services for photo & film Feb 2018

5 Continents Production helps clients produce their picture and motion content all over the world thanks to its global network of trusted, experienced and passionate local production companies, spread over the world.

The search for inspiring new locations has always been difficult. 5 Continents Production makes it simple by showing its mood board of a wide variety of locations worldwide.

For clients with little time to uncover new destinations, 5 Continents Production offers a service that matches the best locations with each campaign, big or small, and also has a separate 'Cost Killing' service.

5 Continents Production is the best solution for any kind of production worldwide.

"5 Continents Production, Simple & Smart!"

711rent is a leading professional equipment rental company with seven branches in Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona and Mallorca. All of its offices are conveniently found in city centre locations.

The company's approach is to cover any need from continuous lighting to flash systems, grip to styling accessoires, vehicles to camera and computer equipment. The 711rent network makes it easy for customers to get any technical or budget information from their favourite manager, no matter where the job is to be carried out.

711rent carries well-maintained gear covering all major brands including Profoto, Broncolor, Briese, Arri, The Light, Zacuto, Kino Flo, Dedolight, Hasselblad, Phase One, Canon, Sony, Nikon, Apple and more.

Recent additions include Arri Skypanel S60, Kinoflo FreeStyle 31, Sony Alpha 9 Cameras, Sony lenses, Sigma Art lenses, Profoto B1X and A1, and Gopro Fusion.

The individual locations of the 711network cover all of Europe with their service and can also outfit the largest sets and ensure the safety of a production. Get in touch with your local shop to organise your shoot.

"Whether you're planning a portrait studio shoot, fore- or background elements for CGI compositing, or filming a car TV commercial on location, add pictures! is your reliable partner in Germany and across the Alpine region."

Services include budgeting, casting, location scouting and management, crew and equipment booking, line producing, travel arrangements and post-production supervision.

Keeping up-to-date with technical developments in film, photo, lighting, grip and post-production, the company has extensive knowledge of the natural and architectural environment, being part of a worldwide network of trusted professionals. With vast experience shooting all over the world, add pictures! offers state-of-the-art production services tailor-made for clients' individual vison and needs.

AD Production was founded 25 years ago and specialises in the production and location management of photo and video services. The company operates mostly in Italy, but can work in any part of the world, having access to a vaste range of locations that are sure to provide the perfect setting for each product or event.

Thanks to personal contacts with municipalities, architecture studios, museums, art galleries and artistic institutions, AD can offer a vaste range of exclusive supplementary locations for which access is usually difficult to obtain.

The company is renowned for its experience, professionalism and specialisation in the automotive sector, providing excellent quality-to-price ratio in its products and services from a flexible base. The AD crew offers an amazing production experience during working hours, but goes the extra mile to ensure clients dine in the best local restaurants and find the best hotel deals.

Clients include Range-Rover, Fiat, Lancia, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, Lexus, Lufthansa, Nikon, DPD, DHL and many more.

In recent years, AD Production has built a network of local producers that allow them to manage any production throughout Europe.

Art Works Post Production is a London-based retouching studio specialising in creative, inspired grading and the highest possible quality of work.

With a wealth of experience in all aspects of stills post production, the company provides excellent client service in multiple industry areas, including fashion, advertising and art. Its focus on crafting colours and grading allows creatives to realise their vision in creating exceptional imagery.

Recent highlights include multiple projects for Nike, Dazed & Confused, Fanstastic Man, L'Officiel Hommes, L'Uomo Vogue, Isabel Marant, Escada, T Magazine, Beauty Papers and Arena Homme+.

BAAM Production House covers more than just Croatia, with expertise across southeast Europe allowing the company to showcase high level production for photo and film projects in a wide variety of locations.

Quick bidding, great connections with main European airports, a mild climate and great casting options guarantees clients a smooth production.

BO Film Services provides complete, professional and efficient logistical support to film makers in Morocco. The company is an officially CCM licensed film production services company, and is not a middle party (License # 32/AGR/2015).

"We challenge any production company to a better service and budget. Try us and you will be surprised. Our company may be young, but our Line Producer and professional technicians have the most extensive experience and the best means of communications  in the field."

