services for photo & film Jul 2017

A12 Team is a photography and production company based in Poland, working internationally for clients and agencies. Founded by Marcin Biedroń in 2004, the company provides full production service from brief and budgeting to location scouting, casting, crews, equipment rental, photography and retouching of final images.

The small team specialises in advertising, fashion and commercial shoots giving clients full service production without big agency fees, but with the same results.

The portfolio speaks for itself.

Basecamp offers equipment rental which includes camera, full lighting kits, digital capture work stations as well as digi techs, photo assistants and even full production services.

"The best part is that it all comes to you in our brand new Mercedes Metris. Wherever you are in Southern Ontario, let us know and all of your equipment will arrive on location or at your studio when need it there."

Check the website to see exactly what Basecamp has to offer as well as pricing.

Located in the heart of Madrid as well as Mallorca, camera-studio is a full service rental studio combined with camera-rent, providing photographic equipment rental services. Both locations have a complete inventory of photo and video equipment for in-house and on-location productions.

camera-studio and camera-rent are proud to be the leading rental house for Broncolor equipment in Spain. Top brands in the market such as Profoto, Phase One, Mamiya, Canon and Elinchrom are also represented in the inventory.

The 420 m² Madrid workspace is a warehouse divided into two studios, each with unique characteristics, its own client lounge with sound system, private parking, disabled access and make-up areas. Helpful, experienced and English-speaking personnel are on hand to assist the entire process.

Clients include Carolina Herrera, Massimo Dutti, El Corte Inglés, Oysho, Cosmopolitan, Mahou, Adolfo Dominguez, Grupo Cortefiel, Elle, Vogue, El Pozo, Nike, Esquire and Marie Claire, to name a few.

"The aim of Karpati Production is to deliver high-end commercial and drama production services. We have contacts with all the experienced film industry personnel here in Sweden, and with 30 years in the field we can assure the highest quality of production assistance and support.

Latest production service work was for a Danish company on a three-day shoot to establish Stockholm for a new TV crime drama for Europe.

If you are looking for locations, we have a huge archive. With the Nordic light and typical Scandinavian nature spots, here are some stunning examples:

• Island of Gotland with Fårö (Faro): virgin pine tree forests, ancient stone coastline and fishermen's cabins.
• Northern Sweden: fields and mountains, thousands of romantic tarns and lakes and sunsets long enough to meet the sunrise.
• Lappland: lodge cabins, mystic white moss covered trees, nordic light and reindeers.

2017 clients include: Unibet for Europe and Australia, Vattenfall (Swedish power company ), 'GreyZone' Danish/Swedish TV series for 2018, and Elgigianten - Elkøp."

A bunch of passionate and skilled qualified chaps created Aerial Film Club in 2014 to offer tailored solutions and supporting services for any need in aerial and stabilised filming of any kind.

The Club not only offers aerial filming, contacts with helicopter companies, permits but anything that might be necessary and useful. It is also specialised in cinematography, direction, production and co-production of original projects involving aerial filming.

Aerial Film Club owns a Shotovers F1, the must-have today in aerials.

Supporting partners include:

• Elikos - aerial filming gurus,
• Pilots: Gabriel & Markus Kostner,
• Aerial Perspectives - operating in Europe and all over the world, China included,
• Aerial Cinematographer: Irmin Kerck,
• Franco Maria Salamon - stuntman, and his company Seals, when stunt coordination is needed,
• Piumaworld - designers of CityCam. They just announced their agency agreement with Hildemann and partners for the sale of Shotover U1G1 system in Italy.

Delight Rental Services provides maximum support for professional photo and video productions in Marbella but also in Berlin, Stuttgart and on demand worldwide. "Regardless whether you're a photographer, producer, stylist or outfitter, DRS will serve your needs, suppliying a huge range of digital, lighting, production and styling equipment."

Be sure to ask the team for unique equipment - finding solutions, even with custom built gear, is only one of their specialties!

Latest examples from Delight Rental Services' continuously extending portfolio include Kino Flo Celeb 201 and 401, ARRI SkyPanel S60-C, Carpetlight CL21 and CL42, DMX WiFi Controller, Blueshape V-mount Powerstation and Sony Alpha 9.

Dinamo Studio is a fully equipped rental studio for video and photo productions. Just 15 minutes away from Naples Capodichino airport, the studio offers a 130m² space with a white limbo and Cyclorama, a post-production position for digital shoot control and a double make-up moving parlour.

A 70m² industrial style studio includes carpentry services for all types of props and custom-made walls.

Dinamo Studio also has Profoto, Arri and Hensel photo equipment rental with accessories Grip: Avenger, Sunbounce, Westcott, Photek, Manfrotto and video equipment, and deals with location scouting and permits to ease production needs.

Visit the website for more information.

Paradisiacal seascapes, age-old mountain villages, rolling hills, a billowing volcano, Arcadian pastures, abandoned country villas, bustling metropoli, Greek theatres and ancient traditions. These are just a few of the reasons why so many directors choose to send their teams to produce in Sicilia.

With a mix of international and local crews, Etna Productions has reached the perfect balance of pairing knowledge of the Sicilian territory along with the needs of visiting international clients.

"Our crew are highly professional, exceptional team players, multi-lingual and above all extremely capable of thinking quick on their feet, innovating and helping in every situation. Etna Productions know how to make you feel at ease from the moment you land on the island to the end of the production process - from budgeting and research to the most challenging times during the shoot. We’ll make you feel at home!

