china Nov 2014

Amanacliq is a full service production house dedicated to the dynamic Asia market. With its partners, amana inc from Tokyo and Bernstein Andriulli from New York, Amanacliq is able to provide complete visual solutions with a wide range of services from photography, film and illustration to facilities and equipment rental, as well as post-production work.

With the experience of working with multinational clients and advertising agencies worldwide, the company has launched fresh exciting ideas for the advertising industry and clients including some of the world’s largest brands such as Adidas, Coca-Cola, Nike, P&G, Chrysler, Pepsi and Unilever, among others.

"We try our best to provide great value to communicate your ideas!''

Bloc Productions is a China-based artist representation agency and production house that represents a selection of world-class photographers, stylists, directors and illustrators for advertising and editorial campaigns.

Recent projects have included:

• Campaigns for Sprite Pakistan and Adidas China and Japan, shot by Adam Pretty.
• Illustrators Giles and Cecile completed a short video for Wandoujiam.
• Stylist Yi Guo’s TVC campaigns for L’Oreal with Li Bing Bing and Barbara Palvin.
• Justin Cooper’s exhibition ‘The Beauty Climate' in association with Joyce Beijing.
• Tony Kim’s editorial for Vogue Japan.
• Blair Getz Mezibov editorials for GQ China.
• Zach Gold for Lux China.
• Justin Cooper for Head and Shoulders China with actress Shu Qi.

Based in Shanghai and Hong Kong, Justin Chan Represents specialises in representations and productions for prominent international and local photographers, TVC directors, illustrators, stylists, hair and make-up artists, retouchers, and other leading image-makers for high-end commercial media in China and the Asia Pacific region.

Clients include Disney, Maybelline, Sony, McDonald’s, Nikon, Swarovski, L’Oréal, Omega, Hennessy, Escada, Pantene, MaxFactor, Palmers, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Lancome, Shiseido, HSBC, Audi, Samsung, Honda, Heineken, Ferrari, New Balance, CocaCola, Motorrola, Canon, Dior, Nike, Diesel, Adidas, Toyota, Levi’s, Carlsberg, Lexus, Land Rover, Jaguar, Porsche, Bacardi, Johnny Walker, Nivea, Puma, Reebok, Mini, Volvo, BMW, Mercedes, Citroen, Red Bull and Nissan.

Red Cactus Productions has offices in both Singapore and Hong Kong. With over a decade of production experience on projects worldwide, the company represents a wide variety of photographers.

Red Cactus offers a complete range of production services tailored to its clients' needs, from budgeting and locations to crews, props, logistic, and much more.

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Celebrating five years in Shanghai, Central Studios is an award-winning production house and industry leader known for its awesome spaces and comprehensive equipment rental services. The studio facility has all the equipment and service expected under one roof and is able to source or deliver any specialty needs across Shanghai and greater China. 

The company's bilingual team offers full or partial production services including set design and production, special effects, casting, locations, props, transport and logistics. It can scale up or down according to the specific needs of a production.

Central Studios caters to some of the world’s best photographers and most desirable brands. Production credits include work for Adidas, Converse, Coca-Cola, Old Navy, Levi’s, Rolls Royce, Numero, Elle and GQ. Among its studio clients are Chen Man, Patrick Demarchelier, Martin Schoeller, Dan Jackson, Yin Chao, Li Qi, Justin Cooper, Zach Gold, Vogue China, Marie Claire, Modern Weekly, Balenciaga and Ted Baker.

Based in Shanghai, 5th Avenue Production is a full service production company specialising in photo and video projects offering efficient and cost effective production services for advertising, fashion, editorial, and stock photography, video projects and TV commercials.

Services include photo and video production, photography, studio and gear rental, model casting, location scouting, talent booking and other services including arranging business visas, airport pick up, hotels and transportation.

Clients include Maserati, Adidas, UPS, Ogilvy, GSK, BASF, Artengo Kalenji, Nabaiji, Getty Images, UBS, Schindler, IBM, Abbott, Elle, Vogue, Look and GQ along with advertising agencies and famous photographers.

The company also provides production services in Europe, the USA and major Asian cities such as Taipei and Hong Kong.

Studioark Shanghai is a state-of-the-art production facility located in the Puxi area near the Bund. Boasting over 1500 m² of floor space, it is the largest stills studio facility in Shanghai’s CBD area.

Studios A, B, C and D provide flexible rental space for productions ranging from tabletop shoots to large set-ups. The company's unique celebrity Studio C offers panoramic views of the area and luxury facilities for the most exclusive clientele with the highest standards in comfort and privacy. Studio D is a dedicated food studio featuring a built-in kitchen with top quality appliances and running water for liquid shoots.

Studioark also provides equipment rental and post-production services for stills and motion pictures, with editing suites equipped with the latest technology, a dedicated sound stage and talented teams specialising in retouching and offline editing.

Recent projects include Nike, Puma, Ooros, Electrolux, Acer, L'Oréal, Lucozade and Keer.

Sharpen Studio is a full service photo and video production company based in Beijing and Milan, providing a whole package of creativity and 360°service. Supported by an international and locally based, multilingual production team including photographers, a make-up artist and video director, Sharpen Studio staff support clients and production companies in any production request for films, commercials, photo shoots, videos, documentaries and events.

