Production Paradise

Here is your middle-of-summer round-up of Spain's production talent - Showcase Spain, featuring the latest from the country's best visual media companies.

If you are in Madrid or Barcelona, you could consider visiting the following:

• Fashion now - a Barcelona exhibition about fashion parades and their history.
• Grec - annual Barcelona music festival, finishing 5 August. Artists include Antony and the Johnsons, Laurie Anderson, Peter Greenaway and the astonishing must-see performance of Imperium by La Fura dels Baus (until 28 July).
• Veranos de la Villa - in Madrid, cultural programme until 26 August featuring over 100 different artists including Liza Minnelli, Wynton Marsalis and George Benson.

Photo of the month by Rafa Gallar, represented by Almudena Madera Management.

bcn photography/photo agents: ALMUDENA MADERA MANAGEMENT

Almudena Madera Management represents:

-Photographers: Rafa Gallar, Javier Salas, Jaime Gorospe, Nacho Pinedo, Steffen Schrägle, Fede Serra, Nacho Alegre.
-Illustrators: Carmen García Huerta.
-Stylists: Amparo Utrilla, Marina Gallo, Raquel García.

Their staff have recently worked on the following jobs:

Editorial: Wallpaper, Glamour, GQ, EPS, Vanity Fair, View, Neo2, Plastic, Woman, Cosmopolitan, Vanidad, AD, InStyle, Yo Dona, Elle, Marie Claire, Hércules, Dazed and Confused, Dazed Japan, etc...

Campaigns: Caramelo (Rafa Gallar), Farrutx (Jaime Gorospe-Marina Gallo), Victorio&Lucchino Perfume Hechizo (Rafa Gallar), Telefónica (Javier Salas-Amparo Utrilla), Timotei (Rafa Gallar-Amparo Utrilla), Loewe (Jaime Gorospe), Renault (Steffen Schrägle), Punto Blanco (Rafa Gallar), Eric Bompard (Carmen García Huerta), Van Dos (Rafa Gallar-Raquel García), Unipapel (Carmen García Huerta), etc...

Based in Madrid and now also in Barcelona, Almudena Madera Management offers production services in Spain and abroad.

bcn photography/photo agents: ANA CURBELO

Ana Curbelo represents talented fashion and advertising photographers such as:
César Lucadamo, Dani Miranda, Gonzalo Puertas, Jordi Cortés, Juanma Moncloa, Rubén Martín, among others... And cooperates as art buyer with David Dunan.

It offers full production services in Spain, Uruguay, Mexico, Argentina and other interesting location around the world.

Recent campaigns: Jordi Labanda Pasarela & Belcor Pharma (Dani Miranda), Springfield Bodegones and Nike-Barça (Jordi Cortés), Maja-Puig (César Lucadamo), Renfe and Páginas Amarillas (Gonzalo Puertas)

Editorials: Elle, Glamour, Neo2, Cosmopolitan, Vogue, EPS, Woman, Vanidad, Sportlife, Men's Health, La Vanguardia, Marie Claire and others.

bcn photography/photo agents: LASALABIANCA

LasalaBianca latest jobs:

• Sergi Jasanada shot the latest image campaign for Mireia Bisbe. Model was Marina de Paula (Traffic), make-up by Jorge de la Garza for Cebado.
• Lorenzo Mazzega for Mariona Gen image campaign. Model was Ira (Francina), make-up by Gilberto Yañez, styling by Cristina Kapongo. Maite Guallar and B&M catalogue. Model Peeky (Hughes Models London), make-up by Jordi Fontanals, stylist Oscar Visitación.
• Tony Kelly and Peter Molina's latest editorials will appear in September.
• LasalaBianca catwalk for Yerse, Mireia Bisbe and Texba can be seen at the website.

mad photography/photographers: ARAGON + PHOTO

Cerveza Estrella: shot in Acapulco, "working with many models and facing the limitations of local infrastructure and with some hurricane rains approaching, Jose Aragon managed to get the job done and create a memorable experience".

