INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS FOR PRODUCTION Apr 2015

With offices in Argentina, Cuba and Colombia, 7 Seas covers an interesting part of Latin America, being able to advise and counsel clients on where to go according to their brief. While Cuba and Argentina have their solid place on the production map, the location-rich and versatile Colombian Caribbean is yet to be discovered.

Cartagena's character is contained in two impossibly photogenic neighbourhoods: the walled Old City and the rising barrio Getsemaní. Located here are the cities most refined restaurants, lush plazas, fruit vendors and street art. The coastline and its 36 islands offer splendid beaches, turquoise waters, driftwood and rounded rocks, together with wooden beach villas or colourfully painted huts. 7 Seas is the first real international production service to open an office in Cartagena.

Recent productions have been carried out for J.Crew, Bergdorf Goodman, David's Bridal and Bonprix (Otto Group).

Filming Scotland continues to be Scotland's premier production service company. With unique and stunning locations, amazingly creative and talented crew, as well as a fun can-do approach to all its jobs, the company can deliver any brief on time and on budget.

Recent commercial work includes the Guy Ritchie directed David Beckham Haig Club spot, Omega Watches, 2014 Ryder Cup, Clydesadale Bank, Electrolux and continuing work on the Starz/Sony 'Outlander' TV series as well as still shoots for Barbour, Galeries Lafayette, Brooks Brothers and many more.

Based in Rome but equally at ease all over the country, ItalyPhotoProduction has been working in photo production and location scouting since 1989. Experience, profound knowledge of the Italian territory, a well stocked archive and a flexible team make for complete support across all production needs.

The company provides professional and collaborative support to find the best locations across Italy. Services include location scouting, permitting, equipment rental, crew supplying, casting, accommodation, catering and budget management.

Recent clients include Apple, BMW, Celebrity Cruises, Ferrari, Ford, Jaguar, PwC, Shell and Vogue Spain.

Visit the website for more information.

Chilean owned and operated company since 2008, La Casa Films specialise in film and photo production service in Chile and Peru.

La Casa Films prides itself on taking personal charge and responsibility on every shoot: offering an excellent understanding of the type of demand that foreign clients have and their need for honest communication, and always finding solutions when needed. Certainty is what they value the most.

Clients like Mercedes Benz, Nissan, Peugeot, Jaguar, Renault, Land Rover, Nike, HSBC and more have trusted La Casa Films to materialise their ambitious production dreams.

Repeat clients from some of the top production companies in Germany, UK, France and USA, are testimony that La Casa Films are a reliable and professional service. See what they say about La Casa here.

Whether its a shoot for commercial or still campaigns, Lift Productions can seamlessly handle location scouting and permits for the Southwest landscape and Las Vegas. Elvis impersonators, showgirls and neon lights are some of the most familiar emblems of Las Vegas' culture, but they are only part of the story. The valley offers many diverse locations such as majestic lakes, rugged mountains and vast desert stretches complete with the brilliance of red rock formations and massive sand dunes. The region's favourable climate makes outdoor shoots in Las Vegas a year-round possibility.

Clients include Vogue Australia, Shape Magazine, 10Magazine, Neiman Marcus The Book, Vanity Fair, Condé Nast, Rodale, Rolex, Victory Motorcycles, MasterCard, Lexus, Buckle Catalogue, Bombay Sapphire, GQ, Dean West, MGM, Paul Ross Jones Photography, Bloomberg Magazine, Art Streiber and Calloway Golf.

Location Scotland prides itself on being Scotland’s largest and most experienced stills and motion service production company. Whether the team are working with international agencies, high-end fashion brands or global editorial teams, they produce remarkable results.

LS’s insightful locations department pre-empt a clients' brief before they even get in touch, and can turn a concept around quickly and effectively. From traditional Scotland - think dramatic landscapes, stately homes, lochs and cabins - to the “unexpected" Scotland - industrial warehouses, modern and contemporary architecture and retro cafes and bars - LS has it all on its expansive location database.