Sharpen Studio is built around a 6m high / 150m²  cyclorama and features Beijing's leading Profoto and Broncolor lighting system. The studio can provide any kind of photo or video equipment solution as well as casting, hair and make-up artists, stylists, location scouting, transport, translation, catering and assistant support, set-build and other pre- and post-production services. The company also offers a wide choice of spectacular locations in Italy, Europe and China.

Clients include Vogue, Pop Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, L'Officiel, Adidas, Range Rover, Pantene, Kappa, and many more.

"CGRefinery: We like to make pictures that take your ideas further."

Having deep expertise in photography, photographic manipulation and 3D, Shanghai-based CGRefinery knows when and how to use each area of this new medium to its unique advantage. The company shoots backplates, creates HDRs and has skills in many different software programmes, but most importantly the team knows how to bring it all together to make powerful pictures.

sElves is a Shanghai-based post-production studio specialising in fashion and beauty retouching. Since 2011, the sElves Shanghai have worked with a number of successful image-makers across beauty and fashion in China.

Clients are both local and international and include Adidas, Lux, Sephora and Herbal Essences.

The company guarantees each job undertaken will be handled with the highest care, both technically and aesthetically. Clients can enjoy London-renowned high quality service in direct in China.

Studio Stare is an award-winning production company in Shanghai, representing a talented roster of directors that make films for some of the world’s most prolific brands.

Studio Stare also provides a wide range of services for international productions including locations, permits, crew, talent and equipment. With an experienced team of bilingual producers, fixers and post-production talent, Studio Stare makes for an ideal partner at all stages of any sized production.

As digital content becomes more and more important in the Chinese entertainment landscape, LR Studio has been working with partners and clients to increase their digital presence. Last April, the company developed the Web series concept 'Style' for Maybelline and also developed and produced a short film for MediaCom about the relation between Chinese youth and media. LR Studio also developed and produced a short film for Mindshare about the 'Big Data' campaign for KFC.

“These are exciting times,” says Arturo Casares, producer, director and head of LR Studio. “We are working more and more with partners and clients to develop media content for TV and the Web that go beyond the TVC.”

LR Studio is a one-stop-shop that has the capacity to take a project from the creative process to a high quality finished product.

Migs is a specialist in automotive imaging and is one of the few commercial artists who can combine the best qualities of photography and CGI. He has ventured to some of the furthest corners of the world in search of striking imagery for prestigious clients such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, and Lamborghini. 2014 added new clients such as Audi India, Skoda, Shanghai General Motors, and most recently, Tesla Motors Global. Ad agencies include JWT, Y&R, BBDO, Havas, Grip Limited, and McCann.

When he is not working on advertising commissions, Migs is also found shooting for editorials. He also finds time to focus on personal projects shot in Iceland, The UAE, and different parts of Asia. Originally from Toronto, he is now based in Hong Kong.

Migs' recent awards include 11 placements in the One Eyeland 2014 Best of the Best Photographers, as well as being a consistent finalist in the famed Hasselblad Masters, plus other awards from Applied Arts and CAPIC.

Jason Capobianco has been creating his own brand of high-fashion focused editorial work for almost two decades, contributing to fashion bibles such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, GQ, Sleek, Tush and a host of others across many countries.

He has also succeeded in turning his boldly cinematic vision into ad campaigns for the likes of Moet and Chandon, Procter and Gamble, Crown Casinos and Levi’s. Predominantly regarded as a fashion, beauty and portrait photographer, Jason is currently based out of Hong Kong where he loves being part of the excitement of the growing Asian market.

Having photographed superstars such as Cate Blanchett, Sophia Loren, Jeffrey Rush and Judy Davis, fashion darlings Hedi Slimane and Jason Wu, his client list is also filling with some of Asia’s best talent including Aaron Kwok, Angela Baby, Huang Xiao Ming, Chow Yun Fat, Tang Wei, Simon Yam, Fan Bing Bing, Andy Hui and many more.

He is also an exhibiting artist and documentary film-maker.

Jasper James is a China-based photographer working in Shanghai and Beijing, shooting editorial, advertising and corporate work. His photography ranges from portrait, travel and interiors to concept driven projects.

Over the past decade he has lived and worked in New York, London and Beijing, covering assignments around the globe for some of the world's leading magazines, design and advertising clients.

Clients include Ferrari, British Airways, Wrigley's, Volvo, Bosch, China Mobile, Marks and Spencer, Bank of China, QQ.Com, Ritz Carlton, Mandarin Oriental, Dockers, Wallpaper*, Traveler, Travel and Leisure, Departures, Men's Journal, Telegraph Magazine, Dwell, Vanity Fair and Monocle.

Andy Wee is an award-winning automotive photographer based in Shanghai. His commercial clients include Daimler-Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, Aston Martin, McLaren, BYD to name a few.

Outside of commercial work, his editorial work frequently graces the covers of car magazines like Top Gear China.

Haplaboratory is a one-stop photography solution for clients. Within one roof, the company is able to provide professional photography services and high quality photo retouching.

Its core team members are well-trained creative experts with vast experience across different international advertising agencies. They are in-the-know when it comes to art direction and can easily grasp the desired end results when working with advertising agencies or clients.

By teaming up with photographers and retouchers, Haplaboratory can discuss, plan and execute the end results to the highest standards.