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showcase magazine Mar 2024 eastern europe & the balkans issue 953
Jakub Gulyas Prague
Welcome to the Showcase Eastern Europe and The Balkans, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading talents and services from the area.
More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our in Budapest (Photo / Film), Greece (Photo / Film), Istanbul (Photo / Film), Prague (Photo / Film), and Warsaw (Photo / Film) directories.
Brands and publications including Zalando, Lidl, Beefeater, Netflix, Oppo, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.
Be sure to catch our recommended events:
- Prague IFF – Febiofest is oriented towards full length films, bringing to Czech audiences the best films of the year, distribution premieres, retrospectives and tributes. The festival celebrates its 29th edition from 28th April to 4th May.
- Lovely Is the Youth of Our Age. Photo Albums 1850-1950 will offer a unique opportunity to view over a hundred of rarely exhibited items from one of the largest collections of Warsaw photography. Photo albums from the 19th and 20th centuries will be accompanied by artworks by contemporary artists. Until 26th May at the Museum of Warsaw.
Our cover image was shot by Jakub Gulyas for Harper's Bazaar CZ.
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showcase magazine Mar 2024 eastern europe & the balkans issue 953
Pavel Hejny Prague advertising photographers
"My job is to first and foremost deliver the message that my client wishes to deliver. To do this, I use visual conversation, which I try to initiate. I try tocelebrate what's in front of the camera and of course I love the magic of the moment. I try to create interest and tension in the person looking at my photographs. My work is to create relationships. That's what my clients choose me for."
Pavel Hejný is a renowned advertising photographer and art director based in Prague. Throughout his advertising career, he has been honored with numerous prestigious awards, including six Cannes Lions, two Golden Drum Grand Prix, Andy Award, Clio Award, and the esteemed Lucie Award for the best advertising photographer of the year.
His exceptional work can be found in the Lürzer's Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide publications.
Pavel has an extensive portfolio and works with well established production houses to offer his clients a comprehensive service and to deliver the highest quality of his photographs. Pavel is your man in Prague, and he is already working worldwide.
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showcase magazine Mar 2024 eastern europe & the balkans issue 953
Timo Müürsepp Tallinn Sport and Lifestyle Photographers
"Hey, I'm Timo, a professional photographer focused on lifestyle and sports imagery, operating from Estonia.
With extensive experience, I possess the skills to breathe life into your projects, imprinting them with my distinctive flair and artistic vision.
Apart from photography, I'm passionate about sports, exploration, and music.
Wherever you're located, I'm prepared to collaborate with you to produce captivating visuals that connect with your audience and enhance your brand identity. In my recent projects I have collaborated a lot with Red Bull Estonia, many brands, and Cuba Films (an award winning production company located in Estonia)."
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showcase magazine Mar 2024 eastern europe & the balkans issue 953
Danylchenko Kyiv advertising photographers
Yaroslav Danylchenko is a professional food and still life photographer based in Kyiv, Ukraine, specialising in advertising photography.
Leading his studio, he offers a comprehensive range of services including full-cycle photo production, remote shooting, and in-house post-production.
With a talented team, Yaroslav collaborates closely with top advertising specialists to create stunning visuals (food stylists, FX-masters).
His portfolio boasts collaborations with major brands such as McDonald’s, Nestlé, Samsung, L’Oréal, Avon, BASF, Kraft Foods, Danone, Staropramen, Lurpak, among others, as well as a wide array of renowned advertising agencies. His expertise extends to capturing the essence of food, drinks, and products, delivering high-quality content that meets the demands of his diverse clientele.
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showcase magazine Mar 2024 eastern europe & the balkans issue 953
Pillowtree Productions Zagreb Full Photo & Film Production Services
Pillowtree Productions offers cost-effective and stress-free film, TV and photo full service production in Croatia.
Since it was founded in 2014, Pillowtree Productions has been recognised by industry leaders and art buyers alike for the quality of their work. In the past 10 years they worked with renowned production companies, agencies and production houses such as Woodpecker Film Oy, Betty Tv, Double Act Productions, Claas Cropp Creative Productions, Twenty Twenty Agency, Mingle Prod, Makalu Agency and many more.
Pillowtree offers the best possible value and quality production in Croatia. Choose from their unique locations database, use their remote production option, count on their strong partnerships, valuable experience, and a personal approach to your project.
Pillowtree has had the pleasure to work for clients such as McDonald's, Cotton Club, Fruit of the Loom, Millets, Woman Magazine, Essentials Magazine, Star Alliance, Lexus, Alpina BMW, Drogerie Markt and Deutsche Telekom.
