EASTERN EUROPE Mar 2024

"My job is to first and foremost deliver the message that my client wishes to deliver. To do this, I use visual conversation, which I try to initiate. I try tocelebrate what's in front of the camera and of course I love the magic of the moment. I try to create interest and tension in the person looking at my photographs. My work is to create relationships. That's what my clients choose me for."

Pavel Hejný is a renowned advertising photographer and art director based in Prague. Throughout his advertising career, he has been honored with numerous prestigious awards, including six Cannes Lions, two Golden Drum Grand Prix, Andy Award, Clio Award, and the esteemed Lucie Award for the best advertising photographer of the year.

His exceptional work can be found in the Lürzer's Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide publications.

Pavel has an extensive portfolio and works with well established production houses to offer his clients a comprehensive service and to deliver the highest quality of his photographs. Pavel is your man in Prague, and he is already working worldwide.

"Hey, I'm Timo, a professional photographer focused on lifestyle and sports imagery, operating from Estonia.

With extensive experience, I possess the skills to breathe life into your projects, imprinting them with my distinctive flair and artistic vision.

Apart from photography, I'm passionate about sports, exploration, and music.

Wherever you're located, I'm prepared to collaborate with you to produce captivating visuals that connect with your audience and enhance your brand identity. In my recent projects I have collaborated a lot with Red Bull Estonia, many brands, and Cuba Films (an award winning production company located in Estonia)."

Yaroslav Danylchenko is a professional food and still life photographer based in Kyiv, Ukraine, specialising in advertising photography.

Leading his studio, he offers a comprehensive range of services including full-cycle photo production, remote shooting, and in-house post-production.

With a talented team, Yaroslav collaborates closely with top advertising specialists to create stunning visuals (food stylists, FX-masters).

His portfolio boasts collaborations with major brands such as McDonald’s, Nestlé, Samsung, L’Oréal, Avon, BASF, Kraft Foods, Danone, Staropramen, Lurpak, among others, as well as a wide array of renowned advertising agencies. His expertise extends to capturing the essence of food, drinks, and products, delivering high-quality content that meets the demands of his diverse clientele.

Production Lab, formerly known as PhotoPro Production, offers comprehensive services for video and photo productions.

The company boasts extensive global production experience, having successfully executed numerous projects for advertising agencies, fashion brands, and production firms across a spectrum of countries including the US, Spain, Italy, France, the UK, Germany, Japan, India, and even Mexico.

Production Lab provides services delivered by highly professional experts who consistently maintain a collaborative mindset, fostering teamwork and facilitating seamless production processes. Production Lab latest projects are actor portraits for Netflix, parasport portraits for Citygroup US, Hugo Boss fashion shoot, international video and photo campaigns for Philip Morris Veev and IQOS brands, Oppo, Xiaomi mobile social media and TVC campaigns for the EU region.

Pillowtree Productions offers cost-effective and stress-free film, TV and photo full service production in Croatia.

Since it was founded in 2014, Pillowtree Productions has been recognised by industry leaders and art buyers alike for the quality of their work. In the past 10 years they worked with renowned production companies, agencies and  production houses  such as Woodpecker Film Oy, Betty Tv, Double Act Productions, Claas Cropp Creative Productions, Twenty Twenty Agency, Mingle  Prod, Makalu Agency and many more.

Pillowtree offers the best possible value and quality production in Croatia. Choose from their unique locations database, use their remote production option, count on their strong partnerships, valuable experience, and a personal approach to your project.

Pillowtree has had the pleasure to work for clients such as McDonald's, Cotton Club, Fruit of the Loom, Millets, Woman Magazine, Essentials Magazine, Star Alliance, Lexus, Alpina BMW, Drogerie Markt and Deutsche Telekom.

ArtBlue Productions is a production company operating all over Greece. With over 20 years of experience in the field, ArtBlue Productions have worked with world’s top brands and most talented photographers, providing the most amazing locations and a tailormade service for each client all over Greece.  

"With a huge experience in the market, we have a proven track record. Our foremost priority is to provide excellent coordination at every level of production." 

