Artists Group

Lisbon: Artists Group

10 years ago, Artists Group Portugal's promotional material stated the country to be Europe's "best kept secret". Today, this is no longer the case, with Portugal having overtaken every southern European country to become the place to shoot. Over the last five years, productions involving international clients have grown by a staggering 500%, and the country welcomes new clients from Europe, China, Russia, CIS, The USA, South Africa, and many other destinations on an annual basis.

Artists Group, an Anglo-Canadian company, was one of the pioneers in realising the true potential of Portugal. It opened in 1994 with Marilyn and James working out of a tiny office and has now developed into a company producing over 60 productions per-year. The group incorporates two modelling agencies, Little Angels for kids and Real People for adults, together with Snow Business for films, stills, events and decoration.

Artists Group believes a strong work ethic combined with an international crew of top professionals offers the solution for any type of project.

Portugal: Artists Group

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.

Lisbon: Artists Group

10 years ago, Artists Group Portugal's promotional material stated the country to be Europe's best kept secret. Today, it's no longer a secret: Portugal has overtaken every southern European country to become the place to shoot. Over the last five years, productions involving international clients have grown by a staggering 500%, and Portugal welcomes new clients from Europe, China, Russia, CIS, The USA, South Africa, and many other destinations on an annual basis.

A winning combination of fantastic locations, great weather and highly professional service agencies supported by the top labs, equipment houses and post production companies, has enabled this small country to become a giant amongst the world's production centres.

Artists Group, an Anglo-Canadian company, was one of the pioneers in realising the true potential of Portugal. It opened in 1994 with Marilyn and James working out of a tiny office, and has now developed into a company producing over 60 productions per-year. The group incorporates two modelling agencies, Little Angels for kids and Real People for adults, together with Snow Business for films, stills, events and decoration.

Artists Group believes a strong work ethic combined with an international crew of top professionals offers every solution for any type of project.

Lisbon: Artists Group

Specialising in both film and photo productions, Portugal-based Artists Group has been providing comprehensive production services for over 17 years. Enjoying extensive international connections, the company is composed of several complimentary departments, including child and adult modeling agencies, SnowFX, an immense location library, and international directors and DOPs. With such resources, Artists Group can truly claim "No job is too big, or too small!"

Portugal is one of the leading places to shoot in Europe thanks to its many fantastic locations, wonderful weather, competitive costs and strong infrastructure. The company's clients come from Europe, North America, Russia and the CIS countries, Dubai, Cape Town and the Far East.

 Recent work includes:

• Citibank TV commercial for Publicis & Fibr Films, Moscow. Director: Siraj Jhaveri.
• Schwab editorial. Photographer: Thomas Huber.
• BMW. Photographer: Daniel Kraus.

 Currently in Production: Renault, BMW, Mercedes and Passigatta.

Lisbon: Artists Group

Artists Group would like to thank all its clients for a great 2008. A few of the best memories include:

• Vanity Fair, Italy.
• Shoot Me, AFPhoto, Poland.
• Baltika, Alpen Gold, In Touch and Mitsubishi, Russia.
• Fosters, Ukraine.
• Raiffeisbank, Switzerland.
• Lotus, Honda and Penny Plain, UK.
• Kaufhof, Opel and Nissan, Germany.
• Snow jobs for TMN, Stopline, MGN Films and Yogurt Yogi.
  

Currently in production: Shoot Me (Poland), Marta Calheiros (Spain), and Suzuki (UK).

The company extends special thanks to Jolyon Symonds and Liz Thorburn for Lynda LaPlante's 'Above Suspicion', shot in Portugal August, 2008, directed by Christopher Menaul, and starring Kelly Reilly and John Savident.

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Lisbon: Artists Group

Artists Group was established in 1988 and the Anglo-Canadian company services international clients from all over the world, specialising in both film and photo productions. Based in Portugal, the company has several complimentary departments, including child and adult modelling agencies, SnowFX, an immense location library and international Directors and DOP's.

Portugal is the place to shoot in Europe due to its many fantastic locations, wonderful weather, competitive costs and strong infrastructure that supports any type of production.

The company's clients come from Europe, North America, Russia and CIS countries, Dubai, Cape Town and the Far East. A strong enthusiastic group with international networking, comprehensive production services and seventeen years of experience. "No job is too big, or too small!"

Lisbon [Portugal]: Artists Group

Artists Group was established in 1988. The Anglo-Canadian company services international clients from all over the world and specialises in both film and photo productions. Based in Portugal, the company has several complimentary departments, including child and adult modelling agencies, SnowFX, an immense location library and international Directors and  DOP's.

Portugal is the place to shoot in Europe due to its many fantastic locations, wonderful weather, competitive costs and strong infrastructure that supports any type of production.

The company's clients come from Europe, North America, Russia and CIS countries, Dubai, Capetown and the Far East. A strong enthusiastic group with international networking, comprehensive production services and seventeen years of experience. "No job is too big, or too small!"

South of Portugal: Artists Group

The White House is located in the south of Portugal.

Beautifully clean lines and a tastefully chic interior, with two swimming pools and a magnificent view down to the Smugglers Cove below, this truly is a unique property.

Algarve [Portugal]: Artists Group

From deserted beaches to spectacular houses with wonderful views, the diversity of Portugal welcomes everyone.

Fantastic mountain roads within two hours drive of Lisbon, and a real assortment of architecture.

With everything also so close to hand, these are just some of the many reasons why Artists Group live and work in Portugal.

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Artists Group - Lisbon [Portugal]

Artists Group say this year so far has been full of excitement. Here are some of their projects:

• Alfa Romeo - with Ivo Von Renner, 'a demanding photographer with a desire for both perfection and fun'
• Volvo - with Andy Glass
• Redwood Publishing UK
• Volvo TVC - through Dockhouse, Sweden
• Ikea / MetraFilms - and their famous sheep casting
• Nikon UK - with Andy Glass, involving dolphins and mermaids swimming and flying through the air - with thanks to Lisbon Zoo for their help
• Sokos Juice  - for MetraFilms Moscow - soon to be released
• Adreleline Brothers with Slavutich Beer
• Alpen Gold Tarzan - again for MetraFilms Moscow, with Pat Holden and DOP Andre Aszankowski
• SOL Beer - for Pandora Films, with Gideon Nel in Moscow
• Mitsubishi - with Diederik Kratz and Michael Schaab
• Catamaran Bioton - stills and film footage for Marek Kowowiejski

Algarve [Portugal] : Artists Group

Portugal is a magical country with a spectacular coastline, breathtaking landscapes and one of the most beautiful capitals in Europe, Lisbon.

One hour from Lisbon are beaches that form part of a Natural Reserve, as well as the vast Serra de Estrela mountains, natural pine forests and many lakes. The south offers the calm beauty of the Alentejo area with landscapes and villages and towns with Roman bridges.

The Algarve region, famous for its amazing resorts, offers 5 star accommodation, alongside the picturesque fishing villages and a calm way of life.

Portugal is only 2.5 hours from most European capitals and is well established as a successful production centre. It has an excellent infrastructure and a large choice of varied locations which attract International clients from around the world.

It is usually about 15-20% cheaper to produce in Portugal than other European countries. And, for time off, the country offers some of the best golf courses in the world.