Welcome to the latest edition of Showcase Spain, brought to you by Production Paradise. Once again we're excited to be presenting the very best of the Spanish visual media industry and, as usual, more can be found in our city directory.
If you're in Spain over the next couple of months, be sure to check our featured events:
The 10th edition of the Barcelona Asian Film Festival - BAFF 2008, will take place from 25th April - 4th May.
Dates are set for the fifth edition of Documenta Madrid, the international festival for documentary films. 2nd - 11th May.
Our cover photo was shot by new talent Inma Varandela, and forms part of an editorial released in Lamono magazine.
TEAM WORKS PRODUCTION
Madrid commercial production
Latest news from Team Works Production:
Hyundai Motor Company - Agency: Innocean Worldwide. Director: Theresa Wingert. D.O.P.: Henry Lynk. Production: Team Works/Only Nine to Five. Team Works began 2008 in the sun on a three-day shoot in some of the most spectacular locations Tenerife has to offer. Models were flown-in from as far away as Dubai, whilst the director of photography was brought from Miami to achieve the desired effects of director, Theresa Wingert.
Vodafone Spain - Agency: Tapsa. Director: Fernando Garcia-Ruiz. Production: Only Nine to Five/Team Works. Just one month after opening new offices in New York, director Fernando Garcia-Ruiz took to the streets of the city with the Spanish clients - moving between avenues and blocking streets for two whole days, all in an attempt to re-create an every-day situation in the heart of The Big Apple. Much of the postproduction work was completed in Spain, the results of which can be seen in this Showcase.
ALTERNATIVA PRODUCCIONES
Madrid commercial production
Alternativa is responsible for some of Madrid's leading productions, castings and film shoots.
Recent productions included the latest commercial for Parque Warner with production company Puente Aereo, and the casting for popular television show 'Fama' with Zeppelin productions.
Alternativa's many successful productions have lead to widespread acclaim, thanks to the excellent facilities and size of its studios as well as the company's central Madrid location.
Candela Imagen has a new creative photography section and welcomes Ruben Vega and Sergi Margaleff to its talent portfolio. Visit the company's website to see examples of their work.
Also on the website visitors can explore the new Art Buyer section. One of Candela's latest productions, Uomo Vogue featuring Pedro Almodovar and Bibiana Fernandez by Francesco Carrozini, is also online.
Cortefiel S/S 08. Photographer: Walter Chin. Stylist: Beñat Yanci. Hair and Make-up: Alan White. Models: Andres Velencoso and Katarina. Art direction by Albiñana Films - Hunter & Gatti
Pedro Del Hierro Woman S/S 08. Photographer: Christophe Kutner. Stylist: Beñat Yanci. Model: Annouck Lepere. Art Direction by Albiñana Films - Hunter & Gatti
Pedro Del Hierro Men S/S 08. Photographer: Walter Chin. Art direction by Albiñana Films. Stylist: Beñat Yanci. Hair and Make-up: Alan White. Model: Axel Hermann. Art Direction by Albiñana Films - Hunter & Gatti
Oysho S/S 08. Photographer: David Dunan. Hair and Make-up: Jordi Fontanals. Models: Maxine, Annika, Ainoa Alsina. Location: Palau Moxo.
Springfield S/S 08. Photographer: Sergi Pons. Art Direction by Albiñana Films. Stylist: Isabel Moralejo. Hair and Make-up: Monica Marmo and Victor Alvarez. Models: Annika Stenval, Aline, Laura, Noah Knipe, Johny K, Fabrizio. Art Direction by Albiñana Films - Hunter & Gatti
Le Gatte Jeans S/S 08. Photographers: Paolo DI Giovanni and Marco Lanza. Models: Florencia and Nicola
Earlier this year, Uli Weber shot the cover for the forthcoming album from Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Florez. The job was produced in Barcelona by Marta Calheiros, and the agency subsequently became the photographer's Spanish agent. Uli's world of colour, beautiful portraits, unique locations and exquisite fashion shots can be seen on Marta Calheiros' website.
Jaap Vliegenthart was awarded bronze at the 2008 AOP Awards for his personal project 'Paint Box'. The photographer also recently completed work for Panasonic Holland.
Ferran Izquierdo - Generalitat de Catalunya and catalogue for Santa Eulalia.
Michael Haegele - European campaign for Honda Civic, production by Sonda.
Marcin Tyszka - International campaigns for Pantene and Revlon Hydra Control. Catalogue for Globe. Editorials: Telva, Vogue Joyas, Vogue Novias, Elle Germany, and Vogue Portugal.
Daniel Riera - Catalogues for General Optica and Farrutx summer 2008. Campaigns for Viceroy with Raquel de Rosario, and Pull&Bear summer 2008, production by Keep it Special. Editorials: Vanidad, Wallpaper, Monocle, Marie Claire, and Fantastic Man.
Photography by Sergi Pons for: 'University' by Andres Sarda, Mala Mujer catalogue, and Amichi summer 08. Editorials for Vogue Niños, El Pais, Glamour, and Vanidad.
Styling by Miguel Arnau for: Roberto Cavalli and Bluegirl catalogues. Editorials for Surface, El Pais, and GQ Germany.
