SERVICES FOR PHOTO & FILM Oct 2017

711rent is a leading professional equipment rental company with seven branches in Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona and Mallorca. All of its offices are conveniently found in city centre locations. The Malloca office moved to the centre of Palma at the beginning of the season.

The company's approach is to cover any need from continuous ligthing to flash systems, grip to styling accessoires, vehicles to camera and computer equipment - all delivered with great service. The 711rent network makes it easy for customers to get any technical or budget information from their favourite manager, no matter where the job will take place.

711rent carries well maintained gear from all major brands, including Profoto, Broncolor, Briese, Arri, The Light, Zacuto, Kino Flo, Dedolight, Hasselblad, Phase One, Canon, Sony, Nikon, Apple and more.

Recent additions include: Arri S 60 Skypanel, Nikon D850, Sony Alpha 9, Profoto Pro A1 and Usb-C powersupply for Macbooks.

Get in touch with one of the 711rent shops for your next project to test the service.

"It's been a BAAM good production year for us and our clients, 2017 has rocked!

We are very happy with our team and the projects we've produced, with clients smiling after every succesful production. We worked in Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia, Slovenia, Italy and Iran.

Covering southeast Europe with high level production for photo and film projects gives us a chance to present the very best of a huge range and variety of locations in such a small area.

Clients include Audi, BMW, Airbnb, Discovery TV, Betty Barclay, Carnival Cruises, Luxury Magazine USA and Cotswold Outdoor Clothing UK."

Located in the heart of Madrid and the beautiful island of Mallorca, camera-studio and its sister company, camera-rent, provide a premier service of photo and video studios as well as top-end equipment hire for both in-house and on location productions.

camera-studio and camera-rent are proud to be the leading rental house for Broncolor equipment in Spain. Also available from the equipment portfolio are top brands like Profoto, Phase One, Mamiya, Canon and Elinchrom.

The studio in Madrid is a 420m² warehouse with private parking, divided into two exceptional studios. Each studio has its own client lounge, sound system, styling and make-up areas. With welcoming English-speaking staff on hand to assist the entire process, camera-studio is the perfect location for a flawless production in Madrid.

Clients include Carolina Herrera, Massimo Dutti, El Corte Inglés, Oysho, Cosmopolitan, Mahou, Adolfo Dominguez, Grupo Cortefiel, Elle, Vogue, El Pozo, Nike, Loewe, Pantene, Esquire and Marie Claire, to name a few.

For more information visit the website or follow camera-studio & camera-rent on Instagram and Facebook.

The Caribbean Production Company accommodates commercial shoots, film, video and photography productions for international companies when shooting in the Caribbean region. Since 1998, the company has been registered on the Caribbean island of Barbados. A German manager and local crews provide comprehensive professional service from locations, local crews and talents to permits, customs, equipment, etc.

Despite hurricane season, there are always many islands untouched with beautiful locations for movie shoots, commercial productions and catalogue and editorial fashion shoots.

Main locations for productions are currently in Barbados, Bahamas, Jamaica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines.

Most of the islands have streets in excellent condition and a good mix of numerous luxury mansions and traditional colouful Caribbean wood houses, gourmet restaurants and local rum shops, elegant golf resorts and fishing villages, bicycles and luxury limousines.

Clients include Avon, Bavaria Film, BBC London, Bitburger Beer, BSKYB/UK, Channel4, Macy's NY, Vogue, Elle Magazine, E!entertainement, Glamour, GQ Magazine, Grundy TV, Made in Chelsea/TV, Novafilm, NDF film Productions, Smuggler, JDWilliams Catalogues, Virgin Holidays, Zara fashion productions, Hilton Hotels and Vitamalt Denmark. Many more clients can be found on the website under Works.

Colombia is one of the most attractive countries for all types of audiovisual production because of its competitive and comparative advantages: lower costs, tax deduction and magnificent locations, ranging from mountains and valleys, to beaches with seven-coloured seas.

Colombia Productions is dedicated to providing all types of logistics solutions for all audiovisual productions in Colombia and Latin America. The company guides and advises clients on their productions from start to finish, working with the best teams, technicians, photographers and commercial directors so that each product has the look required.

"We are a professional team in love with Colombia who believe in this country and bet on its future, with the vision of growing with an industry that will have Colombia as the main stage of its development through its geography, resources and people."

Delight Rental Services provides maximum support for professional photo and video productions.

