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spotlight magazine Feb 2009 photo production
Palma de Mallorca: Palma Pictures
Eighteen months on from the launch of Palma Pictures Photo and the company is already servicing some of the biggest names in advertising and fashion. The range of incredibly diverse locations found on Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera, fused with the some of the best production services in Spain, provide a compelling reason.
Combining cost-competitiveness, experienced crews and high attention to detail, the company is attracting some of the world's top brands. Clients include Gucci, Kenzo, Vogue, Margaret Howell, Jaguar, BMW and Audi.
With direct flights from most major European cities, winter sun, unforgettable summers and comprehensive production services, from photographer's assistants to equipment, casting, make-up and hair styling, Palma Pictures understands the industry's diverse needs.
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spotlight magazine Feb 2009 photo production
Berlin: Claas Cropp Creative Productions
Berlin-based Claas Cropp Creative Productions is a full service production company with vast experience in all areas of still photo production, location scouting and casting. The company works both nationally and internationally on all kinds of photographic shoots, from fashion to cars and from editorial productions to worldwide campaigns. Recent productions include:
- Brioni S/S '09 campaign, with Ellen von Unwerth. The first fashion shoot in one of Berlin's most exclusive locations - a loft apartment on top of a former WWII bunker.
- Carl Zeiss calendar shoot, with director Wim Wenders and starring Willem Dafoe and Amber Valetta, shot in the ruins of the now demolished Palace of the Republic.
- Jeff Koons, shot by Jean-Baptiste Mondino for German Vanity Fair.
- Bäumler S/S '09 campaign. Ellen von Unwerth shot up-and-coming German actors.
- René Lezard image campaign S/S '09, shot by Markus Jans on location in Berlin.
- Airfield Collection S/S '09 campaign shoot, with Joachim Baldauf at Berlin's famous Tempelhof Airport.
- Adidas swimwear campaign, German Olympic athletes shot by Detlef Schneider.
Other clients include: Louis Vuitton, Nike, Samsung, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, VW, Disney Parks, Men's Vogue, Amica, Elle Italy, Vanity Fair. Photographers: Annie Leibovitz, Daniel Jackson, Esther Haase, Julian Broad, Luis Sanchis, Ralph Mecke, Uwe Düttmann.
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showcase magazine Feb 2009 london issue 149
Real London Casting London casting agencies
Real London Casting sources people of all ages, sizes, shapes and ethnicities from London's vibrant streets in response to the demand for REAL people from the photographic and film industry.
Formed in April 2006, Real London Casting not only street-casts for specific jobs but also has a resource of people online and in its database, offering clients a fast 'off the shelf' service similar to a modelling agency.
In addition to street casting, RLC also finds locations both nationally and internationally and has a collection on the web and offline in databases that are constantly being added to.
Since RLC's launch it has successfully placed people into a wide range of jobs, including photo library, editorial, advertising and TV commercials. RLC recently sourced all the actors in the trailer for The Times BFI 50th London International Film Festival.
RLC also offers a full range of production services. Contact the company for more details.
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showcase magazine Feb 2009 london issue 149
Real London Casting - Production & Location Scouting London full photo production
Kate Wilson has over eight years of freelance production experience for clients such as Venture 3, Wolff Olins, and Getty Images.
She also works with numerous photographers, including Stuart McClymont, Peter Beavis, Philip Lee Harvey, Karan Kapoor and Jim Naughten.
Kate is fluent in Italian, French and Spanish and her production experience extends to shoots and location scouting throughout Italy, France, Spain, Russia, South Africa and South America.
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showcase magazine Feb 2009 germany issue 148
Pro Produktion Grainau Munich full photo production
Latest campaigns from ProProduktion:
- Winter images at the start of June - this was the challenge for ProProduktion with the new Credit Swiss campaign. After spending lots of time in the air with a helicopter, the team made it possible for photographer Andreas Ande to shoot winter at its best. Location: Switzerland. Styling: Regina Stiefl. Agency: McCann Swiss. Production: ProProduktion.
- Munich-based photographer Gary Engel shot a fashion editorial for Made 05 magazine, Milan. No fewer than 12 different dogs made the shoot "interesting" for the production team. Location: Munich. Styling: Marstudio. Production: ProProduktion.
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showcase magazine Feb 2009 new york issue 147
Creative Chaos New York full photo production
Creative Chaos produced and cast campaigns for longtime clients H&M and Maxmara, as well as several new clients during the fall of 2008. Highlights included:
- H&M's Christmas '08 campaign, shot by Andreas Sjödin and featuring supermodels Stella Tenant, Isabeli Fontana, Lakshmi Menon and Shannan Click.
