services for photography & film Nov 2013

For more than 10 years, 5und50 Casting has been specialised in placing models for commercials, photo productions and small TV productions. The agency casts characters between their first years (0-18) and their best years (over 40), meaning cute and cheeky kids and attractive, mature faces.

Represented by three offices in Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich, 5und50 Casting can help find characters and models all over Germany. The model database contains professionals, semi-professionals and amateurs, all with this kind of 'something special'.

APRODUCTIONS specialises in producing and servicing commercials, photo shoots and music videos. The company represents photographers, commercials directors, illustrators and 3D artists and provides art buying and full service production support for foreign companies needing production service while working in Spain. Based in Madrid, APRODUCTIONS also has offices in Barcelona, Alicante, Seville and the Canary Islands.

Latest work includes:

• Partizan and Image Factory directed by Michael Gracey.
• Qatar - FC Barcelona worldwide campaign by Diver & Aguilar for 180 Amsterdam.
• Saudi Airlines by Adrian Moat (RSA Films).
• Adidas Real Madrid campaign by Jesús Alonso for TBWA.
• Brugal Rum campaign by Jesus Alonso for Ogilvy.
• Ikea campaign by Biel Capllonch for SCPF.
• Condé Nast Ferrari Magazine by John DK with Pedro de la Rosa.
• Nivea Roadshow campaign.
• Jeep event.
• Telefónica and Cisco event.

Visit the website for a full list of directors, photographers and recent work.

BMA Modelling Agency is London’s leading commercial and fashion agency.

The diversity and range of talent includes over 2000 artist within 14 divisions - Female Models, Male Models, Classic Models (over 35s models), Actors/Actresses (Real Models), Young Stars (Babies, Toddlers & Teenage Models), Parts Models (Hands, Legs & Feet Models), Plus Size Models, Mums-to-be Models (Pregnant Models), Sports Models (Lingerie & Swimwear Models), TV Presenters, Professional Dancers, Family Models, and stylists/hair and make-up artists.

BMA Models has cultivated relationships with some of the biggest name brands in the world and works relentlessly to build strong, trusted long-term relationships with clients and models. Consequently, the company's highly experienced bookers can make positive recommendations based on sound, in-depth knowledge of the models and their capabilities. BMA's goal is to be seen as the model agency by which others are measured - in the standards of personal service and support offered to clients and models alike.

Delight Rental Services (DRS) provides maximum support for professional photographers and their productions. DRS presents the latest camera and light equipment from only the best brands. The company also supplies every essential piece of equipment, from heaters to tents and walkie talkies to ensure a successful, professional shoot.

Delight branches can be found in Berlin, Stuttgart and Marbella, all with a complete rental portfolio.

The company now offers the complete Leica S system with all new lenses, including the 24mm, 45mm, 30mm - 90mm zoom and many other new gadgets.

Other latest arrivals include Eizo Screen CG246, TecPro Felloni Panel, Floatcam Dolly Crane, Phase One IQ260 and Fatboy Sound Blimp.

Visit the website for the company‘s full range of new tools.

Digirox offers high-end digital capture service and creative 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 creative retouching.

Recent productions include:

• Shooting in Braunschweig for the New Yorker with photographer Kay Blaschke.
• Campaign for ITEM m6 photographed by Ben Lamberty in Berlin.
• Advertising shoot with photographer Lars Borges in Rom for Beeline.
• Schwarzkopf packaging shoot in Hamburg with art director and hair stylist Armin Morbach - Schwarzkopf LIVE XXL by photographer Nico Bustos.
• Advertising shoot for Schwarzkopf photographed in Dusseldorf by David Oldham.
• Marc Cain Fall/Winter 2013 production in Berlin with photographer Seregel.
• Catalogue shoot in Mexico by photographer Blasius Erlinger for Peruvian Connection.
• Campaign shot in Berlin with photographer Felix Krüger for Wormland.
• Advertising shoot for eBay photographed by Valerie Phillips.

HERS Agency represents experienced and creative home economists, food stylists, general props stylists, production buyers and interior stylists working on TV commercials, feature films, web video, TV dramas and cookery shows. The company's food stylists work on top food advertising and marketing campaigns in London, throughout the UK and worldwide.

