Production Paradise

Welcome to the April edition of SHOWCASE NEW YORK - brought to you by Production Paradise. Spring brings an increase in events and happenings in the city, so here are some selected dates for your diaries:

You can find hundreds more of New York's best visual media companies at our NYC directory www.productionparadise.com.

Our cover photo was shot by Julian Hibbard represented by One Naked Egg.

nyc photography/photographers: IRIS BROSCH

nyc photography/photographers: DANIEL GARRIGA PHOTOGRAPHY

New York City based photographer Daniel Garriga finally had a chance to shoot in his hometown Barcelona. The "Gothic" men's fashion story for Menswear displays the neighborhood he grew up in and knows so well: el barri gotic.

Back in NYC, Daniel had  the chance to shoot superstar Heidi Klum in a beauty story, featuring her own designs in necklaces.

Another fashion story, inspired by technology and lighting effects, was also shot recently for Conde Nast's publication DNR.

nyc photography/photo agents: ONE NAKED EGG

One Naked Egg is an agency representing photographers and a make-up artist, operating from New York City’s groovy area, the Meat Packing District.

Mike Duva recently joined the agency and has a client list including MTV, Viacom, Newsweek, Popular Science, Guitar World and Interior Design Magazine. Company founder Ivy Brown says "It has been years since I've seen a photographer with such diversity while staying stylistically consistent.”

The company started out in 1985 to represent "avant-garde fashion folks and creative freaks", not necessarily photographers. Catering to institutional clients ranging from Nike, Cover Girl, DreamWorks, and MTV, to Lord & Taylor and Estée Lauder, One Naked Egg has worked with most major international advertising agencies. Still in the same landmark “Triangle” building, today One Naked Egg represents almost a dozen photographers, each of which has a unique, distinctive style.

nyc photography/photographers: HALLEY GANGES

nyc photography/photographers: ANSGAR

Avalon, the famous nightclub in a former church, was the perfect location for Ansgar's "Angels and Demons" shoot for Neue Mode Magazine.

With Dana of Ford and Jessica of Trump Mgmt, it is hard to tell who is good and who is evil, as both play their parts beautifully.

Styling by Stefanie Tricola, make-up Flora Kay and hair styling Riad Azar.

nyc photography/rental studios: RAMSCALE

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nyc photography/photo production: WORK PRODUCTION COMPANY

Work Production Company has been providing complete international photo production services for 10 years: estimating, coordination, casting and location management. They specialize in large scale on-location shoots and have taken clients all over the world.

Some recent, and very notable, campaigns include:
- American Express Centurion Card - shot in Argentina
- Chevrolet and CMA (Country Music Awards) Big and Rich - shot throughout NYC
- Liz Claiborne Fragrances - shot in NYC and Miami
- Harpers and Queen Cover with Jennifer Connolly

- Steve Madden shot throughout nyc tristate area

- Robbie Williams for Pepsi - shot in London

They have just announced the opening of a new office in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

nyc film/film production: LITTLE SIBERIA

Little Siberia is a broadcast design company specializing in on-air promotions, IDs, launch campaigns, commercials and mnemonics.

They recently created, animated and directed four 30-second spots for PC Richard & Son, featuring the client's line of gift cards.

The ads, produced by Manhattan-based Mojo Media, consist of dancing and flipping cards revealing the assortment of products that the client carries.

nyc photography/photo production: MISSION PHOTO PRODUCTION

Mission Photo Production started 2006 with a bang: a production with Brad Harris for new UBS global print ads took place in Berlin and Tokyo (agency: Publicis). Round two is in pre-production. Stay posted for more news and ads, as soon as they are released.

Meanwhile, halfway around the globe, another team was producing for Markus Bolsinger, who was shooting DaimlerChrysler’s new Mercedes E-Class in Las Vegas.

In New York City, Mission produced a shoot for Chase (photographer: Blaise Hayward, agency: McGarry Bowen).

Something to look out for in the near future: Robert Grischek’s striking new images for Motorola (agency: Goodby, Silverstein).

Mission Photo Production is based in New York, and offers full service production office locally and around the world. Mary Pratt, the principal of Mission, has a long record of international success in producing photo shoots.

Since they weren't able to obtain any final images yet from any of the recent shoots, Mission wanted to share some "Making Of" pictures from Tokyo.

nyc film/film production: CLOCK WISE PRODUCTIONS

nyc film/film production: AAARRR!!!

AAARRR!!! say that they are "a team of creative mavericks navigating the stormy waters of smart design... former captives of big agency bondage, striking out on their own as a rogue unit of visionary minds."

Furthermore, "this crew of pirates heeds the call of adventurous and original creative work, and is particularly excited by forays into video animation and interactive design."

Not surprisingly, with a description like that, their aim is to overturn the status quo and create award-winning work whether in video, interactive, TV or print.

AAARRR!!! is a subsidiary of thehappycorp global that offers its skills through services in animation, illustration, video editing, Flash design and production, and interactive design.

See the treasures these pirates have sought out and collected at their website...

nyc film/dop: MANFRED REIFF

NY-based cinematographer, Manfred Reiff, was DP on last year's Don't Blink project.

Don't Blink was created for fashion photographer Nick Knight's Showstudio ‘Moving Fashion’ project with an all-star fashion team including model Linda Evangelista, wardrobe designer Patti Wilson, make-up by Kabuki and hair by Julian D’Y from a concept by Luca Stoppini, for Italian Vogue art director.