Bolkansky provides full services support for photo and film productions in Sofia, Bulgaria. Services include equipment and studio rental, transport, location scouting, shooting permissions, crew and more.

The company delivers almost a full range of Profoto lighting modifiers and latest flash units, Phase One XF Trichromatic, Arri, Grip and Transport. The  studio is located on the ground floor in an industrial building near the centre of Sofia. Equipped with air conditioning and free high-speed Wi-Fi, the studio also has a drive-in warehouse door for articles and accessories with large dimensions. Parking spaces are also available for clients.

"We provide the best services for photo and film projects, and our crew operates at the highest level. Come take advantage of the huge range of locations Bulgaria has to offer!"

Located in the heart of Madrid as well as on the beautiful island of Mallorca, camera-studio and sister company, camera-rent, provide a premier service photo and video studio as well as top-of-the-line equipment hire for both in-house and on-location productions.

camera-studio and camera-rent are proud to be the leading rental house for Broncolor equipment in Spain. Also available from the extensive equipment portfolio are top brands including Profoto, Phase One, Mamiya, Canon and Elinchrom.

The workspace in Madrid is a 420m² warehouse with private parking that is divided into two exceptional studios, each wtih its own client lounge, sound system, styling and make-up areas. With welcoming English-speaking staff on-hand to assist the entire process, camera-studio is the perfect location in Madrid for a flawless production.

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

For more information visit the website or follow camera-studio and camera-rent on Instagram and Facebook.

Delight Rental Services provides maximum support for professional photo and video productions in Berlin, Stuttgart, Marbella, and on demand worldwide.

"Regardless of whether you‘re a photographer, film-maker, producer, stylist or outfitter, DRS will serve your needs, supplying a huge range of digital, lighting, production and styling equipment."

Latest examples from Delight Rental Services‘ continuously extending portfolio include:

• ARRI Skypanel S360-C
• Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L MACRO
• Canon TS-E 135mm f/4.0L MACRO
• Sony PVM-A170 17’’ OLED
• Zeiss CZ.2 28-80/T2.9 PL
• Zeiss CZ.2 70-200/T2.9 PL

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

Digirox offers high-end digital photographic support and post-production. Up-to-date equipment and experienced digital technicians provide an expert service and streamlined workflow. Backed by many years of experience, the post-production department sets the highest standards for retouching.

Recent productions include:

• Eric Ryan Anderson for Sony.
• Armin Morbach for Schwarzkopf and Catrice.
• Felix Krüger for Adidas.
• Philipp Rathmer for The Voice Of Germany.
• Liz Collins for Schwarzkopf.
• Blasius Erlinger for Peruvian Connection.
• Ralph Mecke for Goldwell.
• Nico Bustos for Schwarzkopf.
• Markus Henttonen for Barnängen.

East Coast Production is a small team of friendly, experienced and super-organised producers committed to delivering a bespoke service on time, on brief and on budget.

The ECP location library is the largest collection of shoot locations in the East of England – miles of beaches and sand dunes, grand country mansions, seaside towns, reed beds and salt marshes, and much more.

This unique portfolio of locations, coupled with the team's local knowledge, attention to detail and well-established network of the best creatives and suppliers ensures the smooth running of every production.

Services include location scouting, production management, creatives and crew, casting, travel, accommodation, catering, equipment, props, photography, design and video.

Recent clients include Marks & Spencer, Mini Boden, Cath Kidston, Laura Ashley and The White Company.

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

With a mix of international and local crews, Etna Productions has reached the perfect balance of pairing knowledge of Sicilian territory along with the needs of visiting international clients. The company is able to assist with all components of production – from location scouting and production management to model castings, research, permits and budgeting. The variety of locations offered by Etna Productions surpasses all expectations.

2017 saw the company successfully organise catalogue shoots, film documentaries and editorials for international clients including Urban Outfitters, Walbusch and Oriflame, to name just a few.

"No matter the job, we’re ready for any challenge!"

Hers Agency represents top London home economists, food stylists, general props stylists, production buyers and interior stylists. Its artists work in all areas of the industry: commercials, stills photography for advertising and social media, online video, TV and film, books and magazines.

