lofts & houses for production Dec 2007

Open for business for less than a year, 1887 Townhouse has been used in a MasterCard TV commercial, educational videos, short films, an interview backdrop for BBC and PBS documentaries, still shoots for magazines and advertising, and as an event space.

This 13-room Manhattan townhouse is located in the heart of the Central Park West Historic District. It has all architectural details intact, 11-foot-high ceilings, northern and southern light, and spacious rooms decorated in a variety of styles and painted a variety of colours.

It features a gourmet kitchen with three glass doors opening to a large garden, a 22-foot-long living room / library, a second living room, a formal dining room, four bedrooms, two home offices and several new baths.

Original details include nine fireplaces, stained glass, an elegant staircase, and beautiful woodwork and floors throughout. A wide variety of traditional and modern furniture, decorations, and household items are also available as props for free.

Amazing Spaces is a team of dynamic women who pioneered an agency dedicated to actively marketing locations to the film, stills and events industries in Southern Africa.

As of 2004 the company's portfolio expanded to include top-class accommodation. Services were also extended to Mallorca, Spain in 2006.

The company's philosophy is to "work smart, be honest and act with integrity", whilst providing the industry with outstanding, diverse locations and a quality of service to match.

With a beautiful portfolio of locations available for film and photo shoots, boutique events, luxury accommodation and properties to buy, the company's team of professional consultants are more than adept at matching clients to their own ideal 'Amazing Space'.

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.

The 'industrial look' has become a stylish and contemporary element in fashion and advertising and can be found in many photo locations.

Sophisticated fabrics, graceful models and the high technology of the car industry can often be seen across obsolete industrial sites, all characterised by profound history and worn by the ravages of stillness and time.

In Berlin and the east of Germany in particular numerous variations of these unpolished diamonds can be uncovered. Such locations are often hidden between the highest standards of modern architecture, and bigshrimp has tracked many of them down for use by the fashion and advertising industries.

bigshrimp scouts in all corners to fulfil the briefs of every agency - no matter how unusual or extraordinary their ideas might be.

This amazing house designed and decorated by world renowned artist Tony Duquette is extraordinary in its richness and texture. The unique combination of fabrics, furniture and accessories makes it truly special.

Located in Los Angeles California, World Locations represents several houses by this art director and designer.

Check the World Locations feature in this Spotlight for more fabulous international houses and properties.

This house, built high on a cliff, creates a dialogue between the organic forms of the landscape and the fabricated lines of the building. The multi-level integration between the artificial and natural spaces creates sheltered corners, catwalks and terraces with wonderful views; the swimming-pool appears to just rise from the rocks and merge with the sea.

Only a handful of rooms, all of them spacious and big windowed, comprise the ground plan. Kitchen, living-room and sitting-room create a completely open plan space, whilst the natural lines of the rock face form one of the walls in the master suite. White is the dominant colour, with the stainless-steel kitchen and Travertino marble floors providing that touch of colour.

Encuentra is an agency with an extensive database of locations. Its experience and extensive library guarantee a fast response to inquiries and competitive rental rates. The company works particularly in the Barcelona area but also offers location scouting across Spain.

La Ricarda is a private cottage located in the El Prat area, just 10 minutes from Barcelona. The international airport is just 3 minutes away.

The cottage lies in 90 hectares of land and is bordered by its own privately accessed beach. There is also a 3km long lake complete with dock and traditional wooden boat, all surrounded by cane plantations and a rich diversity of flora and fauna.

Although there are other houses on the property, only two are available to rent for photographic and commercial productions. One is located right by the sea.

The property also includes orchards and a large woodland area that surrounds the lake.

To ask for production or accommodation rates call +34 607 19 02 18

Created with the needs of the discerning traveller in mind, the exclusive portfolio of luxury penthouses, stylish villas and premier self-catering apartments in the Platinum Places range offer a selection of Cape Town's finest living spaces.

Enjoying absolute privacy and comfort, rest assured there will be no early morning disturbances, communal dining rooms, or overpopulated patios.

Just peace and quiet...

ProProperty.com is an online portfolio of luxury properties in Cape Town and the surrounding areas. The company offers an extensive database of private villas, apartments, penthouses, boutique hotels and up-market guesthouses for short-term rentals to the leisure, corporate and film client markets.

The team powering ProProperty.com is part of an extended family of travel specialists, worldwide hotel management specialists, consultants and skilled property management personnel. By understanding the requirements of both owners and clients, the company consistently sources superior locations to accurately meet client needs.

ProProperty's sales knowledge is fundamental in achieving competitive rates, and the company excels in 'Shoot & Stay' rates. Everything at ProProperty.com happens with one goal in mind: to design a unique holiday or business experience with a sincere commitment to guest satisfaction.

As always Setup presents hot new locations in and around Barcelona.

The city provides a broad range of architectural diversity, and the company can present both classic and modern lofts and houses for production. This represents only a teasing selection from the huge range of properties at Setup's disposal.

The company prides itself in offering the largest database of locations throughout Spain, and Setup promises to manage all the necessary requirements for its clients to enjoy their time in the country.

werwowasfoto and speetproduction are based in Hamburg and Düsseldorf and together have almost 40 years experience in location scouting worldwide.

Modern architecture is a particular passion and both companies aim to find exclusive, original locations to match perfectly with client requirements.

The companies work closely with production providers across Europe to scout requested locations. They also offer complete production services, including lighting and equipment rental, fees, catering, and more.

Clients over the past decade have included: Telekom, Postbank, DAK, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, VW, Audi, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, AG, Renault, Milka, Teekanne, Otto GmbH & Co KG, and Quelle.

Photographers include: Jochen Manz, Gerd George, René Clohse, Markus Brink, Stefan Grütter, Lutz Hilgers, Ralph Baiker, Ole Graf, Martijn Oort, Bo Hylén, Arnout Overbeeke, Simone Rosenberg and Tim Thiel.

World Locations offers international location and production services.

The company has a vast library representing a large variety of international houses and other properties, all available for film, photo and event rental. With offices in Los Angeles, Paris, London and Ibiza, World Locations local representatives are also located in many other countries to help clients find exactly what they need.

The company is specialised in finding unusual and unique locations, offering clients an exclusive and previously unseen selection of properties. This Showcase presents only a small selection of what World Locations can offer.

Contact the nearest office or email with suggestions for any project:
Los Angeles: +1310 659 0599
London: +44207 2438436
Paris: +33142338923