Contesti is a production and management company based in Italy, representing a curated roster of photographers and directors who craft genuine and compelling visual stories. The company connects brands and agencies with top-tier image makers across lifestyle, design, fashion, and advertising.

Blending creative direction with full-scale production services, Contesti oversees every phase of the process, from concept development to final delivery, ensuring seamless execution, distinctive style, and visual excellence. With deep expertise in both photography and film production, the company stands out for its refined aesthetic and its talent for turning ideas into striking, memorable visuals.

Through ongoing collaborations with international creatives, Contesti continues to grow as a trusted partner for global campaigns, editorials, and branded content. A vibrant hub where creativity and production meet, dedicated to building visual narratives that inspire, connect, and engage audiences worldwide.

"As 2025 kicks off, Courage Production continues to solidify its position as a premier video and photo production company in Milan and across Italy. This year, we had the privilege of collaborating with some of the world's most iconic brands.

We brought to life the vision of the Kith x Armani campaign in the stunning landscapes of Sorrento and captured the electrifying presence of football superstar Kylian Mbappé for his Oakley campaign in a blue screen studio in Milan.

Our team also lent its creative expertise to the summer campaign for Ginori 1735, shot on the picturesque coast of Liguria. Further cementing our international presence, we worked on the AWS Formula 1 campaign with Ferrari and produced the "Step out with Confidence" campaign for Vision Express.

Courage Production is your trusted partner for film and photo production in Italy. We offer seamless production services, from breathtaking locations to world-class talent, ensuring your creative vision becomes a reality."

Contesti is a management and production company based in Italy, representing talented photographers and directors who bring authentic visual storytelling to life. Connecting brands and agencies with exceptional photographers and videomakers across lifestyle, design and advertising.

Combining artistic direction with full production support, the team manages every step of the creative process, from concept to final delivery, ensuring quality, efficiency and strong visual impact. With years of experience in photography and video production, Contesti is known for its refined aesthetic and ability to translate ideas into powerful images.

Through close collaborations with international talents, the company continues to grow as a trusted creative partner for campaigns, editorials and branded content worldwide. A dynamic production house where creativity meets execution, dedicated to shaping visual worlds that inspire, engage and connect audiences globally.

Welcome to our latest edition of Showcase Italy, featuring exceptional talent and services within the Italian commercial creative industries.This issue highlights the work of renowned photographers and full service production companies.  

In this issue: thought-provoking fashion films, actor Willem Dafoe wearing Mr Porter in Rome, fresh imagery from the summer collections of H&M and Golden Goose, iconic jewellery photography, and much more.

In our featured editorial, photographer Emmanuel de Jorna travelled to the Alps for Maison 123, with our member Shoot in the Alps taking care of the local production. You can discover more outstanding creatives in our extensive Italy Directory and in previous issues of Showcase Italy.

Check out these upcoming events in Italian cities:

The Rome Independent Film Festival brings around 100 premieres of both Italian and international films to the Eternal City.

CAMERA’s autumn season will feature the legendary American photographer Lee Miller. The new exhibition will present over 160 images from the Lee Miller Archives, many of them previously unpublished, offering both a public and intimate perspective on her work and extraordinary personality.

MAN RAY Forme di luce at Palazzo Reale offers visitors a journey through the life and career of one of the most influential figures in 20th-century art history.

Fabrizio Piscopo is an Italian fashion photographer based in Milan, with over a decade of experience in the visual communication industry. He has developed a distinctive style that blends elegance, narrative, and emotional precision—producing impactful campaigns and editorials for both luxury fashion brands and multinational clients.

Throughout his career, Fabrizio has led advertising projects for companies such as Nestlé, Dallara Automobili, Vitality’s, and Fritz Hansen, and has produced fashion editorials published in L’Officiel, Flanelle, and Kaltblut Magazine.

A key collaboration has been with art director and photographer Sergio Cattivelli, where Fabrizio took charge of the direction of photography for high-impact visuals created for Marni and Fiorucci—projects later featured on Vogue Runway and international billboards.

He has worked across New York, Dubai, Barcelona, Cannes, Budapest, Sofia, Venice, Milan, and beyond—offering agencies a versatile, internationally proven creative partner who combines artistic sensibility, technical mastery, and a strong narrative eye.

Bozzini Studio partners with leading production and communication agencies to deliver comprehensive photographic services, from concept development to post-production. The agency-focused workflow is flexible, international, and results-oriented, ensuring each project is managed from start to finish with clarity and creative precision.

With a proven track record collaborating with major international brands, Studio Bozzini brings particular expertise in corporate portraits, industrial and architecture, food photography as well as yachting and marine photography, where complex and high-profile productions are handled on a global scale.

Bozzini Photography Studio: Visual storytelling for brands.

iCLIC is a Milan-based company working across photography and video for magazines, production companies, influencers, agencies, actors, and performers of every kind.

iCLIC rejects the cliché of "storytelling": if an image doesn’t already tell a story, for iCLIC it isn’t truly an image.

Projects span digital, print, social media, video, and editorials. iCLIC is a craft-driven creative unit, where precision and artistry are always at the core.

IKU Production is a Milan-based creative production company working across fashion, editorial, and advertising. With a strong network and creative approach, IKU offers full and local production services — from location scouting to casting and on-set coordination.

Recent projects include a local production in Calabria for Golden Goose, an editorial for DUST CHINA shot on the slopes of Mount Etna, and a Replica Man cover story featuring Stefano Pilati.

Driven by a deep connection to Southern Italy, IKU is expanding its role as a location agency in Calabria, highlighting the region’s unedited raw beauty and cinematic potential.

Among IKU’s clients are Kiton, Collistar, INSTITUTION, HALFBOY, and La Piscine — brands that share its vision for authentic, striking imagery.

With a wealth of expertise spanning more than 15 years in global productions, Lule Production stands as a comprehensive service provider headquartered in Italy.

"Our company adeptly oversees all facets of a production, from budgeting to meticulous location scouting. A particular forte lies in our ability to identify and secure the finest models for each shoot." 

Lule prides itself on assembling a team of top-tier, highly skilled freelance professionals for every production, fostering a collaborative environment with a shared objective.

What sets Lule Production apart is its successful fusion of advertising and fashion, resulting in a unique and distinctive approach.

For over 15 years, Shoot in The Alps has been making productions happen across the breathtaking European Alps. With locations spanning France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, and Slovenia, they treat the Alps as one seamless region, focusing on what works best for each shoot in terms of logistics, budget, and creative vision.

Their vast location library includes just about everything – modern alpine cities, striking glaciers, quaint villages tucked into green valleys, crystal-clear lakes with wooden boats, jagged cliffs, snow-dusted meadows (even in summer), and yes, even beaches within a few hours' drive.

What really sets them apart is their mountain-savvy crew. From producers and location scouts to mountain guides, drone operators and helicopter pilots, everyone is based in the Alps and knows the terrain inside out. They're experts at balancing production needs with the quirks of mountain life, which is exactly why top fashion labels, production houses, and photographers trust them to deliver, even in the most remote and challenging spots.