spain Jul 2009

Aproductions recently added two new directors to its professional team. Spanish filmmaker and scriptwriter Enrique Urbizu, who's latest feature films are 'Box 507' and 'Life Marks', and Hector Gomez Rioja, who has worked with clients including Ford, Movistar, LG and the Spanish Government.

Latest TV commercial projects: Yago Garbizu - Eitb, Jonas Benarroch - Alsa, Nacho Sarrais - Defensor del menor Internet, Springfield Woman.

Carlos Nin recently joined the Aproductions professional photo team. His latest campaign was for Gas Natural. Agustin Amate has been selected for the Hasselblad Masters Award 2009, one of the most prestigious awards in the industry that celebrates the best in both established and upcoming photographic talent.

Latest photo projects: Jesus Alonso - MovistarTelefonica, NH Hotels, Lodi Shoes, Victor Moscardó - Vanity Teen, Ale Burset - Tv5, Nestlé.

Aproductions has just opened a new branch on the island of Lanzarote, offering full production services and locations throughout the Canary Islands.

Team Works Production and Only 925 recently finished their latest spot for the MultiOpticas campaign, with a star-studded cast of Italian actors.

With his usual humorous touch, director Fernando Garcia-Ruiz turns a rather simple setting into an extremely interesting, fast-paced movie, using only the  word "MO".

Recent production news from Albiñana Films:

• Latest campaign for The Brandery, 'Post Fashion Circus'. Art direction, production and postproduction by Albiñana Photo Films. Photographer: Javier Tles. Stylist: Cristina Urso. Hair & make-up artists: Paco Garrigues and Karim Belghiran. Location: Barcelona.
• Latest Paulino Rubio album and cover artwork: Gran City Pop. Production by Albiñana Photo Films. Photographer: Gustavo López Mañas. Postproduction: Gustavo López Mañas. Stylist: Cristina Cellini. Location: Miami.
• Video campaign for The Brandery. Production and postproduction by Albiñana Films. Location: Barcelona.
• Cover and editorial for Revista Man with Paulino Rubio: Gran City Pop. Photographer: Gustavo López Mañas. Production by Albiñana Photo Films. Postproduction: Gustavo López Mañas. Hair & make-up: Beatriz Matallana. Location: Madrid.

Eyethinking represents top fashion and advertising photographers. The company provides international tailor-made production services, including set design, location scouting, casting and 2D/3D retouching, among others.

Recent projects include:

• Richard Ramos shot Joyería Suárez '09 campaign.
• Pascal Habousha completed TAO and Luminus campaigns.
• Pedro Spoggi published two editorials in H Magazine.

Other projects and publications from the photographers at Eyethinking: Barcelona Divina (Eric García), Ford campaign (Pascal Habousha), Saab, Virgilio and Chrysler campaigns (LSD), Shanghai Tang A/W '09, Elle and Woman (Richard Ramos).

Latest work from Fernando Alonso:

• Editorials: Shangay Style, Happy Woman.
• Fashion campaigns: Leyenda, MDM, Matiz, Torio, Dandara, Julian Gil.

Fernando Alonso is currently represented by Capetona.

David Matellanes shoots fashion and advertising photography in his own unique style. His intimate and highly personal photographs evoke a mysterious, seductive and dreamlike state that aims to transport his subjects into a world of sensations.

David's dedication means he is involved from start to finish in all of his creative projects. He enjoys each part of the process and is only satisfied when he has achieved the goal of transmitting his emotions into his work.

Latest work includes editorials for Mujer de Hoy and El Semanal magazine and fashion campaigns for Carmela Rosso, Merletti, Tresfe, Anna Surjo, Monsi and Mafecco.

Latest campaigns from Sergi Jasanada:

• Rabat Jewellery. Agency: Sintagma. Make-up: Inma Cifré. Styling: Elvira Pla. Model: Dominika Kucharova (Elite).
• Giulio underwear. Art director: Sergi Jasanada. Make-up: Eva Sanz. Model: Barbie (Francina).
• Kin cosmetics campaign: Stylist: Ana Murillas from Thomas Kasteel. Make-up: Raquel Costales.
• H Magazine editorial. Stylist: Angel Cabezuelo. Make-up: Eva Sanz. Model: Tatiana Lyadochkinha (Colors).

Sergi also shot editorials for El Magazine de La Vanguardia, Best Fashion, Vision (China), and Happy Woman.

Barcelona-based Inma Varandela has been working as a photographer for over three years. Her visual interpretation comes from a wistful and nostalgic viewpoint, and her fashion photos show a sad but beautiful world that originates in dreams or stories.

Inma contributes to Neo2, La Mono and music magazine Rockdelux, and has published work with Oyster (Australia) and KULT (Italy). She will be shooting the upcoming autumn-winter campaign for Spanish designer Gemma Degara.

Based in the heart of Barcelona, Mágico is a highly experienced post production company that provides quality creative retouching. As a partner of the Amsterdam-based Magic Group, Mágico offers a diverse range of retouching styles as well as 3D, CGI and illustration.

Recent work includes:

• Yona Heckl - Seat Exeo ST.
• Impuls Producciones - Seat Leon Cupra.
• Ricardo Miras - Seat Altea XL.
• Javier Tles - Vueling, Bradery, Mahou.
• Erwin Olaf - Introdans.
• David Ruano - Teatre Nacional de Catalunya.

Recent work from Mario.cat studio:

• Seat.
• Generalitat de Catalunya.
• Vueling.
• DGT - Dirección General de Tráfico.
• Calle 13.
• Parcs i Jardins - Ajuntament de Barcelona.
• Agencies: Atletico Internacional, TBWA, SCPF, Shackleton Group.

