showcase miami issue 580

Feb 2016

Artist Management: Miami Talent Agencies

Miami-based Artist Management represents highly experienced and creative local and international photographers, hair and make-up artists, stylists and costume designers.

Native German Tanja Stephan opened her agency in 2002 and offers all-round support for photo productions. The agency is committed to finding the perfect match for every client and team.

New additions to the AM team include stylist Severin Serafini, prop and still stylist Rage, and prop stylist Gavin McRae.

Visit the website for a full talent roster. Contact the Miami office on 1-305-672.3556 or email Tanja direct.

Front Management: Miami Model Agencies

Founded in 2006, FRONT Management is a boutique fashion agency based in Miami Beach representing men, women and children that are often in front of the lenses of the most recognised photographers in the world.

FRONT manages the careers of top fashion models, develops the freshest new faces in the modelling industry, and has unmatched relationships with the most important international clients.

Many of the agency's models have graced the covers of major magazines, advertising campaigns and runways around the world. FRONT focuses on quality, not quantity, and cultivates thriving careers for new faces.

Sandy Maranesi: Miami hair and make up artists

Sandy Maranesi is a professional freelance hair and make-up artist who has worked in the TV and film industry for over 10 years.

Sandy started painting with her mother's make-up at a very young age and quickly discovered a passion for make-up and the beauty it could create. As she got older, she realised how empowering make-up can be - loving the fact that make-up can give a woman a new level of confidence.

Soon after working as a professional, Sandy founded East Coast Makeup Inc., a multimedia hair and make-up company that caters for film, television and print productions. Sandy is now a well-known, established artist.

Her clients include Sharp Entertainment, LifeTime Networks, HGTV, Bloomberg TV, Channel 8 Entertainment, UNIVISON and Esprit.

HG Producers: Miami full photo production

HG Producers is the world's pre-eminent still-photography / production agency. Partners Howard Goldmann and Drew Harrow have carved a unique niche in the fashion, entertainment, and business arenas by anticipating - and solving - the myriad production issues that affect any major shoot.

Sought after by celebrities and corporations alike, HG Producers' blend of top-level skill, cross-cultural knowledge, and the ability to simply "get it done" makes them the first choice for productions worldwide.

Clients include Bacardi, Maybelline, Range Rover, Budweiser, Hanes, Coca-Cola, Michael Kors, Victoria's Secret, Donna Karan and Lilly Pulitzer, to name just a few.

24-7 Creative Group: Miami Production & Rental Studios

24-7 Creative Group is a full service production company and rental studio for still and motion projects. The company services ad agencies, retail brands and magazines. The team is composed of talented photographers, videographers, art directors, editors, graphic designers and producers.

"What sets 24-7 Creative Group apart? We’re not only two new daylight studios or just expert producers. We are a multidisciplinary team that can take your project from start to finish under one roof."

Services include budget prep, pre-production, casting, crew and talent, locations, production vehicles, equipment, catering, transportation, shooting, editing, retouching, rendering, uploading and deliverables.

Recent projects include Cosmopolitan (UK), InStyle Germany, Belk men's look book, Woman Magazine 'Twiggy' and Freundin Magazine.

Tropical Productions: Miami full photo production

Tropical Productions is a Miami-based production company for video or print photography. Run by Monica Olman, a native of Stockholm, the company provides full production services on location throughout the country and has local teams in Miami, New York, Los Angeles and the Caribbean.

Services include location scouting, casting, crew hiring, motor home rental, transportation coordination, limo services, auto and van rental, prop sourcing or fabrication, catering, studio and equipment rental. The team will also handle all exporting and importing of gear and merchandise worldwide, customs paperwork and brokerage coordination, hotel and home accommodation, and everything and anything a production requires.

Clients include H&M, Peek & Cloppenburg, Volvo Penta, MQ, Esprit, Fabulous Magazine, Femina Magazine, Intermission Magazine, Bijenkorf, Ellos, Halen's, Deval, Lee County, Elle Magazine, Icon Magazine, King Magazine, Hilton, Marriott, Four Seasons, The Setai Miami,Thompson Hotel and most other major hotel and resort brands.

Contact Tropical Productions in Sweden on +46 72 251 75 25 or in Miami on +1 305 439 7561.

Route 7 Productions: Miami Photo & Film Production

Route 7 Productions is a full service production company providing production services for photo shoots and films all over the United States. An extensive knowledge of the industry combined with a unique dedication to providing excellent service ensures that every shoot is a success.

Since opening in 2004, Route 7 has produced photo shoots for clients such as Anthropologie, Ebony, Budweiser, JC Penney, Kohl’s, Target, Steve Madden, Marshall’s and Home Goods.

In addition, Route 7 has completed production services for three feature films for foreign markets and produced the short film 'Never Winter' that premiered at the Miami International Film Festival in 2010. The company also produced the award-winning documentary ‘UNFIT: Ward vs. Ward’, which was an official selection in film festivals across the world in 2012/2013. The documentary collected numerous awards along the way.

