spain Nov 2009

Aproductions announces the opening of its new Barcelona office, designed to handle local clients and advertising agencies by offering an experienced team of art buyers and producers along with extensive studio and equipment hire facilities.

To support the Barcelona venture the company has signed a selection of new photographers, including Belgian photographer Olivier Desarte who spent 10 years working in Paris, Cesar Urrutia, Marc Díez, Carles Nin and Jordi Verbo. Added to its roster of local talents  - Carlos Alsina, Sergi Margalef, Agustín Amate, Raúl Docasar and Victor Moscardó - Aproductions can cover every photographic style.

The company's film division recently welcomed director Miquel Navarro, who has worked for Marie Claire, the Spanish Government, Repsol, Spanish Lottery and Telefónica, amongst others. Miquel joins existing Aproductions directors Eugenio Recuenco, Héctor Gómez Rioja, filmmaker and script-writer Enrique Urbizu, Nacho Sarrais, Ale Burset, Yago Garbizu, and highspeed product experts Losito&Losito.

With branches in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands, Aproductions offers full production services across Spain and Portugal, as well as a locations database that includes over 200,000 images.

This summer Caramba pictures co-produced a viral for the Seat Ibiza's 25-year anniversary. The company threw a crazy party inside a Seat Ibiza in the city centre of Catalan coastal resort, Sitges. Clips from the 24hr party can be found here.

Other recent productions included Honda with Dani Pedrosa, Delta Lloyd and KPN.

Caramba pictures is prepared for the winter season with the promise of snow in the Pyrenees close to Barcelona and all-year-round sunshine in the south of Spain.

Mamma Team announces the opening of an in-house photo department representing photographers and illustrators in the national and international markets. Providing art buying advice for clients and advertising agencies, the aim of the new project is to provide a creative platform "to inspire and be inspired" through exhibitions of the company's most creative work.

The first of these events will be celebrated on Thursday, November 26th at the Mamma Team offices in Barcelona and will feature artwork from all the participating photographers and illustrators.

Mamma Team is a full-service production house for photo and film with offices in Barcelona and South America. This is the fourth year of operations in Buenos Aires, where the team works from October until February producing for international clients in the sunshine of the southern hemisphere.

Latest TV commercials include Skoda, Audi, Bimbo, Suzuki, California Walnuts, Laura Biagiotti, La Caixa, Mueller, Midas, Suzuki and John Frieda. The Mamma Team photo department recently produced Mercedes-Benz, Skoda, Nivea, VW, Sony Ericsson, Mustang and John Frieda, with photographer and director Mario Sorrenti.

Latest production news from Albiñana Photo Films:

• Current campaign for Sonae. Photographer: Gustavo Lopez. Production by Albiñana Films. Hair and make-up: Tina Monzón. Stylist: Lola Villaescusa. Models: Fanny (Uno BCN), Laia Salas (View).
• Latest campaign for Honda. Photographer: Gustavo Lopez. Production by Albiñana Photo Films. Post production: Gustavo Lopez.
• Latest campaign for Montibel.lo FW 08/09: Photographer: Dolors Serra. Production by Albiñana Photo Films. Hair and make-up: Christophe Durand. Stylist: Bernat Sobrebals. Models: Alba Clave (View), Una Barkovic (Colors).

Landing Zone offers complete services for commercial photo and film productions in the Canary Islands. The excellent winter weather makes the islands amongst the best places to shoot in Europe.

The company's website includes latest campaigns, a host of attractive locations and a new 'making-of' section.

Latest work from Stefano Morini:

• New Alfa Romeo MiTo Multiair advertising campaign.
• Audi Quattro winter advertising campaign for Italian market.
• Personal project with CGI cars (Porsche) and background shot in New York City.
• Personal project: Swiss Landscapes.

Stefano is currently preparing a project on landscapes in Patagonia.

Latest work form photographer Fernando Alonso:

• Editorials for Man, Shangay Style and Happy Woman magazines.
• Fashion campaigns for Lupo, MMW, Leyenda, MDM, Matiz, Torio, Dandara, Julian Gil, KLF and Tresfe.

Fernando Alonso is currently represented by Capetona.

"In periods of social crisis, photography as art can be seen as an inhuman escape: the imaginary worlds it creates are so apparently distant from the specific catastrophes in the daily news."

Gustavo Lopez Mañas believes that photography is a way to create different universes. "After all, the soil has been broken, the hills are tracked with roads, and cheap buildings have been constructed."

Latest work from photographer Sergi Jasanada:

• Neo 2. Hair and make-up: Eva Sanz. Stylist: Angel Cabezuelo. Model: Ed (Traffic). Photo assistant: Claudio Rizzolo.
• Novias de España editorial and cover.
• Rabat Magazine editorial and cover.
• H Magazine.
• El Magazine de La Vanguardia.
• Best Fashion.

Sergi also shot campaigns for Plata de Palo and Oscar Figueroa.

