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spotlight magazine Feb 2024 photo production
Canada: Flatblack
"Welcome to Flatblack. We are a full service photography production company based in the Foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Your one stop shop for photo production in Alberta, Canada.
Working with Flatblack, you will fly into Calgary International Airport giving you access to world class locations to create your photographic assets. Alberta Canada has prairies, rolling foothills, breathtaking lakes and rivers, and of course the beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Please feel free to reach out anytime with questions or concerns. We would be happy to address them for you. Also, do look into currency exchange rates. Canada's dollar value offers our American friends and our friends overseas an affordable and inexpensive location to shoot.
Some of the services Flatblack offers but are not limited to: location scouting and management, permitting, equipment rentals, production personnel sourcing, transportation, accommodations, production supplies rentals, catering to name a few."
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spotlight magazine Feb 2024 photo production
London: Luke Jackson
Luke Jackson and his team and provide an exceptional, experienced, full production service for stills, film, TV, digital media, events and PR stunts. They work closely with clients to build their own approach around each client's unique needs and set budgets to provide a seamless, stress-free, successful production every time.
The team takes on the heavy-lifting and make sure they deliver, bringing a resourceful, can-do attitude to all aspects of production, including but not limited to:
- Budgeting
- Locations; scouting, permitting and management
- Casting; briefing, casting, talent negotiation, contracts and booking
- Art department; set design, art direction, builds, set dressing, styling and props
- Glamour; hair, makeup, wardrobe
- Crew hire; all crew, for all occasions
- Equipment hire; camera, lighting, grip, sound and location
- Specialist equipment; car tracking (arm cars, quad bikes, low loaders), helicopters, drones
- SFX; fire, rain, snow, explosions
- Transport; accommodation, subsistence, vehicle hire, travel
- Post-production; editing, sound design, music, visual effects.
Recently trusted by: Nike, Alison Jackson, Samsung, Burger King, Doritos, EON, Walkers, Amex and Delta Airlines. Get in touch!
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spotlight magazine Feb 2024 photo production
Australia: Reload + Co
Reload+co is an Australian-based production company, representing a select group of photographers and directors. They specialise in advertising campaign production and offer their expertise across the fields of stills photography and film.
Reload+co create content specifically tailored to meet clients print and digital needs. They offer a full service experience from pre-production to post, for projects of any size. Their photographers and directors are based in Australia, New Zealand, the USA, UK and Europe, and work across a variety of disciplines.
The Reload+co team are known for their unique approach to production and offer both clients and artists alike a wealth of knowledge of the entire industry.
The agency’s impressive talent roster, backed by a strong team of producers means they are able to offer clients the very best creative expertise in every aspect of the industry. All are committed to pushing creative boundaries and can coordinate every step of the process.
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spotlight magazine Feb 2024 photo production
New York: The Gold Horse
The Gold Horse is an environmentally conscious, full-service, boutique production company and creative agency with offices in Los Angeles and New York.
"Our goal is to offer memorable and innovative content designed to engage across all platforms. We work with our clients to create unique stills and video assets and are always budget-minded and transparent when conceiving a creative service package.
Limitless creative possibilities - We create innovative content that captures your brand’s essence by:
Understanding your vision - This is the key to everything. We work with you and for you. Period. What we bring to the table is the unparalleled ability to execute your vision and ideas.
Positive and high-quality production - Our production team consists of seasoned and passionate producers, photographers, directors, editors, and stylists that work diligently to carry out our productions and direction. Keen listening skills, can-do spirits, attention-to-detail, and positivity are the secrets of our success.
Creating unique marketing assets - Our goal is always to deliver assets that work for you, while staying true to each brand’s DNA and goals. Now, more than ever before, budgets, as well as creativity are paramount, and we are mindful of both. Assets and content that are multi-platform, affordable, and inspiring – the endgame is to showcase your brand to the best of our ability.
We love our jobs, and it shows."
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spotlight magazine Feb 2024 photo production
South Africa: Steel Productions
Now is an excellent time to shoot in Africa and Steel Productions are the go-to full-service production house to partner with.
With over two decades of continuous work with a diverse range of exacting clients from all over the world, Steel Productions handle all aspects of production. They partner with photographers, agencies, clients, and international production companies needing a deep local knowledge and network and the ability to deliver high-end support on the ground. They handle both photo and motion production, specialising in blended shoots that combine the two.
Steel Productions work predominantly out of Cape Town, South Africa for its rich variety of locations and world class production infrastructure but extend their services all over Africa and the Indian Ocean islands when a brief calls for it.
The team at Steel thrives on making production dreams a reality using their extensive experience and love for the people they work with to create fuss-free and memorable experiences that keep their clients coming back again and again.
