Production Paradise

Welcome to SHOWCASE LONDON - brought to you by Production Paradise.

Independent film makers from across the globe have descended on the capital to showcase the best of their talent at this year's Raindance Film Festival. Taking place in cinemas around London, September 28 - October 9, Raindance is an important event on the cinematic calender that provides a much needed platform for promising first-time directors to screen features and shorts to an appreciative audience. 

And don't forget, there are hundreds more of London's best visual media companies listed in our directory, www.productionsparadise.com.

Lon production/commercial production: ZAP PRODUCTION

For its latest project, Zap Production Services was commissioned to line produce a TV commercial for “Beanpole”, a South Korean clothing brand. This commercial, featuring Gwyneth Paltrow and Daniel Henney, was shot over 2 days on location at Shad Thames, a picturesque street adjacent to Tower Bridge, in London.

Other projects this year include 2 underwater films with director Zena Holloway. “Jacuzzi Spas”, a TV commercial commissioned by Y&R San Francisco and sequences for “Madeira Tourism” commissioned by Wolff Olins, London.

Lon production/commercial production: WATERTIGHT

London based Watertight Film Productions' speciality is underwater filming.They have amassed a wealth of underwater experience in the form of specialist directors, cameramen, and stills photographers, as well as producers for television commercials, feature film inserts, promos and stills.

Watertight Film Productions is a one stop shop that has all the specialised equipment and underwater technical support needed to film underwater anywhere in the world, both on location or in studio tanks.

Lon production/photo production: TOMO LONDON PRODUCTION

Tomo London is currently working on shoots for British Airways and O2 Mobile.

Fosters ads were shot by Daniela Federici. Agency: M & C Saatchi.
Persil ads by Sue Parkhill. Agency: JWT.
Paul shot for BT. Agency: St Lukes.
The Mercedes ads were shot by Nadav Kander. Agency: Campbell Doyle Dye.

Lon production/photo production: LEONORA

Based in London, Leonora works with an international client base. Recent productions have included Land Rover, Bugatti, Dunhill, Porsche Design and Subaru. Productions have been co-ordinated in a variety of locations for Georg Fischer, Garry Simpson, Mats Cordt and Christian Schmidt to name a few.

Leonora offers a comprehensive and personal service of research, location scouting and shoot production to photographers and ad agencies around the world.

Lon production/movie production: FILM LONDON

London is the undisputed capital of film production in Europe, replete with world-class studios, facilities, locations and crew. The London Filming Partnership is an organisation that seeks to help those who want to come to the city to shoot moving pictures. It represents an unparalleled commitment from everyone involved in film and media production to make London one of the world's most film-friendly venues. If you would like to sign up to the London Filming Partnership please contact Rachel Whitburn on 020 7387 8787

Lon film/film postproduction: TRIANGLE TELEVISION

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Putting their 3D capabilities and sound design skills to the test, Triangle has recently completed an exciting project for the Comet campaign, which kicked off with Knowledge featuring Scooter Man. The BBC were in during the summer for Avid and Flame for the title sequence of their new Harry Potter show.

Triangle also did the new T-Mobile commercial with supernova Robbie Williams. Other musical delights include Craig David for 3D on his latest promo; the ad for Ian Brown's Greatest Hits via production company Cops and Robbers in our 2D department; the sound design on behalf of Sanctuary for the Fun Lovin Criminals, and the flamework on the promo for ex-Moloko Roisin Murphy's European launch.

Lon photography/photographers' agents: BALCONY JUMP

Balcony Jump Photographic is entering its seventh year.

During its relatively short company history they've seen their reputation grow both in the UK and internationally. It's a sure sign of success that they're about to open an office in New York at the beginning of 2006.

Currently they represent nine photographers and one illustrator.

Lon photography/photographers' agents: CAROLYN TRAYLER AGENCY

Big orange cars whizzing by, crabs applying lipstick and Tom, Dick and Harry non-stop chatting for free - this is what Carolyn Trayler has had to put up with recently.