"Regardless of whether you‘re a photographer, producer, stylist or outfitter, DRS will serve your needs, supplying a huge range of digital, lighting, production and styling equipment.“

Be sure to ask the team for unique equipment - finding solutions, even with custom-built gear, is only one of their specialties!

Latest examples from Delight Rental Services‘ continuously extending portfolio include RED WEAPON Helium 8K S35, Profoto A1, MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro, ZEISS Loxia 2/35 for Sony, Sony SEL FE 24–70mm F 2,8 GM and Nikon 8-15/ 2.8 E AFS Fisheye.

DRS is located in Berlin, Stuttgart and Marbella, but provides equipment worldwide.

Emphasising the company's close cooperation with all the hidden stars behind the camera and on set, with a wink of an eye FGV Schmidle claims "We are 'Making of!'"

FGV is deeply rooted in the international film industry, and with vast experience and an impressive inventory has been providing leading production services for decades. Consistent cooperation and communication is a vital part of the company’s knowledge base. As a result clients are able to do their jobs better, be it with the latest high-tech equipment, through the team's technically demanding solutions, or even its own developments.

Established in 1972 and with home bases in Munich and Berlin, FGV Rental provides services including camera systems (digital, film, and photo), lighting (daylight, tungsten, LED, tube, photo), grip (from cranes to dollies, tripods, stands and more), and vehicles, all with a 24/7 rental pick-up and return.

A 700 m² / 7,500 sq.ft. studio located on the Munich premises benefits from great transportation connections. Features include a ceiling height of 12m/40ft, motorised green- and bluescreens, three motorised rigs for loads of up to two tons each, a 7x14m (24x46ft) ceiling reflector, Cyclorama covering two walls (24x29x11m / 79x95x36ft), production offices, an industry standard kitchen and parking lot.

Habitant Productions is shaped by a multidisciplinary team with years of experience in the production industry, managing major productions in Mexico and South America.

Its strength is connecting leading artists and creatives across the globe with the most exotic locations backed up by an experienced production team to help execute each production at the highest level.

"All areas of production are our passion and strengths, from fashion, advertising, stills and film to live events."

Photographers include Alexi Lubomirski, Walter Chin, Lachland Bailey, Phillip Lorca Dicorsia, Nagi Sakai, Josh Olins, Marcus Gaab, Hans Neumann, Mysha Taylor, Heather Favell, Laurie Bartley, Serge Leblon and Ture Lillegraven.

Clients include Louis Vuitton, Net A Porter, Nike, Netflix, Coca Cola, Sports Illustrated, Macy´S, Cb2, Saks, Free People, Primark, Pure Collection, Abc, Michelob, Annie Leibovitz, Vogue Usa, Travel & Leisure Fabulous, Anthropologie, Ann Taylor and Chico’s.

Hers Agency represents top London home economists, food stylists, general props stylists, production buyers and interior stylists. Its artists work in all areas of the industry: commercials, stills photography for advertising and social media, online video, TV and film, books and magazines.

Other services include food consultancy, product development, cookery demonstrations, recipe development, recipe testing, food writing, propping, styling on set, and art direction.

Clients include Domino’s, Lurpak, Costa, McCains, Subway, McDonald's, Dove, Coca Cola, Lidl, Philadelphia, Harrods, ASK Italian, The Sunday Times, Deliveroo, Hemsley & Hemsley, Baileys, Marks & Spencer, Knorr, Godiva, Thorntons, Palmolive, Absolut Vodka, KFC, Old El Paso, Asda, Waitrose, Jus-Rol, IKEA, Maille, Nutella, Haagen Dazs, Ted Baker, Zizzi, Yoplait, Heinz, Tesco, Kellogg’s, Sainsbury's, EAT, Schweppes, ODEON, Pizza Hut, Morrisons, Johnny Walker, John Lewis, Bulldog Gin and Orion Publishing.

A roomy ground level studio providing a large infinity cove (width 12m, height 4.90m, depth 10m), the Highnoon White offers enough space for more than one set at a time. In total the facility measures 407m² (the studio area itself measures 326m² with no disturbing columns), and is accessable via a rolling gate, allowing a 7.5 truck to enter. The studio provides nine parking spaces for cars as well as delivery vans.

The in-house equipment-rental service Knackscharf guarantees a wide range of equipment, with instant availability. Clients working in the studio receive a 10% discount on all rental equipment provided by Knackscharf.

The studio facilities include one 63A and two 32A high-voltage current connections, WiFi, dividing walls, polyboards and a good deal more. Two generous hair and make-up workplaces and a styling room with large mirrors, steamer, iron and ironing board, racks for shoes complete the offer.

