spain Feb 2012

Hyundai chose Madrid as the location for a series of commercials featuring the new i-30 models for the Korean market. Classic downtown Madrid streets, brand new colourful buildings, the old town and the nearby city of Avila made for four days of shooting, including with a Russian Arm. 

Team Works worked with Condé Nast to produce a cover for the March edition of GQ magazine, featuring Real Madrid player Sami Khedira and model Lena Gercke. Recent projects with Jeep, Renault, Vogue and Brown will soon be showcased.

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 directors, and its art buying department is continuously recruiting new talents and researching the latest technologies to best respond to clients' needs.

Latest projects include:

• ASISA campaign shot by Gonzaga Manso.
• Cruzcampo campaign shot by Jesús Alonso.
• Liga LFP 1x2 campaign shot by Alberto Escudero.
• Saxo Bank campaign shot by Fredrik Clement.
• Mayoral kids campaign shot by Pep Avila.
• Bephantol campaign shot by Alfonso VQ.
• Commercial shot in Malaga with prestigious director Medhi Norowzian (RSA Films).

Exclusive new photographers Pablo Lozano and Pep Avila and director Gregorio Arroyo are now represented by Aproductions.

VANDER productions is an international photography and production agency representing talented and ambitious photographers worldwide.

The agency provides art buying and production service for national and international clients, including budget control, talent casting, location scouting and logistics.

VANDER's international production network enables it to respond to requests from around the world and supply clients with local knowledge, experienced crews and creative talents.

VANDER productions provides high-end management for a sellection of award-winning and highly-skilled photographers, each specialised in their own field: from fashion editorials and advertising campaigns to celebrity portraits and product photography.

Sonda announces the relaunch of its website. The new design gives insight into the company's completed productions using large-scale photographs. In addition, it features a 'making of' section, location database and artist listings. 

Be sure to check the new site to find out more about Sonda's latest productions, including Lexus by photographer Emir Haveric, Fine Goods catalogue shoot in co-production with AprilMay by Ullrich Hartmann, and Pfizer Enbrel by Alexandra Klever.

A.L.S (Almería Location Scout) provides a full range of film and photo production services, permit management, accommodation, equipment and online location scouting. With its network of local fixers, the company can adapt its services depending on each clients' individual needs.

With a perfect knowledge of the area, quick response times and over 10 years experience in the film and photo production industry, A.L.S is the perfect choice for every type of project. Its team works in German, English, French and Spanish.

Featured in this Showcase is a range of images from the company's newest locations.

Costa del Sol productions provides full production service for film and photo clients. With more than 320 days of sunshine a year and versatile locations framed by the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean and the snow covered mountains of the Sierra Nevada, Granada and Malaga provide the ideal production bases.

The company's German/Spanish crews combine northern European perfectionism with local insider knowledge and contacts, not to mention thorough preparation, outstanding locations and flexibility on the job.

Visit the website for more information.

Shooting throughout Spain since 2008, Palma Pictures Photo is in full-swing. This year the company will open its first permanent production office outside of Mallorca.

Responding to clients' needs, Palma Pictures Photo has decided to set-up in Barcelona - the biggest city on the Mediterranean - with the company's multi-cultural crew and close attention to detail separating it from the crowd.

Read their blog and call direct to discuss details of production services available on the Islands, Madrid, Barcelona or the south of Spain.

Landing Zone Production is the leading photography production company in the Canary Islands. Its extensive experience, attention to detail and skilled work provides international teams with the finest services.

Latest jobs include:

• Photographer Alasdair McLellan collaborating with Art and Partner for the new Filippa K spring/summer collection 2012.
• Peek and Cloppenburg with photographer Marc Hom. A week of fun on a 23-metre sailing boat with a crew of 40 people collaborating with Nowadays creative production.
• Women's Secret new summer collection 2012

The geographical position of the Canary Islands provides the company with the best spot in Europe for a summer-spring climate during the winter months. Visit the website or contact the company directly for information and advice on upcoming projects.

Dolce Vita Productions offers its services throughout Spain, Portugal and Argentina. Whatever the time of year, the company works in sunshine all year round. Dolce Vita has recently organised photo shoots with several prestigious clients, including:

• Bonobo photo production with Henry Roy in Buenos Aires.
• Otto with Gerhard Reinelt, Oliver Lwowski, Oliver Kühl,  Chris Böhm, Hendrik Nenneke and Johannes Caspersen in Tenerife.
• Otto with Sam Bisso in Gran Canaria.
• Otto with Serge Guerand in Lanzarote.
• Volkswagen/Explizit event collaboration in Ibiza.
• Grain de Malice with Emmanuel Honold in Barcelona.
• Gillette with Carlos Serrao in Barcelona.
• The New Yorker with Ronald Dick in Fuerte Ventura.
• Venca with Olivier Ribardiere in Barcelona.
• Venca with Frederic Cresseaux in Lisbon.

The season is currently in full bloom in Argentina and on the Spanish Canary Islands. Visit the website for more information.

Latest work from photographer Fernando Alonso includes campaigns for fashion brands Van-Dos, Evasse, Laura Bernal, Querdani, Tonalá, Privée, MdM/LyD and Archeologie.

Visit his website for more information.

Jose Luis Villar has been dedicated to photography since 1987. He works across advertising, fashion and still life shooting for clients in Spain and France.

His studio is fully equipped for a range of productions and includes a team of highly qualified professionals who offer an organised yet human working environment.

Visit his website for more information.