Recent clients:
- Lufthansa shot by Tom Craig, produced with Joy Hart Productions
- Toast shot by Jo Metson Scott; videographer James Bannister
- Hornbach shot by Théo Gosselin
- F&F shot by Frankiewicz Rozniata, produced with Fuse Productions
- Fjällräven shot by Charlotte Lindet, produced with Photobomb.
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spotlight magazine Feb 2024 photo production
Sicily: Etna Productions
Etna Productions experienced a bustling 2023; in September, the team attended the 44th Emmy Award ceremony in New York, celebrating their documentary 'Mafialand'. Produced for the investigative channel Vice News and filmed in Sicily in 2022, the documentary garnered three Emmy Award nominations.
Additionally, Etna Productions collaborated with the band Simple Minds, shooting a segment of their documentary 'Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible' in Sicily.
As we transition into the new year, Etna Productions is eagerly preparing to embark on new projects, fully committed to supporting its clients in their creative endeavours, regardless of the complexity. Known for their meticulous attention to detail, Etna Productions consistently creates unforgettable experiences for their international clientele. Their innovative approach to visual storytelling enables them to continually push the boundaries and redefine the art of storytelling in Sicily and throughout Italy.
From expert location scouting to organising logistics and providing specific technical or expert support, Etna Productions is equipped to manage every aspect of your project.
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spotlight magazine Feb 2024 photo production
Scotland: Michelle Methven Productions
Offering bespoke photo production and location services, Michelle Methven Productions is the one stop shop for shoots north of the border in Scotland.
With over 25 years in the production and location industry, Michelle and her team can ensure that each brief is tailored to perfection - making for an exciting and professionally sound shoot every time.
Full-service production includes:
- Budgeting and logistics
- Location scouting and management
- Casting, props and art department
- Accommodation, transport and catering
- Equipment hire and local crew.
Whether it’s a flying visit or an intricately planned schedule - do get in touch.
Clients and productions include: George at Asda, Sony / Starz, BBC, C4, Hotel Rebel, Barrie Knitwear, Radar Publishing, Flaming Pigeon, State of Art, Cut Media, GQ, Next, Fit Flop, Great Glen Company, Barbour, Chanel, Bon Prix, Hunter, Sassenach Spirits, Harper's Bazaar, Charles Colby, Cecil, Eberspächer, RBS, Schuh, and Red Magazine.
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spotlight magazine Feb 2024 photo production
Mexico - Spain - Colombia: Habitant Productions
"With over two decades of experience, we are a production company specialising in bespoke photo and film services for high fashion, beauty, and celebrities. Our unwavering commitment to excellence has firmly established us as industry leaders.
Operating from strategic locations in Mexico City, Barcelona, and Bogota, we provide a truly global perspective to elevate your projects. Our determination to find innovative and efficient solutions to meet your creative needs remains constant. Additionally, our talent for identifying perfect locations has been a game-changer, creating an ideal backdrop for our projects.
At HABITANT, we go beyond the conventional role of a production company. We're not merely here for the short term; we are your dedicated, long-term partners committed to bringing your ideas to life in the most impactful ways."
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spotlight magazine Feb 2024 photo production
The Netherlands: I'M-Productions
"The expression “I’m” is a defiant act, it’s a declaration stating who you are and what you are about. In today’s culture, people want to know what a brand or public figure stands for before they align themselves. That’s where I’M comes in.
I’m forward-thinking.
I’m always growing.
I’m getting it done.
I’M Productions."I’M Productions is a female-led production company that operates at the cutting edge of culture and is founded on principles of inclusivity, community, and creativity.
"As a creative company, we know it’s not just about growing the size of your audience; it’s about deepening the connection you have with them. We thrive on turning complex challenges into golden opportunities, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and driving the culture forward.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: loyalty, trust, willpower, growth, and quality.
We work with dreamers because we want to turn those dreams into reality."
I’M Productions, is the team that makes things happen: from concept generation and research to brand activation, event production, video, photography production and logistics.
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spotlight magazine Feb 2024 photo production
Italy - Spain: MM Productions
MM Productions are your visual story creative architects, and your go-to team for world-class photography and video.
"We cater to the luxury and fashion industries, collaborating with top-notch photographers and delivering niche equipment for diverse needs.
Our forte lies in seamless location scouting, ensuring all necessary permits, and tackling challenges for flawless shoots. We are tech trendsetters, always equipped with the latest cameras mere days after launch.
At MM Productions, success is about exceeding expectations—transforming concepts into reality. Whether it's shooting scenes by the Colosseum or creating dynamic fashion campaigns, our dedication to precision and innovation sets us apart.
MM Productions: where your visual narratives come to life with simplicity, excellence, and a touch of magic."