lisbon Oct 2008

Artists Group in Lisbon has a reputation for cutting edge, innovative work that rests on the pulse of its global clients' needs.

The company's diverse range of jobs enables it to stay ahead of the market, creating new environments for clients' creative needs and at the same time providing reassurance that their budgets will be respected.

In the current global climate, Artists Group is adjusting its budgets accordingly to allow international clients the flexibility to continue being creative and get that all important job done and "in the can."

As always, "no job is too big or too small!"

2008 has been a busy year for PSP. The production house offers full production services and supports international productions across Portugal. A recent testimonial from Nolapictures (USA) says it all:

"Your bid was brilliant - thorough, easy to understand from my point of view here in the USA, and totally professional. Thank you for your hard work. You have a beautiful country, and it was a pleasure working with you." Judy Westwood, Producer, Nolapictures.

Recent work includes:

• Barclay's Private Banking, UK. Director: Carl Scott.
• Siminn Galileo, Iceland. Directors: Samuel Petursson and Gunnar Pall Olafsson.
• James Villas, UK. Director: Eran Creevy.
• Hypobank, Germany and Austria. Director: Thomas Dirnhofer.
• Suzuki Splash, Austria. Director: Shizue.
• Microsoft "On my way", USA. Photographer: Richard Renaldi.
• VW Scirocco, France. Photographer: Simon Puschmann.

Visit the website, contact Patricia Lino, or call +351 916 618 020 for more information.

Travelling Films & Productions is a production company representing directors and D.O.Ps. The company has in-house screenwriters and directors, and offers post-production and editing facilities in Final Cut. Travelling provides full production services all over Portugal and Brazil, as well as in New York and Paris.

A recent partnership with Gaby Correa Productions helped contribute to the expansion of Travelling Films & Productions' international client base for photo shoots, TV commercials, documentaries, music videos and feature films.

Luis Leitão was on of the first directors to shoot with Red One Camera in Portugal, keeping the production costs low yet delivering high quality final results - see Aurea's music video. Ricardo Leitão is currently writing the feautre film "Uma Aventura na Casa Assombrada" (An Adventure in the Haunted House), as well as a TV series for the Angolan market.

Travelling's latest jobs included for Nintendo (Guitar Hero), Aurea's music video and a five-part documentary shot in Africa with Portuguese celebrities for the RTP Channel  "Reis da Selva" (Kings of the Jungle).

Gaby Corrêa Productions has had a pretty long and busy season, with shootings in New York, Bahia, Madeira, Porto, the Algarve and Lisbon. Gaby and her team have been providing full production services for fashion, car shoots and TV commercials.

Gaby recently established a partnership with Travelling Films to offer her clients a wider range of services.

The company is currently shooting in Madeira.

From its offices in Portugal and Germany Hamilton R. Pereira Production Management provides full production services anywhere in Europe or abroad.

Connected to professionals within the industry in Brazil, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Portugal, Greece, Dubai, USA and China, the company offers clients a great variety of locations and production facilities.

Recent jobs include:

• Siemens 'Almada Metro Line', filmed in Portugal with director Sven Kalvelage (Germany).
• Lerros Moden, shot in northern Italy with photographer Magnus Reed (UK/SE).
• Maserati, shot in Portugal with photographer Peter Keil (Germany).
• Fiat, shot in Portugal with photographer Stefano Morini (Spain).

Old Dogs Productions is a full-service advertising agency and production company that enjoys taking the time to evaluate its clients' unique business needs. From establishing budgets to developing an advertising and marketing plan, Old Dogs makes propositions that are in the interests of its clients and that are designed to help their businesses grow.

With the cooperation of the regional government, Orient Express Hotels and Audi, CheckTheGate decided to invest in an extensive scouting trip of Madeira in order to demonstrate both the massive potential and excellent quality of the island's locations.

Check out samples featured in this Showcase of some of the 3000 pictures the CheckTheGate crew shot during their week-long exploration.

Alexander Koch recently completed photo shoots for a variety of publications based in Lisbon.

His 'Insular' exhibition was inaugurated in November and has proved a great success.

A new Berlin-based photo studio is planned for 2009, with the aim of connecting western and central Europe through structures established in Lisbon.

Alexander is a partner in the Megabox athlete agency that recently opened an office in Berlin.

Check his website for the latest updates.

 

This talented fashion photographer has been busily involved in a number of projects over the summer season, as can be seen from his featured publications.

Working from out of his own studio in the heart of Lisbon, Mário is now renting workspaces for other photographers and productions. Click here to find out more.

Spot Professional Lightservice Lisbon supplies high quality lighting equipment from Profoto, Briese and California Sunbounce, as well as digital cameras from Canon, Hasselblad and Leaf.

Spot's usual 24-hour reliable service can be expected, and the company offers quick and direct delivery alongside efficient client support.

• Latest news: Leaf Daylight Workshop 2008 with René Staud Photography. Take part in an amazing workshop that will present a fascinating insight into the world of digital photography.

Given the quality of the models and actors it represents and its professional approach to the management of client's needs, Light Models has steadily become a reference in the Portuguese fashion industry.

The agency aims to develop, train and promote talented professionals to perform theirs roles with excellence across the fashion, entertainment and media businesses. Light Models and Actors are frequently casted to major national and international roles, and some of the most talented and well known Portuguese actors such as Helena Laureano, João Cabral, Rogério Jacques and Carla Galvão are represented by the Light team.

Antonia Rosa has been so busy of late she has rarely had a day to herself. From Lisbon to Ibiza and on to Paris, Antonia has been involved with numerous fashion catalogues, campaigns and TV commercials.

She recently finished Moda Lisboa fashion week where, as in previous editions, she was the make-up artist in charge of all 21 fashion shows.

Bica do Sapato is not only a restaurant but a concept for contemporary art and design and an address for beautiful people.

Located in one of the trendiest areas of Lisbon with an amazing atmosphere overlooking the river, guests enjoy three different environments: the restaurant, the cafeteria and the fine sushi.

The canvases exhibited at Bica do Sapato were photographed by Francisco Rocha.