As we reach the pinnacle of the European summer, we’ve put together a showcase of some of our amazing locations. It has been a busy season and we don’t see it slowing down anytime soon! In recent months we have had the pleasure of working with international clients producing a documentary to catalogue shooting with Urban Outfitters. No matter the job, we’re ready for any challenge!"

"Little Devil Productions is a boutique production company focused on providing the ultimate level of quality and attention to detail. We provide small to large scale photo production and logistical coordination services throughout the USA, Europe, and around the world, ensuring a seamless process, from pre-production to post.

Our goal is to foster long lasting relationships with our clients and photographers. Whether it’s working with seasoned professionals or emerging talent, we have the ability to adapt to their needs to ensure their creative vision is fully realized.

Just a few of the services you can count on when working with Little Devil include art buying, budgeting, casting, catering, craft service, crew hire, equipment rental, ground transport, insurance, location scouting, motorhome, permitting, travel coordination, and anything else you may need. We focus on customizing the project specific to your needs."

Based in Guadalajara, Mexico, a three-hour flight from LA and just 50 minutes from Mexico City, Mango Films is a full service production company providing location scouting, permits and management, casting, catering, import export logistics, camera crew and equipment rental.

The company has a great network of experienced English speaking professionals in all departments, including art direction, costume design and styling, make-up, sound, electric, grips and precision drivers. Guadalajara is a great base for production all over Mexico and Central America.

Mexico has fantastic locations but also great infrastructure for film production, be it movies, TV series, TV commercials or any audiovisual media. Its diversity of stages, soundstages, camera cranes and special equipment ensures clients have everything they need to make their vision a reality.

"We’re also cool and nice to work with, and that makes your experience stress free and fun! We believe that every project needs to be a challenge, something that excites us to put everything on it. We believe that if we don´t have a great time doing it, no one will have a great time watching the final product of our work. And so far, this 'Mango Thinking' has worked chingón, that's the reason we've been having a great time and doing things as only Mango knows for 20 years!"

MM Productions has the flexibility to produce for every need at prices far below expectation, working with clients of all sizes for international advertising, local below-the-line or catalogue projects.

"Italy is our home, so come and get a slice of Italian style in your productions! We’ll reveal the secrets of the wolrd’s most outstanding locations."

Clients include Martini, Paypal, ACEA, Gucci, Longines, Bulgari, Chottani, MEXX, BMW, Infiniti, Mercedes, DHL, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Zanussi, Valentino, Liu Jo, Breil, Diesel, TIM, Mephisto, Next, Casall, L’Officiel Hommes, Elle, Vogue and Maxim. MM Productions also produces social campaigns, music videos and spots.

New Moon Productions is a full service production company based in Barcelona focusing on advertising and working across photo and film.

New Moon produces worldwide with local expertise in Spain, France and South Africa. It offers full service production, its own director roster, behind the scenes, post-production services, and a very reliable network of profesional collaborators for the highly efficient management of on-going projects.

Clients include Red Bull, BBC, Adidas, Jimmy Choo, Moët Chandon, Louis Vuitton, Honda, J&B, Vogue, Maurice Lacroix, The Real Housewives and others.

Full service still production and bespoke moving image content creators, Nomad Production House is based in Cape Town, South Africa while producing worldwide.

"Where art and industry meet. We thrive in diverse creative challenges and divergent locations. Making creative ideas come to life."

Working with professionals from around the world, Nomad takes pride in its uncompromising commitment, exemplary service and respectful relationships. "We are passionate about the creative process."

"Life is all about relationships. They all begin by saying 'Hello'. Let's chat."

Plastic Sandwich portfolios are custom-made for all versions of the iPad or print books. The company uses 3mm top grain hide in a choice of colours and branded in standard lettering or clients' own style and logos.

Print books have become an industry standard for photographers, designers and film-makers and can be made to any size or format.

The company is direct supplier to Jaguar/Land Rover.

Republik Film Productions is an elite production company based in Iceland. As the country's leading commercial and photo service production company, it provides a full range of services for photographic and moving image productions.

The Republik team offers fully tailored service including location scouting, budgets, equipment, obtaining permits, crew and casting. The company provides top-level production services, whatever the clients’ needs and budget.

Clients include LG, Apple, Nikon, Siemens, Dropbox, Arla, Lexus, Mercedes Benz, VW and Skoda.

Visit the website for more locations and some more work samples.

Since its establishment in 1994, UPP has become one of the largest and most versatile visual effects and post-production houses in mainland Europe. The Prague headquarters is divided into multiple departments, including a VFX department for feature films and a VFX department for advertising.

With more than 20 years of history under its belt, the company specializes in photo realistic work – combining live action with animation, applying meticulous detail and a high degree of realism across the portfolio.

UPP‘s advertising department regularly works remotely with clients around the world, for regional and global brands such as BMW, Ferrari, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Skoda, Tata, Sainsbury’s, Twix, Krakatao, Jim Beam with Mila Kunis, Sprite, Ooredoo with Lionel Messi, O2, T-Mobile, Vodafone, Samsung, Dji Sam Soe, Heineken, and Carlsberg, to name a few.

The feature films department’s most recent involvements were 'Wonder Woman', 'Allied', 'The Great Wall', 'The Zookeeper’s Wife', and 'Genius' - Albert Einstein’s series.

Visit #UPP‘s website to see the full range of work.