ArtBlue Productions offer complete packages of production services, budget management, providing a clear plan, and fulfilling all your needs at a reasonable cost.  

With the lovely sun-drenched beaches and the traditional little villages on the Greek islands, it is only natural that they provide the perfect outdoor setting for photo shootings all over Greece.  

Clients include: Anthropologie, Elle USA, Peter Hahn, Darjeeling, Gina Tricot, Cubus, Sosandar, Zalando, My Theresa, FALKE, Vogue France, Vogue Greece, Harper’s Bazaar Germany, Louis & Mia, Just White and many more.

"All your film & photo needs, under one roof: BAAM Production House Croatia.

We're a full-service film and photo production company based in Croatia, with offices in both stunning Dubrovnik on the Adriatic coast and Zagreb, the nation's capital.

Our reach extends far beyond Croatia, encompassing all of former Yugoslavia: Slovenia, Bosnia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.

While Slovenia and Croatia are already EU members, the others are on their way to joining. All these countries offer breathtaking locations and a remarkable production environment.

Each nation boasts unique and often unexplored filming destinations, waiting to be discovered. We can cater to any project, regardless of location or budget.

Contact us today and let's turn your vision into reality!"

Hexagon Films is a leading production service company based in Bulgaria, offering a wide range of professional services.

"Our team of directors, photographers, DPs, and producers specialises in video production and photoshoots, crafting compelling content for various industries, including tech and fashion. Whether you are working on a commercial campaign, promotional videos, a feature film, or a TV series, Hexagon Films ensures top-notch quality and creativity.

Recent projects include collaborating on the Sigala x MNEK 'Radio' music video in Bulgaria with producers from Park Village UK. Our directors and photographers have also worked with well-known brands like Adidas, Gucci, TikTok, Old Spice, and the BBC.

Headquartered in Bulgaria and partnering with major studios, we take pride in offering prices that are on average 30% lower than those in Western and Central Europe for all production and post services. Our options are diverse, ranging from a New York streets backlot, a London backlot, a 30-meter virtual production studio space, to an old-school Western ranch complete with 20 stunt horses and artists that can elevate your creative project to new heights.

Contact us now to discuss your next ambitious project. Let Hexagon Films bring your exceptional production to life and captivate your audience in the way you deserve."

"At Umami, we offer comprehensive production services across the Baltics, leveraging a strong and extensive network within the industry. Whether it's commercial production or a photo shoot, we're dedicated to assisting producers, agencies, and marketing professionals in search of reliable and enthusiastic partners. With producers boasting backgrounds in television, advertising, and film, we're equipped to tailor our services to suit your project's needs.

Choosing our production services in the Baltics can benefit your budget, as our region typically demands 20-30% lower costs compared to much of Europe, all while maintaining high quality standards. You'll have access to a diverse range of locations, modern camera and lighting equipment, and internationally renowned crews. Additionally, the advantages of operating in a smaller market include minimized travel time and convenient accessibility, with everything just a phone call away.

In addition to production services, we also offer casting direction and audio recordings in Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, and Russian for companies operating at a Baltic scale."

Graffiti Studio is a leading CEE language localisation service provided for audiovisual media.

"Specialising in dubbing, voice-over, subtitling, and captioning, we ensure your TV programs, animation, documentaries, commercials, and video games resonate authentically with Central and Eastern European (CEE) audiences. With proficiency in CEE languages, our expert team guarantees accurate and culturally relevant localisation.

Some projects include the multilingual dubbing of Nestlé's TVC, the multilingual closed captioning of TV series 'Yellowstone', the dubbing of the animations 'Lego Friends' and 'Peppa Pig', and the multilingual voice over of a DB Schenker's corporate video.

From enhancing accessibility with inclusive captioning, to providing clear and concise subtitles, we tailor our services to meet your unique needs. Graffiti Studio prioritises transparent communication and client satisfaction, delivering exceptional results that elevate your brand presence in the CEE market. We paint experiences with your content in another language since 1993. Give us your stories, and we'll give you the local audience."