Italy: Pachira

"Looking for breathtaking villas? Design apartments? Mountain chalets? Infinity pools on the perfect view? Or maybe a cosy granny house?

Pachira reached the mark of 3K locations in its unbeatable database and it keeps growing, offering its clients the best locations and the best deals all over Italy.

Based in Milan, we are a location service company specialising in photo and video productions. From major commercials to small fashion still shoots, more than anything we love offer stunning locations and creative solutions to the various challenges a project might present.

Whether it comes from our extensive file of shoot locations, or pounding the pavement until we find that perfect spot, we’re with you until we find the place that’s just right.

Check out our website, draw inspiration from many amazing locations and let the themed categories inspire you."

Lisbon: The Lumiares Hotel & Spa

The Lumiares is a love letter to Portugal - a celebration of everything that makes Lisbon unique, from its architecture to its culture and natural beauty. Created in collaboration with Portugal’s local brands, makers and artists, this 5* boutique hotel offers a indigenous experience to all travellers.

Designed to feel like a home away from home, their 47 apartment-style suites offer modern comfort with an authentic traditional Portuguese twist. Ranging from one-bed studios to two-bed penthouses, all feature fully fitted kitchens and living areas with lovely art and design pieces.

On the fifth floor, Lumi Rooftop led by Chef João Silva is the place to enjoy Portuguese gastronomy and local fresh products. Or simply relax with a handcrafted cocktail with breathtaking views.

On the ground floor, The Lumiares Spa: a safe haven for health, wellness and relaxation with a selection of high quality treatments offered by some of the best therapists.

Italy: NonSoloLoft

Nonsololoft is a scouting location agency co-founded in 2008 based in Milan and specialised in corporate events, private events, press days, photo and video shooting, exhibitions, fashion shows, TV programmes, temporary and special projects.

"We are involved in research and location proposals of different sizes and types: industrial spaces, open spaces, showrooms, contemporary and period architecture, ateliers and unconventional spaces.

We have an online and offline archive of locations that is enriched and updated for a 360° offer both in Italy and abroad."

Sardinia: SARDINIA PRODUCTION SERVICE

"We are a local production service based in the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, Italy.

A team of passionate people who love working in the photo and film industry, we'll give you the best support with tailor-made budgets from the planning stage to final realisation.

We offer production services all over Italy especially in Sardinia, Sicily and Tuscany, with a stunning and incredible variety of locations.

Recent clients include IWC Schauffhausen, Orlebar Brown, Porsche, Vogue Arabia, EA7 Armani, Energetix Jewellery, Fashy Swimwear and Mac Jeans, as well as location services for Jaguar, Sunliving, the film 'New Neighbour’ and Stella McCartney.

Let’s talk about your project!"

Brussels: LITES STUDIOS

LITES water stage is the most advanced interior water stage in the world.

• Max. depth: 11 m. - max. water surface: 42 m x 30 m.
• In-house water FX such as large waves, dump tanks, water cannons, current, wind, rain, mist.
• A moveable pool floor for 20T dry set construction and submerging to 8 m of depth. 25 Ton gantry cranes.
• Black, white, green, blue backgrounds. XL skylight of 21m x 18m RGBWW DMX controlled.
• All wet and dry cine lighting & camera equipment.
• Highly skilled water crew.

LITES water stage offers the largest creative possibilities. A fully controlled environment; water of 32°C to work for 10 hours/day, and the highest safety standards.

Hawai'i: Hana Productions

Hawai'i is one of the most diverse locations on the planet. With 11 of the 14 different global climate zones, volcanically formed islands with varying levels of development, and a strong crew / equipment base, the possibilities are endless.

Hawai'i offers much more than just beaches and palm trees, and often stands in for locations from all over the world that don't necessarily come to mind when one thinks of Hawai'i as a tropical paradise.

Hana Productions has been providing top tier location scouting and management, as well as full production management for nearly 20 years and can provide everything clients need under one roof. Drone services are in-house and fully licensed and insured. Their amazing pilot can fly from a selection of multiple aircraft options. They have excellent crew / equipment and safe, trustworthy infrastructure.

The team at Hana Productions loves what they do, and strives to provide clients with as much fun as possible while executing the creative on time and on budget.

Paris: Venet Events

VENETEVENTS is a Paris-based location scouting company specialised in providing large venues for fashion shows, photoshoots and films.

"Starting in 2007, we have always tried to bring new exceptional venues to the rental market. We work regularly with major production companies and as a middle man, offering them complete reliability.

Our searches go from hotels to warehouses and a lot more. Everything with "caché".

In addition, we also provide eco-friendly cleaning and waste recycling services via Névé to 'Eco-conceive' productions and events. Green is beautiful!

We work on every Paris Fashion Week for major international brands. Bringing back reliability!"

Sicily: Etna Productions

"Etna Productions has enjoyed sharing the joys of Italian summer with visiting international production teams shooting in regions such as Liguria, Lampedusa, and Mt. Etna. Again, this proves that we can provide production services in Sicily and other regions of Italy too.

We handle different aspects of your production, from financing and co-production advice, cost containment, budgeting and scheduling, and providing expertise in selecting appropriate locations.

We are ready to handle any shooting and production requirements in Italy, particularly in Sicily. Italy has a long history of being a sought-after location for feature films, commercials, catalogue fashion shoots, food and travel shows, historical documentaries, and music videos - and we are at your service to assist! To find out more about working with us, please get in touch with us."

Zurich: November Oscar Sierra Whiskey

"It’s been a decade - in July, The Location House just hit its 10 year anniversary! A reason for celebration and to officially welcome our new partner, Jonas Scheidegger! Happy to have you on board, reaching together new heights, abstract and concrete goals.

To our clients and locations, we especially want to thank you for the wild ride we’ve had over the past 10 years. We look forward to many more successful years.

Check out the latest from Breitling, Calida, Coop and Nespresso. Like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with our latest locations, specific scouting assignments, and exciting projects."

Zermatt - Swiss Alps: Backstage Hotel, Loft & Luxury Chalets

Backstage Hotel Vernissage & Luxury Chalets offers unique shooting locations in the famous Matterhorn village of Zermatt in the Swiss Alps.

Their luxury loft, chalet, mountain cottage, hotel and apartments are all constructed from glass, wood and metal, handmade by the local Artist and Architect in his Atelier in Zermatt. A mix of historic wooden architecture of the ancient and contemporary art makes those spaces the perfect spot for fashion or lifestyle shoots.

Bonus: If you’re tired at the end of the shoot, why not stay directly at the loft and relax in their spectacular whirlpool which can be directly lifted above the roof.