spain Mar 2010

Aproductions is currently in charge of the TurEspaña photo campaign. Part one was shot by Norwegian photographer Erik Almas, who recently joined the team, while the second part is being shot over two months by Argentine photographer and director, Ale Burset. The overall campaign is made up of many sections that will be published worldwide across all media formats over the next two years.

The company's film division recently added prestigious Italian directing duo Bosi & Sironi to its roster. Their clients include Gatorade, MTV, Volkswagen, Alfa Romeo, Mitsubishi, ING and Stathe.

International film producer Cat Isakson has also just joined the team to support Aproductions' new service department.

The company's directors include: filmmaker and scriptwriter Enrique Urbizu, Héctor Gómez Rioja, Nacho Sarrais, Yago Garbizu, Miquel Navarro, Eugenio Recuenco and the high speed product experts Losito & Losito.

Visit the new Aproductions website for more information.

"Kids will be kids," as is shown in the latest spot from Persil completed by Team Works Production and UK-based agency BBH. A sunny afternoon in Madrid, six truck-loads of dirt, perimeter fencing surrounding a playing field and a couple of goal posts were the main ingredients for this 35mm film. With over 300 children and a random selection of extras cast, multi-award winning director Tony Barry guided the production to a successful end result in only two days.

With the advent of CGI technology the emphasis is more than ever on finding exciting locations. Sonda rose to the challenge together with photographer Willie von Recklinghausen and Saatchi and Saatchi for the new Toyota Landcruiser campaign. The team travelled to Chile and Bolivia to shoot in breathtaking landscapes at an altitude of 4000 m above sea level.

Barcelona football star Leo Messi was chosen to front the new Konami PES2010 campaign that saw Sonda working together with photographer Hamish Brown, director Rob Kaplan and the Frontroom agency.

Other recent projects and news:

• Sonda Film welcomed Swedish director Jesper Ohlsson to its roster of directors.
• Daimler Chrysler T Model with photographer Thomas Strogalskli and agency Jung von Matt.
• VW Golf R and Scirocco R with photographer Emir Haveric and agency DDB Berlin.
• Lexus with photographer Simon Puschmann and agency Dentsu Brussels.

Palma Pictures Photo provides services for top brands in Mallorca, Ibiza and Barcelona.

Latest news:

• Leading UK fashion photographer Alasdair McLellan and stylist Jane How flew to Ibiza for Belgian brand Kipling along with models Trish Goff and Elise Crombez.
• For the second year running, Jimmy Backius joined Palma Pictures Photo in the bay of Palma aboard the Rafael Verdera for the Dressman campaign.
• Japanese agency Hakuhodo returned to Barcelona with Adidas for a shoot starring Shunsuke Nakamura, photographed by Kazunari Tajima.

Photographer Joseph Hunwick recently shot an editorial "Retrato en negro" for It Fashion featuring some of the best established and up and coming Spanish designers like Etxart & Panno and Zazo& Brull.

He also shot spring/summer and autumn/winter 2010 image campaigns for inspirational designer, Josep Font, which are to be seen in the editorial of this Showcase.

Joseph worked with and a great team from Barcelona to create these iconic images.

Although at home both in the studio and on location, he specialises in natural daylight productions, often with a portable daylight studio on location.

Next he is off to Kenya to run workshops for Kenyan photographers, with the charity organisation "Fashion for peace", and to shoot a fashion campaign in Zanzibar.

Photographer Javier Galue, (Atlantis Target), has spent 2010 shooting fashion and beauty campaigns. He is currently developing work for clients from the UK and Spain.

Javier has worked intensely with clients since 1989. He is not represented by an agency.

Since the beginning of the year he has shot campaigns for Sard, Oxigeno, Anmargo, RAM and TVE, among others.

Latest work from photographer Fernando Alonso:

• Editorials for Man, DT and Happy Woman magazines.
• Fashion campaigns for UHMA, MMW, Leyenda, MDM, Archeologie, Matiz, Torio, Dandara, Tonalá and 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 audience 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.

His latest work includes:

• Editorials for XL Semanal and Mujer de Hoy magazines.
• Fashion campaigns for Carmela Rosso, Gotas Difusion, Chareli and Lola Valdueza.

Latest projects from Sergi Jasanada:

• Cover of Novias de España.
• Facet jewellery campaign.
• Editorial and cover for Rabat.
• Editorial for La Vanguardia Magazine.
• Fashion and editorial for El Mundo with Ultraman Josef Ajram.
• Spring/Summer campaign for Pedralbes Center.

Visit his website for more information.

Eclipse Creative Retouching is an experienced post production company dedicated to creative retouching. The company focuses on high quality retouching that meets standards set over many years of dedicated service. In close collaboration with an international team of retouchers and HDRI artists, Eclipse can offer solutions for any job.

A selection of recent projects includes:

• Rafa Gallar - Nike.
• Ferran Izquierdo - Rexona.
• Anke Luckmann - Volkswagen Golf and Golf +.
• Erwin Olaf - Introdans.
• Paloma Rincón - Renfe.
• Javier Tles - Cruzcampo and Iberdrola.
• Jean-Louis Wolff - Nike.

Located in Barcelona, Anima is an experienced post production company working in the photography industry. It offers reliable services with optimum results.

Recent work includes Nissan and Seat.

Visit the website for more information.

Muse Industry is a fashion production brand based in Barcelona and Milan that has many years of experience in the Italian market. It offers highly competent creative direction and brand development services, accomplishing unique projects for each client.

The agency has completed catalogues and campaings for brands such as Diesel, Daniel Alessandrini, Condor, Fiat, Breil, Lotusse, Pierre Cardin, L'Oréal, SeaPort, Radiosa, Basmar, Germaine de Capuccini, The Seller, Gor Factory, Gold Case, Janira and Vodafone.

Muse has produced editorials for leading publications including Vogue Italia, Elle, Tendencias, Novias de España, Sposabella, Ragazza Moderna, Vanidad and Glamoure.

Latest work includes new campaigns for Goldcase S/S10 with photographer Filippo Marconi, Gor Factory S/S10 with Sergio Assabi, and Ana Durán S/S10 with Daniel Cubero, as well as websites for Ana Durán and Tex Galan.

Aldebaran Studio features:

• 408 m² of studio and 250 m² of shooting space.
• Natural light with 8,65m X 5,40m electric skylight.
• Mobile unit.
• Vehicle entrance.
• 49 KW power.
• 28m full perimeter Ciclorama.
• Heating and air conditioning.
• Audio equipment throughout the studio.
• WiFi and ADSL connection.
• Make-up and hairdressing room.
• Kitchen.
• Shower and bathroom facilities.

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 includes:

• Hugo Boss with Xavi Alonso - Real Madrid CF.
• TurEspaña by Erik Almas (Aproductions).
• Antonio Miró by J.L. Tabueña.
• Iberdrola (Spanish national football team) by Pep Avila with Iker Casillas, Cesc Fabregas, Arbeloa, Navas, etc.
• Hipercor by J.L Tabueña.
• Miguel Bosé (New Videoclip).
• Calendario Solidario APSA.
• DT.
• FHM.
• Nox.

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 and Scott C.

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

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:

• TurEspaña by Erik Almas.
• Man Magazine by Juan Aldabaldetrecu.
• FHM (Iker Casillas) by Raul Docasar.
• Otro Tipo by Pepe Botella.
• DT Platinum by Raul Docasar.
• FHM Collection by José Aragon.
• Vanidad (Julieta Venegas).
• Vanidad (La Mala Rodriguez).
• Tendencias.
• Marie Claire.
• Harper's Bazaar.