What with Stuart Hall shooting Rainey Kelly’s global campaign for Range Rover, Patrice de Villiers combining sexy shots of food with clothes and cosmetics for Selfridges, and Simon Mills shooting the last three O2 campaigns for VCCP, no wonder Carolyn needs another holiday.

And yes, it was Chris Bailey who shot those stylish prints for Pontiac cars US campaign.

Lon photography/photographers' agents: WYATT-CLARKE

Wyatt-Clarke is very proud to announce the signing of Nick Georghiou, famous for numerous award-winning campaigns such as Barnardo’s and Land Rover, a huge influence on a generation of photographers and one of the most inventive image-makers in the business.

He joins the other top signings of the summer: Thymann, who has already won plenty of awards for his blend of freedom, dynamism and sheer beauty of light, Lol Keegan with his exquisite still-lifes, and the uncategorisable and unforgettable Larry Dunstan.

Lon photography/photographers' agents: PROCESS

Firmly established on the UK Photographic scene, Process are currently enjoying their 5th year in business. Representing a diverse group of photographers, producers Kim Pappas and Libby Cuthbert supply an exemplary production service to the creative industries.

Some of our clients this year have included BT, IBM, Vodafone, British Gas, Marks and Spencer, Uni Lever, Boots, and Wagamama.

Our current stable of photographers include Bill Robinson – lifestyle /people; Dylan Collard – people / location; Gareth Sambidge – Food; Louisa Parry – Still life and our latest addition Martin Brent – Landscapes.

Lon photography/photographers: NIGEL HARNIMAN

Nigel Harniman is best known for shooting cars in great locations worldwide.

He's now exploring the world of automotive image rendering. This new technology gives the great advantage of being able to provide the same high standard of work as traditional location pictures, but without the need to take the shoot vehicle on location – perfect for prototypes or secret pre-production models.

This last couple of months have again seen Nigel working on major advertising campaigns for various brands. Nigel shot in the Alps in July for Opel/ Vauxhall – a joint project between BMB UK and McCann Erickson Frankfurt and shot Ford press ads in LA in August for JWT Detroit.

Lon photography/photographers: JULIAN CALVERLEY

Julian Calverley has over 20 years experience as a photographer.He's followed the evolution of the medium from a traditional film, print and darkroom background to the high-end digital technology in which he's now working. He also has over eight years experience in post production and digital workflow. Julian works in the studio and on location, and is very flexible regarding subject matter, shooting landscapes, automobiles, underwater scenes and people.

The last two months have seen him shooting for Aston Martin, GM and BP.

Lon photography/photographers: LORENTZ GULLACHSEN

Lorentz thrives on a busy schedule. At the moment he's showing his work at Birmingham's Movers and Shakers exhibition (moversandshakersbirmingham.com).

He's recently been shooting for Stock in Tobago and journeyed into darkest Yorkshire to work in a quarry on the Isuzu Campaign for PHWT.

The latest is a new campaign for TIMEBANK, which is due to be launched this October with an exhibition at Lauderdale House in London.

Lon photography/photographers: JOHN ALFLATT PHOTOGRAPHY

John's latest was an unusual and challenging campaign for Vauxhaul taking still-life shots tailored to work in tall, narrow spaces on the pages of the broadsheet press over the summer. Each ad depicts a feature of the car, the headlamps that turn with the steering are depicted by a human eye looking in different directions.

He's also been hard at work shooting a totaly new car folio which follows a transition from dark to light, both in terms of style and time of day. It comprises a mixture of observed and set up photography.

Lon photography/photographers: ROMILLY LOCKYER

Rommily's recent work has included a big shoot for AXA insurance, produced by Fiona Watson via the very capable Getty Images Assignments team in London.

Swimming with the big fish, he's been shooting for HSBC France, which is launching itself for the first time in France this autumn and needed some
pictures for above and below the line work. Art directed by Frederic Chevalier from CCF Paris.

He also made time to carry out a personal project shooting underwater pictures of humpback whales in the Carribean.

Lon photography/photographers: ANDY TOMMO

Based in London, Tommo continues to shoot pictures that reflect his take on life. His new folio and website are available for viewing.

