international locations for production Dec 2013

7 Seas has its roots in Europe but provides a renowned photo production company for South America, thus following the sun around the globe.

The company maintains offices in Buenos Aires and runs a successful photo production company in Argentina and Cartagena, Colombia, producing also in the rest of The Americas on demand. 15 years' experience in the production business makes 7 Seas valuable partners in defining the right location and carrying out the entire production, from planning to wrap up. The team believes that preparation is the key to every successful production and strives for precision and accuracy, backed by a solid location database that is constantly updated.

Resourcefulness is one of the key assets in 7 Seas Productions' work, relying on experienced local partners on site but also on a mind-set that runs like Swiss clockwork when it comes to its international head producers.

The Mediterranean division just finished jobs for Mercedes (Germany), Douglas (perfumes, Germany), NIKON, OPEL (Germany), Husqvarna (Sweden), and H&M (Sweden). Check the website for locations, references and production related descriptions of cities and regions.

AJFILMS offers line production service for New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific region. Over the past 15 years, Producer Amanda Jenkins has had extensive experience producing in the Oceania region and working directly with international clients for all manner of products for TVC and photography productions.

Providing production service and location solutions for all media, AJ Films offers the complete package - budgets, creative talent solutions, logistics, location permits, flight and transportation coordination, animal trainers, helicopters, craft service, crew, casting, actors and models, lighting, camera and grip equipment (from techno cranes to carbon fibre rigs), motion and stills, world class model making and post-production.

Working on jobs large and small, the company is well-versed with any production shape or form and passionate about creating the best job for the brief and budget. Australia and New Zealand are logistically accessible offering a wide variety of locations, including desserts, volcanoes, endless coastlines, wild surf beaches, lakes, rivers, canyons, sand dunes, modern cities, mountains, glaciers, cutting edge architecture, historical buildings, stunning roads, bridges, caves, salt lakes, canals, ski fields, alpine forests, tropical coastlines and forests, huge valleys, crop fields, worldclass vineyards and pristine beaches.

Nestled high in the Rocky Mountains, Aspen Productions provides exceptional production services worldwide. With over 25 years experience, the company uniquely blends an urban production work ethic with a detailed knowledge of mountain and remote production, which will exceed each client's goals. The team is known for its resourceful contacts, problem-solving skills and scrupulous attention to budget. The company's services range from acting as a local liaison to providing full production services.

Aspen Productions provide budgeting, line producing, production management, location scouting, permitting, casting, travel arrangements and crew on national TV commercials and print campaigns. The company is based in Aspen but covers the entire state of Colorado and beyond. Some of the company's recent productions have taken the team to its neighboring state of Utah and others as far away as Alaska.

Please visit the website for more information and a complete client list.

The Bahamas is an archipelago of 700 islands to the south east of Florida, of which 17 are major island markets. The total sea area of the islands is 100,000 square miles.

Eleuthera including Harbour Island is a major draw for productions and are BDS’s primary locations. BDS's associated company has premium beachfront accommodations which have housed productions with Tyler Perry, CeeLo Green, Neiman Marcus and Meskita Fashion.

The company's mobile operation allows productions to be set up in all the major islands serviced by regular freight boats and include Freeport, Abaco, Andros, Exuma, Bimini, Long and Cat Island. BDS’s managing producer is Jonathan Simms, a Bahamas national who has worked with productions in the islands for the past 20 years.

Services include production, location scouting, equipment rentals (still and motion), specialty production vehicles, photographic services, set build outs and marine craft.

For more information email or call Johnathan on 242-455-3559.

The Amsterdam office of Bituman Produkties (BP) has over 10 years of experience in all aspects of producing (inter)national photo shoots and is specialised in the scouting and arranging of film, television and photography locations.

During this time, BP has gathered over 1750 private, industrial and corporate Dutch locations in its extensive digital database. On request, the company can deliver a custom-made online location proposal.

BP works with the best professionals The Netherlands has to offer, producing and scouting for The New York Times Magazine, Vodafone, Philips, Wieden & Kennedy, Nuon, Audi, The Dutch Government, They, Ikea, Vogue NL, MIG Berlin, ABN-AMRO, Lays, Eurostar, Albert Heijn, Nike, IDTV Film, Statoil & Statkraft, MAP London and Heineken.