Secret Garden: by oriflame was not shot in secret; it was actually shot in Sweden with Spanish model Davinie - "very colourful and flowery tones matching the peaceful backyard nature".

Noland Series: Little is known within the fashion industry about Jose Aragon's fine art photography but is has been well-received by galleries and museums around the world. His works were first shown in NY at the Venezuelan embassy in 2005, and has also been seen at Metropolitan Modern Art Museum in Ueno Park with the Zen exhibition collective show.

mad photography/photographers: FERNANDO ALONSO ESTUDIO SL

Latest projects by Fernando Alonso:

• Editorials for: Man, Madriz, Arte de Vivir, Vanity Gay ...
• Brand campaigns for: Dockers, Loewe ...
• Catalogues for winter season: Tribune, Aibonito, Dandara, Klf, Matiz, Tno...

bcn photography/photographers: DAVID RUIZ

In this Showcase, David Ruiz presents the latest campaign for the Generalitat de Catalunya in collaboration with the Tandem DDB agency (Barcelona).

He has also worked on three other major campaigns: a new editorial in collaboration with Tom Ford glasses, the international campaign for Camay with ad agency Leo Burnet in Dubai, and the recent international campaign for Play with agency Momentum-McCann Erickson in Barcelona.

David continues to contribute beautiful images in collaboration with different photo stock agencies. 

bcn photography/photographers: JOSE LUIS ABAD RUBIO

"Escaping the sun" is one of Jose Luis's latest editorials - in this case, for Bé magazine.

The shoot was done on Sitges beach with six internationally-known Spanish models. 

bcn photography/photographers: LUIS ARTUS SERRANO

Lluís Artús has recently created a series of images for La Fundació "La Caixa".

he images are to be displayed permanently in more than 5000 branches that the bank has throughout Spain.
His work is also featured in H Magazine in an editorial for the "Bread&Butter" edition.

He was also recently commissioned by Jet Management to shoot a portrait of TV presenter and singer Alex Casademunt.

bcn photography/photographers: MIQUEL ARNAL

Latest news from Miquel Arnal:

• A shoot in Montreal catalogue autumn-winter 08 for Report Collection with Xavier Corretje as art director.
• Editorial and cover for H magazine, special fashion edition "Bread&Butter".
• Veronica Blume's cover for Deluxe Barcelona nº2 with Claudia Trimde as art director.

bcn photography/photographers: JOSE MANUEL FERRATER

Jose Manuel's latest projects include:

• Stradivarius - catalogue
• Comodines - advertising campaign
• Corte Inglés
• Bach - spot ad with Vinizius
• Edelweis - editorial
• Neo2 - editoral
• Telva - editorial

bcn photography/photographers: FRIEDEL SCHOLTEN (WORKSTATION)

Recent photo projects from Friedel Scholten include:

Spring cosmetic (still life) international print campaign
Agency: Blanc - Co
Art director: Luis Blanc

Ferran Adria for La Caixa
Agency: Rapp Collins
Art director: Josep Ferrusola

Maax underwear catalogue 2007
Client: Sans Apparel
Art director: Francesc Vilet

bcn photography/post production: PIXóLEB

Pixóleb - the studio for high quality photo retouching - worked recently with:

• Anke Luckmann, John DK, JWT, Mocho, Stefano Morini, Steffen Schrägle, Studio Uno Y Tres

• Mercedes, Volkswagen, Honda, SEAT, Mazda, Nissan, Freixenet, Aigner, Damm

bcn production/commercial production: RCR FILMS

Recent RCRfilms projects and news:

• A big construction within 4d for their latest Orange TVC with Leo Burnett - with everything being shot in a real space with animals, trees, cab, etc over two intensive days.
• Daniel Benmayor shot a Sony PSP film with RCRfilms with Raffa Nadal.
• A one-day shoot on a Barcelona court shot on video.
• Augusto de Fraga did a TVC with a bullfight in Lisbon
• Matteo Bonifazio worked for Fila Italy.

