services for photo & film Oct 2018

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

The new Berlin office is located at Friedrichstr. 235, just a few metres south of Checkpoint Charlie. Clients will find the company's renowned  24/7 service featuring the full range of lighting, strobe, camera, grip and more. Parking spaces for convenient pick up are available.

The 711rent network makes it easy for customers to get any type of support, no matter where they pick up equipment. 711rent carries well-maintained gear covering all major brands, with recent additions including the Arri Skypanel range, Nikon Z7, Sony lenses, Sigma Art lenses and the Profoto B10.

711rent’s individual locations cover all of Europe with their service and can also supply large sets. Get in touch with your local shop to organise your shoot.

Active Canary Productions is a full service Spanish audiovisual production company located in the Canary Islands.

"We offer a full suite of production services for all photography and moving image needs. We do our best to work closely with our clients and bring the best talent to realize their vision.

Most importantly, we believe in a positive attitude because the best results start with a smile!"

With their latest projects, the add pictures team has once again proven their profound competence in film and photo production.

National scouting for the perfect location for Deutsche Telekom AG, live casting of 150 children aged 0-10 for Ernsting’s Family, or finding the ideal hairpin curve in the alps for Porsche AG were only some of the challenges Tobias Seifert's Munich-based team faced over the last couple of months.

Clients including Adidas, Audi AG, Nike and Stadtwerke München also chose add pictures as their reliable partner for scheduling, budgeting, permitting, crew booking, travel arrangements, location scouting, casting and all other production related services.

Amsterdam Production Services is The Netherlands' leading dedicated production service company. John Trapman, a Canadian living in Holland, leads a multi-language team with over 20 years’ experience providing cost effective production for commercials, features, TV and photography.

Recent TVC clients include Toyota, Nivea, Lexus, Fiat, Purina, and BMW.

“I cannot recommend John and his team more highly. Effortless, transparent, honest and good humored; working with John was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Amsterdam is a fabulous production centre, and John is a consummate professional with a wealth of experience.” Phil Barnes, UK Producer.

Calumet Photographic is a renowned leader in Germany’s photo retailer market and also offers professional rental services. All stores in Hamburg, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Essen, Stuttgart and Munich have rental stations.

The rental portfolio offers all kinds of photo equipment including cameras, lenses, flash systems and video equipment from brands like Canon, Nikon, Sony, PhaseOne, Fujifilm, Profoto, Broncolor, Arri, and more. Everything is available in large quantities and perfect working order.

The rental staff know what is important: The job must run smoothly. Perfect organisation, great flexibility and comprehensive knowledge about the workflow of big productions ensure that all equipment can be used successfully.

"What makes Calumet Photographic unique? Besides our broad ranging professional rental services, we offer more than 20,000 products for purchase. This shouldn't leave any of your requirements uncovered!"

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, Delight Rental Services will serve your needs, supplying a huge range of digital, lighting, production and styling equipment."

Latest examples from DRS‘ continuously extending portfolio:

• Nikon Z7 with FTZ adapter
• Nikkor Z 24-70 mm 1:4 S, 35 mm 1:1.8 and 50 mm 1:1.8
• Profoto B10

Coming in October to Delight Rental Services:

• Atlas Lens Co. Orion Series A Anamorphic Primes
• Zeiss Supreme Prime Lenses.

Direct Digital, a leading equipment hire company specialising in camera and lighting gear, has had the pleasure of working with a number of skilled and talented photographers and film-makers - one of whom is Nick Rees.

Nick is a London-based photographer and director who specialises in drinks and liquid. Working with international brands and agencies, he has developed a signature style that focuses on the subject he’s photographing, transforming the object and “making it a hero, giving it a bigger identity.”

Nick chooses Direct Digital again and again. "Aside from the dedicated staff, I know that if I ring up last minute they’ve got the capacity to make a shoot happen; it lets me worry about other things.”

Check out the blog for more on Nick and get in touch with Direct Digital's dedicated staff for a quote.

Just minutes away from the centre of Munich, FGV Schmidle studios feature 700 m² / 7,500 sq. ft. of workspace for transportation, still life, interior or fashion photography as well as film productions.

The studio can be divided and has a variety of technical equipment options next to one of Germany's top rental facilities for motion and still photography, offering the latest professional camera, grip and lighting gear. The studio features a catering area with open kitchen, rest rooms, make-up, separate shower and wardrobe rooms as well as production offices with an additional 250 m² / 2,680 sq. ft of space.