After graduating in Communication Studies, Teresa Novoa decided to enter the world of photography after working on a range of film and design projects. She assisted reputed photographers, both local and international, across a range of disciplines before establishing herself as a freelance fashion photographer. 

Teresa's work has been published in several independent fashion and arts magazines around the world and she has collaborated with various professionals in campaigns for the likes of Kismet, Woof, Pickup Mag, Fuzzy, Lara Marti, Gema Martin and Inperdible. 

Based in her Madrid studio, Teresa directs and produces fashion, beauty and portrait photography.

Ruben Panzuela is a post production photo studio dedicated to creative retouching.

The company's way of working is simple, developing effective and creative solutions that meet the business needs of the project.

"We are innovative, our proposals are always feasible, rational, appropriate and adapted to every need."

Studio Sitges, located just outside of Barcelona, is an amazing photo and film studio equipped with every technical and residential facility needed to guarantee a successful shoot. Just 100 metres from the beach in a seaside town that enjoys over 300 days of sunshine a year, facilities include an entire house complete with spa that is fully integrated into the studio set-up. The company's flexible way of working is designed to satisfy clients' every need.

Visit the website for more information.

Top Studios offers a variety of five studios to suit photographic, film and special events needs. The studios are equipped with lighting material for professional photography, including runway lighting and film sets. The company recently expanded its range to include the latest generation Broncolor, Hensel and Profoto equipment.

Some of its latest clients include:

Lancôme shot by Mario Testino - Production by Inezz Productions; Santa Eulalia shot by Gregori Civera; Rosa Clará 'Aire Fiesta', 'Couture Club', 'Luna Novia', 'Alma', and 'Two' shot by Outumuro; Abanderado shot by J. M. Ferrater; TCN 'Look book' shot by J. Sans; Uterqüe shot by Alfonso Ohnur - Production: Magna Productions; Podium shot by Miquel Arnal; Veneno en la piel shot by Sergi Jasanada; Enel commercial - Production: Vivi-Films; Kiss shot by J. Solé - Production: Keep it Special.

Editorials include: Marie Claire 'Mambo' shot by Outumuro; Harper’s Bazaar shot by J. M. Ferrater; Yo Dona 'Niños' shot by E.Moya; Tiger shot by J. Morán; Yo Dona 'Pap Italia Pv12' shot by N. Alegre.

Addict Studios includes 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 rely on Addict's own materials from brands such as Profoto, Canon, Phase One, Hasselblad, Hmi, Arri, Manfrotto and Apple.

Addict Studios was official provider for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid, shooting live with Mercedes-Benz and the Madrid public at the IFEMA trade hall.

Latest productions in Addict Studios include:

• Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid.
• San Miguel campaign.
• Cruzcampo campaign.
• Olay campaign.
• Asisa campaign.
• Santander Bank campaign.
• LFP spot and photo shoot.
• Neo 2, SModa, Yodona, Telva, El Mundo and Vanidad.

Visit the website for more information and follow the company on twitter (@addict_studios) or facebook (addictstudios).

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.

Centro Studios has been the official provider of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid, dping live photo sessions with the audience in Madrid's centric Callao square.

Recent jobs included Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid, Banco Santander, Time with Messi, Crazy Horse (Paris), Howty, Yodona Magazine, La Vanguardia Magazine, FHM Spain Magazine, Revolution Magazine, El Pais Semanal Magazine (Christmas special), Ragazza Magazine, Vanidad Magazine and Tendencias Magazine.

Visit the website or blog for more information and follow the company on twitter and facebook.

Barcino Management is an agency representing national and international  professional models as well as new faces, with a strong focus on fashion and advertising.

The company's mission is to understand the needs of clients and facilitate good relations between them and its models.

"Our philosophy is to work closely with our models so we can ensure that they understand and respect the industry."

The agency's dedicated team has extensive experience in the fashion and advertising industry, allowing clients to have full confidence in the selection of models for their projects.

Latest news from Salvador Model Agency:

• In the Madrid office, Andrea Mulhova shot for Jesus del Pozo, Lena Sola for Coca-Cola, and Marta Simonet for Movistar.
• The international divison has worked intensively on The Brandery show, Vita S shot for Marie Claire and did a runway show in Milano, Laura K shot a Losson Couture campaign, and Vita posed for Vogue Italia. 
• In the commercial division Roger Batalla, Ramon Trincheria and Matthias Bullach shot for Fiat Punto.
• Charlotte Vega, Lishi Ye, Shang Xion, Marina Agopome, Anna Orenga and Paula Jimenez all featured in a worldwide campaing for Bayer.
• The company's actors have also been busy: Aida Flix featured in ‘Amar en tiempos revueltos’, Peter Vives, Simon Brading and Shang Xiong in 'Aguila Roja', and Henar Jimenez in TV series ‘Con el culo al aire’. Shang Xiong also starred in ‘El Barco', while Francesc Pages, Elisabeth Paz, Alejandro Muñoz and David Segú are currently filming the movie ‘Descalssificats’ with director Abel Folch. 
• The kids division saw Eduard Perez Sala shoot for Massimo Dutti, Zaira Parrago for Pull & Bear, Ela Sans for Custo, and others work for Marie Claire Kids (Paris), Pronovias, Massimo Dutti, Seaport, Katia, Barbie and many other projects.

Recently reopened after a complete renovation, the innovatively designed PG75 Lounge Bar has become a meeting point for both people in the city as well as hotel guests.

Located in the lobby of the Monument Building, the bar is the ideal place for an aperitif, a snack, or to enjoy the best cocktails before or after dinner in a unique environment.

Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday a pianist provides entertainment for what promises to be an unforgettable evening.