new york Feb 2009

Bernstein & Andriulli is a premier artist management agency. The company represents international photographers, illustrators, stylists, hair and make-up artists, interactive and design studios, bringing them to the most distinguished companies in the world.

The website showcases their work in the advertising, design, and editorial communities.

Bernstein & Andriulli represent Shepard Fairey's Studio Number One for commercial assignments.

Stardust Visions provides premiere services to clients searching for production expertise. The company oversees every aspect of the production process, including production management, coordinating, casting and location scouting.

Stardust Visions announces a VIP editorial service. Working within clients' budget requirements by simplifying production elements, the company ensures the desired creative vision is achieved by bringing a more intimate group of production managers and crew to the project. Guaranteeing the same consistent level of taste and service, "Chic and Cheap" is assured at every turn.

Stardust Celebrities is the company's talent brokering division that can handle all endorsement needs.

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.

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.

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.

Mission Photo Production offers full photographic production services: anything from location scouting, casting, budgeting, travel arrangements "and all the little stuff that is needed along the way."

New York is Mission's home base, but founder Mary Pratt often gets hired to produce shoots elsewhere. In the past year, Mission worked in 17 countries for a Microsoft campaign. This is when it comes in particularly handy that she speaks German, Italian, and some Spanish and French.

Recent shoots: Pilgrim (photographer: Casper Sejersen), Mercedes Hybrid S-Class (Markus Bolsinger), Hyatt Hotels (Paul Costello), Swiss Post (Tom Nagy).

In close collaboration with photographer Mats Cordt, the 2D and 3D professionals at [zerone] created a range of visuals for the sportswear outfitter Sympatex. Although sweat was the main subject of the project, and the athletes featured in the campaign were pushed to their limits, the team at [zerone] apparently "never reached the point of exhaustion."

The liquid elements were completely done using CGI and later composited alongside Mats' action photography.

Another project [zerone] recently finalised was the launch of the new Nissan Z. The worldwide campaign was shot by Markus Wendler through agency Rubin Postaer & Associates.

The beginning of 2009 has seen photographer Jeff Olson shooting non-stop on the road for editorial clients, fashion campaigns and personal work.

Recent clients included Neo 2, Nylon, Laundry, Grazia, Style Monte Carlo, and a series of commercial projects.

Contact Jeff for more information.

Thomas Schauer shoots for clients in Europe and the US. Recent work includes:

• Food and interior images for the Blue Hill restaurants by chef Dan Barber.
• Signature food images for restaurant Daniel by chef Daniel Boulud.
• Signature food images for the new Rouge Tomate restaurant in NYC.
• Cookbook 'Made in Spain' for the Washington DC-based Spanish chef, José Andrés. The book is in conjunction with his TV show on PBS. Published by Clarkson Potter.
• Reportage about Georg Riedel, owner of Riedel Glass, for Fine Wine Magazine (Ralf Frenzel).
• Dessert cookbook for Nespresso with 21 Austrian chefs.
• Cookbook for Austrian chef Martina Willmann with Salinen Austrian.
• Holiday image for the BILLA 'Frisch gekocht' client magazine. Publisher D&R Austria.
  

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.

Since opening in the spring of 2005, Home Studios Inc. has shown itself to be one of the most versatile and stunning studios in all of New York.

Its 4,000 square-feet of loft space is flooded with natural light, featuring southern and eastern exposures along with fourteen-feet high ceilings.

The studio is outfitted with a fully equipped and top-of-the-line professional kitchen. Amenities include a dressing room, production office, and wireless Internet connection.

Recent clients include Pampers, Fisher Price, Olay, Food Network and Target.