The crew offers full service support in terms of rental equipment, set decoration, catering and production services. The studio is equipped with green/blue screen and black curtains, with a height of 12 m / 40 ft. A traditional cyclorama covers the length of two studio walls measuring 29x24 m / 95x79 ft., and is equipped with 120 Kw of dimmable cyc-lights.

Two large fully motorised ceiling panels can be used as reflectors or translucent light boxes. Three motorised rigs carry loads up to two tons each. The rigs are equipped with power supply, DMX control for lighting consoles, and compressed air feeds.

Clients can also access WLAN Internet, phone and fax services and there is a modern alarm protection system, truck-sized doors and a large private parking area. A business hotel is also located next door.

Visit the website for more information.

Goldfish Films is a full service production company for international filmmakers and photographers who wish to shoot in the Netherlands.

Based in Amsterdam, Goldfish Films was established in 2005 by Boudewijn Visser. Boudewijn’s experience in film and photo production is extensive - over the last 20 years, he has worked as production manager, producer and agency producer with some of busiest and most prestigious directors, cinematographers and photographers from all over the world. His comprehensive knowledge of the Dutch production scene ensures that Goldfish Films’ clients will always be offered solutions that are reliable, cost effective and efficiently produced.

"You and your guys were top shelf - true pros - and we had a fantastic experience there start to finish. A heartfelt and belated big ol' Thank You!” Jason LaMotte, Director, Wilder, UK.

Recent productions include Lindex, CCC Shoes & Bags, Citibanamex, Royal Philips, Hewlett Packard, Tymbark and many more.

Habitant offers complete film and stills production and support services to give life to the vision of its clients.

"We are committed to the best solutions through a multidisciplinary team and our network in the region. We provide service to international teams not only in Mexico, but throughout Latin America."

Hers Agency represents top London food stylists, home economists, props stylists, production buyers and interior stylists. The agency's artists work in all areas of the industry, including commercials, advertising stills photography, social media content, online video, stop frame animation, 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 Harrods, Baileys, Apetina, Tesco, Waitrose, John Lewis, Dominos, Schwartz, Burger King, Samsung, McDonalds, Ben & Jerry’s, Wagamama, Buzzfeed, Marks & Spencer, Sky, Mini, Carlsberg, Co-op, Liptons, Virgin Trains, Dove, Costa, Wiltshire Farm Foods, Iceland, Castello, Zizzis, Gousto, KFC, Dolmio, Arla, Jack Daniels, Philadephia, Lurpak, Deliveroo, Just Eat, Men’s Health, Sunday Times, BBC Television, IKEA, Charlie Bigham’s, Hellmann’s, Wimbledon, Ocado, The White Company, Vogue, Home & Gardens, Ryland Peters & Small, Godiva, Octopus Publishing, Dorling Kindersley, Annabel Karmel, National Geographic, Scripps Network, MTV, Maille, Facebook, Nutella and Jameson’s.

Lemonade Productions is a London-based, full service production, locations and events agency. "We help make great photo, motion shoots and awe inspiring events happen globally. We can work on all aspects of your shoot from concepts and art buying through to post-production or individual elements, such as casting or location scouting.

Services include production partnering, photographic production and logistics scheduling, pre-shoot consultation, on-set production, budget management, location scouting and management, video production, art buying, casting, shoot permits and licenses.

Email Emma or Sarah or call +44 203 369 1960 to discuss your next project.

Scotland, England, Wales - LS Productions produce shoots throughout the country.

With a team of 25 based out of Edinburgh, Manchester and London, LS Productions is not only the largest service production company in the UK, but the best connected.

The production team is supported by in-house location experts, all working collaboratively to service and produce everything from fashion campaigns and editorials through to music videos and TV commercials in the UK.

With a unique and specialised knowledge of Scotland and the North of England, the company's people-powered service production covers all aspects of a shoot: budgeting, location sourcing and management; securing the best cast and crew of anything from 10-100s; booking all kit from a Russian Arm to the latest camera equipment; and behind-the-scenes filming on both stills and motion shoots.

Recent clients include Anomaly, Anonymous Content, Bellhouse Markes, Burberry, Ford, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, H&M, Stella McCartney, Somesuch, TP Films and British Vogue.

