new york Sep 2011

No-Name Productions is a full service still photo and TV production company. With an extensive nationwide network of premiere artists and celebrities, the company coordinates and manages projects with a deadline-driven technique and is a one-stop-shop for catalogue, advertising, editorial and music videos, as well as TV projects such as B-roll video and reality shows.

Services include model and real people casting, location scouting, artist and photographer bookings, crew, on-set coordination, budget management, art buying, equipment rental, celebrity wranglers, travel and accommodations, creative input, event planning, and more.

No Name Productions has developed quality relationships with the top modeling and talent agencies, photographers, art directors, ad agencies and magazines nationwide. Its offices in New York, Miami, Los Angeles and Palm Springs offer nationwide and international production service and coordination. Call 212 920 7880 (NY), 305 677 2583 (Miami), or 310 880 4546 (LA) for more information.

Featured in this Showcase are New York productions for clients including Kocca by Roberta Pagano, Gotham Magazine cover story with Kristen Wiig by Bell Soto, Vogue Brazil by Jacques Dequeker, Modern Luxury by Rony Shram, Penny Preville by Jacques Dequeker and Crest +Cover Girl by Gabor Jurina.

DB Media Productions continues to deliver above and beyond the industry standard with a nuanced approach that combines the perfect blend of energy, transparency and experience.

With summer giving way to fall and the inevitable winter beyond, each new season brings a chance to revisit experiences from the past and to improve on those successes. Discerning clients know that not everything can be perfect all of the time, but at DB Media the process is the destination; every opportunity is one for growth and a chance to showcase a range of talents.

The industry continues to evolve and the company takes pride in being a trailblazer, prioritising value to clients and devoting itself to any project by bringing a unique brand of creative solutions to the table.

With offices in New York, Los Angeles and Miami, DB Media has established itself as a company to watch nationwide and is poised to continue its steady pace of successful, groundbreaking projects and trend setting shoots.

Visit the website to see more of the company's commercial and editorial portfolios and look out for DB Media on facebook. For more information email or call 954 305 2770.

Nice Little Picture is a full service production and casting house with offices in New York, Los Angeles and Munich for worldwide production support. 

The company produces and casts for editorial, advertising and catalogue clients as well as film and video shoots for commercials, music video and films. Nice Little Picture's seasoned producers have travelled the world working with top photographers, directors, models, celebrities and fashion icons.

Other services include art buying, photo editing, photo direction, art direction, line production, production management, production coordination, location services and location scouting.

Latest news from George Productions includes Franke Kitchen Accessories shot by Daniela Federici in the iconic Stahl and Goldstein houses in LA. "It all looks so smooth, yet the day before we were to start shooting, over a third of our product was missing in customs... product that needed full assembly. Nothing's ever easy, but you just get it done."

Other work this year includes French Davred menswear ads, Swedish Bikbok women's catalogue, major Stuyvesant cigarette campaign, Michael Buble Christmas album shot in the heat of summer, editorials for British You Magazine, and Innesco/Golden Square with Alessandra Ambrosio for a soon-to-be-opened Brazilian shopping mall.

Director/photographer Stewart Cohen is known for the subtle yet effective and highly energetic fashion in which he directs talent. A recent client commented, “he connects at a level that I have rarely seen, we are lucky he has not moved on to do features.”

Shooting both commercials and still assignments, Stewart is able to maintain continuity in his clients’ message. He is especially looking for clients who want to use him in the exciting world of interactive technology.

Visit his website to see more of the story. Stewart is represented by Bernstein & Andriulli - (212) 682-1490.

Nico Iliev is a New York-based photographer specialising in editorial fashion, hair and beauty. Known for his easy-going personality, versatility and insatiable creative curiosity, he offers a bespoke and goal-oriented, yet exploratory approach to interpreting his clients' vision. A contributing trend-spotter to a global research consultancy network, Nico's aesthetic reflects current cultural trends through imagery leaning towards the iconic and timeless.

Nico's editorial work has earned him credits in W Magazine, Elle, Nylon, MODA, FLATT, Grazia, Gotham, The Hamptons Magazine and The New York Times. Current fashion clients include MPatmos, Leroy&Perry, Eugenia Kim, Victor De Souza and Reco Jeans. His hair and beauty work for REDKEN has made him a breakout go-to photographer for the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA).