Jaap van den Beukel is a Dutch photographer based in Barcelona. The images featured in this Showcase are examples from his latest personal projects.

Jaap is involved in staged photography, shooting people, portraiture and fashion assignments. His subjects are photographed in settings where both background and model are equally important.

Jaap is represented by Capetona in Madrid and Amsterdam.

Muse Industry is a new fashion and production brand based in Barcelona. Born out of many years of experience in the Italian market, the company offers highly competent creative direction and brand development services, providing bespoke projects for each client.

The agency has built strong national and international ties through campaigns and catalogues for brands including Diesel, Daniel Alessandrini, Condor, Fiat, Breil, Lotusse, Pierre Cardin, L'Oréal, Sea Port, Radiosa, Basmar, Germaine de Capuccini, The Seller, Janira and Vodafone.

Muse Industry also works with many of the current top photographers, including J.M. Ferrater, Sergi Jasanada, Filippo Marconi, Joan Alsina and Victor Moscardó. In terms of creativity and styling, the agency regularly produces editorials for leading publications, including Vogue Italia, Elle, Tendencias, Novias de España, Sposabella, Ragazza Moderna, Alterego Magazine and H Magazine.

Latest work:

• Vanidad Magazine (November).
• Novias de España (No. 35).
• Condor campaign F/W 09/10.
• Ana Durán swimwear campaign S/S 10.
• Basmar swimwear campaign S/S 10.
• Germaine de Capuccini make-up campaign F/W 09/10.

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 access its location archive, so feel free to email with specific location requests and its friendly team will be happy to help.

Top Studio offers a variety of five studios to suit photographic, film and special events needs. The studios are equipped with lighting material for professional photography, including runway lighting and film sets. The company recently expanded its range to include the latest generation Broncolor, Hensel and Profoto equipment.

Recent clients include:

• Clementina, Xavi Pastor and Abanderado with photographer J.M. Ferrater.
• Rosa Clara wedding dress catalogue with photographer Manuel Outumuro.
• Revlon and Massimo Dutti shot by Gian Paulo Sgura.
• Vueling with photographer Biel Caplonch.
• Cristian Lay with photographer Studio Sallea.
• Hercules Magazine shot by Kai Z Feng. Campaign by Magna.
• Film production 'Respira' at Barcelona TV by Goroka Films.
• Arnaiz runway campaign by Magna.

Located in downtown Puerta del Sol, Centro Studios offers 800 m² for all types of photographic, film, casting and event production. The studios are fully equipped with lighting, cameras and equipment hire for professionals who require 24/7 solutions.

The company's digital department carries the latest technology, including Hasselblad H3DII 31/39, Phase One P45+, Canon Mark III and Canon 5D Mark II cameras, and also offers technical advice, colour management, scanner facilities, certified proofs, fine art prints, digital retouching and CGI.

Recent jobs included:

• Oman Airlines campaign by David Ruiz.
• LG campaign By JC de Marcos.
• Ballantine's by Pedro Alvarez.
• Smart campaign by Ignacio Irisarri.
• 5 Magazine by Rafa Gallar.
• FHM magazine by Raul Docasar.
• FHM magazine by José Aragón.
• XTI campaign by Hervas & Archer with Michelle Jenner.
• DT Magazine by Alicia Aguilera.
• Eduardo Rivera campaign by Isacc Morrel.
• Neo 2 magazine by César Segarra.
• Spot with Tony Blair.

Addict studios encompasses 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 backs from Hasselblad (H3DII 31/39), PhaseOne (P45 plus), and Canon (Mk II, Mk III and 5D Mk II).

Recent work:

• Cortefiel campaign by Jesús Alonso.
• Ing campaign by Marc Diez with Fernando Alonso.
• El Semanal Magazine by Carlos Alsina.
• Addeco campaign by Jesús Alonso.
• Gioseppo campaign by Hervas & Archer.
• FHM Collection by José Aragón.
• Mia Magazine by Ignacio Irisarri.
• Salerm Cosmetics campaign by M.A. Fernández.
• AS (photo and spot) by Ignacio Irisarri.
• L'Oréal special promo.
• Nox Magazine by Carlos Alsina.

Special collaborations with: Eugenio Recuenco, Rankin, Ale Burset, Rafa Gallar, Txema Yeste, Gonzalo Puertas, Gonzalo Machado, Diver & Aguilar, Gary Prior, Bruno Dayan, Kristina G.Fender.

Visit the website for more information about equipment, rates and special offers.

LocLum is Barcelona's prime 24/7 equipment rental company, supporting productions throughout Spain and across Europe with lighting, camera, and digital equipment.

Going beyond the expected, LocLum's production material ensures all other aspects of a shoot are as equally well catered for. From power generators and steamers to traffic cones, tents and walkie-talkies, the company's new and extensive range of production material completes its truly unique offer. A current list of production material can be found here.

2009 has been a very busy and successful year for LocLum and confirms the company's commitment to excellent equipment and perfect 24/7 service.

See LocLum's blog or visit the website for more information.