In his new work he develops his use of colour and design with a graphic and often minimalist approach, incorporating life, fashion, portrait and music for both advertising and people-based areas of the industry.

Tommo is now represented in Paris by Spicy Box (+33 143 730 391), and in the Middle East via the Mundo Beirut/Dubai office (contact Jo on +96 134 699 66).

Lon photography/photographers: TONY HARRIS

Tony Harris is based in London and works worldwide for major hotel chains including Hilton, Intercontinental,Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and Millenium Copthorne, and also the UK-based group Thistle and individual properties including the Hempel.

For Hilton he photographed a corporate story, with art director Justin Williams of WAA; The Cumberland lobby as an ‘art gallery’ in the style of L.S. Lowry, for Guoman Hotels, and ‘Salad in a vase’ from ‘Eating for England’, published for England’s Rugby Union.

Lon photography/photographers: NICK DOLDING

These images are part of an on going collaboration that Nick has had with the art director he previously worked with on the Afro series. They have been produced as folio pieces and continue the creative, humorous nature of the portfolio.

The businessman shot for VW also sits perfectly with recent personal work that he produced for the folio.

Lon event/photo events: EDSON WILLIAMS

If you happen to be in London, Edson Williams invites you down to the Metro Imaging gallery to see a selection of their photographers' work. Metro Imaging has kindly offered their gallery space to show Edson Williams' best prints to coincide with the opening of their London office.

To view exhibition:

Metro Imaging
76 Clerkenwell Rd,
London, EC1M 5TN

Lon event/film events: SHOTS

The shots Grand Prix 2005 DVD and winners book is out today, so there's no more waiting to find out who are the winners in advertising from the around the world in 2004-5.

With new advertising methods continuing their quest for the limelight, find out what made the Top 25 Innovative chart - NEW to the Grand Prix in 2005. Watch the latest trends emerging with the most cutting edge campaigns

Be Inspired by what's seduced jurors the world over- view the Top 100 TV ads, Top 50 Print ads, plus Top 15 Interactive, Integrated and Innovative campaigns. All complete with credit details, description and awards won.

Lon talent/artists & stylists: BALCONY JUMP

Balcony Jump Artists was set up just over a year ago as an extension of the existing photographic agency. It's already established itself as a leading agency in the field.

It currently represents six stylists: three hair and three make-up artists.

Lon talent/model agencies: ORDINARY PEOPLE

Ordinary People was established in 1988 to meet the ever increasing demand for more ordinary-looking people within the film and photographic industries.

Since then, the company has been successfully supplying artists and models to the world's leading photographers, advertising agencies and casting directors in television and film.

Lon talent/model agencies: BLUE NK

Blue NK was established in London in 2003 by Nicholas Lapité, and is now part of a network of offices in Prague, New York and Paris (2006).

They represent some of the top photographers, magazines and advertising agencies in the UK and worldwide. They have a superb selection of models on their lists including Helena Kramarova, Connie Roff and Anna Slater, who are soon to be household names.

Introducing a men's division in early 2005, Blue NK continues to push onwards and upwards.

Lon creativity/fashion designer: RUTI DANAN COUTURE

Ruti Danan makes exclusive designs for shoots, sets and even once in a lifetime pieces for events. Her new collection, Zohar, is sure to become a timeless classic and went down a storm at last month's British fashion Week.

Working for the catwalk and the silver screen, Ruti always manages to impress and suprise with her handmade creations.

Lon hotel/hotels: ST MARTINS LANE

Located at the hub of Covent Garden, St Martins Lane is a daring reinvention of the urban resort. Smart, witty and sophisticated, Philippe Starck’s design is a brilliant collision of influences – from the modern to the baroque.

Unique features include the acclaimed Asia de Cuba restaurants, the Light Bar, and interactive light displays in every guest room. And let’s not forget the landscaped interior courtyard garden, the world-class gourmet restaurant by Alain Ducasse, and the extensive facilities of the renowned Agua Bathhouse.