The 16-strong team never rests on its laurels, aiming to make every single project a seamless client experience. Recent clients include O2, Apple, Anthropologie, BMW, Boden, Johnnie Walker, H&M, S.Oliver, Renault and Vogue Russia.

Find LS on Instagram (Locationscotland) or visit the website for more service production information.

Locccations offers complete location management and photo production services, focusing exclusively on the island of Mykonos. With close to 70 opulent beaches, crystal clear sparkling waters, picturesque white-washed houses following Cycladic architecture and some of the best light in the world, Mykonos serves as an ideal backdrop.

The island is a wonderful juxtaposition of simple traditional life and the glamorous jet-set lifestyle. Locccations' purpose is to unravel this gem of an island according to each clients' needs. Mykonian traditional or sleek minimal and modern? Mykonos has both. It is also the only island that “stays open” the longest, its season sometimes stretching from April to October.

Locccations strives to create the perfect setting for optimum shoots, combining knowledgeable location scouting and a full range of tailor-made production and concierge services. The company's professionalism, dedication and extensive contacts ensure a productive, cost-effective shoot for even the most demanding clients.

Clients include Sweaty Betty, Maisons du Monde, Mon a Mer and Blame Your Daze.

Massimo Auteri, founder of MAP+, has extensive experience in managing location shoots since the 1990s. He first worked as an assistant photographer worldwide for top photographers including Guy Bourdain, Bruce Weber and Mario Testino, among others, and then from 2000 as a location scout and producer. His background in photography lends inspiration to ideas and visual stories through the locations proposed.

MAP+ offers locations on request as well as through archives covering Italy, the Cotè d’Azur, Ticino (Italian Switzerland), St Moritz, and Spain (Barcelona, Valencia, Almeria, Canary Islands).

MAP+ recently provided locations and coordinated photographic and video shoots in Sicily, Rome, Venice, Milan, South Tyrol, Barcelona, the Cotè d’Azur, Montecarlo and Paris for advertising, fashion and motorbike clients.

Production Istanbul organises and manages photo shoots for ad campaigns, catalogues and editorials worldwide, working in the studio or out on location according to clients' specific needs and requirements. The company optimises every shoot by managing budgets and respecting deadlines.

Thanks to a large network, Production Istanbul can produce anywhere in the world, particularly in Turkey, Germany, Switzerland, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Portugal, Greece, Hungary, Ukraine, Russia, Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, Morocco, Cyprus, South Africa, the USA, Brazil, Israel, China, UAE, Egypt, Croatia, Macedonia, Thailand and Bali.

The company provides a full range of services, including casting, vehicle rental, equipment hire, experienced bi-lingual crews, full production service, hotel bookings, insurance, location scouting, permits, location management, lighting rental, medical assistance, special effects, stunt people, trained animals, on site catering, props sourcing, and more.

Queen of Spade is an international full service production company specialising in both film and photo production. Focusing entirely on international clients in both the advertising and fashion industries worldwide, the company covers every aspect of a shoot, from art buying through to locations and casting, set design and travel arrangements.

Queen of Spade's tailored approach provides for flexibility to adapt and respond instantly to project changes. Extensive local knowledge across the region with exclusivity in private locations ensures a successful shoot with quality service while remaining budget conscious.

Clients include Missoni, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Polysianes, Dior, Max Mara, Vogue, Vichy, Speedo, Marie Claire Australia, Pop UK and Dewar's.

Visit the company's website for more information.

Saad Films is an independent production company based in Morocco. Its primary focus is the production of feature films, commercials, photo shoots, music videos and documentaries. In addition, Saad Films offers premium production and on-location management services as well as the assistance international directors require to carry out their shoots or film-making projects in Morocco.