Route 7 also believes that part of being a good business is being a good neighbour. Through its 'Give 7' programme, each year 7% of the company's profit is donated to charities in the regions where its clients live and work.

Visit the website for more information.

John Lair: Miami ADVERTISING AND LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHERS

John Lair is a Miami lifestyle photographer and director whose assignments are almost as diverse as the city itself. He and his team recently shot campaigns for a Japanese bank, a fashion designer from El Salvador, an App startup from Seattle, and a mobile telecom provider (featured in this Showcase). 

While travelling, some assignments have included shooting lifestyle and aerials of resorts in the Bahamas, creating imagery for a venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, and a campaign for a bourbon distillery in Kentucky.

John and his wife Debra, a stylist, have been based out of Miami since 2002 for the great weather and locations, but also for the depth of production resources. They are known for a finely tuned production experience that allows creatives and clients the freedom to do what they do best on set.

Grove Studios: Miami Sound proof rental studios

Grove Studios Miami is conveniently located in the Coconut Grove area. With a workspace measuring 4,800 sq. ft. it is a perfect spot for all kinds of film and photography production needs.

The main column-free soundproof space of 60x40x18 features 30x30 white and chroma key green cycloramas, full grid ceilings with 18 Space Light 2000W and a full shooting kitchen. The studio also comes with production and client offices, VIP room, kitchen, dressing and make-up rooms, wireless Internet and a large dedicated loading door.

The studio's friendly staff are a reference point for lighting, make-up, catering, wardrobe, and much more.

Situated in the heart of Miami, the studio is minutes away from the Downtown/ Brickell area, Coral Gables and Miami International airport. Grove Studio Miami has ample parking that allows clients to get in and out with ease.

For more information call +1 (305) 445-5035 or email.

MAPS Production House: Miami Rental Studios & Equipment

MAPS Production House has two studios and event spaces in Miami:

• MAPS Studio - 212 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, the only loft-style photo studio in Miami Beach’s historic Art Deco District, features a 25ft. x 25ft. corner cyc. wall and a second floor kitchenette.
• The Backlot - 342 NW 24th Street, Miami, is nestled in the heart of Wynwood Arts District. It is Miami’s only outdoor photo studio and features two cyc. walls, and an interior space for hair, make-up, and wardrobe needs.

Both studios have drive-in accessibility and are a quick drive or cab ride away from South Beach and Downtown Miami hotels. MAPS' in-house equipment department has the latest gear in stock, including Profoto 8a, Briese specialty lighting, and an extensive grip and digital inventory. Extended hours and in-house deliveries are part of the toolbox of services.

Download the equipment list and email orders for an estimate. For rates and further information email or call the production office on 305-532-7880.

255 Miami: Miami Rental Studios

Designed to bring Miami’s beautiful daylight indoors, 255 Miami is a photo studio and event space located in the heart of the Wynwood Arts District. Two indoor stages with sliding doors offer versatility for photo shoots, commercials, films and events, along with facilities for the venue to act as an art gallery.

Custom LED lighting and a sleek modern kitchen make 255 Miami a blank canvas with style. The stunning +/- 8,000 sq. ft. property boasts its own parking lot and drive-in capabilities, with three CYC walls, seven restrooms, and 2x200 Amp single-phase distribution boxes.

Visit the website for more information.

Miami Daylight Studios: Miami Equipment Rental & Studios

Miami Daylight Studios offers state-of-the-art equipment rental, transportation, digital-tech and production services alongside cyclorama studio space with production and post-production offices for all photo and video production needs.

Unique to Miami Daylight Studios is the one-of-a-kind Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fleet of customised vehicles made specifically for location productions.

Miami Daylight Studios exclusively enlists seasoned professionals with vast experience in their specific field of production.

Equipment rental options include the latest Profoto B4 8A packs with the full range of Profoto accessories and light modifiers; the specailty Briese parabolic to work with the Profoto packs; full Sunbounce line of scrims and reflectors; Chimera Softboxes; Matthews Scrims and flags; Canon and Zeiss lenses; DSLR cinema equipment including Redrock rigs, Marshall Monitors and Zacuto Viewfinders; Zoom and Sennheiser sound recording equipment; Cinevate sliders and 2013 MacBookPro retina laptops, among many other equipment options.

Spuntino Catering: Miami catering

Spuntino is the caterer’s caterer. With seamless execution of high-volume events and an unmatched knowledge of high-end Italian cuisine, Spuntino has been the go-to catering choice for south Florida’s top brands and individuals.

The client roster ranges from luxury brands and world-renowned art shows to corporate events and private affairs.

And while the team delivers impeccable production with extreme attention to details, Spuntino’s success is driven by creative minds hungry for unique flavours and designs.

Visit Spuntino website for more information.