"One of the advantages of being a photographer is shooting different things in different situations; in short, you never get bored!

I have had the pleasure of photographing interior design, manufacturing companies, cars, portraits and still life, but my passion is food and advertising photography.

I like to play with the light and the setting to represent food in a vintage and modern style, this cross between the two allows me to create some abstract images.

Creativity and sensitivity in interpreting styles, attention to detail, adaptability and flexibility, and interest in new trends allow me to face the demands of the market with increasingly necessary skills in the world of work."

1Secret is a brand new creative production hub, based in Milan and available all around the world.

You may ask, why another one? 1Secret is made up of two people, but they can be as many as you need, wherever you need their services, and whatever the project, they are experienced, passionate, professional yet funny.

Services include: art buying, casting, location scouting, set design and props research, budget management, logistic, permits, and post production coordination.

"1Secret makes your ideas happen - including the crazy ones. Nothing is impossible, everything is a challenge in our productions. How do we do it? We cannot tell, it's 1 Secret."

"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 you 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.

In the post-lockdown sets we will have a "Covid-19 Supervisor", full sanitisation of the set the day before, wireless equipment for remote viewing and all sanitising equipment including suits, masks, gloves and visors.

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

Superstudio has got three venues in Milan: Superstudio Più, Superstudio Maxi and Superstudio 13. Each one is a unique, modern and polyfunctional location in the heart of the city, offering several flexible studios with daylight, blackout and outdoor options. 

The variously-sized spaces are perfect as photo shooting, cinema, television and music sets and for any use of wide and comfortable surfaces, easy to set up and reach.

Some spaces are now hosting super technological sets and green screens to let their guests organise hybrid/digital events with a spectacular scenography made to engage the audience. 

Big screen, big stage, big emotions…they aim at making their clients' experience as immersive as possible with full-service support provided by our expertise staff. 

"We do everything possible for the best outcome of every production."

"With more than 10 years of active production in Rome, Milan, Naples, Tuscany, Puglia and many others locations, we are the choice.

Providing the best professionally, we not only execute the job impeccably, but we make it your experience. An experience that will convince you that producing in a foreign country was never so easy.

From brief to stage, we've got your back."

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships” (Michael Jordan).

Contesti Photographers is an agency with 30 years of experience, based in Turin, Milan and operates in Italy and worldwide.

"Our aim is to provide the best talents in photography to support the needs of the clients and to achieve the best creative results.

Our team’s work is focused on handling global projects, from creative ideas and budget management to production services coordination (photo studio, location scout, casting, artistic staff, technical crew), with the maximum efficiency. Automotive and kids photo production is a remarkable long lasting field of collaboration.

We offer expertise on post-production, illustrations, and 3D video making for a wide range of projects and with innovative solutions.

Clients include: FCA Group, Fiat 500, Maserati, Jeep, Lancia, Volkswagen, Artsana, Chicco, Luisa Spagnoli, Lines, Vino Trento Doc, Asti Doc, Fideuram Bank, Technogym, Veronesi Group - Prosciutto San Daniele, I Coloniali – Morris Group.

Check out our website."

PixelFactory is a digital retouching studio based in Venice, Italy. Thanks to the extensive preprint experience and solid photography background of its team, PixelFactory works in many genres of photography: from fashion to interior passing through beauty, jewellery, still life and product.

The team has the capability to not only work one-to-one with the photographer on advertising / campaign images, but also to manage volumes of pictures to the same highest standard because of its well-established workflow. PixelFactory ensures correct colour management during the entire process of photo editing. All files are worked internally within its organisation.

"I’m Andreea Natalia Bucur and I am a fashion make-up artist in Italy. Make-up isn’t just my job but also my passion.

I have collaborated with publications such as Vogue Italia, L'Officiel Baltics, L'Officiel Italia, Robb Report Russia, Desnudo Italia, Flanelle Magazine, 7Hues Magazine, Elegant Magazine and Mob Journal and I work for brands such Stefanel, Hydrogen, Ed Parrish, Zanetti moda and Christian Dior Make-Up.

Quality make-up is much more than a way to improve the aesthetics of a face: is a true form of art, the union of creativity, preparation and use of quality materials. In feminine beautification make-up it is essential to build the make-up on the anatomy and morphology of a face.

Make-up is far more personal than a dress, as everyone has their own facial characteristics, and therefore their own style. It is important that everyone’s individual features are appreciated and suitable for the occasion.

I love this artistic imprint: it is welcome when it can be expressed, but I also respect the rules of this artistry. That’s why I make a difference in the world of make-up artists."

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 L'Officiel, Off-White, Liu Jo, Nescafé, Lancia, Prada, Xiaomi, Versace, Maserati, Brioni, Range Rover, MSC Cruises, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to catch our recommended events:

• Paolo Di Paolo: La lunga strada di sabbia at Fondazione Sozzani in Milan, 24th April - 29th August. With photographs by Paolo Di Paolo and texts by Pier Paolo Pasolini, it will feature 101 images, many of which are unpublished, as well as videos and relative documents.
• Submissions for Venice International Film Festival are open until 10th June.

Our cover image was shot by Elena Iv-Skaya for Qeeboo, production by 1Secret.

1Secret is a brand new creative production hub, based in Milan and available all around the world.

You may ask, why another one? 1Secret is made up of two people, but they can be as many as you need, wherever you need their services, and whatever the project, they are experienced, passionate, professional yet funny.

Services include: art buying, casting, location scouting, set design and props research, budget management, logistic, permits, and post production coordination.

"1Secret makes your ideas happen - including the crazy ones. Nothing is impossible, everything is a challenge in our productions. How do we do it? We cannot tell, it's 1 Secret."