Currently based in Milan, Enzo Dal Verme has been working in the photography industry for over 15 years.

His work has been published in Vanity Fair, l’Uomo Vogue, Marie Claire, Glamour, The Times, Grazia, Madame Figaro, Elle and many other magazines.

Specialising in editorial, portraiture and fashion, he is known for his strong images with simple composition and sharp lighting. His subjects often sport an intense and still expressions that has become a sort of signature of his work.

One more thing: he loves tofu.

Cinenane Group has been dealing with equipment and services for television and cinema since 1975, supplying grip and lighting equipment, power units, trucks, special effects, tracking vehicles, and a lot more.

The experience of a continuous collaboration with international clients has allowed the company to develop a special service dedicated to all aspects of filming in Italy, including production and co-production of new original projects. A network of partners cooperates with the company in order to perform at their best in any kind of production challenge.

The partnership with Aerial Film Club provides expertise of highly qualified professionals connected to stunt and aerial film productions. AFC supplies services and equipment all over Europe, including the new stabilisation systems from Shotover, designed for use on helicopters, ground vehicles, watercraft and almost any moving vehicle.  

Additional partner Piumaworld is committed to R&D and to the production of new technological equipment, such as remote heads, dollies and digital systems custom made for the entertainment industry - cinema, TV, sports and multimedia.

Cinenane Group's website shows an extensive catalogue of both traditional and innovative pieces of equipment, from a flag with light gauze to the newest lights, from pouring rain effect to Virtual Reality. The rental requests can be made online with the full support of the Cinenane team, ready to confirm availability of the products and to give useful suggestions.

Mandala Creative Productions was founded in 1998 and has quickly become a point of reference for production services, photographic shoots and special events.

Over the years, the company has expanded to represent photographers from all over the world specialised in different areas, from advertising to fashion, food, interiors, CGI and still life. As a full service company, it supports clients in creative, logistic and conceptual direction, set and event coordination, all with high attention to details.

Mandala Creative Productions’ highly specialised staff includes a range of professionals with backgrounds in production, styling, event organisation, communication, advertising, fashion, editorials and still life.

Clients include Adidas, Alessi, Armando Testa, Barilla, BCube, Bvlgari, Corneliani, DLV BBDO, Ferrarelle, Ferrero, Havas Worldwide, Illy, JWT, Leagas Delaney, Leo Burnett, Leroy Merlin, Loro Piana, Luxottica, Marie Claire USA, M&C Saatchi, Ogilvy & Mather, Peugeot, Publicis, Samsung, Saatchi & Saatchi, Sky, Sony, Telecom, Vanity Fair, Vodafone, Vogue and Young&Rubicam.

Andrea Piunti approaches still life with a high level of technical quality supported by a visionary imagination. He gets inspiration from natural landscapes, animals and everything that moves.

His direct, clean and smart images have a timeless beauty. Andrea is based in Milan and travels around the world both for work and pleasure.

Specialised in advertising, he boasts a number of publications in international magazines and advertising spots. Clients include Bikkembergs, Etro, Onitsuka Tiger, Armata di Mare, Fabbri Editore, L’Oréal, Grimoldi Milano, Riders, Hearst Magazine, GQ, Vogue, Vanity Fair and Maxim.

Shoot in The Alps is a film and photo facilitating company operating in the European Alps. France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia as a single geographic entity. The company 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!

Shoot in the Alps' 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. Its database includes everything a client's imagination will ask, and more.

"A glacier in Switzerland might not be as accessible as one in Austria, and the snow in Italy might be softer than in France... or everything could be just the opposite. We will take you to where your production needs to be."

Chamonix is closer to Milan than Paris; Lake Como is one hour away from Saint Moritz; Kranjska Gora is one hour and half from sandy beaches; and six months a year, clients can shoot their models skiing on day one, and swimming in the sea on day two. Shoot in The Alps has access to snow 365 day a year.

The team works with crews and suppliers from Milan, Geneva, Zurich, Munich, Innsbruck and Ljubljana offering the best equipment and the highest level of professionalism.

"THE BIGMAMA is a full service production company based in Milan. We take inspiration from the culinary world, because we believe that production is like cooking: you need the best ingredients, mixed by a skilled chef.

We provide tasty audiovisual production services for commercial, video and photographic communication and cook with cool, fresh ingredients: directors, photographers, DoPs, screenwriters, art directors and copywriters from the best cropfields around the world!

We take care of every aspect of the recipe, from pre-production to shooting and post-production, always collaborating with the industry’s top professionals. As part of our services, we also offer to research the best celebrity to match any client's identity, and to make the connection for a successful endorsement deal.

Available throughout the country thanks to our long-time experience in the field, through our in-house post-production and motion graphics department we can also provide creative solutions for clients requiring infographic videos, event introduction titles, or web content.

We can operate anywhere in Italy and have extensive knowledge of the best locations. We’re always open to exciting new projects and eager to consolidate profitable and long-lasting professional relationships."

Four Studios is an innovative, dynamic and professional location offering solid experience in the field of integrated support for the realisation of photo shoots, commercials, and film and photographic productions.

Features include a large workspace allowing for the constuction of movie sets, television studios, and private events.

Visit the website to learn more about the company's services and stages.

"We always go the extra mile to offer our clients an exceptional service. At Passepartout4u Studios, we don’t just follow you from behind a camera lens, we make you our focus from the very moment of your arrival. Our goal is to provide you with the best and most tailored solutions.

Passpartout4u will help you get noticed, not just seen."

Welcome to Showcase Italy, brought to you by Production Paradise. This edition features some of the top photo and film production and service companies, location scouts, photographers, stylists, hair and make-up artists, studio and equipment rental companies based in Italy.

Companies and editorials such as Fendi, Maserati, Prada, Fiat, Gucci, GQ, Ferrari, Moschino, Vogue, Aston Martin, Singapore Airlines,  D'Scene, Harper’s Bazaar and Alfa Romeo, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

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

Be sure to check out our featured events:

• 11th Rome Film Festival, until 23rd October at the Auditorium Parco della Musica.
• Giovanni Gastel photography exhibition - until 13th November at Palazzo della Ragione Fotografia, Milan.
• Warhol. Pop Society - exhibition of around 170 Andy Warhol's works, including paintings, prints, polaroids, sculptures, and more. From 21st October 2016 to 26th February 2017 at Palazzo ducale di Genova. 

Our cover story was shot by Miles Aldridge for Vogue Beauty Italia. 

Lupetta 5 & BelowTheLine is a full production service company and one of the most prestigious location agencies in Italy. Lupetta 5 staff support clients and production companies in any production request for commercials, photo shoots, videos, documentaries and events.

The company's locations archive is one of the largest in Europe and can offer a wide choice of spectacular locations in Italy and across the continent, as well as immediate feedback on availability.

Based in Milan and Rome, the European capitals of fashion, design and historical heritage, Lupetta 5 cultivates artistic and business relationships with the main fashion and design brands, fostering creative links with art directors and emerging interior designers.

Feel free to contact the office to discuss projects and ideas.