Andrea Sudati is a Milan-based advertising photographer and film director specialised in still life, jewels, cosmetics, food and beverage.

In his shoots, the product has the absolute leading role in the image thanks to his accurate compositions and light use.

He is an award winner photographer, GRAPHIS Silver Award 2023 for beverage photography and N.1 World’s Top Still Life Photographer OneEyeland Award 2020.

Clients include Schweppes, Coca-Cola/Royal Bliss, Recarlo, Lamborghini, Disaronno, OroSaiwa, Edgar Sopper Gin, Segafredo, Mondelèz, Faxe Beer, Fonzies, Collistar, Clio Makeup, Pupa, Piquadro.

1806 Agency is a creative representation and production agency operating worldwide. A group of professionals in love with the beauty of visual image in all its forms.

"We seek and propose the best talents to address the creative idea, taking care of the whole production and always looking for the excellence. Our roster of talent is a group of amazing artists from all over the world. They are photographers, film directors, digital artists, 3D, CGI and VFX studios, VR, AR, Phygital and Immersive Projects creators, explorers of the metaverse boundaries.

These are some of our clients of the last 20 years: Sky TV, Vodafone, Carrera, Polaroid, Gucci, Barilla, Lavazza, Telecom, Ferrari, Heineken, BMW, IKEA, Fendi, Armani, Prada, Valentino and worldwide networks such as McCann World Group, Y&R, JWT, BBDO, Grey, Ogilvy, Publicis, Saatchi & Saatchi, BBH, Leo Burnett and M&C Saatchi.

Do you have a project? Let’s make it unique together."

Gianluigi Di Napoli is an internationally acclaimed photographer whose portraiture work has captured the essence of numerous international talents and high-profile celebrities.

With a client list that includes Ferrari International Magazine, Vanity Fair, ICON Magazine, Corneliani, Sony Music and Universal Music, to name just a few, he has earned a reputation as a go-to photographer for those who demand the best.

His two photo books for international publishers and critically acclaimed exhibition projects, such as 'Nel Cuore di Saltimbanco' and the MASKS project, have solidified his place as a visionary in the industry.

When it comes to problem-solving on set, he's like the "Mr. Wolf" of editorial photography, always able to improvise and exceed his clients' expectations. His ability to establish intimacy and empathy with his subjects, regardless of their background or experience, has made him a favorite of emerging talents and established celebrities alike. If you're looking for a photographer with a cool and contemporary edge, look no further than Gianluigi Di Napoli.

Carolina Zorzi is a multitasking artist who is able to shift from graphics to portrait to still life. Her strong creative background is combined with professional knowledge of business and advertising. This combination makes her the right person to transfer innovation and beauty to powerful images.

She started working in an small studio 10 years ago. This experience shaped her artistic taste and made her a manager and problem solver. These qualities are fundamental for her work with advertising companies, and companies both small and multinational such as AQuest, dm Drogerie Markt, Laica, Lorenzo Marini Group and other lovely clients and collaborators.

Carolina prefers a cooperative approach, and to develop the final image with the client in a positive and humble environment.

Welcome to Showcase Italy, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading creatives and companies working out of Italy.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Rome (Photo / Film) and Milan (Photo / Film) directories.

Brands and publications including Fila, Peroni, Le Meridien, Porter Magazine, Collistar, Veja, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to catch our recommended events:

• Until 4th June, CAMERA celebrates Eve Arnold, the first woman to join the prestigious Magnum Photos agency in 1951, together with Inge Morath. Her eclectic body of work includes portraits of the great stars of the silver screen and show business and investigative reportages in which she tackled themes and issues absolutely central to the public debate both of yesterday and today.
• Palazzo Reale Milan hosts the big retrospective HELMUT NEWTON. LEGACY until 26th June. It proposes, alongside the most iconic images, a corpus of unpublished photographs, presented for the first time in Italy, which will reveal many lesser-known aspects of Newton's work, with a specific focus on the most unconventional fashion shots.

Our cover image was shot by Fabrizio Piscopo for Flanelle Magazine.

"Schmid Productions is a unique service production company for shoots throughout the country. Our promise is that we will offer the most time and cost effective way to shoot in Italy.

