, but also, because of our strong legacy with our hometown, we love collaborating with local start-ups and brands. Over the years we have managed to create a unique style and identity, that we love to apply to our projects in food, still life and automotive photography.

Everything starts from the urge to communicate something that we feel inside. When we are on set, we get completely transported by all the elements that compose the process, from the first flash that we set up to the final image that we shoot. The ability to amaze, enchant and transform what was just a sketch into a final image is what gives us the biggest satisfaction.

Recent clients include Martini & Rossi, Fabbri 1905, FCA, Lavazza, Carrefour, Guido Gobino, Makr Shakr, Amaro Ramazzotti, F.C. Juventus, Scribit, Perini Navi and Ristorante Magorabin."

Luca Rosati is a Tuscan born food and conceptual photographer based in San Gimignano, in the heart of Italy.

For 14 years he has been dealing with food. First, as a professional chef and sommelier working both in Italy and the United States, today as a professional photographer without completely abandoning the kitchen.

Fusing the technical experience and his contemporary artistic vision, Luca collaborates with European magazines, publishing houses and creative agencies to create food publications and advertising projects with powerful images and recipes.

Luca has been participating in many international photo competitions and has been awarded the following recognitions:

• Pink lady Food photographer of the year: 2020 shortlisted artist
• Int. Colors Awards: Nominee Artist 2019 still-life category
• TIFA Tokyo Int. photo awards: Honorable Mention 2019, still-life/fine-art category
• Chromatic Awards (Int.colors photography contest): Honourable mention 2019 still-life category
• IPA Int. Photography Awards: Honorable Mention 2019 still-life/ fine-art category
• Foodphoto Festival 2019, Denmark: Art exhibition artist screening

Corina Daniela Obertas is a Rome-based self-taught photographer specialised in food and beverages, still life and editing. She creates professional photographs which help companies to better market their products and services.

She's very creative and loves to experiment, firmly believes in the transformative power of photography and its ability to streamline communication as it can convey emotions and tell stories. 

She inherited the passion for photography from her father by taking photos from the age of 10 with a Leica M3 camera, spending hours with her father in the darkroom. 

She is tireless, very malleable and puts her soul into everything she does being able to turn briefs into beautiful photos. In any situation she can find the perfect solution for you.

Even in the difficult working conditions in which the whole world finds itself, Corina manages to work the same from her comfortable studio set up at home, both for her personal projects and for a wide variety of local companies who send her the products via courier.

In her studio she has enough space and conditions to store products and a large kitchen where Corina can work safely with a chef and a food stylist.

Matteo was born in Brescia in 1972, where he lives and works. After graduating in Economics and Commerce he started working as a freelance photographer for magazines and newspapers and then opened a photo and video studio.

Creativity and sensitivity in the interpretation of styles, attention to detail, adaptability and flexibility, and interest in new trends, allow him to face market requests with the skills increasingly required in the world of work. Matteo creates still life, portraits, advertising photography, automotive, corporate and industrial, food and drink photography and video applications for the industry and storytelling.

Customer list includes: AB Holding, Antares Vision, BreBeMi Autostrade, Coldiretti, Chef Andrea Mainardi, Dolomiti Gourmet Festival (Chef Chris Oberhammer), Givi, Metra, Mico Sport, Pedrini, Regesta, Sigma Srl, Top Gear Italy magazine.

Simone Lisciani's experience in photography was born in artistic research and this research still continues. Immediately after graduating from the J.Kaverdash Academy of Photography in Milan, he started to photograph at a professional level, only in fashion.

"If I have to be honest, what characterises me most, in addition to a high technical background and a great versatility, is the concrete ability to create a climate of empathy and trust with all the staff and in particular with the models. As I said before, I was born as an artist and still today these roots always lead me to safeguard a harmony in all my work. I am bored with beauty as an end in itself. I'm not looking for the artifact or a fake perfection, in fact I hate it. I want my shots to be real.