"We know every detail of the process of movie production and how to make your production come to life. We can guarantee providing you with first-class services that are unrivaled elsewhere. We have unlimited access to a comprehensive selection of motion picture equipment that can be rented on-site. Accordingly, we can minimise production costs when it comes to budgeting, location scouting, permits, equipment rental, casting, local crews, travel and accommodation, and achieve high production value on any project within a reasonable budget."

Sardinia Production Service is a full service Sardinia-based production company that specialises in video projects, TV commercials, and all kinds of photo productions including advertising, fashion, editorials, and catalogues.

The company is made up of a team of experienced and professional locals whose depth of knowledge and direct contact with authorities guarantee efficient turnaround times, enabling overall production success. The company manages all aspects of a production including casting, vehicle rentals, permits, scouting locations, lighting rentals, equipment hire, arranging all kinds of bookings, accommodation, on-site catering, props sourcing, and more.

Thanks to its large network, Sardinia Production Service can produce high-quality photo shoots anywhere in Italy, particularly in Tuscany and Sicily. Latest projects include clients such as Iveco, Wind, and Belgian TV.

Interested clients can get a quote within just 24 hours. For more information, visit the website or call +39 3382457743.

Shoot in The Alps is a film and photo facilitating company operating in the European Alps - France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia - as a single geographic entity. The team handles everything from location scouting, specialised crews, stunt people, mountain safety experts and helicopters to warm cups of espresso at the top of a glacier!

The strength of Shoot in the Alps lies in its detailed knowledge of the alpine territory, provided by a network of professionals who live and work in the region throughout the year. The company’s database comprises every imaginable resource - and more.

"A glacier in Switzerland may not be as accessible as one in Austria, or the snow in Italy may be softer than in France, or everything could be the other way around - Shoot in the Alps will bring you where your production needs to go."

Easy access to both urban and seaside locations - Milan is closer to Chamonix than Paris, Lake Como is only one hour away from Saint Moritz, and Kraniska Gora is just one-and-a-half hours from sandy beaches - six months a year clients can be skiing one day and swimming in the sea the next.

Shoot in the Alps works with crews and suppliers from Milan, Geneva, Zurich, Munich, Innsbruck and Ljubliana who provide the best pieces of equipment and the highest levels of professionalism.

Sicily Productions is a full service production company based in Sicily and Sardinia. The company provides a premier service for all aspects of photography and moving pictures, including location scouting and permitting, catering, budgets, equipment hire, local talents, travel arrangements and all other production needs.

The company specialises in: Sicily / Sicilian Islands  / Sardinia / Amalfi / Puglia. All locations can be accessed via an online location database that each client is assigned and that also includes accommodation, equipment rental, talents, props, and all other needs to complete a well organised shoot.

Clients include Bloomingdales, Daks London, H&M, Marks & Spencer, Shop direct, Littlewoods, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Otto Group, Panasonic, Next Directory, White Stuff, Chico’s New York, Look Magazine, Ferrari Magazine, Sheego, MAX Dubai, ShopDirect UK, Halens, Adidas, Fornarina, Pirelli, Fabulous Magazine, Poetry, Chlosio Hong Kong and many more.

The company is looking forward to another great season packed with exciting new locations. Quotes can be handled withing 24 hours. For more information visit the website or call +39 347 688 1606.

"Welcome to the BigMama Multimedia Kitchen! We’re a production company based in Milan and we take our inspiration from the culinary world. We believe that an excellent production, like an excellent dish, demands the right ingredients, wisely chosen and mixed by a skilled chef. Thanks to a long and settled experience in the field we proudly provide an array of production services, suitable for any demand, and can operate all over Italy: from Milan to Sardinia.

We are very passionate about our job and we think that going the extra mile is what propels us to give you the best service possible. Some of our best ingredients: Production planning - we will manage all the budgeting and the scheduling for you, advising and guiding you through the most effectual way to tell your story. Other ingredients include casting, location scouting, pre-production, catering and equipment rental.

We’re always open to exciting new projects and eager to consolidate profitable and long-lasting professional relationships."