In addition to our own beautiful town, we can organise film and photo shoots throughout Italy: modern towns, artistic areas, stunning seaside locations, idyllic countryside, up in the mountains with snow (365 days a year!), or historical places like Venice, Florence, Rome and Sicily.

We can provide complete production services for your projects, from smaller photo shoots to large-scale commercials and TV shows; whether you want to be in a studio or on location, plus any other production request you may have.

Highlights of our service offer include beautiful locations, all technical requirements, the very best Italian film crews, delicious catering and perfect accommodation, and the best local directors and photographers.

Try us out. Our multilingual staff will be delighted to team up with you for your next production in Italy."

Fabrizio Piscopo is a free-spirited photographer who aims to inspire people with the captivating images he creates. In his constant search for inspiration, he wants to explore, feel and comprehend the collective unconscious and the human feelings, so that he can infuse and mold them in his shots. His intention is to understand the matter of which objects and people are made, and to shape it in his photos.

With eight years of experience in the industry, Fabrizio is based in Milan and has traveled to many locations worldwide, including New York, Dubai, and Cannes. His editorial work has been published in top international fashion magazines such as L'Officiel and Flanelle, as well as in numerous independent publications like Dreamingless, Elegant, Kodd, Huf, Fruk, and The Model Magazine.

His work has also been featured in leading magazines and newspapers such as Top Gear, Il Sole 24 Ore, QN Quotidiano Nazionale, Il Giornale, automoto.it, Business People Magazine, Industriaitaliana.it, and art tribune. Additionally, his behind-the-scenes footage from Cannes has been featured on Fashion TV.

Fabrizio has worked with many well-known brands such as Nestlé, Dallara, Fritz Hansen, Illa, Giannini, Vitality's, and many more, for national and international fashion, beauty, and advertising campaigns.

Nonsololoft is a scouting location agency co-founded in 2008 based in Milan and specialised in corporate events, private events, press days, photo and video shooting, exhibitions, fashion shows, TV programmes, temporary and special projects.

"We are involved in research and location proposals of different sizes and types: industrial spaces, open spaces, showrooms, contemporary and period architecture, ateliers and unconventional spaces.

We have an online and offline archive of locations that is enriched and updated for a 360° offer both in Italy and abroad."

unaa is a high-end production house based in Milano that orchestrates all practical and critical aspects of luxury and fashion related productions and events.

unaa’s multilingual and versatile team loves to work globally and commits all its effort, energy and knowhow to producing fashion shows, photoshoots, gala dinners, exclusive and private celebrations, award ceremonies, exhibitions, boutique openings, and product launches.

Astrid G. Ferretti is the founding director of unaa since 2005. Born in Italy and raised in Canada, she is the heart and soul behind many unique productions that make headlines.

"We have worked for the biggest name in the industry, such as: Dolce&Gabbana, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fendi, Etienne Aigner, Alexander McQueen, Tommy Hilfiger, Marco de Vincenzo, Les Hommes, Moncler, Philipp Plein, Dirk Bikkembergs, DAKS, Fausto Puglisi, Brioni, Pal Zileri, Pinko, J. Lindberg, Corneliani, Giuseppe Zanotti, Yoox, Swatch, Moschino, Persol, Cavalli, Campari, Elle, Flair, Wallpaper, Uma Wang, Diesel, Furla, Patrizia Pepe, Milano Unica, Winonah, Fifty-Four Jeans, American Express, Primark, Triumph, Marchon, Skaga, Granito Fiandre.

Contesti Photographers & More offers full production services for photo and video productions tailored to your needs.

"Based in Italy, we have an extensive experience in our field and we love a challenge. From location scouting to planning, our team can satisfy every request and guarantee the best results.

Are you looking for the best match to make your idea come to life? We got them: Contesti represents talented photographers, videomakers, DoPs and artists from all over the world.

Check us out at our website and follow on Instagram.

Our client list includes: FCA Group, Fiat 500, Maserati, Jeep, Lancia, Volkswagen, Kia Motors, Artsana Group Chicco, Luisa Spagnoli, Lines, Vino Trento Doc, Asti Doc, Fideuram Bank, Technogym, Veronesi Group, Prosciutto San Daniele, I Coloniali – Morris Group, Altemasi, AIA (Gruppo Veronesi), Comau, Audi, Euromaster, Bata, 7Seven, Geox, Eni Plenitude, Ferrero, Schär, Alfa Romeo and many more."