The company just appointed a new general manager.

bcn production/photo production: ALBIÑANA FILMS

Albiñana Films' latest work includes:

• Advertising campaign for Veri. Photographer: Oscar Martinez
• Visual Merchandising, photos for Loewe by Albiñana Photo Films. Photographer: Bisou Foto
• Advertising campaign "Chillida" for El Pais. Photographer: Alfonso Zubiaga
• Advertising campaign for Amichi. Photographer: Sergi Pons. Launching new corporative image by creatives Hunter & Gatti
• Making of Malamujer. Art Direction by Hunter & Gatti
• Multimedia: programming web, design and fashion content for Blanco by
  Hunter & Gatti

bcn production/photo production: CANDELA IMAGEN, S.L.

Some of Candela Imagen's latest jobs:

• Caja Madrid. Carné + 26 by photographer Kristina G. Fender. Agency: Tapsa Agencia de Publicidad
• 11 8 11. Campaign new information Telefónica by photographer Kristina G. Fender. Agency: Tapsa Agencia de Publicidad
• Springfield. Springfield catalogue autumn-winter 2007 by photographer Sergi Pons. Agency: Cortefiel
• Telefónica For new brand books. International campaign by photographer Sara Zorraquino. Agency: Publicis Dialog España
• Movistar. National campaign by photographer Sara Zorraquino. Agency: Publicis Dialog España
• Pelo Pantene 2007. International campaign by photographer Sergi Pons. Agency: Grey España

bcn production/photo production: LANDING ZONE PRODUCTION

Landing Zone Production spent the winter season producing on the islands of Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Tenerife.

Feedback from clients has been very good and encouraging for the Landing Zone team who say, "We would like to thank all of you for trusting in our services and will be happy to welcome you in the near future".

Recent credits include:

• Speedo - "Make waves" worldwide campaign by photographer Klaus Thymann
• Debenhams - "Spectacular" campaign by photographer Anna Stevenson
Galeries Lafayette - Catalogue with Editions Jalou by photographer Sasha Eisenman

bcn production/photo production: CONTRA SERVICE PRODUCTIONS

A summary of recent production and location services highlights from Contra Service International:

• Deutsche Bahn Logistik - campaign with photographer Tom Nagy c/o Marion Enste-Jaspers on location in Amrum, Berlin, Hamburg, Ludwigshafen and Leipzig. Agency DDB Berlin.
• Nike - campaign with photographer Holger Pooten. Agency Love Creative.
• Deutsche Post - 'Post für Deutschland' campaign shoot in Leipzig and Hamburg for photographer Sven Glage c/o Karina Bednorz. Agency JvM Spree.
• SWIRE Hong Kong - with Tom Nagy c/o Marion Enste-Jaspers in Mallorca and Murcia. Agency Ogilvy Hong Kong.
• Puma Running Shoes - photo shoot In Barcelona for photographer Marc Lecureuil.
• Madonna Fashion Brand - location services in Barcelona.
• Siemens - eight-day stock footage shoot in London. Agency Publicis Erlangen.
• Brückner Technology Holding - video shoot in Hangzhou / China, production company Sony DADC Austria

bcn production/photo production: SETUP PRODUCTIONS

Orion Dahlmann recently visited Barcelona again after many years away and chose to work again with Setup Productions on his fashion shoot for Ahlers ag. The four-day project included going to remote places like Cadaques and the peaks of Montserrat to find unspoiled natural environments. Brian Parrish and Carmine were the models for the project.

Also recently working in Barcelona were long-term friends and collaborators from "the old rabbit club" aka Frank Grimm, Flohsinn Kahle and Nick Knatterton - with Setup Productions providing them with Barcelona's top locations, yachts, helicopters, fast cars and so on, for the new and latest Atelier Torino campaign, with model Martin Lowe.