In recent times I have shot a photo campaign for a wedding dress designer using a view camera and a digital back. It was an incredible experience. I like to find the motivation and the challenge with myself every time I approach a new job. The world of wedding dress photography is something I recently discovered. It's something that comes incredibly close to high fashion."

Giuseppe Morales is an Italian internationally published fashion and commercial photographer; he started in the industry 12 years ago.

He believes that fashion is a strong way to express concepts, and he tries to build strong ideas in every shoot. He travels around Europe and loves to work with people, because teamwork is necessary to get stunning results.

This year Giuseppe worked for international brands such as Natuzzi, L'Oreal, Roberto Cavalli, Pietro Ferrante, Salvatore Piccolo and many others that believed in his vision.

Serena Gallorini began her experience in photography with artistic research based on self portrait, and that still continues. After graduating from Studio Marangoni Foundation, she started work in fashion, food and portrait photography between Florence and Milan, working as freelance for fashion brands, companies, artists, music bands and restaurants.

She loves to work with lights and shapes, creating new ideas for every shooting she performs, giving back an unconventional vision of reality but at the same time remaining anchored to it.

She totally believes that a good result arises from a good team, good atmosphere, and a good harmony on set.

She loves to collaborate with creatives and artists, from which the best creations are born.

Carolina is a multitasking artist who is able to shift from graphics to portrait to still life. Her strong creative background is combined with professional knowledge of business and advertising. This combination makes her the right person to transfer innovation and beauty to powerful images.

She started working in an “artisan” studio 10 years ago. This experience shaped her artistic taste and made her a manager and problem solver. These qualities are fundamental for her work with advertising companies, multinationals, and smaller companies such as AQuest, dm Drogerie Markt, Laica, Lorenzo Marini Group and other lovely clients and collaborators.

She prefers a cooperative approach, and to develop the final image with the clients in a positive and humble environment.

Marco Verna is a professional photography retoucher that approaches creativity systematically. He sees his work as a result of amazing collaborations and specialised expertise. Retouching is a work of purpose so it’s important to have a clear creative goal and define a common vision. He focuses on communication as much as he works on retouching because it’s the only way to ensure the best results possible.

Clients: Volkswagen, Comedy Central, Netflix, Philips, Reault, Jagermeister, Asics, Toyota, KFC, Veloretti, and Stanno.

Nonsololoft is a scouting location company based in Milan, working for over 10 years on locating new spaces for photo shoots, video productions, runways, showrooms, business and private events, press days, design and fashion weeks.

"At Nonsololoft, the location is essential and crucial for the success of the event. What makes us competitive is our ability to discover peculiar and unique locations. Our portfolio, always up-to-date, includes more than 250 locations in Milan, Italy, France, Spain and throughout Europe.

Our location managers offer a complete consultancy, from the selection of the location (available on our website) to specific research aimed at finding the most suitable solution to meet the needs of the client."

Clients include RAI, Freemantle, Google, YouTube, Vitra, Wallpaper, Fay, Delonghi, Heineken, Nintendo, Delta Light, Oysho, Netflix, Red Bull, Huawei, Gucci, Moncler, Diesel, Bikkembergs, Byblos, Ferretti, Airbnb, Di Saronno, Iceberg, Panasonic, Discovery, Disney, L'Oréal, La Perla, LVMH, Dior, Sephora, BMW Mini, La Prairie, Elle Decor, Renault, Emilio Pucci, Samsung, Logitech, Bulgari, Mattel, Mediaset, Moleskine Spa, Stabilo, Chicco, Garnier, Nike and many others.

Launched in 2020, Sicily Locations is a new location agency that will help you find inspirational shoot locations, from stunning Sicilian landscapes to unique modern luxury villas.

“Our company Sicily Locations specialises in providing clients with the most unique locations in Sicily. As locals, we know the best locations for feature films, television, fashion photoshoots, music videos, events, commercials and more. Our team has a deep knowledge for location scouting, and we aim to make sure we fulfill the highest aesthetic standards for your next project.

Let our vision of Sicily inspire you!”

"Four Studios Communication is a "production boutique", with strong and long experience in commercial, photo, and film production. We are able to propose and manage the production chain reducing costs but maintaining the highest standards in the quality of production.