The film is a short, intense meditation on seeing, beauty and time. Linda’s blinking eye reflects on her career, as well as fashion history, with her eye framing three enigmatic images and previous fashion periods.

The project was shot in uncompressed HD with the new Sony Cinealta F-950 4:4:4 camera system and directed by Francesco Carrozzini.

nyc film/directors' agents: SCHAFFERROGERS

nyc film/rental studios film: PRODUCTION CENTRAL

nyc makeup/hair/styling/styling, hair and make up agents: LUNA LLENA MANAGEMENT

nyc makeup/hair/styling/styling, hair and make up agents: DONYALE MC RAE

Donyale McRae has recently finished his second year on “Project Runway” creating incredible, diverse and stunning make-up for models, participants, judges and guests.

His character work has been featured on The Dave Chappelle Show with transformations ranging from Prince to Rick James.

He also demonstrates his talent in his commercial work for American Express, Swiffer, HSBC and Verizon DSL, among others.

Represented by Luna Llena Management.

nyc creativity/graphic design: PROJECT M

Creating a new logo was the first step for Project M in giving Springer Publishing Company  a ‘facelift’. Derived from the founder’s last name (‘Springer’ is German and it means ‘jumper’), Project M created a new eye-catching icon that is contemporary and friendly, therefore making the company look more personal while reflecting their vision for the future.

Founded in 1950 by Bernhard Springer, SP established themselves as a leader in nursing and medical books, without ever giving any thought to Corporate Identity. After their acquisition by Mannheim Holding, LLC, management recognized the need to update the company's image and establish a presence on the Web.

The design of the web site (www.springerpub.com) is totally database-driven, making it extremely easy for the staff of SP to update and maintain their complete library of books and every element.

nyc media/magazines: STEP INSIDE DESIGN

STEP inside design has kicked off its "2006 Best of Web Design" competition. The Grand Prize winner will receive a one-year subscription of multimedia resolution images to Jupiterimages Unlimited (a $2,500 value), providing unlimited access to a collection of over 330,000 images. All other winners will be interviewed and prominently featured in STEP's Sept/Oct 2006 issue.

STEP inside design is "a professional design magazine that explores the impact of design on all facets of our lives; how we work, learn, move, communicate, and play."

The current issue features the winners of their annual "Design 100" contest, plus design critic and writer, Nancy Bernard, assesses the 2006 design trends--what colors, typefaces, and styles are in this year.

nyc media/magazines: SHOOT MAGAZINE

SHOOT magazine's 4th annual new directors search is on... they are looking for the best up-and-coming directors who, based on their initial work, look likely to soon make major positive contributions to advertising and/or entertainment in its traditional and emerging forms.

The magazine's editorial staff are conducting the global search with input from top advertising agency creative directors and heads of production, production company heads, and established directors.

The chosen work will be screened for an audience of key advertising agency and production industry decision-makers at SHOOT's 2006 New Directors Showcase Event at the DGA Theater in New York City on May 25, 2006.

After the best work is chosen, the 2006 SHOOT New Director Showcase Reel will be compiled and interviews with the directors will appear in the May 26th edition.

nyc hotel/hotels: THE ALEX HOTEL

nyc hotel/apartments: EZLOFT

EZloft offer a beautiful loft in the Chinatown/Lower Eastside of the city...

Rooms are part of a 2800 square foot loft. Freight elevator, fast internet connection [wireless DSL], fireplace, well-equipped kitchen with heavy-duty gas stove and large fridge, washer and dryer. Computer lessons (PC and Apple) can be booked. Also on offer are a customized tour of New York or shiatsu massage therapy session with in-house licensed massage therapist Johanna Schwarzbeck.

Located on the 4th floor of 319 Grand Street, with excellent bus and subway connections.

For more information and prices, contact Egon Zippel.

nyc locations/lofts and houses: THE FOUNDRY

The 19th century foundry has been recently restored to its original architectural and industrial character to be rented for film/photos shoots as well as for special events and parties.

The location has exposed brick walls and archways, a 2,000 square foot main floor, 1,200 square foot wrap-around mezzanine and 40-foot skylight ceiling. There is a full caterer's kitchen.

Recent events and shoots include Kanye West's album release party, sponsored by Hennessy and Moet, and a Sex and the City / HBO restaurant set.

The Foundry's adjoining location, Du Val Enterprises, has a 3,500 square foot landscaped roof terrace with sweeping views of the 59th Street Bridge and the Manhattan skyline plus a 4,000 square foot furnished loft. Clients have included Sopranos, Food Network and American Express.

nyc food/restaurants: NAIMA RESTAURANT

Newly-opened Naima Restaurant has already attracted good reviews from Zagat and Citysearch:

“A new eatery on a hot nightlife street, this West Chelsea Southern Italian offers hearty, midpriced fare matched with regional wines; expect plenty of late-night action (it’s open till 2am on weekends) and some celeb sitings, given it's next door to-Bungalow-8 setting”

Zagat 2006

“The food is simple yet bursting with wonderful flavors without being pretentious or over priced! The service is good, the atmosphere is great for both romantic couples or small or large groups. This is by far one of the best restaurants I’ve been to in a while in NY!”

Citysearch 2006