Jose Manuel Ferrater
Barcelona fashion photographers
J M Ferrater recently shot advertising campaigns for Civit, Desigual, Boboli, and Rabat, along with editorials for Glamour, Nox, Revolution, and Swiss magazine Gatsby.
BÈLA ADLER & SALVADOR FRESNEDA
Barcelona advertising photographers
Bèla Adler and Salvador Fresneda recently shot the new Trucco campaign, as well as the new Dorotea summer 2008 campaign with Edita (la agencia). Styling: Alberto Murtra. Hair and make-up: Sonia Peña and assistant Phineas.
They also shot for Gap in New York.
They recently completed an editorial with Josep Font for Yo Dona.
Paco Peregrín continues to grow and acquire new clients, a selection of which currently include Adidas, Diesel, Toyota and Jacinto Usán.
His vast experience and insider knowledge mean he is constantly in demand with advertising agencies and clients alike.
Paco's recent collaboration with fashion designer María Barros involved shooting the Fall/Winter 2008/09 collection.
His recent editorial collaborations include fashion features for upcoming issues of ZINK (NY), Calle 20 (Spain), ZDM (Spain), Revista 40 (Spain), Blu (Germany), Mate (Germany) and LOOKdeBOOK (Spain).
Recent projects included an exhibition at Noche Abierta (Madrid).
Friedel Scholten (Workstation)
Barcelona advertising photographers
Photographer Friedel Scholten recently shot the new beer brand 'Inedit' for Cervezas Damm.
The beer was created in conjunction with Ferran Adrià's elBulli restaurant, and after a year and a half of development between master brewers and sommeliers Estrella Damm Inedit is set for launch in May as the world's first beer designed to complement a meal.
Almeria Location Scout
Madrid location service & scouts
Almeria Location Scout proudly offers 10-years of experience in the film and advertising industry.
The company specialises in production services, location scouting and event organisation throughout Almeria and Guadix.
Take advantage of the extraordinary climate and diverse scenery enjoyed in the Almeria region, where you can relax on unspoilt beaches, climb snowy mountains, or discover the desert on unique roads and wild tracks.
Top Studios offers a variety of installations to meet the needs of all types of photography sessions, audiovisual projects and special events.
Recent work includes:
Photographer J.M. Ferrater shot for Neo Arquitectura, with model Marina Jamieson, as well as for Civit, Desigual, Boboli, Rabat, and Glamour, Nox, Revolution and Gatsby magazines.
Toni Bernat shot for Mango.
Nico Bustos shot for Vogue Portugal.
Gregori Civera shot for Cosmopolitan.
Pere Peris shot for Blanc Cristal.
D. Miranda shot for J. Labanda.
Top Studio also recently welcomed swimmer David Meca, shot by photographer David Ponce, and FC Barca player Lionel Messi for a Rolling Stone shoot.
Semilunar Studio
Barcelona rental studios photo & film
Semilunar Studio is a large new studio space especially designed to offer the highest quality standards required by imaging professionals. Thanks to state-of-the-art facilities Semilunar can serve both as a photography studio and as a set for video and photo productions, with all the necessary additional features.
Semilunar Studio has worked with some of the most prestigious agencies and renowned companies. All projects are welcome, but the studio has been designed to meet the motor industry's specific requirements, including lighting and other features.
Eugenia Silva was captured by Gonzalo Machado for the cover of Telva. She also stars in the Ikks and Pantene campaigns.
Cristina Tosio was photographed by Claudia Pasanisi Smith for Italian Elle. She also appears in the Les Copains and Agnier campaigns, and continues the Kelly Calèche campaignby Hermès Perfume for another season.
The Women'Secret spring/summer 2008 campaign by Alisdair Mclean stars Zuzana Gregorova and Olga Serova.
Fabiana Semprebom was shot by photographer Toni Bernad for Mango.
Oriol Elcacho for Bulgari. Photographers: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot. Class Cavalli. Photographer: Giampaolo Sgura.
Christian Santamaria for Hugo Boss. Photographer: Markus Jans.
Andres Velencoso was L'Officiel Hommes cover and editorial star in December 2007. Photographer: Milan Vukminovic.
Jon Kortajarena is L'Officiel Hommes cover and editorial star for spring/summer 2008. Photographer: Milan Vukminovic. Jon also stars in the Tom Ford eyewear campaign. Photographer: Terry Richardson.
Edita is the new face of Versace Parfum, shot by the great Mario Testino. She also had a great time at this season's fashion shows, opening for Burberry and taking part in Lanvin, Chloé, Hermes, Stella McCartney, Balenciaga and Fendi.
Josefine, the agency's very own Jane Birkin, shot with two of the best Spanish photographers: Rafa Gallar for Cosmopolitan Magazine and Nacho Alegre for the new Bamby by Laura campaign.
La Agencia's new faces took part in the recent Barcelona shows. Niko de Clerk opened for young designers Jan and Mes at 080 Barcelona Fashion. Together with Dainius, Niko also took to the catwalk for Antonio Miro.
There were more catalogues for La Agencia's little ones: Mayoral, Omsa, Oysho and Amichy.
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