Other recent projects include filming for BMW and Young Magazine.

bcn production/photo production: UBICAT

Some of the Ubicat's latest productions:

• Detlef Schneider: Panasonic - Lumix TZ1. Internet video shot in Barcelona; Adidas - production and shot in Barcelona for 'Running 2007' catalogue.
• Peer Brecht: Mini Cooper - shot in Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona for 2007 catalogue and website; Mazda - shot in Girona
• Hartmut Ahlers: Mini Cooper Accessories - shot in Barcelona; BMW 1 Series - shot in Madrid and Barcelona; BMW 3 Series Cabrio - shot in Barcelona and Girona
• Andreas Mühe: BASF - shot in Barcelona
• Jorg Karstensen: Kolossa - shot in Barcelona
• Petra Fischer: Plus - shot in Barcelona
• Eric Audras, Frederick Cirou, Odilon Dimier, Lawrence Mouton, Matthieu Spohn: Photo Alto Imagebank - one-week shoot in Barcelona
• Jens Grundmann: Adler - shot in Barcelona

bcn film/equipment rent film: MOTOR OPTION

Barcelona production-vehicle specialist, Motor Option, has revived the 'low camera car' concept with the Citroën CX adapted by Frenchman P. Tissier.

The new vehicle includes a modified chassis to achieve a wide and low working platform; a double rear axel for better stability and to absorb better irregularities in the road; hydraulic and graduated suspension as a consequence of the final weight; a motor that is close to 200CV in power; and a matte black external finish to avoid reflection.

The 'LOW GO' is ideal for fitting ground-level cameras, with lateral, front, side and roof platforms.

More details of this and other vehicles for hire at the Motor Option website.

bcn photography/equipment rent: FUSE IBIZA

Introducing Fuse Ibiza... the new - and we believe, the only - photographic lighting rental service based in Ibiza.

Its aim is to reduce customer's transport costs and simplify the logistics and perceived difficulty with shooting on the island.

They have new and top quality industry-standard equipment - Profoto flash and light shaping tools, Manfrotto/Avenger scrims and grip gear, Sunbounce reflectors/diffusers and more... And they provide this with reliable and flexible service.

Recent shoots include Custo Barcelona, ICC Denmark, Bulgari, Mixmag fashion, Debenhams, Ibiza Style, Tesco among others.

bcn locations/rental studios photo: MARINA ESTUDIO

Recent sessions at Marina Estudio:

Editorial Jorge Lorenzo, shot by Edu for Men's Health, make-up by Salónica.

Cover for Rolling Stone with Samuel Eto'o as star.
Photographed by Josephine Coulet, and styling by Pilar Lara.

Profoto promotion:
The studio now offers Profoto - and invite you to try it at one of your sessions.

bcn talent/artists & stylists: JAVIER MURGOITIO

Latest work from one of our favourite Barcelona hair & make-up talents, Javier Murgoitio:

• Kadus - photographer was Jose Arias, stylist Fran Larrañaga
• Looc Madrid - photographer Jose Aarias, stylists Katacca
• TMX - photographer Jesus Aalonso, producer Brandgroup
• Absolute - photographer Jose Arias, stylist Fran Larrañaga

Javier's website includes many examples of his commercial, creative work.

bcn talent/artists & stylists: KASTEEL + AGENT

KASTEEL + AGENT has opened its doors in Barcelona.

The company offers styling, hair, make-up and set design services for advertising, editorials, catalogues, fashion shows, videos and film productions.

bcn talent/model agencies: JMAC AGENCIA DE MODELOS Y ACTORES

During this hot Spanish summer, JMAC model and actor agency are pleased to present here some of their hottest international models...