Other services include food consultancy, product development, cookery demonstrations, recipe development, recipe testing, food writing, propping, styling on set, and art direction.

Clients include Domino’s, Lurpak, Costa, McCains, Subway, McDonald's, Dove, Coca Cola, Lidl, Philadelphia, Harrods, ASK Italian, The Sunday Times, Deliveroo, Hemsley & Hemsley, Baileys, Marks & Spencer, Knorr, Godiva, Thorntons, Palmolive, Absolut Vodka, KFC, Old El Paso, Asda, Waitrose, Jus-Rol, IKEA, Maille, Nutella, Haagen Dazs, Ted Baker, Zizzi, Yoplait, Heinz, Tesco, Kellogg’s, Sainsbury's, EAT, Schweppes, ODEON, Pizza Hut, Morrisons, Johnny Walker, John Lewis, Bulldog Gin and Orion Publishing.

IconicFocus Models has brought back all the Super Models of the 70s, 80s and 90s who were both major campaign and cover girls. The agency, run by three women, believes that woman of all ages, shapes and sizes are relevant and beautiful.

With the current evolution in fashion and cosmetics  the industry is finally embracing women over 40. "Age is just a state of mind."

Recent campaigns include Mui Mui, The Row, Moncler, J Crew, Gap, Banana Republic, Eileen Fisher, Tommy Hilfiger, Vera Wang, H&M, Lancome, Bobbi Brown, Trish McEvoy, Sephora, Mac Cosmetics, L’Oréal, Clairol and Pantene.

Magazines include Arena Homme, Elle USA, Elle España, Elle Decor, Flaunt, Gloss, Gotham, L'Officiel, Maire Claire Italia, Vanity Fair, Vogue Italia, Vogue Homme, WWD and WSJ.

Operating for over 10 years from locations in Hamburg and Munich, Knackscharf Rent is a reliable partner for national and international photo and advertising productions of all sizes.

The team always delivers the right solution, even when faced with complex tasks. In-house equipment covers all indoor and outdoor production needs and includes DSLR and medium format systems, lighting technology, grip and consumables, digital equipment and even production vehicles from all major manufacturers.

Knackscharf satisfies all customer needs in terms of logistics by organising equipment transport both within Germany and abroad. Additionally, the innovative K24 dropboxes are available to clients, allowing for easy pick up and/or return of equipment 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

In addition to equipment rental, Knackscharf operates five rental studios in Hamburg and Munich under the name Highnoon Studios. With simultaneous booking of studio and equipment, customers benefit from an additional 10% discount on equipment.

Through its extensive network Knackscharf also supports clients in their search for photo assistants, digital operators, location scouts, stylists and other production team members. As the motto goes: "We love service!" Visit the website for more information.

Locdep specialises in providing customised vans and location equipment for film and photo productions. Ranging from 12 meter long mobile production base camps (including toilets / wardrobe and make-up / lunch space for 25 people) to small drive-it-yourself photo buses. Additionally, it offers a range of drive-it-yourself minivans with location equipment as well as food trucks and minivans to transport any crew.

Locdep even has two boats to support your shoots on water or to go around the canals after a hard day’s work.

The team can help find specialised crews: first assistants, hair and make-up artists, DOPs, location scouts, stuntmen, divers, production assistants and runners.

All in all, Locdep provides professional and full-package support to best accommodate your shoot in the middle of nowhere or in the middle of everything.

Loft Studios is a boutique studio complex in West London providing studio spaces and equipment hire for photographic shoots. Built within a unique Victorian foundry, with six hire spaces consisting of location and traditional coved studios, services include complete production, on-site catering, location styling and equipment rental, along with private dining and meeting rooms available to hire.

Sister company, FilmPlus London & Ibiza, can accommodate all equipment requirements to produce outstanding results that satisfy any creative need. A team of experienced digital operators, lighting assistants and crew completes a 360-degree service.

The Ibiza production department provides a complete production service year-round. The team consists of highly experienced multi-lingual crew adept at location scouting, permits, accommodation, transport, catering, and sourcing local crew.

"At Luke Jackson Ltd we provide exceptional production services, tailored and budgeted to your specific needs. Transforming dreams into reality!