Easy Production and Easy Spaces provide photographic production and location services in the south of France, covering Marseille, Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Nice and the entire French Riviera.

Clients include H&M, Lacoste, Neiman Marcus, Air France, Toyota, Winston, Elle, Vogue, Marie Claire, Grazia and Publicis.

Campaigns in 2014 include Campari with actress Uma Thurman and Hackett with actor Pierce Brosnan.

4 STUDIOS COMMUNICATION is Europe's largest and most advanced complex dedicated to the production of photography, TV advertising and cinema. With over 5,000 m² of indoor workspace, the facility includes theatres, offices, storage rooms, a meeting room, catering, production rooms and parking facilities.

Providing the ideal solution both in terms of equipment and costs, facilities range from the smallest studio for still life photo shoots to 800 m² that can be configured for larger productions.

4 STUDIOS COMMUNICATION provides highly skilled personnel including drivers, studio technicians, scene shiffers, tool makers, decorators, electricians, carpenters and woodworkers.The studio provides the best technical and professional solutions including logistics, research and location leasing, selection of professional staff such as photographers, producers, runners, styling, make-up and hairstyling.

The studios’s modular configuration, fully equipped with independent driveways and pedestrian access, makes it possible to keep its various areas separate to guarantee absolute confidentiality. In addition, a round-the-clock surveillance service ensures maximum security.

Clients include Fiat Group Automobiles, Maserati, Iveco, GM, Nissan, VW, Swatch and Lavazza.

Executive Producer Fred Fantun established his company in 1999 and has worked exclusively on his business for over 10 years.

Prior to starting his own company, Fred gained valuable production experience working for over two years with a long-standing British production company in Marrakech.

Fred’s nationality is French yet he was born and bred in Marrakech, Morocco and has studied languages at universities in both France and Spain. He is fluent in French, Arabic, Spanish and English, enabling him to work successfully with production crews of any nationality.

Recents projects include the worldwide campaign for the Massimo Dutti S/S campaign 2012, Toast S/S campaign 2012, GQ Germany, Alberto Guardiani S/S 2012, Interview Magazine US, M&S, Billabong S/S 2014 campaign, Toast S/S 2014 campaign and many others.

Kaktus Production offers a full range of production services for the photographic and film industries on St. Martin / Sint Maarten, St. Barts and Anguilla. From stunning turquoise water and white sand beaches to luxury villas and picturesque Creole-style houses, the company has the unique, eye-catching locations that bring every clients'  concept and vision to life. Located only four hours from NY, three hours from Miami, and eight hours from Europe, its locations are not only stunning, they’re also highly convenient.

Kaktus partners with leading photographers, art directors, producers and agencies to provide deep local, industry and technical knowledge while always ensuring the highest degree of comfort and convenience. By steadfastly focusing on clients’ needs, the company delivers results on time and on budget. "Et bien sûr, nous parlons Francais!"

Services include concept development, casting, location scouting, team coordination, travel and accommodation, permits, equipment, vehicles, crews, post production services, and more. Film, editorial and commercial clients include ABC, HGTV, Biotherm, Yves Rocher, Princess Tam Tam, Harper's Bazaar, Elle USA, Glamour USA and France, and Vogue Spain.

Visit the website, call +(590) 690 485 611, or email to discuss upcoming location needs.

Location Scotland’s reputation working with local and international photographers, art directors and producers has resulted in exceptional campaigns for stills and commercial TV shoots throughout Scotland and the north of England.

The dedicated production team offers insightful knowledge of the entire country and can create bespoke location mood boards for specific campaigns. LS goes above and beyond to provide the best production services in Scotland, including but not limited to location scouting, production management, stylists and make-up artists, visa assistance, model castings and budgets.

Now boasting an image database of nearly 90,000 images, with locations varying from fishing villages to grand estates, opulent ballrooms and retro cinemas, Scotland offers it all.

Get in touch to see what incredible locations and world-class production LS can provide.

Lule Production is a full service image company located in Turin that handles productions worldwide. With more than seven years' experience, the company serves both local and international clients.