They have asked us to wish all Spotlight readers 'a happy summer' from all the beauties at JMAC...
 

bcn talent/model agencies: GROUP MODEL MANAGEMENT

News from Group Model Management:

• Vanessa Lorenzo is the star of the latest Woman magazine with a cover and swimsuit editorial shot by Patrick Schultz.
• Aitor Mateo is the new model for the latest Dolce & Gabbana campaign shot by Steven Klein.
• Spain's own Veronica Blume opened the Custo show in an event coinciding with Barcelona's Bread & Butter
• Jovita was shot by Jonathan Miller for his swimsuit editorial in Cosmopolitan.
• Maria Dvirnik, who has been the image of such campaigns as Alberta Ferretti, Tods and Sport Max amongst others, was shot by Alfonso Ohnur for Cosmopolitan.
  

bcn talent/model agencies: FRANCINA AGENCY

The latest work from Francina's beauties:

• Asa Steenson: Telva beauty editorial, photographer Toni Bernard; Gratacos catalogue, photographer Pau Pascual
• Florencia Fabiano: Blanc Pescador spot ad; Granini spot ad
• Eliisa Raats: Stradivarius catalogue, photographer Jose Manuel Ferrater
• Jodi Broadhurst: Springfield campaign, photographer Sergi Pons
• Nora Ponse: Cosmopolitan editorial, photographer Pedro Vikingo
• Andrea Krahecke: Elle editorial, photographer Juan Aldenbaldetrecu
• Patricia Namayira: Rosa Clara show, Barcelona Bridal Week
• Patty Van Beek: Vodafone spot ad
• Ira: Mariona Gen image
• Cristina Guillen: Special K spot ad
• Evagelia Aravani: GQ editorial, photographer Tony Kelly

bcn talent/model agencies: LA AGENCIA S.L

Edita was in Italian Marie Claire, cover of Russian Vogue with Miguel Reveriego, cover of Metal magazine with Nico... brand image with Dorotea... and forthcoming photoshoots with Above magazine, Paris Vogue and EPS...

Grieta was one of the stars of the latest Barcelona Bridal Wee, shining in the bridal dress created by Karl Lagerfeld and the star that opened and closed Jesús Peiro's show.

Produced by Albiñana films, this summer the advertisement for Vodafone won't stop being shown, with Pernilla Fransander as protagonist. Sophisticated, fresh, sensual...

La Agencia's youngest faces are also starting to shine, working with Carles Congost on his 'Robots' project, an original Art-Prod-Fanzine presented in his recent catalogue and exhibition at MUSAC. Another newcomer is Ana Clara Lasta, who has had a frantic time working with brands such as Burberry, Sita Mur and various fashion editorials with photographer Nacho Alegre.

The kids at La Agencia are also climbing their ladders in 'little' fashion world with editorials for Vogue Bambini, Vogue Niños (Spain), advertorial by Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Oysho campaign and also a role as a supporting actor in "Cobardes" the latest film by José Corbacho.

bcn talent/model agencies: SS&M MODEL MANAGEMENT

In her own unique style, Ulrike Theusner is photographed by the renowned Rafa Gallar, setting out the newest trends in Woman magazine.

Rafa Gallar is also responsible for photographing the enviable body of top Brazilian model Anderson Dornelles for the new Punto Blanco campaign under the direction of Ferrater Campins Morales.

Actor Adrien Brody has shown himself to be the perfect celebrity to define that 'unique' Schweppes character - and he has pulled it off with style. The photos from the campaign are the work of Jaume de La Iguana.

Accessories brand Lola Casademunt have chosen socialite Carla Goyanes to be the company's latest ambassador, providing a great new fresh image...

bcn hotel/apartments: RENT CITY APARTMENTS S. L.

In this edition, Rent City Apartments present one of their luxury centre-of-the-city apartments, located in Plaça Catalunya on the corner with Barcelona's most upmarket shopping street, Paseo de Gracia.

Right in the centre of the city this one-of-a-kind, 110 m2, luxury flat is part of a beautiful modernist buildings with original façade and restored interiors. It has excellent views of the city with windows on all sides, providing lots of natural light.

The flat has wooden and marble floors, which gives it a welcoming, warm feeling of a comfortable home.

This apartment may also be rented with an exclusive penthouse to provide accommodation for bigger groups in the same building.

It is one of many apartments available for rent through Rent City Apartments, which works extensively with production crews and offers special rates and services.

You can email or call +34 93 295 5916, or see the website for more details.