HERS Agency food stylists, home economists and props stylists also work in stills photography. Clients include advertising agencies, design companies, PR, publishers and food photographers working in all areas of the food industry: advertising, PR, direct marketing, food packaging, cookery 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 McDonald's, Birds Eye, KFC, Knorr, Lurpak, Danone, Uncle Ben’s, Burger King, Aunt Bessie’s, Sainsbury’s, AEG, Electrolux, Pedigree, Hellmann’s, Tesco, Heinz, Unilever, Colman’s and many more.

Karmer continues to push the limits of what can be achieved with today's ever decreasing budgets by giving just that little bit more. The results prove it is always worth giving extra.

With the benefit of 3D visuals created in-house, Karmer can provide the photographer and set designer with more information than ever so that the shoot runs even more smoothly.

Lichtenberg & Gray Productions is a Munich-based production company / production services company for the film, television and photo industry. The company offers a wide range of services for international and local production companies, advertising agencies, broadcasting stations and photographers.

Services include budgeting, location scouting, permits, casting, talent booking, crew hire, catering, equipment rentals, art direction, styling, studio rentals, customs and shipping, travel and transportation, post-production, and insurance.

Broad experience and local knowledge ensures that LGP can supply the best professional services and pricing available.

Email for more information or to receive LGP's showreel.

Luminosa has been offering its services to international clients since 1999. With bases in Switzerland and Germany the company can offer professional and efficient support to a large part of mid- and southern Europe, focusing particularly on Switzerland, the Alps, the south of France, Italy, Germany and Austria.

The company believes in providing a personalised service tailored to the various needs and requirements of each individual client. The range of services necessary to successfully manage an entire project begins with individual counseling and extends to project estimation, budgeting, location research and scouting, kids-casting, prop-styling, art buying and all equipment hire.

Luminosa enjoys long-lasting cooperation with its loyal clients including Bogner, Brax, Christian Berg, Globus, Manor, Migros, McNeal, Monari, Mr. Porter, Peek & Cloppenburg, Selected and Charles Vögele, and looks forward to welcoming new contacts and helping with their upcoming productions.

M17Group is a state-of-the-art photo and film facility located in Nuremberg, Bavaria, with more than 2000 m² of indoor production space divided between four studios for multi-purpose uses.

Studio I is equipped with a giant 10 x 6 m² light-box which can be used for wide diffusion across a large area. There is also a 36m corner cove with a ceiling height of 8.2m. Ideal for car shoots, the ground-floor studio also enjoys a huge outdoor area and ample parking. Studio II features a fully equipped kitchen complete with a walk-in fridge that makes it ideal for food shoots.

The company's new 360° product photography rental studio offers the highest detail and the opportunity to showcase products from all angles. M17's in-house photo and film equipment department provides 24/7 service and supports productions worldwide with grip, lighting and camera equipment.

"Go mobile, get space!"

mobilespace is a leading provider of specially equipped film and photo production vehicles, with more than 15 years' experience and a fleet of over 60 vehicles making the company a reliable partner.

Offering a broad range of special vans including make-up, wardrobe, toilet facilities, generators and artist trucks, the company also carries team cars such as the Mercedes nine-seater with wardrobe options as well as VW buses. Combined mix-mobiles include all features in one vehicle.

All trucks are compact and suitable for use in the city and can be driven on an EU driver's licence 'B'. On request, an experienced driver with local knowledge and special skills can accompany a project.

A variety of equipment including generators, tents, ventilation units, make-up mirrors and much more complete the mobilespace offer.

Visit the website for more information.

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

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

The company is now direct supplier to Jaguar/Landrover.

Spot-Lightservice has provided the highest level service for professional photographers and film-makers since 1997. The company works all over Spain, including the Balearic and the Canary Islands, as well as the south of France and even worldwide rental on request.

Based in studios in Mallorca and Barcelona, the Spot service includes only major brands such as BRIESE, Profoto, ARRI, Kinoflo and many more.

Its experienced and knowledgeable team will support clients' needs 24h/7, at their studios as well as on location.

Contact the company to request tailor-made estimates. Visit the website for special offers and the latest equipment arrivals.

Style Department is proud to represent some very talented and creative food, prop stylists and set designer. The team is proficient in food styling and consultancy, home economics, recipe writing, product development, cookery demonstrations, propping on set, prop making and set designing.

Since its conception six months ago, the company has worked with direct clients in both the UK and international creative industries. Clients range from design, packaging, publishing and advertising to TV, video, moving images, feature films and multimedia.

To view more of the artists' work click STYLE and to see behind the scenes and keep updated with latest news visit the journal. For more information or to commission any of Style Department's stylists email the team or call +44(0)208 6715260.

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