- Diesel's S/S '09 'Black Gold' campaign, shot by John Scarisbrick.
- Miss Sixty's S/S '09 campaign, shot by Tom Munro and featuring Anne V.
- Maxmara's S/S '09 'Sportmax' campaign, shot by Dusan Reljin.
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showcase magazine Feb 2009 new york issue 147
Barrington New York full photo production
The Barrington Group provides production, marketing and creative services for clients such as L'Oréal, Avon, Levi's, Target, Clear Essence, and numerous others. The company casts and produces photo shoots around the world for leading fashion magazines, including Italian A Magazine in Morocco, Spanish Harper's Bazaar in Curacao, Elle international in the Bahamas, Gloss, Vibe, and many more.
As a former model agent, company director Tyron Barrington has a full understanding of client needs, marketing and contract negotiations, which helps to keep budgets in line.
Latest work included:- "A night of a million stars in beautiful Marakesh, Morocco," shot by fashion photographer Marco Guerra.
- "Rich, calm beauty on the exotic island of Curacao," shot by Helena Palazzi.
- "Beautiful classic beauties," shot by Suza Scalora and Olivia Graham.
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showcase magazine Feb 2009 new york issue 147
George Productions New York full photo production
Latest work from George Productions:
- Pantene 'Relaxed & Natural' campaign: During summer 2008, the company oversaw casting in New Orleans, Atlanta and Charlotte for Pantene's new line specifically directed at African American women. "We were flabbergasted by how much thought and emotion these women had invested in our question, 'What does your hair mean and say about you?'," said producer Kim Handley. "Their responses brought our team either to a stunned silence or blubbering tears. There was a lot of laughter too, but it was emotional, exhausting, exhilarating and worth it all." The campaign was shot by Keith Major.
- Rosato campaign featuring Liz Hurley, shot by Daniela Fedeici. The Italian jewellery company wanted a big presence for its 2009 worldwide advertising launch. Shot in London. Produced by George Productions.
- Moët et Chandon. Moët's first foray into the African American market in the US. Kim Handley acted as Art Buyer for this project, which was Moët's first ever foray into US advertising. Shot by Ben Watts, the company wanted to convey real energy alongside an appropriate level of luxury and glamour.
- Pantene 'Relaxed & Natural' campaign: During summer 2008, the company oversaw casting in New Orleans, Atlanta and Charlotte for Pantene's new line specifically directed at African American women. "We were flabbergasted by how much thought and emotion these women had invested in our question, 'What does your hair mean and say about you?'," said producer Kim Handley. "Their responses brought our team either to a stunned silence or blubbering tears. There was a lot of laughter too, but it was emotional, exhausting, exhilarating and worth it all." The campaign was shot by Keith Major.
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showcase magazine Feb 2009 new york issue 147
Urban Productions Casting New York casting agencies
Based out of New York City, Urban Productions / Casting is a full service casting company founded in 1997 by M.L. McCarthy, a former male model agent.
With over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry, Urban Productions can ensure the best talent and value for each project, whether it is for print or video. From procuring worldwide talent, managing websites and negotiating rates and contracts, the company can provide a detailed and streamlined casting experience for each client. Urban Productions consistently works with the fashion world's leading photographers and clients.
Featured in this Showcase is a selection of recent work for clients such as Disney with Annie Leibovitz, Reebok S/S '09 with Klaus Thymann, and Macy's Resolutions TV with Director Anita Madeira.
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spotlight magazine Jan 2009 film & commercial production issue 2
Montevideo: Milagrito Films
Milagrito Films was founded in 1997 in Montevideo, Uruguay. Its team of directors, executive producers, designers, art directors and post producers has gained widespread recognition for the quality and originality of its work, with industry accolades including Cannes, Clio, Fiap, El Ojo de Iberoamérica and The New York Festival.
Uruguay combines European tradition with cosmopolitan culture and enjoys the most competitive shooting costs in South America. Milagrito Films has five first-class directors, an area exclusively designated to production services, and an in-house post production zone. With strategic partners in Argentina, Chile, México, Brazil and the U.S.A., the company has access to a broad range of locations, post production companies, casting, production professionals and technical equipment throughout Latin America.
- Casting: A broad range of ethnic groups and nationalities of European, African, Asian and Native descent.
- Locations: A wide variety of landscapes, ocean beaches and architectural styles, all in close proximity and complimented by a moderate seasonal climate.
- Equipment: Local suppliers provide ARRI 16mm and 35mm cameras, RedCams, Carl Zeiss and Ultra Prime lenses, ARRI lighting, grip, dollies, cranes, generators and trucks. Milagrito entrusts first-rate regional suppliers with laboratory work, transfers and colour management of all productions.