showcase istanbul issue 110
Apr 2008
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Welcome to the latest issue of Showcase Istanbul, brought to you by Production Paradise. Presenting the top visual media news from the city's leading creative talent, as always more information can be found in our city directory.
If you're in Istanbul during April, be sure to check out our featured events:
- The 27th Istanbul International Film Festival, 5th - 20th April. Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts and sponsored by Akbank.
- Istanbul International Fashion Film Festival, 12th April. A day-long film and fashion bazaar - the first event of its kind.
Our cover photo was shot by Yagmur Kizilok, represented by PPR.
- film
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1000 Volt Post Production: Istanbul animation production
1000 Volt Post Production: Istanbul animation production
1000 Volt is a fully-equipped postproduction house based in Istanbul, forming part of Arikanli Holding - one of Turkey's most established companies.
1000 Volt has a talented staff of editors and operators with international experience in TV commercials, music video and feature film production. The company's creative teams work with the best available technology and to the highest technical specifications.
1000 Volt recently opened its brand new design studio 1000 Volt Design. The studio team focuses on solving clients' visual and conceptual problems, providing art direction, design and illustration for the music, arts and culture, fashion and advertising industries.
Clients include ad agencies Alice BBDO, Alameti Farika, Grey Worldwide, Klan Euro RSCG, and Man Ajans, as well as all the major Istanbul-based film production companies.
Projects have included Vodafone, Panasonic, Fiat, HSBC Advantage, Nike, Nestlé, Samsung, Vivident, Shell, Ruffles Max, Pepsi, Benetton, Coca Cola, Turkcell, and Jacobs.Read more
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Dijital Sanatlar : Istanbul commercial production
Dijital Sanatlar : Istanbul commercial production
Latest news from Dijital Sanatlar productions:
- Dijital Sanatlar's first movie ARA is now in theatres.
- Bernard Rose, the acclaimed director of Candy Man, Ana Karenina and Immortal, joined the Dijital Sanatlar family and has just shot his first commercial for UFO. It will be broadcasted in Europe this autumn.
- Famous British commercial director Dan Nathan recently joined Dijital Sanatlar, and has just finished shooting ETI Brownies commercial.
- A video directed by Mustafa Uslu for Serdar Ortac's 'Gitme' won the 'Best Music' award at the Kral TV Music Awards.
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- production
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Collectiff: Istanbul full photo production
Collectiff: Istanbul full photo production
Believing "a creative idea is only as good as its execution", Collectiff and its expert team offers high quality photography solutions.
Collectiff provides advertising and commercial photography production, coordination of a range of outstanding foreign and Turkish photographers, digital postproduction, casting, rental studio and photographic equipment hire.
Recent work includes:- Hakan Kose Prêt Couture, by Bogac Erguvenc.
- Fast Gym, by Yilmaz Ozsoy.
- Ford Finance for Ogilvy&Mather, by Kerem Sanliman.
- Marenostro for Teskilat Iletisim, by Kerem Sanliman.
- Dardanel for Iletisim Unitesi, by Kerem Sanliman.
- Ful Collection, by Gencer Bavbek.
- Dove for Ogilvy&Mather, by Candas Arin.
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PPR: Istanbul full photo production
PPR: Istanbul full photo production
Istanbul-based PPR was established in 2000 as a photography-focused production company. In 2007 it became a global player and now represents 13 photographers both locally and internationally.
PPR Istanbul is spread between two buildings, the most recent being PPR Echo which was purpose-built in 2007 to provide a better production environment. PPRr Echo features a still life studio and a larger space for all other types of shoot. The studios are climate controlled and have office spaces, wireless internet connections, full bar and cafe services, and an i-Mac computer for use by clients and agencies.
In a separate building on the same street PPR has two other facilities which feature a cafeteria, internet services and a daylight studio.
PPR Istanbul has a team of 20 people to complete any job, including producers, production managers and assistants, a casting director and studio manager who are available to assist with any production.Read more
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CASE PRODUCTIONS: Istanbul full photo production
CASE PRODUCTIONS: Istanbul full photo production
Case Productions is a full service production company specialised in advertising, fashion and sports photography.
Turkey is a country with magnificent natural assets and is one of the most beautifully photographic destinations in the world. Unspoiled locations and diverse landscapes mean that there is something for every production.
With their friendly bilingual team and 10 years of industry experience, Case aims to provide both professional and personalised services of the highest standard to make shooting as fun, easy, and comfortable as possible.
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- photography
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Rpresenter : Istanbul photo agents
Rpresenter : Istanbul photo agents
Latest projects involving the Rpresenter photographers include:
- Nejat Talas shot the new Mudo Concept campaign for Ogilvy & Matther, some spectacular photos for Mercedes for Alice BBDO, and a Renault Clio HB campaign through Publicis.
- Gökhan Ertem worked on the launch for John's Coffee with G2, and shot editorials for Elle magazine.
- Murat Süyür shot for Ford through Ogilvy & Mather.
- Hakan Çelebi shot Ülker Basak for Ultra.
- Defne Sesin Okay shot the new Atasay campaign.
- Rainer Stratmann's highly acclaimed series for Mercedes-Benz Trucks won a Kirimizi ad award.
Chris Clor, Murat Bayindir, and Asli Girgin are the agency's newest photographers. Visit the website to view their full portfolios.
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Ahmet Agaoglu: Istanbul food & drink photographers
Ahmet Agaoglu: Istanbul food & drink photographers
Ahmet Agaoglu has been working as a food and drink photographer for over 15 years. He started his career in London but now has his studio in Istanbul.
He began with a more traditional approach but with the industry becoming more and more dependant on digital images, the photographer started experimenting and manipulating his work.
Ahmet was a finalist in this year's Hasselblad 2008 Masters Awards Competition in the product category.
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- hotels and apartments
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The Sofa Hotel: Istanbul hotels
The Sofa Hotel: Istanbul hotels
Located on the terrace of The Sofa Hotel, Art*8 Lounge is designed to host various events ranging from social gatherings to business meetings, with its open area accommodating up to 300 people and a covered space with room for 100.
Art*8 Lounge, with its unique environment and distinguished service, will be the premier destination for special events at what is the fashion, gourmet and arts centre of Istanbul.
Hosting works by distinguished contemporary artists, Art*8 Lounge has a splendid view over the Bosphorus and the city below. It truly is a unique place, where special events meet with art, eloquence, and an exclusive service.
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Ajia Hotel: Istanbul hotels
Ajia Hotel: Istanbul hotels
A distinguished boutique Hotel, A'jia is a traditional Ottoman mansion that jewels the Asian shores of the Bosphorus. With a well appointed contemporary interior design and its centuries old architecture, the venue oozes trend and excitement. When you add the extraordinary attention to detail, individualised service and hip aspect into the mix, the hotel experience is simply redefined.
With its 15 rooms that all feature breathtaking scenes from the Bosphorus, A'jia truly offers a private hideaway with easy access to historical and cultural attractions of the city.
Besides a frequent and convenient flight to Istanbul, crossing between continents is a spectacular experience. Whether you drive or take the complimentary A'jia boat shuttle, the journey is a feast on the eyes.
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- The Sofa Hotel
- The Sofa Hotel
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- The Sofa Hotel
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- 1000 Volt Post Production
- 1000 Volt Post Production
- 1000 Volt Post Production
- 1000 Volt Post Production
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- 1000 Volt Post Production
- 1000 Volt Post Production
- 1000 Volt Post Production
- Rpresenter
- Rpresenter
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