"For us 'fair play' is not an empty phrase, therefore we won't surprise you with hidden costs. The studio fees include cleaning, electricity (excluding HMI and other continuous light) and heating. Prices are available on request. Just give us a call and tell us your needs."

Karma Models & Production is today's leading agency and production house in India.

"We are in the business of providing the most optimal international and ethnic models and production related services. Our experience and expertise in fashion and media have given us a presence in the industry by being associated with the most influential and popular names."

In addition to models and production services, the company also provides locations, photographers, make-up artists, lights and other equipment.

"We love service" is the motto of Knackscharf Rent, which has been established for more than 10 years. Operating from locations in Hamburg and Munich, the company is a competent partner for national and international photo and advertising productions of all sizes.

The Knackscharf team always delivers exactly the right solution, even when faced with complex tasks. In-house equipment covers all indoor and outdoor production needs and includes DSLR and medium format systems, lighting technology, grip and consumables, digital equipment and even production vehicles from all major manufacturers.

Knackscharf satisfies all customer needs in terms of logistics by organizing equipment transport both within Germany and abroad. Additionally, the innovative K24 dropboxes are available to clients, allowing for easy pick up and/or return of equipment 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

In addition to equipment rental, Knackscharf operates five rental studios in Hamburg and Munich under the name Highnoon Studios. With simultaneous booking of studio and equipment, customers benefit from an additional 10% discount on equipment.

Through an extensive network, Knackscharf also supports clients in their search for photo assistants, digital operators, location scouts, stylists and other production team members. Visit the website for more information.

La Fabrique 22A is a full service premier photography studio and equipment rental resource based in Antwerp and Brussels. Each studio is equipped with the best and very latest technology to ensure world-class results.

A total of six independent studios including blacklight and daylight cycloramas and cube studios, digital backs, studio flash, continuous lights and a full range of professional accessories are available for rent.

Since 2003, La Fabrique 22A has provided the creative community with the tools and services needed to achieve excellence. In addition, the company has by far the best prices in the Belgian market, carrying a large inventory of the latest equipment maintained under the most rigorous quality controls.

For more information visit the website or follow La Fabrique 22A on Instagram and Facebook.

Magnet is a collective of multi-talented film-makers, storytellers, and experienced producers from around the world.

Magnet’s journey began in the UAE in 2002 and over the years has evolved to become a one-stop-shop for holistic content creation. "From creative, production, to post-production, your film and stills production find a home at Magnet where your project is executed from A to Z."

Magnet sources both local and international talent based on the scope of the project to match every story’s needs. Having won awards like Clio, Loeries, Dubai Lynx, and Cannes Lions, Magnet is always striving to raise the bar higher and work with passionate people who share their love for compelling storytelling.

MRA is one of the largest casting agencies in Romania. It started operations in 2011 as a full service casting agency for worldwide clients and is specialised in commercial campaigns (film and print).

The agency provides the most varied types of actors, models, athletes, dancers, singers, musicians, comedians, talents and special abilities people from different nationalities, ages, types, characters, professions and talents.

MRA shoots professional photo and video castings sessions in its two well-equipped studios (+300m² in the centre of Bucharest) managed by two casting directors and two assistants with vast industry experience. It is one of the few casting agencies to showcase its entire database online, complete with search criteria.

Clients include Digital Spirit, Icon Films, Family Film, Reload Film, Anorak Film and Carioca Studio.

MRA can send propositions from its existing database for clients to organise e-castings or live call backs. Every new casting request is an exciting challenge for the team, and yes, they do really love challenges!

"If you’re looking for outstanding auditions and castings with amazing models, actors, dancers, genuine characters and authentic personalities, MRA casting directors are more than happy to help you. A first international collaboration can be subject to a free casting fee."

"The principle of a good team: everyone does what he or she does best. We are Nomad, a professional equipment rental company for photographers. What do you do best?

Whatever it is, we've got your back so that you can concentrate on what really counts – your talent!

Wherever you are currently located in Switzerland, we offer supreme service from Basel to Geneva to Zermatt, from Lugano to St Moritz to Lake Constance. No border can stop us, we are Nomad with all our heart.

Reliable, individual, and fair - we will support all of your projects, all of the time. We are available when no one else is, 24/7, all year round.

So don't waste your time. Nomad Rental Services is the ultimate solution for your production. Nothing is impossible, if it is available somewhere in this universe we will make it available to you.

