INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS Apr 2009

The megacities of Asia provide amazing landscapes and many visual opportunities for production.

Southern Media Asia provides full production services across the Asia Pacific region, including Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Recent projects in Asia include Toyota IQ in Tokyo, Audi A4 in Hong Kong, Volvo S80 in Shanghai and BMW in Singapore.

Check the website for more information.

On the map, Argentina is as long as the USA is wide - give or take a few miles. On the ground, this makes for a unique variety of climates and terrains.

From the salt flats and creeks of the north west to the tropical rainforest and meadows of the north east, the country's topography is stunning. From the eternal snows of Patagonia to Buenos Aires, one of the most cosmopolitan and architecturally varied cities in the world, the contrasts are revealing.

With a convenient exchange rate, experienced teams, rich talent pools and reverse seasonal weather, Argentina has become a leading destination for top crews from across the globe. Red Creek has become one of the most reliable partners for film, commercial, print, web and TV productions across Argentina, and is unrivalled in terms of passion and value for money.

Contact the company for more information.

Altana Films is a full service production company for TV commercials, TV shows, feature films, still photography, music videos and documentary productions.

Located in Buenos Aires, the company is committed to providing excellence in film production support. With 16 years of experience Altana aims to understand the needs of every project, responding quickly and being proactive while seeking its clients' full satisfaction.

Most of the company's projects are shot in Buenos Aires. In architectural terms, the city is wonderfully cosmopolitan, with echoes of Paris, Madrid, New York, Barcelona, and more to be found downtown and on the outskirts. The country itself boasts Patagonia, glaciers, waterfalls, snowy European-style Alps and lakes to the south, jungle and Mexican landscapes to the north - a location for every production.

A huge ethnic diversity makes Argentina one of the most convenient locations in the world to scout talent. Compared with other countries in the southern hemisphere, Argentina offers some of the most attractive production alternatives.

Cape Verde Productions provides a full range of production services for a smooth and hassle free shoot, including accommodation, visas, transport, flights, models and an extensive database of varied locations. With the journey length, time difference and ever-increasing costs of shooting in South Africa, Miami and the Caribbean, Cape Verde's spectacular group of undiscovered islands offers a unique alternative.

Five and a half hours from the UK and the same latitude as Barbados, the islands are dubbed Europe's answer to the Caribbean. A captivating blend of African, Brazilian and Portuguese cultures, Cape Verde is a microcosm of destinations, each island (there are ten) offering its own uniqueness crammed full of character. Blessed with endless snow-white sands, 351 days of sunshine a year, cobbled streets buzzing with atmosphere, rustic makeshift shops painted in every colour and children playing impromptu games of football, it's easy to see why these unspoiled isles are the hottest buzzword in travel.

Zoomfilms provides production services for features, commercials and music videos, shooting in a variety of exciting locations including Prague, Zagreb, Belgrade, Moscow, Cape Town, Argentina, and across the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

The company aims to minimise costs while at the same time provide the highest possible standards for a range of services covering all aspects of TV, film and commercial production.

There is a long history of film making in the Czech Republic, especially with foreign productions. The Zoomfilms crew are a highly professional team with vast experience working on projects from overseas.

Recent work includes Gillette, Tesco, Haagen Dazs, Kia, Hyundai, Blend-a-med and Sharp.

Location Scotland is the country's only dedicated locations and production company.

Based in the capital city of Edinburgh, the company's vastly experienced team offers strength and depth of knowledge across all aspects of production and location finding for either film or stills.

Its database features thousands of locations capturing the very best that Scotland has to offer. This includes such diversity as 16th Century castles, Georgian townhouses, tranquil lochs, white sandy beaches and gritty 1970's housing schemes.

Location Scotland recently delivered successful productions for Benetton, The White Company and M&S, along with a host of overseas clients.

Scotland has a character and atmosphere that simply can't be found anywhere else, and the team at Location Scotland know it like the back of their hands.

Call Marie, Michelle or Katie on +44 (0)131 561 0120, or visit the website for more info.

Zownir Locations is a London-based agency with a selection of carefully chosen residential properties available to hire for photographic and film shoots.

All of the spaces are privately owned, well maintained and extremely photogenic. The locations are all in London and range from loft style studio spaces to five storey houses and converted warehouse units.

As a small agency, the company makes sure it knows each of the locations inside out and that all of the owners know exactly how to look after a shoot team without getting in their way. The agency can also be flexible on fees where budgets are tight.

