international locations Feb 2010

Altana Films is a full service production company for TV commercials, TV shows, feature films, still photography, music videos and documentary productions. The majority of the company's projects are shot in Buenos Aires as the city is highly cosmopolitan in architectural terms, with echoes of Paris, Madrid, New York, Barcelona and more to be found downtown and on the outskirts.

Argentina offers a wealth of location possibilities with Patagonia, glaciers, waterfalls, snowy European-style Alps and lakes, jungle and Mexican landscapes to the North providing just a taster of what is on offer. Talent is possibly the most diverse in the world thanks to the country's huge ethnic diversity.

Compared to other countries in the Southern Hemisphere Argentina provides some of the best alternatives for locations and talent. With 17 years of experience, Altana Films is committed to providing excellence in film production support by understanding the needs of each individual project, quickly and proactively delivering results and seeking full client satisfaction every time.

Founded in 1999, Locations 365 provides research, location scouting and shoot production for fashion shoots, ads, TV commercials, music videos, corporate videos and events.

Based in Edinburgh, the company's location database covers the whole of Scotland, from urban cities to the Highlands and Islands along with other unique locations from other regions of the UK.

Working with a small team of friendly, experienced local crew, Locations 365 delivers production services on time and on budget. Its locations have recently featured in projects for Holt Renfrew, Galeria Kaufhof, Warner Bros. Music and Sony Music.

Contact Vikki on +44 (0) 131 337 9893 to discuss specific projects, or visit the website for further details.

Fresh Locations was founded by Michelle Shashoua and Helen Streek. With years of experience producing shoots, sourcing and booking locations, the pair's combined knowledge brings together a clear understanding of each client's creative needs. This underpins a desire to go the extra mile to ensure a positive and professional experience for both the client and location owner.

Actively sourcing new locations allows the company to offer fresh and interesting spaces. Its website enables users to quickly find relevant properties with options to either search by keyword or style and period. Alternatively, Michelle and Helen will happily answer briefs via email with a tailored selection of locations.

Over the years Fresh Locations has worked with a great range of clients, supplying locations for photo shoots, commercials (both online and broadcast) as well as TV dramas and feature films. A number of properties are also available to hire for day or evening launches and special events.

Container One productions is a leading full service photo and film production company.

Founded in 2004, the company offers a range of services including location scouting, location management, profoto equipment rental, creative consultation, art buying, casting, on site coordination, flight arrangement and hotel accommodation.

Container One works in Mexico, Costa Rica and Argentina.

Visit the website for more information.

mmproduction, Inc. is a Miami-based full service photo production company providing an extensive network of partners to cover all shooting needs.

The company can organise and manage photo shoots for ad campaigns, catalogues and editorials in studio or on location according to clients' specific requirements. mmproduction optimises every shoot by managing budgets and respecting deadlines.

Contact the company for a dedicated selection of location references from its huge picture database. With its well-placed network of professional contacts, mmproduction can produce in Miami, Ibiza, Mallorca, New York and the Dominican Republic. The company is specialised in photo productions in Mexico and has its European office located on the island of Mallorca.

Beautifully diverse locations, opposite seasons to the European calendar and a modest currency highlight just some of the advantages of shooting in New Zealand. AJ Films is a full service facilitation company located in Christchurch, the international gateway to South Island. Services include budgeting, casting talent, location scouting, styling, location permits, crews, car transport, equipment rental, catering, travel logistics and production management.

The company's producers recently worked with:

• David Jones winter 2010 fashion campaign shot entirely on location in Queenstown, the Alpine Mecca of New Zealand, with model Miranda Kerr, Sydney-based photographer Hugh Stewart, and Saatchi & Saatchi Sydney.
• World Gold Council and Leo Burnett shot with Juli Balla in Sydney in conjunction with the TVC shot with Filmworks Dubai and Jeff Darling.
• Marie Claire Australia's January issue completes the tropical Fiji experience, shot by Steven Chee on location on beautiful Tokokriki Island with fashion editor Kate Harrowsmith.
• The Decathlon winter campaign, published in January, was shot by Eric Matheron Balay in the mountains of the South Island.

Contact executive producer Amanda Jenkins for more information.

Portugal offers some of the best, most varied, unusual and spectacular locations to be found in any country.

Artists Group has the largest location database in Portugal and offers a rapid service that is tailored to fit clients' individual requests. Its team of professional scouts is on-hand to cater for every eventuality during a production.

Thanks to its high quality service the company welcomes clients from all over the world to shoot in Portugal.

Spring arrives early in Sardinia making it the perfect alternative winter shooting destination. A 2000 Km coastline complete with white sandy beaches, picturesque coves and crystal-clear turquoise waters gives Sardinia its reputation as the Caribbean of Europe. Unique rock formations, cork trees, olive groves and lush green meadows are characteristic of the inner heartland of this beautiful Italian island.

Inspiration comes in many forms, from the gorgeous natural light to the island's variety of lovely ports and harbours, historic old towns and exclusive 'costa smeralda'. Sardegna Productions provides an experienced production team under German leadership that has been making production and PR events a success for over eight years.

Be it fashion shoots for renowned labels or catalogues (especially swimwear), editorials for international magazines or brand advertising, the company is prepared to assist along every step of the way. Its unique insight, local contacts and professional knowledge, together with Sardinia's dreamlike locations, make for the perfect partnership.

Check the website for some inspiring moods that will influence any location decision.

Mp-Production presents locations in Switzerland and France. With a climate offering autumn, winter and summer conditions all at the same time, the Swiss town of Zermatt is the perfect location for mountain shots and indoor chalet scenes. With breathtaking scenery and 365 days of snow, the town is truly unique. Chamonix and Verbier are two of the company's latest locations, both offering a great selection of old wooden chalets and modern houses alongside the perfect mountain scenery.

'High Alpine' isn't the company's only speciality: Mp-Production has many more fantastic Swiss locations in its portfolio, including Interlaken, Grindelwald, Kandersteg, Luzern, Titlis, Montreux and Gstaad. For car shoots, the company recommends Grimsel, Nufenen, Simplon, Furka, St. Gotthard and Susten.

Clients Include: BMW Germany, American Popular Photography, Galeria Kaufhof Germany, Aschi Films Switzerland, Hiltl Germany, The White Company UK, Red Magazine UK, Berghaus, Otto Germany, Coca-Cola Switzerland Euro 2008, Migros Switzerland, Volkswagen Germany, C&A Germany, Sonntags Blick Switzerland, Travel Channel USA, Bank Sarasin Switzerland, Bank Pictet Geneva, Intersport Germany, Schweizer Illustrierte, ValaisWasser TV commercial, Dekeyser & Friends Foundation, Bell Switzerland, Manor Switzerland 2009, Conde Nast Traveller 2009, Sony 'Twilight Football Event', Swiss TV 'Happy Day' with John Allen Entertainment Zürich.