"We live in diversity - in our community, the art scene, and especially in  photography. Diversity unites us, enriches our possibilities and our creative successes in all areas. A life without diversity is nothing more than a dull, aching existence."

Nomad Rent Zurich provides a huge range of professional photography equipment, offering a fast and reliable 24/7 service.

"We love diversity - in photography, in our range of equipment, and especially in the community."

Plastic Sandwich has been putting together portfolios for a wide variety of clients since the early 1970s, and has unparalleled experience in the field of image presentation in its various forms over the last 40 years.

All portfolios are made from the best quality top grain leather, in a variety of different colours.

Check out the website for further details and special offers.

Call direct for help and advice.

PSN’s comprehensive shoot support worldwide speaks for itself in the most recently released work of Production Service Network Partners.

Campaigns shot in the challenging cold of Norway for Lufthansa and in Canada for EDC contrast with the heat of Chile’s Atacama desert for fast fashion label Riachuelo, the typhoon rains of Seoul for Cass, the surf of South Africa for Greek telecom Cosmote, the humidity of mountain coffee groves in Mexico for Toyota, or the outdoor markets of Saigon for Olympus.

Opting for comfort, luxury retailer Harvey Nichols filmed the classic architecture of Romania while Facebook took an easy drive in downtown Kuala Lumpur for its story set in Malaysia. Orange put Egypt’s top social media influencers centre stage, Netflix marketing was completed on sets in Madrid and Berlin, and Heineken turned a Bulgaria backlot upside down to launch a new beverage in Spain.

With the addition of Belgium, Czech Republic, Serbia and Malaysia, producers shooting film and stills overseas can now call on exclusively vetted service partners strategically located in 46 countries.

PSP has been servicing productions in Portugal since the turn of the millennium.

"Throwing everything unnecessary overboard, we threw ourselves into production and became the market leader in Portugal and Malta. Clients seek us out for large scale jobs that have to be shot internationally, but also due to our capacity to find creative solutions. We give film-makers amazing local production conditions, flexibility, and a trustworthy partnership."

Raw Production is a London-based print and motion production company specialising in supporting clients to achieve successful, efficient and on-budget productions, without any creative compromise.

The Raw team has over 15 years of extensive international, stills and motion production experience across advertising, editorial, and everything in between.

"We pride ourselves on ensuring that every aspect of our clients' production is personally attended to in great detail to the specific needs of both the client and photographer or director."

Raw successfully produces all across the UK, Europe and beyond. Recent clients include The Outnet, Vogue Ukraine, River island, White Stuff, Boden, Moss Bros and Till We Cover.

SPORA is a Mexico City-based photographic equipment rental company with over 10 years of experience. A key enabler in the development of local and foreign fashion and advertising photography, the company provides a unique rental experience that focuses on meeting the highest service and technology standards.

SPORA is constantly evolving in response to industry demands and invests in the latest innovations from top brands including Profoto, Phase One, Canon, Elinchrom, Sunbounce, Manfrotto and Apple. Equipment can be delivered anywhere in Mexico.

"Strictly Scandinavia presents snow: The first snow has fallen, and we are happy to say the winter season is now officially open!

Keeping costs down by relying on Danish crews, and with affordable budgets as well as our own equipment, we can make it worth your while to check it out.

Should you have any boards you want us to take a look at, or just want to see some inspirational pictures, don't hesitate to ask. Right now, we can offer Norway and Iceland. Iceland is a new territory for us, since we have just welcomed an Icelandic line producer to our family. As a result, we can offer alternative production solutions to the big and heavy Icelandic service companies.

Have a look at some of our great pictures and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions."

"THE BIGMAMA is a full service production company based in Milan and Alghero (Sardinia). Thanks to our skills in producing commercials and web content for the Italian market, we are now providing audiovisual production services for commercial, video and photographic communication and collaborating with the industry’s top professionals.

We can operate anywhere in Italy from our offices in Milan and Alghero, a beautiful historical sea town on the island of Sardinia from where we offer amazing landscapes, particularly for car shoots.

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

"At Toolbox, every day is a new project and every project is a new challenge! We understand that pictures are more effective than words and the image is the fastest way of expression.

We provide our clients with the best and most recent tools to achieve all the exceptions. From the very start of a production, the first contact with a client, to location scouting, casting and permissions, we can offer all the elements for the biggest demands."

Clients this year have included Mercedes, IKEA and FIFA.