In these difficult times of the COVID-19 outbreak, we have implemented the containment measures indicated by the competent authorities, integrating them with the specifications indicated by our customers.

We offer 5000m² of equipped workspace divided into four studios, offices, toolrooms, and warehouses. Our structure, with well-distributed spaces, allows us to easily comply with the safety parameters and the distancing criteria between people as requested by Health Ministry.

We have also decided to improve our offer with a new digital service, because we think that in this new era, digital could offer a lot of opportunity and a different kind of communication with streaming events (like speech in remote, live events, directs, etc).

The studios and all our services support clients realise their communication projects; such as rental studio and equipment, skilled staff coordination, accommodation, design and creation of scenography, post production, and more.

We can manage entire productions; among our most important clients there are: FCA, Unilever, Adidas, Juventus, P&G, Ferrero, Nike, Subway and Herbalife.

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

Sharpen Studio is the perfect space for high quality photo shoots and film productions, and events in Milano.

"We provide every kind of facility to help clients realise their projects, offering worldwide production services that cater to all requirements such as location, light equipment, skilled staff (including photographers, producers, stylists, make-up artists, hair stylists, scenographers, runners, drivers, painters, gaffers, stage technicians, wood workers), and more.

Our experience allows us to manage entire productions; among them countless commercials.

The studio offers parking spots (enough space for trucks, cars, big teams and sets), a sound music system, two 32A high-voltage power outlets, fast Wi-Fi, lighting equipment, a bar and fully equipped kitchen, and much more.

The industrial style adds charm to the overall package, loved by national and international photographers and directors as well as advertising companies, magazines, TV and film productions and brands."

Officina 32 is an exclusive location in the heart of old Milan, a private setting in a courtyard with easy loading and unloading.

It is a multifunctional urban space where the old and the new blend with great attention to details. The old industrial iron windows of the last century and the charming skylight with exposed wooden beams are flanked by touches of modernity perfectly fused to create a harmonious and functional environment.

The space of 200 square meters can be divided into two rooms (Venere and Ercole) by means of a system of movable walls and/or used like a unique space. The two rooms are equipped with a wide selection of backdrops and settings useful for photo shoots, video shoots, casting and any other use.

Officina 32 is equipped with the most recent and performing Elinchrom equipments, flash lights with a wide choice of light diffusers including some very special and unique ones such as the Mola beauty dishes, a world-leading brand in the sector. 

The availability of furnishings, accessories and props combined with the various settings and neutral backgrounds allows you to always create different scenarios, making Officina 32 a versatile location that can be adapted to the most varied needs. The studio has a good daylight thanks to the large industrial windows and the charming skylight with exposed wooden beams. Both the windows and the skylight are equipped with blackout systems.

Founded by Naomi Sally Santangelo in 2009, Casting Kids Studios are an agency for kid models, born as an offshoot of Santangelo Studios, a Naples-based production house leader in the south of Italy with many years of international experience.

What makes Casting Kids Studios stand out from competitors is their capacity to provide clients with full production service: from casting, styling, location scouting, photo shoot, post-production, licence and permit management, transfers to fashion shows and backstage coordination.

Casting Kids Studios have pioneered the management and marketing of home-grown and international kid models to a worldwide audience. For over 10 years, the Neapolitan Kid Model Agency has evolved to become one of the most dynamic and respected agencies for child models in Italy.

Moreover, Casting Kids Studios is well known as a child model agency in the great fashion capitals of the world thanks to its collaborations in direct and through an agency network with brands like CR7 YAMAMAY, KIABI, Cyrillus, Vingino, Original Marines, Dolce&Gabbana, Armani, Roberto Cavalli and Emilio Pucci. There is an ongoing effort to select the best kid models worldwide, in order to ensure successful assignments and international careers.

Casting Kids Studios base their activities on the traditional values of honesty, trust, respect, transparency and integrity: they care about results, which is what drives their passion for excellence, but also the happiness and well-being of kid models.