We offer full production, bags of experience, a can-do attitude and an international network of trusted suppliers.

Our production service includes: budgeting, location scouting & management, casting, crew hire, permitting, equipment hire, specialist crew/equipment and post-production.

We are currently being trusted on photographic and film shoots as well as an international multi-national event instillation. Watch out for updates on what these are, when they are released.

Peace of mind through production (services)!"

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.

Plunge Creations provides design, fabrication and installation services to a wide variety of industries.

The company is a prop maker and set builder and has the facilities on-site to take ideas right from initial conception, all the way through to installation. Be it in wood, metal, fabric or fibreglass - or even food! - there are not many materials the team does not work in.

With the strap line "You dream it... we'll make it!", get in contact about your latest creative idea.

PSN Partners provide comprehensive production service locally for film and photo projects shooting worldwide. Whether it's producers from the UK shooting in Poland or Thailand, Australia shooting in Bulgaria, France shooting in Turkey or Japan shooting in Brazil or Spain, all have come to count on the top-tier shoot support that PSN Partners deliver on location.

Producers also value the one-stop shop of local knowledge that helps determine where in the world to shoot to best accomplish their brief. No single resource can better inform them. And boots-on-the-ground knowledge is very good for business, as can be read in this recent PSN blog.

Enjoy these latest examples of campaigns by brands AIA, David Jones, Eurosport, H&M, Konami, Louis Vuitton, Mars and Seat.

"Imagine what PSN-Production Service Network can do for your next project."

"Working for over 20 years, Setbuild UK has earned an enviable reputation for quality and attention to detail - a reputation we are proud of and work hard to maintain.

We undertake work across a wide field of categories, designing and building sets for advertising, editorial, catalogues and exhibitions."

Hip Hop, RnB, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Heavy Metal, Drum n Base, EDM - find all these and many more styles and genres at SONOfind, the intuitive search engine for production music.

With more than 135,000 tracks from over 2,700 international composers, SONOTON Music has the perfect track for every production need.

High profile placements in huge hits like 'Manchester by the Sea', 'Game of Thrones' and 'Zootopia' speak for themselves.

Southwest Productions has been servicing film producers, production companies and still photographers from all over the world since 1993. Vast experience, solid know-how, a huge network, profound knowledge of Portugal - all the diverse locations it offers - and a creative approach to any challenge are Southwest's hallmarks.

2017 saw Southwest servicing projects ranging from big multiple-days productions for brands like BMW, VW and H&M to smaller still shoots for brands including Gant, Pal Zileri and Kaiser Permanente - with photographer Jill Greenberg.

In-between there were many other commercial shoots as well as a documentary and a music video.

2018 has started with a bang and looks like it will be another busy year.

Toolbox began January once again privileging the city of Porto, working with clients from Argentina, the US and Mexico. The most in-demand equipment was in the audio area: the Sound Devices 788T recorder, Sony UWP-D11 and Schöeps CMIT-5U microphones, Ambient Recording Quickpole QX, Rycote and Cometeks with headset.

The company is proud to service clients with its best technicians across audio, camera, lighting and production.

“I really really liked the way you work. Thanks for being so professional, always available and so easy to work with.”

“The crew was fantastic - thank you so much for all your help. The equipment worked great as well, thank you for being so flexible with our last minute requests. Toolbox crew/gear was fantastic all round!"

UPP is a client-oriented post-production and VFX house with more than 20 years' experience. Located in Prague and comprised of three departments - Film, Advertising, and Film&TV Services – the company is able to cover the entire post-production process.

The UPP team is built around talented specialists who can manage a wide spectrum of VFX, such as CG characters, animation, fur, liquid, crowds, holograms, motion graphics, game cinematics, matte painting, concept art, 2D compositing, online finishing and mastering of all professional digital formats.

UPP also offers services on set, modern spacious editorial suites and colour grading for both in-house or remote grading sessions.

Recently, the advertising department has worked on big projects with international clients such as Ooredoo, James Patterson, Skoda, Nissan and Samsung, to name a few.

The Film department has just finished 'Blade Runner 2049' and TV series 'The Terror'.

For VFX breakdowns and more information visit UPP’s website.