Since 2011 Creative ProShow, a company from the UK, has held events targeted towards creatives, photographers, retouchers and digital illustrators in order to spread and share creative knowledge and experience worldwide. 

This year Production Paradise will be attending the Creative ProShow Conference, taking place in Rome, Italy on the 30th November and 1st December. Our Head of Creative Relations, Sergio Cattivelli, will be discussing crucial marketing techniques to ensure creatives get the right visibility and self-promotion using the tools that the web has to offer.

For more information visit Creative ProShow's website. 

Smooth Retouching is an idea by Simone Strano, a freelance retoucher and digitech based between Rome and Milan. Working with international photographers and agencies, Simone has provided creative post-production services on an extensive range of international brand campaigns and magazine editorials.

His work provides tailor-made services using realistic image manipulation, composition, grading and high-end retouching. His creative mindset and problem-solving skills ensure final images completely match the client’s vision, from the simple retouching of a single image to the production of billboards.

As a Phase One certified professional, Simone has been working professionally as a digital operator for the past nine years. Using his experience and the latest technology, he also delivers a smooth, stress-free digital workflow with a reliable file handling methodology to ensure all files are safe.

Simone prides himself on being able to integrate seamlessly into the team, supporting and advising as needed whilst allowing the creative process to take place at the pace of the art director and photographer.

Recent clients include Church’s, BVLGARI, Omega, Ferragamo, Dior, YSL, NARS and Perricone, among others.

"During my 19+ years of experience in retouching, creative post-production and cgi, I had the pleasure to work on projects for brands as Tim, Samsung, Q8, Renault Sport, Rai, Enel, PlayStation, Jaguar, Maserati, Wind and Costa Crociere, Fox, Sky, Renault South Africa, WFP, Comune di Roma, Medici Senza Frontiere, Ermenegildo Zegna, Diadora and many others.

I deliver on time, outstanding quality images. I travel the world and I’m location independent."

MM Productions has the flexibility to produce for every need at prices far below expectation, working with clients of all sizes for international advertising, local below-the-line or catalogue projects.

"Italy is our home, so come and get a slice of Italian style in your productions! We’ll reveal the secrets of the world’s most outstanding locations."

Clients include Martini, Paypal, ACEA, Gucci, Longines, Bulgari, Chottani, MEXX, BMW, Infiniti, Mercedes, DHL, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Zanussi, Valentino, Liu Jo, Breil, Diesel, TIM, Mephisto, Next, Casall, L’Officiel Hommes, Elle, Vogue and Maxim.

MM Productions also produces social campaigns, music videos and spots.

"Contents Production is a full service production company specialising in commercial video and video advertising. With over 15 years of experience, we offer a solid and complete support system for photographic and video services in Italy, especially in central and southern areas including Tuscany, Naples, Amalfi Coast, Sicily and Puglia.

We process every phase of production, beginning with the acquisition of the most qualified people to execute your vision, up to the creation of a budget. Our services range from acting as a local link to providing complete production services, art purchases, budget management, travel and accommodation planning, transportation, catering, location vehicles and equipment rental, building construction and design and negotiation of contracts.

Clients include The Disney Channel, Fendi, Honda, Adidas, Etro, Furla, Le Coq Sportif, Condé Nast (Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ, Wired), Mondadori (Grazia, Donna Moderna, Panorama, Men’s Health), Saatchi & Saatchi, Sky, Sony (Italy, Germany), and many more."

"Italy Photo Production has over 25 years of experience working in location scouting and production management all over Italy. This has allowed us to create an extensive network of professional connections in every part of the country.

Since we began we have focused on automotive as one of our main areas of work. We have had the pleasure of repeatedly working for important brands including Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes, Porsche, Renault, Scania, Vauxhall and Volkswagen.

Our team is friendly and experienced, combining both attention to detail and vision for the overall project that ensures the best environment for achieving a successful shoot with our clients, agencies, talent and team.

A vast and well-stocked archive can help you understand where the best areas for your project would be - not to mention our food and wine tips!

Visit our website for more information."

Italy Photo Production has over 25 years of experience in location scouting and photo production. Based in Rome but equally at ease in Milan and all over the country, the company provides professional and collaborative support to find the best locations across Italy.

The company is run by Francesca and Piero, who both come from production management backgrounds. Experience, profound knowledge of the Italian territory, a well stocked archive and a flexible team make for complete support across all production needs. Services include location scouting, permitting, equipment rental, crew supplying, casting, accommodation, catering and budget management.

Recent clients include Bentley, Versace, Mazda, Bulgari, Land Rover, Apple, Ford, BMW, Celebrity Cruises, Amgen, Ferrari, Jaguar, PwC, Shell and Vogue.

Visit our website for more information.

Smooth Retouching is Simone Strano, a freelance retoucher and digital operator based between Rome and Milan. Working with international photographers and art directors, Simone has provided creative post-production services on an extensive range of international brand campaigns and magazine editorials.

He works to provide services tailor-made to each client by utilising realistic image manipulation, composition, grading and high-end retouching. His creative mindset and problem-solving skills ensure the final image fully delivers the client’s vision, from the simple retouching of a photograph to the production of billboards.

As a Phase One certified professional, Simone has been working professionally as a Digital Operator for the past nine years. Using his experience and the latest technology, he delivers a smooth, stress free digital workflow with a reliable file handling methodology to ensure all files are safe.

Simone prides himself on being able to integrate seamlessly into the team, supporting and advising as needed whilst allowing the creative process to take place at the pace of the art director and photographer.

Recent clients include BVLGARI, Ferragamo, Dior, YSL, NARS and Perricone, among others.

MM Productions has the flexibility to produce for every need at prices far below expectation, working with clients of all sizes for international advertising, local below-the-line or catalogue projects.

"Italy is our home, so come and get a slice of Italian style in your productions! We’ll reveal the secrets of the world’s most outstanding locations."

Clients include Martini, Paypal, ACEA, Gucci, Longines, Bulgari, Chottani, MEXX, BMW, Infiniti, Mercedes, DHL, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Zanussi, Valentino, Liu Jo, Breil, Diesel, TIM, Mephisto, Next, Casall, L’Officiel Hommes, Elle, Vogue and Maxim.

MM Productions also produces social campaigns, music videos and spots.

MM Productions Barcelona produces in Barcelona and Spain for video and photo shoots. The company is composed of a selection of dynamic creative professionals coming from different backgrounds which enables it to provide a 360° vision of any project.

The multi-lingual team has expertise in the field of advertising, where they are leaders on an international level. "We are able to create the right synergy for the creation of any event. Our goal is to give our clients an effective and efficient support system so that they can concentrate on their other responsibilities."

MM Productions Barcelona invites you to take a look at its archive of the astonishing locations Barcelona can offer. On request, the team can also scout any location worldwide.

"Barcelona and Spain are the perfect background for your documentary, spot, fiction, photo shoot or event. Contact us for more information or visit our website."