The company is currently offering a special deal: Phase One P-45+ digital back, Hasselblad HII bodies, three lenses, MacBook Pro, HDD for back-up and a digital assistant, all for €875 per-day.

Top Studio offers five studios to suit photographic, film and special events needs. Equipped with lighting material for photography, including runway lighting and film sets, the studios were recently expanded to stock the latest generation Broncolor, Hensel and Profoto equiptment.

Recent clients included:

• Adidas with photographer Gary Land.
• 'HE' by Mango with photographer Txema Yeste.
• Marie Claire shots by Manuel Outumuro.
• Hercules with photographer Kai Feng.
• Vanity Fair shots by Nico Bustos.
• Desigual and TCN catwalks.
• Abanderado and Brunella shots by J.M. Ferrater.
• Metal Magazine with photographer Xavi Muntane.
• Film production for Granini by Monkey Films.
• Film production for Camper by Dora Joker.

Addict studios invites clients to enjoy 500 m² of studio workspace. Facilities include natural light, two faces cove, 100 KW power, 5-7m ceiling height, 25m shooting range, car entrance, free parking at the door, rest and meeting areas, a fully equipped independent make-up and stylist area, air conditioning, water shooting facilities, catering service, a fully equipped kitchen and free breakfast, an experienced crew, free 12MB Wi-Fi and an iMac G5. Equipment rental includes Profoto, Arri, Kinoflo and digital equipment from Hasselblad and Canon.    

Recent work includes:

• White Label campaign by Sergi Margalef.
• NH Hotels by Jesús Alonso.
• Flamenco campaign by José Luis Tabueña.
• Beefeater campaign by Jesús Alonso.
• Mercedes-Benz campaign by Nacho Irisarri.
• ING campaign by Marc Díez.
• Jockey campaign by Nacho Irisarri.
• Voguele Shoes campaign by Paco Peregrín.
• FHM Collection by Carlos Alsina and José Aragón.
• Promo - Advertising by Javier Salas.

Addict Studios will be open for business throughout August and has a range of special summer offers on its wesite.

Centro Studios offers 800 m² for all types of photographic, film, casting and event production. The studio is fully equipped with Profoto lighting, cameras and equipment hire for professionals who require 24/7 solutions. The company's digital department is equipped with the latest technology, including Hasselblad H3DII 31/39, Canon Mark III and Canon 5D Mark II cameras. It also offers technical advice, colour management, scanner facilities, certified proofs, fine art prints, digital retouching and CGI.

Recent jobs included:

• H&S by David Ruiz.
• Nox magazine by Carlos Alsina.
• Famous Designers magazine by Gildo Medina in Casa de America.
• Spanish Toreros by Denise de la Rue.
• Balay campaign by Diego Dominguez.
• Spot by Santiago González.
• Axa Insurance by Bernardo Aja.
• Carlsberg campaign.
• Hispanitas campaign by Isaac Morrel.
• Málaga campaign by Javier Salas.
• Elle magazine by Bernardo Aja.
• Mía by Nacho Irisarri.
• In Style magazine by Jesus Ubera with Russian Red.
• Joaquin Cortes by Stephanie Pistel.
• Calle 20 magazine by Marc Palencia.

Centro Studios will be open for business throughout August.

Semilunar Studio is the largest specifically designed photography and video studio in Spain. Its 470 m² of studio space, (170 m² shooting area and 300 m² storage), offers the highest quality standards for any type of professional production. All manner of projects are welcome.

The studio offers great tariffs for 2009 with increased services at no extra cost. Contact Semilunar for the latest pricing information.

Medita Locations offers spectacular residential and commercial locations in Spain, specialising in Barcelona, the Costa Brava and the island of Ibiza. The company's style ranges from high-end interiors and villas to more traditional, rustic and urban spaces. Its locations have been used for advertising, catalogue and editorial shoots, TV commercials, feature films and special events.

Medita Locations also provides scouting services and can help arrange accommodation, catering and local fixers for any type of shoot.

The company does not charge a fee to show its location archive, so feel free to email with specific location requests and its friendly team will be happy to help out.

Latest work from the Francina Agency models:

• Natalia Andrade: Tourism Portugal campaign for El Corte Inglés. Ph: Paco Pelayes.
• Marta Canalda: Accessories campaign for Rosa Clará. Ph: Outumuro.
• Kristina Mataityne, Camila Gubert, Kate, Megan McNierney, Sofia Resing, Yulia Egorova, Alina Grigoryeva, Kasia, Laura Latorre: Rosa Clará Bridal Week catwalk show.
• Yulia Egorova: Guitare campaign. Ph: Peter Molina.
• Tabitha Hall: Muchacha campaign. Ph: Raul do Casar.
• Megan McNierney: Jesús Peiró images. Ph: Sofia Roca.
• Florence: Springfield Woman perfume campaign. Ph: Pep Avila.
• Patricia Beck and Juan García: Punto Blanco campaign. Ph: Laura de Benito.
• Silvia Arenas, Laura Latorre, Amanda, Kasis, Maria Vallverdú: Custo catwalk show at The Brandery.
• Tanya Gervasi: Pronovias image campaign. Ph: Matías Javier. Adolfo Domínguez image campaign. Ph: Jordi Blancafort.
• Miriam Vidaller: Converse campaign. Ph: Perico Domínguez.
• Patricia Santamaría: Elle editorial. Ph: Fernando Bosch.
• Felipe Anibal: El Pais editorial. Ph: Outumuro.
• Adrian Allen: Florentino campaign. Ph: Jordi Blancafort. Rushmore campaign. Ph: Joan Carles Ponsa.