Lule facilitates fashion, brochure, editorial and advertising stills productions as well as corporate and promotional videos. The company works with professional freelancers who assist on productions as part of a strong team, guaranteeing the highest levels of personal and professional service for each client.

The company takes care of all aspects of a production, including scouting locations, permits, booking, accomodation, transportation, crews, focusing strongly on budgets. Lule's goal is to offer a 360° service to clients that includes a smart visit to the city, a relaxing break at a Spa, and a sublime dinner at the end of the job. From Pagine Gialle to Arena, Lotus and Barilla, from large to small productions, Lule always works with a creative eye and a steady hand.

For clients of all sizes, for international advertising, local below-the-line or catalogue project, MM Productions has the flexibility to produce for every need at prices far below expectation.

"Italy is our home, so come and get a slice of Italian style in your productions. We’ll reveal the secrets of the wolrd’s most outstanding locations."

Clients include Gucci, Longines, Bulgari, MEXX, BMW, Infiniti, Mercedes, DHL, Italian Mail, Frankfurther Allgemeine Zeitung, Zanussi, Valentino, Liujo, Breil, Diesel, TIM, Cinque, Mephisto, Next, Casall, Social Campaigns & Spots, L’Officiel Hommes, Elle, Vogue and Maxim.

NOSW, the leading location agency in the heart of Europe, facilitates and scouts locations in Switzerland and across the globe. The agency offers a range of different locations and will help to find any special request.

The portfolio contains houses, lofts, flats, mountain houses, special houses, accomodation, bars and restaurants, shops and boutiques, sport and leisure, industrial, outdoor and abroad.

NOSW was established in 2012 out of Franziska Holzer, F – H Photographers, and Melanie Afflerbach, MEL Y MEL Art Buying & Creative Service.

Tel Aviv-based Ooops Films is a service production company with over a decade of professional experience. Its personable service has seen expanding portfolios of locations and projects from around the world.

Tel Aviv is a diverse, upbeat metropolis and well-known global hotspot. It is innovative and exciting, catering to Western society with Eastern charms. English is a common language everywhere including facilities, transport, and amenities.  There are also high quality rental and post houses to complete any production with excellence.

Prices are competitive to South Africa and Israel is a popular destination throughout winter months (October - April). A six-hour drive north to south, Israel hosts everything from snow, coral reef, forest, beach, city, modern and ancient sites.

Services include the best location scouting available, personalised communication and tailored solutions to all production enquiries. Permits, security, insurance, studio, strong and diverse casting opportunities. Production services are available alongside the company’s charming Eastern hospitality, a reason "why people return again and again to this amazing country."

Photopia is one of the largest studios in Miami, combining ultra modern locations with the sophistication of New York loft studios and relaxing beach cottages. The 30,000 sq. ft. complex houses:

• The New York Loft / Studio 1: 3,750 sq. ft. Cyc. (22x20 ft.), 16 ft. high ceiling, two big panorama windows, storage, large styling and make-up rooms, and an eat-in kitchen in an ultra modern design.
• The Boston Loft / Studio 2: 2,500 sq ft. and 16 ft. high ceilings with classic moldings. cyc. (16 x 16 ft.), three daylight panorama windows, French colonial sliding doors, a kitchen and dining area, fireplace and library.
• Beach House: The interior will be enlarged by 300 sq. ft. to a big open rectangle room of 1200 sq. ft.
• South Cottage: Completely moveable furnishings, fully equipped kitchen and separate make-up and styling areas.
• Coming soon is a 2 ft. flat pool 20 x 30 ft. - ideal for swim and kids shoots.

99 Palms is the company's ultra modern location, a house with completely movable furnishings, terraces, a large pool and garden.

Visit the website or contact Christian on 305-213-0200 for more information.

Production Istanbul organises and manages photo shoots for ad campaigns, catalogues and editorials worldwide, working in the studio or out on location according to clients' specific needs and requirements. The company optimises every shoot by managing budgets and respecting deadlines.

Thanks to a large network, Production Istanbul can produce anywhere in the world, particularly in Turkey, Germany, Switzerland, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Portugal, Greece, Hungary, Ukraine, Russia, Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, Morocco, Cyprus, South Africa, the USA, Brazil, Israel, China, UAE, Egypt, Croatia, Macedonia, Thailand and Bali.