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showcase magazine Mar 2024 eastern europe & the balkans issue 953
Hexagon Films Sofia Full Film & Photo Production Services
Hexagon Films is a leading production service company based in Bulgaria, offering a wide range of professional services.
"Our team of directors, photographers, DPs, and producers specialises in video production and photoshoots, crafting compelling content for various industries, including tech and fashion. Whether you are working on a commercial campaign, promotional videos, a feature film, or a TV series, Hexagon Films ensures top-notch quality and creativity.
Recent projects include collaborating on the Sigala x MNEK 'Radio' music video in Bulgaria with producers from Park Village UK. Our directors and photographers have also worked with well-known brands like Adidas, Gucci, TikTok, Old Spice, and the BBC.
Headquartered in Bulgaria and partnering with major studios, we take pride in offering prices that are on average 30% lower than those in Western and Central Europe for all production and post services. Our options are diverse, ranging from a New York streets backlot, a London backlot, a 30-meter virtual production studio space, to an old-school Western ranch complete with 20 stunt horses and artists that can elevate your creative project to new heights.
Contact us now to discuss your next ambitious project. Let Hexagon Films bring your exceptional production to life and captivate your audience in the way you deserve."
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showcase magazine Mar 2024 eastern europe & the balkans issue 953
Graffiti Studio Sofia Media Localisation
Graffiti Studio is a leading CEE language localisation service provided for audiovisual media.
"Specialising in dubbing, voice-over, subtitling, and captioning, we ensure your TV programs, animation, documentaries, commercials, and video games resonate authentically with Central and Eastern European (CEE) audiences. With proficiency in CEE languages, our expert team guarantees accurate and culturally relevant localisation.
Some projects include the multilingual dubbing of Nestlé's TVC, the multilingual closed captioning of TV series 'Yellowstone', the dubbing of the animations 'Lego Friends' and 'Peppa Pig', and the multilingual voice over of a DB Schenker's corporate video.
From enhancing accessibility with inclusive captioning, to providing clear and concise subtitles, we tailor our services to meet your unique needs. Graffiti Studio prioritises transparent communication and client satisfaction, delivering exceptional results that elevate your brand presence in the CEE market. We paint experiences with your content in another language since 1993. Give us your stories, and we'll give you the local audience."
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showcase magazine Mar 2024 eastern europe & the balkans issue 953
ArtBlue Productions Athens Full Photo & Film Production Services
ArtBlue Productions is a production company operating all over Greece. With over 20 years of experience in the field, ArtBlue Productions have worked with world’s top brands and most talented photographers, providing the most amazing locations and a tailormade service for each client all over Greece.
"With a huge experience in the market, we have a proven track record. Our foremost priority is to provide excellent coordination at every level of production."
ArtBlue Productions offer complete packages of production services, budget management, providing a clear plan, and fulfilling all your needs at a reasonable cost.
With the lovely sun-drenched beaches and the traditional little villages on the Greek islands, it is only natural that they provide the perfect outdoor setting for photo shootings all over Greece.
Clients include: Anthropologie, Elle USA, Peter Hahn, Darjeeling, Gina Tricot, Cubus, Sosandar, Zalando, My Theresa, FALKE, Vogue France, Vogue Greece, Harper’s Bazaar Germany, Louis & Mia, Just White and many more.
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spotlight magazine Mar 2024 portraiture & celebrity photography
London: Roy J. Baron Photography
Roy J. Baron is a London-based celebrity portrait, lifestyle, TV and theatre photographer with over 13 years in the industry, shooting across the UK and Internationally.
Roy’s passion and love of photography pushes him to explore new ideas and concepts. He loves developing the shoot; designing the best lighting solutions that help deliver and fulfil the brief.
The past few months have been busy and exciting for Roy, working with celebrities such as Nicole Scherzinger, James Norton and Beth Mead as well as shooting for the London Symphony Orchestra and a new campaign for Just Eat.
If you have a project in the pipeline that would benefit from Roy’s photography, please reach out.
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spotlight magazine Mar 2024 portraiture & celebrity photography
Tokyo: Irwin Wong
Irwin Wong, situated in Tokyo, excels as both an editorial and commercial photographer/director. While his forte lies in capturing compelling portraits, he demonstrates remarkable proficiency in automotive, industrial, and travel photography as well.
His extensive list of commercial clientele boasts renowned names such as SK-II, Omega, Christian Dior, Mazda Motors, Mitsubishi Motors, Ferrari, and Boss Coffee.
Beyond his lens, Wong has delved into the realms of cultural exploration through the creation of two notable monographs: 'Gestalten: Handmade in Japan' (2019) and 'The Obsessed - Otaku, Tribes and Subcultures of Japan' (2022), combining his skills in both writing and photography to offer insightful glimpses into Japanese culture.