Love, Peace and Photography!"

Partners and Crew is a production house offering the best quality services in photography, film and TV spots.

With over 10 years of experience, the team has the ability to carry out any production with the care, attention and quality that each project requires, offering the best competitive prices in the market. Given the variety of worldwide talents represented, the company has the possibilty of producing anywhere in Mexico, while offering the best services and equipment.

"We fit into the client's needs. We make it all possible.

We are Partners & Crew!"

Plastic Sandwich portfolios are custom-made for all versions of the iPad or print books. The company uses 3mm top grain hide in a choice of colours and branded in standard lettering or clients' own style and logos.

Print books have become an industry standard for photographers, designers and film-makers and can be made to any size or format.

The company is direct supplier to Jaguar/Land Rover.

"Build a better bid. Win more awards. Shoot inspiring work overseas. 

PSN-Production Service Network is the one-stop shop to help you do all that and more for your film and still photo projects. PSN connects you to top-tier shoot support – at no added cost - in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Recent location shoots made possible by PSN Partners include commercial films shot in Colombia for KFC, Peru for Gatorade, Chile for Booking.com, Australia for Mitsubishi, Vietnam for Nintendo, Thailand for Barclays, South Africa for Volvo, Ukraine for Fiat, Romania for PlayStation, Bulgaria for McDonald’s, Hungary for TP-Link, Poland for Meiji, Italy for Nike, Denmark for Carlsberg, Spain for Citröen, Portugal for Ikea, Ireland for Sky Sports, Iceland for Eva Airlines, and more.

PSN Partners put their local knowledge and expertise at your service, and together they can suggest where you’ll get the best creative results for your available budget.

Call on PSN for a successfully streamlined shoot overseas."

Republik Film Productions is an elite production company based in Iceland. As the country's leading commercial and photo service production company, it provides a full range of services for photographic and moving image productions.

The Republik team offers fully tailored service including location scouting, budgets, equipment, obtaining permits, crew and casting. The company provides top-level production services, whatever the clients’ needs and budget.

Clients include LG, Apple, Nikon, Siemens, Dropbox, Arla, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, VW and Skoda.

Visit the website for more locations and some more work samples.

Founded by Petra Tarnai and Iván Erős in 2007, Smalls’ Film is a service production company focusing mainly on commercials.

Before founding Smalls’ Film, Petra had gained over 10 years' experience as a producer in Hungary, while Iván had worked as a location manager for international feature films ('I Spy', 'Underworld', 'Munich') and also as a freelance production manager.

The company has enjoyed a number of successful productions over the last couple of years, including Raiffeisen Bank, Erste Bank, Telekom, Tesco, Mol, Djuice, Eni-Tigáz, Danone, Media Markt, Procter & Gamble, Samsung, Molson Coors, Sanofi, Sara Lee and Korean Air.

Smalls’ Film works with clients (most of them recurrent) for whom quality work and real value and price ratio are the most important features.

"SONOTON Music - The right music for your production.

When producing a film, a commercial or a trailer, the music plays an essential part in taking your images to the next level.

SONOTON Music is the largest independent provider of professional production music in the world, licensing music to big budget Hollywood films, television, as well as small and independent productions.

The user-friendly online search tool SONOfind offers a selection of over 120,000 tracks, produced by more than 2,500 international composers. From Tibetan chants to contemporary electronica, from rock to huge live orchestras, you can be assured you will find any genre or style of music you may ever need for your production."

"Southwest Productions is a fully-fledged production service company based in Lisbon, operating since 1993. We serve clients from all over the world for shoots on mainland Portugal and the islands of the Azores and Madeira as well as in Spain and across the Southern Atlantic in Brazil.

Our work ranges from the core business of service-producing commercials to shooting feature films and everything in between. We also provide our services for photo shoots.

We handle scouting, casting, set design, permits, all local crew and all the logistics from start to finish. Clients include many companies and brands such as Adidas, BBC, BBDO, Citibank, Czar, Danone, DDB, EMI, Ericsson, Facebook, GE, History Channel, H&M, IKEA, JWT, Kia, Lowe, Marken-Crossing, Mazda, McCann, McDonald’s, Mercedes, Microsoft, Mitsubishi, Nokia, Ogilvy, Opel, Publicis, Saatchi & Saatchi, Scania, Skoda, Smart, TBWA, TetraPak, Toyota, VISA, VW, Weiden & Kennedy and Y&R.

Please visit our website for more information and for access to our online location library."