north america production & locations Jul 2021

Blue Amber is a production, casting and locations company with headquarters in Vancouver and Hawaii.

Executive producer, Amber Palson has spent the last 15 years in NYC, Hawaii and Canada working with top names and brands in the industry such as; Oprah, Dwayne Johnson and Jessica Alba; J.Crew, Athleta and Urban Outfitters; as well as publications such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, W and GQ.  Amber has worked closely with professional athletes, politicians, musicians and many of the most talented creatives and producers in the business.

Legally able to work in Canada and the United States.

Additional Information:

• Locations - extensive locations library for the Hawaiian Islands + Western Canada, with an emphasis on long term local relationships.
• Budget - Blue Amber Production has a 100% under budget track record
• Crew - Consistency in personnel that reflects the work ethics of Blue Amber; humble, efficient, savvy and fun.

FX Group is a full service still & motion content production company in Hawaii with over 35 years of combined experience.

"We blend urban production work ethic with island production know-how, resulting in a combination that fulfils every possible job need. We have built the company through our resourceful contacts, problem-solving skills and scrupulous attention to budget.

We have an office in Oahu and Maui, but our territory covers all of the Islands. Some of our recent productions have taken us to Lanai, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island of Hawaii."

"We provide complete production, support services and locations to bring life to the vision of our international clients in Mexico and throughout Latin America with our multidisciplinary team and an expansive network of collaborators."

Hana Productions is a a premier full service production company specialising in location scouting, location management, production management and coordination services on all islands in Hawaii.

''We work with advertising, commercials, editorial, branded content, catalog, documentaries, music video, tv episodes and films. Our flexibility allows us to conform to your budget and specific needs. 

Hawaii is a top destination for everything from celebrity photo shoots and music videos to television commercials, print ads, and major motion pictures. Hana Productions has over 45 years of combined experience living and working in Hawaii, and we can help your company with every aspect of your production here. In addition to location scouting and management, we offer extensive production management and coordination services. Production in Hawaii is not without its challenges, and we specialize in coordinating all the moving parts of a production, large or small, so that our clients experience a smooth and efficient process.

Because we live full time on location, we can help you save money by eliminating many of the extra fees other production companies have to charge. Our intimate knowledge of Hawaii makes Hana Productions the perfect liaison in the islands. Remember also that Hawaii boasts a 20-25% production tax credit for qualifying projects.''

Please visit our website for a complete client list and additional information.''

Minnow Eleven is a full-service production company specialising in authentic content for all media.

"We live for authenticity, adventure, and attention to detail. We believe that no two projects are alike. With over 20 years of experience, we’ve produced giant campaigns with a team of five, as well as standard commercials with a crew of 90 people. 

When the proverbial s*&t hits the fan, you want a team who…prevents the s*&t from hitting long before it was even an idea. Let’s face it…a production team that can anticipate needs, wants, hopes and dreams, as well as potential problems, issues, threats, situations…then solve them all before you step on set is what you need - so you can focus on creating the content you need. 

To find out more about us and see more of our work please visit our website."

"At Partners & Crew, we take pride in our incredible Mexican locations, talents and cutting-edge team. We are known for being a passionate company. We make each project personal and we like to make our clients' dreams come true and take them to a whole new level.

A very important factor to consider is that in Mexico our talent is world-class and at a very competitive price. So, you don’t have to sacrifice quality for the price.

In this difficult sanitary situation, we are aware that the way of production has changed. All our crew is certified with very specific hygiene and prevention standards so that each production is safe.

We can be anywhere. Although, we highly recommend choosing Mexico. Here we have as many varieties of locations as you can imagine: forests, snowy forests, jungles, the best beaches, beautiful deserts, lovely towns, modern buildings, classic architecture and much more. You name it!

Let’s make incredible things together!"

"Whether deep in the ocean in Santa Monica or in an Oakland community center made to look like a school, we shoot everywhere in between traversing this great nation to find ranches in Montana, farms in Iowa and the hottest graffiti zones in Bushwick, Wynnwood and Midtown, Reno.

Being based in NY and LA, Photo Group offers a unique access to our elite crew and talent pool on both coast and we have a roster of talented crews throughout the country. We often partner with foreign production companies, ensuring quality control when overseas in places like Shanghai, Australia, Cape Town and  Mexico."

Shoot It Productions & Casting ®, LLC is a Covid19 compliant, full-service production company with casting and location services. This boutique-styled philosophy ensures prompt attention to every detail. Safety is primary, offering video conference services throughout the entire project at your request.  

With offices in Los Angeles, CA and Seattle, WA, Shoot It works adeptly throughout the west coast. Coupling wrap-around production services, with video conferencing, including talent casting, location services, permitting, art buying and contract negotiation, along with a vast list of high-level artists, allowing Shoot It to deliver prompt, professional, uncompromising experiences.  Shoot It can handle everything for you, keeping you involved throughout the project.  

Recent clients include British Vogue, Gap Inc., Real Self inc., Crocs, James Perse, and Fruit of the Loom, among others.

“Whether it’s overall seasonal production planning or simply complementing your in-house team, Shoot It Productions will assist in achieving your creative goals.”

SPORA is a Mexico City-based photographic equipment rental company with over 10 years of experience - key enabler in the development of local and foreign fashion and advertising photography.

"Our focus is to meet the highest technology standards and service, to achieve a unique rental experience in Mexico."

Constantly evolving in response to industry demands and investing in the latest innovations and top brands like Profoto, Phase One, Canon, Elinchrom, Sunbounce, Manfrotto, Apple.

"We deliver the equipment anywhere in Mexico."