spain Dec 2011

aproductions is a full service production company made up of five main departments: photo, audiovisual, events, service and online. The company represents photographers, commercial directors, illustrators and 3D artists and provides art buying and full service for foreign companies needing production services for photo projects, commercials and events while working in Spain.

aproductions offers art buying consultancy to advertising agencies and direct clients in Spain and throughout the world. The company exclusively represents a selection of highly talented photographers, and its art buying department is continuously recruiting new talents and researching the latest technologies to best respond to clients' needs.

latest projects include:

• J&B campaign shot by Erik Almas.
• Iberdrola campaign shot by Agustin Amate.
• Banco Santader shot by Alberto Escudero.
• Cruzcampo campaign with the Spanish football team shot by Diver & Aguilar.

New exclusive photographers include Jesús Alonso, Carlos Alsina and Alfonso VQ.

Jesús Alonso was recently awarded for his PlayStation campaign at Festival El Chupete and at El Ojo de Iberoamérica 2011. He also received the Premio nacional de fotofrafía profesional, LUX.

Polish telecommunications giant PLAY chose the city of Madrid for its latest campaign. A fast-paced spot featuring different local actors was shot over the course of two days in a variety of locations, including Madrid’s train station - the inland port. Directed by Marc R. Wilkins, together with Burak Turan as DOP and Marga Perez as Team Works' producer.

Malaga hosted a spot for Maggi´s new campaign from Publicis Frankfurt. With Anniken Lien as director, this family-friendly movie was shot in a sunny garden in the middle of winter; a setting that only southern Spain could provide. 

In spring 2011 Sonda produced two product films with Emir Haveric for the Volkswagen Tiguan. Both films were specially produced for the iPad catalogue app together with Creative Director Ralf Nolting for agency Grabarz & Partner. The off-road scenes were shot in Navarra while the streets of Barcelona were the perfect location for the smooth on-road version. Director: Emir Haveric. DoP: Klaus Krieger. Agency: Grabarz&Partner. Production Company: Sonda. Watch the 'making of' presented in July's Showcase.

Also featured in this Showcase is Sonda’s latest Seat Exeo video work from director Ben Gordon, shot in Barcelona. DoP: Klaus Krieger. Agency: Atletico International. Production Company: Sonda.

Be sure to check Sonda’s new website, coming soon.

Photographer Sergi Jasanada recently shot a cover and editorial for Novias de España.

Other recent work includes:

• Editorial with Oriol Elcacho for El Magazine de La Vanguardia.
• Editorial with Vanessa Lorenzo for El Magazine de La Vanguardia.
• Editorial for Nox with Gints Limberg.
• Campaign for Kin Cosmetics.

Advertising, people, lifestyle and kids photographer Nino Gehrig works and lives in Barcelona and Berlin. 

His latest work includes:

• Lotería National España campaign in Riga. Production company Spain: Capetona, Marga Otones. Production service in Letonia: Baltic Pine Films. Advertising agency: Grey Madrid. Post production: La Sixtina, Barcelona.
• Jané campaign. Production company: Volitif, Carolina Cabanillas. Models from View, Side and Sugar Kids. Post production: La Sixtina, Barcelona.

Nino is currently working on further Jané campaign shoots.

Paco Arara is a Barcelona-based food and still life photographer specialised in packaging and advertising. 

As a food culture enthusiast he applies his passion on each shoot, working for leading Spanish and European companies including Bacardi France, Bonduelle, Danone Australia, Danone Spain, Affinity, Carrefour, Kelloggs, Hewlett Packard, Unilever, Sara Lee, United Biscuits, LaSelva and Oscar Mayer.

Although Paco is happy shooting food and products in his specially designed studio, he also enjoys getting outdoors and traveling abroad to shoot landscapes.

Addict Studios include a 500m² studio with cyclorama that was recently the set for a range of international advertising campaign shoots. The company also offers equipment rental for a wide variety of clients, from magazine editorials to worldwide campaigns in Madrid, Barcelona, Ibiza, the Canary Islands, Valencia and Alicante. Its range of clients includes ad agencies, production companies, magazines and photographers who can rely on Addict's own materials from brands such as Profoto, Canon, Phase One, Hasselblad, Hmi, Arri, Manfrotto and Apple.

Latest productions in Addict Studios include:

• JB by Erik Almas.
• Olay by Erez S.
• Hugo Boss by Rick Guest.
• H&S with Hamish Brown.
• Cruzcampo by Diver & Aguilar.
• Nike by Alan Clarke with Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid).
• Freixenet 2011 and 2012 campaigns.
• Magazines: Yodona, Telva, El Semanal, EP3, Neo2, VMagazine.

Visit the website for more information.

Located in downtown Puerta del Sol, Centro Studios offers 800 m² for all types of photographic, film, casting and event production. The studios are fully equipped with lighting (Profoto), cameras and equipment for professionals who require 24/7 solutions. The company's digital department carries the latest technology, including Hasselblad H3DII 31/39, Phase One P45+, Canon Mark III and 5D Mark II cameras, and also offers technical advice, colour management, scanner facilities, certified proofs, fine art prints, digital retouching and CGI.

Recent jobs included:

• Cruzcampo campaign.
• Nike with Gonzalo Higuain (Real Madrid).
• Festival Vivamerica 2011.
• El Mundo.
• Yodona.
• Tendencias.
• Interviú.
• VMagazine.
• El Pais Semanal (Christmas special).
• La Vanguardia (Christmas special).
• Vanidad.
• Telva.
• Revolution.

Visit the website for more information.

This year's edition of modelmanagement.com's annual modelling contest Fresh Faces, was held in Barcelona, with 11 international finalists flown in for the finals.

Fresh Faces brings together the who’s who of the modelling and fashion worlds, making it an excellent opportunity for aspiring models to launch their careers.

The event included photo sessions with top photographers Victor Moscardó and Sergio Cattivelli, with styling by Mayte de la Iglesia and Dixi Romano, and hair and make-up by Ivan Gomez and Diana Omulana. The setting of the photo sessions was a stunning former palace, Casa de la Princesa, in the centre of Barcelona. 

The catwalk was held at La Maquinista, with choreography and training by Marie-Ange Schmitt, and once again Marie Christine Pollet, founder of Group models and former organiser of Ford Super Model of the World for Spain, headed up the jury. The fashion show’s make-up was provided by Sephora.

The afterparty was held at top Barcelona night spot Shoko, where the winners Sita and Valentin were announced.

The models stayed in beautiful apartments which were provided by Way to Stay.