Recent clients include Sony, Marks and Spencer, Grazia Magazine and Next.

For a bespoke, friendly and highly efficient service, contact Heather or Maggie on +44 (0)20 7738 2002 to discuss location requirements and see the website for more details.

365 Productions offers photographic production and location management services on the beautiful islands of Ibiza and Formentera.

The islands offer a unique blend of white sandy beaches, sleepy Spanish towns and stunning countryside. Ibiza is also home to some of the most breathtaking location houses in the world. Hidden away in the hills are a mixture of modern, minimal houses, rustic Spanish fincas and boho-chic villas.

The smaller island of Formentera offers incredibly beautiful beaches with white sand and stunning turquoise water, and is often referred too as the Caribbean of the Mediterranean.

365 Productions' experienced crews are always on hand to ensure productions run smoothly from start to finish, providing insider knowledge that comes from living on the islands for many years.

Editorial clients include British Elle, Marie Claire, Glamour, Red, Grazia, Look, FHM, Living etc., The New York Times and Vogue. Advertising clients include Billabong, Jack Wills, Debenhams, Sweaty Betty, Max Mara, Joseph, Tesco, BHS, Avon, Littlewoods, and Freemans, among many others.

Over 2000km of coastline, tropical beaches, active volcanoes, unique geological formations, high altitude glaciers, vast areas of virgin Amazon rain-forest and some of the world's deepest canyons; few countries can boast such an overwhelming variety of natural locations. Peru, with 28 of the world's 32 climates, is the most ecologically and geographically diverse country in the world. Add to this vibrant cosmopolitan cities, ancient civilizations, huge ethnic and cultural diversity, one of the fastest growing economies in the world and a current boom in infrastructure, and one of the most exciting global film locations emerges.

Tambo Film has been providing production and location services throughout Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia for over a decade, and is the only company in Peru that exclusively caters to international productions. The company has experience in a wide variety of productions ranging from commercial photo shoots to full length feature films, and has established and developed connections with a vast network of companies and professionals throughout the local industry.

Whether searching for a unique location or looking to organise a full-scale production in Peru, be sure to get in touch with Tambo Film.

Check the Gate presents a brand new location for car photography in Portugal. Recently inaugurated, this racetrack has unique features and stunning graphic looks. What's more, it is located in a region that also offers coastal and sea landscapes, mountain roads, typical traditional villages, and much more.

Check the website for more information.

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 production company located in Christchurch, the international gateway to South Island. Services include budgeting, casting talent, location scouting, styling, permissions, crew, enclosed car transport, equipment rental, catering, travel logistics and production management. The comapny's recent work has included:

• Marie Claire made use of the stunning diversity of New Zealand's landscapes when shooting three editorials with photographer, Hugh Stewart.
• Decathlon,Young & Rubicam and photographer Coco Amardeil from Paris shot a myriad of diverse locations from North to South Island while working with 30 models.
• German photographer Oli Keinath shot for Ogilvy Healthcare client Medtronic Germany.
  
• American photographer David Martinez shot on both North and South Islands for Reclast Novartis with agency McCann Erickson, New York.
• Other clients included BMW, Porsche, Mercedes, Audi, Volvo, Toyota, Nissan and Volkswagen.

Contact producer Amanda Jenkins for more information.

Its diverse beauty makes Sardinia unique to the Mediterranean. 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 seven years.

Be it fashion shoots for renowned labels or catalogues, 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.

B2B Production is set for new challenges in 2009. With a database that includes more than ten thousand locations, the company is ready to offer fresh inspiration.

Besides constant investment and improvement in its production services, B2B is very proud of its new talents department that represents highly skilled Croatian photographers, hair and make-up artists, and stylists. The talent of one of its leading names, Goran Tachevski, is recognised worldwide.

Just a short trip from most major European cities and with favourable costs, Croatia is where adventure can really begin. The country is famous for being the pearl of the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas with more than a thousand islands to explore, as well as the lush green Istria peninsula, the great walls of Dubrovnik, and the cosmopolitan business areas of Zagreb.

Last year, B2B welcomed clients such as Publicis for Renault, KEK for Porsche, Sandoz, and L'Oréal for Diesel. This year, the company is looking forward to welcoming new clients and introducing them to the wonderful diversity that such a small country can offer.