The company provides a full range of services, including casting, vehicle rental, equipment hire, experienced bi-lingual crews, full production service, hotel bookings, insurance, location scouting, permits, location management, lighting rental, medical assistance, special effects, stunt people, trained animals, on site catering, props sourcing, and more.

Queen of Spade is a full service film and photo production company focusing exclusively on international clients from the advertising and fashion industry worldwide, offering a full range of production services throughout Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Morocco, Dubai, Latin and South America.

The company can cover every aspect of a shoot from art buying through to locations and casting, set design and travel arrangements.

With a personal service and tailor-made approach, Queen of Spade has the flexibility to respond to each specific project and realise every clients' visual brief.

Visit the company's website for more information.

Rock Productions Malta is a full service production company specialising in servicing international TV commercials, photo shoots, music videos, animation, CGI and reality TV shows.

Malta, an archipelago south of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea, is a unique destination in a magical place. Brilliant blue seas, sun-drenched beaches, harbors, Europe's biggest water tanks and cosmopolitan cities next to historic temples, it is no wonder producers and photographers are drawn to the visual beauty of the island - as well as its year-round temperate climate. With over 12 shooting hours of daylight during the summer and over eight hours during the mild winter (which lasts only two-three months), shooting in Malta is highly attractive for clients. Malta has two main languages: English and Maltese.

With diverse locations, excellent resources and cheap services, Rock Productions can handle any budget for every type of shoot.

Sardinia Production Service is based in northern Sardinia from where it provides a full range of solutions for companies looking to shoot on the island, including location scouting, casting and permits.

The company is made up of a team of experienced and professional locals whose depth of knowledge and direct contact with authorities guarantees rapid permits and overall production success.

Working in both the north and south, Sardinia Production Service can offer unique, exclusive locations including modern villas, amazing landscapes, old mining areas, hidden roads, dunes, beaches, and lots more.

Recent work includes advertising campaigns for Audi, Twin Set and The Discovery Channel, among others.

Based in Sicily and with 20 years of experience, Scenari Production's knowledge of locations covers the whole of Italy. The company offers an enthusiastic  production service for the advertising and fashion industries.

Clients include Ermenegildo Zegna, Blumarine, Jaguar, Brunello Cucinelli, Bloomingdale’s, Gant, Hackett, J Crew, Mercedes, Kate Spade, Marco Polo, Porsche, Ducati, David Jones, Boden, Calzedonia, IBM, Canon, Illy, Ferrari, Shiseido, Audi, HSBC, Nissan, Pomellato, Hermes, Elle, Marie Claire and Vogue.

"We love our work and we like collaborating with international teams to create the right conditions so that everything runs smoothly."

Shoot in The Alps is a film and photo facilitating company operating in the Alps. With the region straddling five national borders the company works between France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia as if they were a single geographic entity.

The company's database includes year-round snow locations, mountain chalets, modern architecture, extreme sports locations, magical forests and breathless scenery that it can make accessible to any crew.

Providing solutions to every possible logistical need for film and photo productions, Shoot in the Alps handles everything from location scouting, specialised crews, stunt people, mountain safety experts and helicopters, to warm cups of espresso at the top of a glacier. Its strength lies in detailed knowledge of the alpine territory provided by a network of professionals who live and work in the region throughout the year.

The company's connections and expert knowledge allows clients to make the right decisions when planning, choosing locations and the equipment required.

The Lab / OC Locations is a collaboration between Danish Copenhagen based The Lab and Ole Clausen Produktion. They have recently merged their location databases to meet the needs of even more clients.

For them a good location represents either something very unique or something very generic. Dating all the way back to the 1920s, Danish modern architecture and furniture design has propelled the creation of some very unique spots that when combined with the northern light will only be found in this region.

On the other hand if something generic is required for a shoot, the team has it all: beaches, forests, parks, parking houses, skyline views, industrial areas and much more can be found very close to Copenhagen.

Please visit their collaboration website for more information and more locations, or contact Producers Emil Eskesen +45 26 83 48 35 or Ole Clausen + 45 20 65 34 38.