The new Showcase Spain highlights the country's creative power and the extraordinary variety of its locations.

Welcome to our new edition of Showcase Spain. This edition includes the work of talented photographers, directors and DOPs, production companies, post production studios, artists' representatives, rental studios, a stylist and a boutique hotel.

Madame Figaro and The North Face both chose the Canary Islands for their projects: a fashion editorial inspired by Dune and an equally atmospheric film and photo campaign. Uniqlo found the perfect light in Barcelona, and ASICS captured an impressive group of athletes in the streets of Malaga. Let us take you on a trip to Ibiza to stay at the recently renovated Petunia Hotel.

Our featured editorial was captured by Raul Ruz. The story, titled 'Which Flamenco am I?', was inspired by the “Heads Up” game and shot for A Flamenco Catharsis Magazine. Further discover outstanding creatives in our Spain Directory and previous issues of Showcase Spain.

The forthcoming months are packed with events and exhibitions around Spain. Here’s a selection you shouldn’t miss:

PHotoESPAÑA is one of the major photography and visual arts events in the world, and it takes place from May 10 to September 29. This year the festival will exhibit the works of Elliott Erwitt, Consuelo Kanaga and David Goldblatt, among others.

Revela't Contemporary Analog Photography Festival will host exhibitions and activities in Vilassar de Dalt, Barcelona, until 16th June.

Mostra FIRE!!: from 6th to 16th June at Institut Français in Barcelona, Spain's pioneering LGBTQI+ film festival.

Kunal Rajput is a Barcelona-based product photographer who specialises in capturing the essence of drinks and liquids with unparalleled detail. From the tantalising fizz of a perfectly poured beer to the glistening beads of condensation on a chilled cocktail, his photos invite you to experience the taste sensation with more than just your eyes.

Of late, he is using AI with his traditional workflow to craft hyper-realistic backgrounds that are placed in the physical sets along with the products and the foreground elements during the shoot, where everything is captured in-camera in real-time for a seamless integration.

For over 13 years, he has been shooting advertising campaigns collaborating with top brands, ad agencies and luxury boutiques like Diageo, The Body Shop, L’Oréal Paris, Oriflame Sweden, Oud Arabia Dubai, Publicis, HS Ad, Edelman, and more.

For a deeper look into his work and behind-the-scenes processes, one can visit his website, or if you have a project in mind where you would like to discuss his AI-Production workflow, please drop him a line – let's bring your vision to life!

OpenBCN Studios is a centrally located, boutique photo studio, nestled in a semi-pedestrian street for easy loading and unloading, which offers a unique blend of industrial charm and modern facilities. With a nine-meter wide cyclorama, state-of-the-art lighting, and motorised skylights for natural light control, the studio provides an ideal backdrop for photo shoots, film productions, interviews, and corporate events.

"Our work has graced the pages of prestigious publications like Vogue Portugal, Schön Magazine, Lemi, and L’Officiel, among others, showcasing the endless creative possibilities within our walls.

We are also positioning ourselves as one of the most unique event spaces in Barcelona. A testament to this is HMD choosing our studio as their meeting center during the MWC, using our venue for their presentation. This decision allowed them to stand out among tech giants like Samsung and Huawei, thanks to the distinctive character of our space.

Choose openbcn studios for your next production and join the ranks of esteemed brands and publications that have already discovered the exceptional quality and service we offer."

Julio Bárcena works with brands, agencies and studios to showcase their products, ideas and universes in a creative and original way.

His particular style based on unpredictable framing and the use of light and shadow with vibrant colors makes him and his clients stand out immediately. He has incorporated the video as a new element into his work.

He is a creative photographer based in Madrid/Barcelona and is available internationally for commercial and editorial projects.

This year, both the sports brand ASICS and the airline Volotea once again entrusted their international productions to Zapping Produccions.

For the ASICS campaign, Zapping Produccions' team traveled to Malaga to shoot the new photo campaign for the ASICS METASPEED+™ sneakers. Ginés and Yuriy were chosen by the Japanese brand for the photo shoots. Over two days filled with commitment and passion, the team was surrounded by their top runners, including French and Swedish champions Mekdes Woldu and Sarah Lahti, and world medalist Mo Katir. ASICS runners achieved new personal bests with the METASPEED+™, setting 27 personal records and four national records.