Bill Miles is known for his natural and fresh lifestyle imagery and portraiture. He directs spirited photography and motion to create narrative stories for clients in the categories of health and fitness, fashion, financial, automotive and pharmaceuticals.

Clients include AT&T, IBM, Honda, Lexus, BMW, Fidelity, Reebok, Spalding Sports, Men’s Journal, Town & Country, New York Times Magazine and Bon Appetit.

NYC-based photographer, John Neitzel specialises in location and interior photography, bringing a refreshing natural look to each image he creates.

Shooting professionally for nearly 25 years, John produces still and video projects from his downtown studio in Tribeca. One of his recent projects included shooting and producing virtual tours for the iPad. John’s video projects have also included shooting in the slums of Nairobi and a studio-based satire.

John’s inspiration and commitment to excellence helps drive him to new heights and ensures successful productions.

Born and raised in New York City, Alexander Hankoff's work reflects the unabashed, high energy and sophisticated environment he calls home.

As a graduate of both the International Center of Photography and the New York Film Academy, Alexander's unique vision is captured in both photography and motion pictures. The young artist's work has caught the eye of progressive clients such as Apple, Dior, Scion, MasterCard, Johnson & Johnson and The Gap, as well as many international fashion and beauty magazines.

Always looking to expand his vision into new and exciting mediums, Alexander is taking his work into the third dimension with a number of 3D projects slated for release in spring 2011.

Alexander currently lives in Williamsburg Brooklyn. He is represented in NY by ArtWing NY.

Carolyn Taylor is a New York based photographer specializing in food, product and lifestyle photography. Carolyn's work has appeared in magazine publications, advertising campaigns, billboards and packaging.

Her continually expanding client list includes: Thomas', Meyer Cookware, Unilever, Kellogg, RJ Reynolds, General Foods, Kraft, Nabisco, Illy Cafe, Pernod-Ricard, Pepperidge Farm and Dannon.

Gary's Loft has expanded to six unique daylight studios available for photography, video and film shoots.

The Midtown Manhattan location features an elevator accessible roof deck with two water towers and a stunning view of the Empire State Building.

The lofts feature antique oak and walnut floors, oversize windows, huge bathroom sets, skylights, moving walls, beautiful light and considerably more room to work with many more visual options than found at a typical photography studio. Totalling over 25,000 sq ft. all include  high speed wireless internet, ample power for film shoots, superb sound systems and basic grip packages.

With offices in New York, Los Angeles and London, Brand New School (BNS) is a vertically integrated production company and design studio that delivers extraordinary media on all platforms. Offering a new model for creative digital production, the company is made up of film-makers, developers, designers, animators, editors, illustrators, and producers dedicated to driving communications to new heights.

Akin to leading academic institutions, BNS' guiding philosophies prize experimentation and learning, and its commitment to discovering the best ideas for clients is absolute. In 2010, to better serve its high-profile clientele, BNS launched the School of Interactive Media as a fully integrated design, media, and digital development practice.

Now in its eleventh year, BNS continues to grow exponentially in its talents, accomplishments and capabilities. With each studio delivering breakthrough commercials, award-winning graphics packages and much more in the hands of an unmatched team of veteran and emerging talents, expectations are high for great things to come.

Visit the website for more information.

Established in 1996, ADC Young Guns is the only global, cross-disciplinary portfolio competition that identifies today’s vanguard of young creative professionals. Now in it’s 9th cycle, ADC Young Guns has evolved into more than a competition - it has become a network of the best emerging and established talent working in the commercial arts today.

Participants enter a body of work to be reviewed by a jury of past ADC Young Guns winners. 50 creatives are chosen to join the ranks each year. Selected pieces from the winning portfolios are showcased in a limited edition book, an exhibition at the ADC gallery, a global travelling exhibition, and in the ADC’s permanent online archive. Winners also claim the ADC Young Guns Cube, redesigned each year for the incoming class.

The competition is held annually and remains open to professionals age 30 or under who have at least two years of professional experience. All proceeds fund ADC programmes and scholarships.