Volotea relied on Zapping's expertise for its summer photo and video commercials targeting the Italian, Greek, and French markets. The airline aimed to promote its new non-stop routes to Italian holiday destinations, seeking a cast of authentic and relatable individuals in dream locations featuring crystal-clear coves, family beaches, majestic cliffs, and green landscapes, all combined with the region's culture and gastronomy.

The ads, close and natural in style, have increased traffic on the client's channels and continue to air on major TV and radio media in Italy, Greece, and France.

Silvia Sandino wears many hats: founder and creative director of Murasaki Agency, producer, creative consultant, digital and content marketeer and head fashion stylist. She has worked in Milan, New York, Colombia and Barcelona.

She has worked with more than 40 magazines worldwide, including: L'Officiel, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, Nylon, Neo2, Contributor, Carbon Copy, Beauty Rebel, Made by MilkStudios, Vanidad, and Nasty Magazine, amongst many others. She has worked for amazing companies such as Viktor & Rolf, Tommy Hilfiger, and WGSN (the biggest trend forecasting agency in the world).

Silvia has been interviewed and featured as a creative in L'Officiel, Style Papers, Zola Magazine and Viziomag. Her photography work has been shown in multiple exhibits worldwide.

Murasaki Agency is an agency for creative content Production and talent management.

With a long career in fashion styling, photography, trend analysis and online marketing, Murasaki Agency will cover all your bases needed for any content production.

"We do production, creative direction and styling for artists, campaigns, editorials and lookbooks; analysis of the latest trends in the field of fashion and consultancy in online marketing and visual marketing and creative fashion direction for individuals and fashion brands.

We have done editorials for more than 50 magazines worldwide, including Vogue, L'Officiel, Harper's Bazaar, Numero, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Nylon, Neo2, Carbon Copy, Vanidad and many more. We have also worked for brands and companies such as Viktor & Rolf, Burberry, Cartier, WGSN, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, Mango, Mussi, Santa-Crux, Cliqué, Katakkasu, Black Limba and Rio Athletics, among others."

Tuset Studio offers equipment rental and space rental in Barcelona. Five modern studios in three privileged locations to accommodate your needs from small, medium to large productions.

• Tuset SuperStudio: The space includes two studios (1000 m2 and 500 m2)., totally equipped with the latest technology, including LED screens on permanent installation by Virtual Production, motorised Truss and lighting material from the biggest brands in the market.
• Tuset Manhattan: 500m2 ground floor industrial set with 11m long x 8m width x 7m height cyclorama. A versatile space ideal for medium to large productions, spacious and flexible layout to accommodate various set designs. Located in the emblematic neighbourhood of Sagrada Familia.
• Tuset Aribau: 400m2 penthouse loft with 7m long x 4,5, width x 4m height cyclorama, perfect for fashion and beauty clients and events. Situated in the heart of the city, it includes vehicle access directly to the studio & parking in the same building. Equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, and dressing room.
• Tuset Mini: 120m2, located in an iconic building in the heart of Barcelona. vehicle access directly to the studio & parking in the same building. Equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, and dressing room. A versatile space for photoshoots, video, castings, e-commerce, and more.

With 25 years of experience in the business, Ramon Fuguet has seen photographic retouching evolve from early Paintbox graphic stations to modern Macs.

Clients he has worked for including Mango, Zara, C&A, Nike, Coca-Cola, Damm, Desigual, Massimo Dutti, Dior, Helena Rubinstein, Thierry Mugler, Jean-Paul Goude.

He works closely with art directors, photographers, artists and graphic designers from all over the world to achieve the image they desire; from a simple colour correction to a full multi-image composite/collage.

"Our centrally located, boutique photo studio, nestled in a semi-pedestrian street for easy loading and unloading, offers a unique blend of industrial charm and modern facilities. With a nine-meter wide cyclorama, state-of-the-art lighting, and motorised skylights for natural light control, we provide an ideal backdrop for photo shoots, film productions, interviews, and corporate events.

Our work has graced the pages of prestigious publications like Vogue Portugal, Schön Magazine, Lemi, and L’Officiel, among others, showcasing the endless creative possibilities within our walls.

We are also positioning ourselves as one of the most unique event spaces in Barcelona. A testament to this is HMD choosing our studio as their meeting center during the MWC, using our venue for their presentation. This decision allowed them to stand out among tech giants like Samsung and Huawei, thanks to the distinctive character of our space.

Choose openbcn studios for your next production and join the ranks of esteemed brands and publications that have already discovered the exceptional quality and service we offer."