Production Paradise

Welcome to the latest edition of Showcase Spain, our round-up of the very best the visual media industry has to offer this autumn.

If you're near Madrid or Barcelona, be sure to check out:

Pasarela Cibeles, Madrid Fashion Week that runs from 17 to 21 September.

In-Edit 2007, Barcelona's international festival of music documentaries, featuring over 50 presentations from some of the world's top documentary film makers from 25 October to 1 November.

Our photo of the month was shot by Jesús Alonso, represented by The Mushroom Company.

bcn production/photo production: ALBIÑANA FILMS

Latest work from Albiñana Photo Films:

• Advertising Campaign for Cortefiel Fall 07/08. Photographer: David Dunan. Art Direction by Hunter&Gatti. Models: Laura Ponte, Jislain Duval (View).
• Advertising Campaign for Pedro del Hierro Fall 07/08. Photographer: David Dunan. Art Direction by Hunter&Gatti. Model: Josh Clapp (View).
• Advertising campaign for Oysho FW 07/08. Photographer: David Dunan. Art Direction by Hunter&Gatti. Model: Isabel Neumair (Uno Bcn).
• Advertising campaign for Oysho Baby Kids 07/08. Photographer: David Dunan. Art direction by Hunter&Gatti. Model: Ainoa Alsina (La Agencia).
• Advertising campaign for Textura FW 07/08. Photographer: Jordi Canosa. Art direction and post-production by Hunter&Gatti.
• Programming & Web Design for Mala Mujer and Blanco FW 07/08 by Hunter&Gatti.

bcn production/photo production: SONDA PRODUCTIONS

Latest projects from Sonda Productions:

Allianz by Oliver Paffrath, BVR by Piet Truhlar

Porsche and Porsche Boxster by Torsten Klinkow

Mercedes CL by Emir Haveric, Mercedes CL by Michael Ruppert

BMW Individual and BMW Magazín by Simon Puschmann, BMW by Emir Haveric, and BMW 6 by Manu Agah.

bcn production/photo production: LANDING ZONE PRODUCTION

Landing Zone Production is a full service production company specialised in fashion, advertising and editorial photography. They welcome their clients to the new season with new ideas, services and locations for all their shooting needs in the beautiful Canary Islands.

The company has revamped their website to accommodate its ever-growing database of more than 2,000 pictures and images collected from across the Islands. With such variation in natural environments found in the sub-tropical climate, the company can offer its clients a unique location experience.

bcn production/photo production: PALMA PICTURES

Palma Pictures is a Balearics-based production services company. Having worked successfully with the film industry's major names, they now offer the same attention to detail and high quality complete production service for still photography clients.

With 150,000 locations in their database, they also provide an in-house casting department, a pack-shot studio, offices for client use, equipment, and experienced staff.

Recent clients include Sony, Swatch, Pantene, Jaguar, Adidas, Carlsberg, and Samsung.

mad production/photo production: ALMERIA LOCATION SCOUT

Established in Almeria, ALS offer 10 years of experience in the film and advertising industry. The company specialises in production services, location scouting and event organisation.

The extraordinary climate and diverse scenery of Almeria - whether relaxing on unspoilt beaches, climbing snowy cliffs, or discovering the desert on lonely roads and dirt tracks - is always guaranteed to impress, and the company invites clients to take advantage of their knowledge and expertise in one of Spain's most diverse regions.

mad production/commercial production: TEAM WORKS PRODUCTION S.L.

Team Works recently completed a one day shoot for a Korean food product. At six in the morning, the team were out constructing an entire fruit and vegetable market in Madrid's historic Plaza Mayor.

A top Japanese model was the centre of attention for everyone concerned, but the company managed to make her look and feel at home amongst the numerous Asian and Spanish extras - not to mention the regular daily buzz that surrounds the Plaza.

bcn production/photo production: RCR FILMS

During 2007 China is focusing on its connections with Spain, and RCR are responding by improving their links with the Chinese market.

In preparation for next year's Olympic Games in Beijing, RCR invites those interested to attend its Asia Special Event. Their 'e-mail the meaning of your name' competition offers entrants the chance to win their Chinese name equivalent (email newsletter@RCRfilms.com), whilst special moon-cake and green tea will be served as visitors enjoy presentations of the latest in Chinese trends.

mad photography/photo agents: ALMUDENA MADERA MANAGEMENT

Almudena Madera Management represents a broad range of creative professionals, including:

Photographers: Rafa Gallar, Javier Salas, Jaime Gorospe, Mari Sarai, Steffen Schrägle, Fede Serra, and Nacho Alegre.

Illustrators: Carmen García Huerta.

Stylists: Amparo Utrilla, Marina Gallo, and Raquel García.

With bases in both Madrid and Barcelona, the company can offer production services across the Spanish and international markets.

mad photography/photo agents: THE MUSHROOM COMPANY

A round-up of news from The Mushroom Company:

Serial Cut^TM completed the graphic design of its promotional material for Campus Party 2007

David de Ramón completed five illustrations for the latest campaign by DYC/Publicis, whilst Marta Chicote illustrated two books for Coca-Cola Caffeine-Free and VASAVA finished an illustration for Ladoc/Renault Servicios.

The company is in charge of photo production for the Clio Sport campaign for Ladoc/Renault, and has responsibility for shooting L´Oréal Professionnel hair salons for the Autumn-Winter season 2007/08.

The Mushroom Company is pleased to announce that Alex Trochut has joined its team of art directors.

bcn photography/photo agents: BAMBOO

A selection of recent projects from the photographers at Bamboo:

Marcin Tyszka completed editorial work for clients such as Vogue Portugal, Vogue Spain, ELLE, L'Officiel, Telva, Pani, Glamour, and GQ, as well as a catalogue shoot for Anna Mora and an advertising campaign with El Corte Ingles.

Ferran Izquierdo recently shot a catalogue for Biosca y Botey and worked with St. Eulalia on their latest advertising campaign.

Daniel Riera shot editorial features for ELLE International Edition, Marie Claire, Fantastic Man, Monocle, View of the Times, Neon Magazine, and FHM France.

Bernard Tartanville worked on Llongueras Hair Colors' latest campaign.

bcn photography/photo agents: MAGNA PRODUCTIONS

Magna Productions represents a wide range of photographers including Mariano Vivanco, Xevi Muntané, Giampaolo Sgura, Jonathan Miller, Mireia Castane, Tom Watson, Gregori Civera, Franck Malthiery, David Dunan, and Alfonso Ohnur.

The company's latest jobs have included:

Campaigns: Lacoste (Mariano Vivanco), D&G, Armand Basi (Giampaolo Sgura), Belcor (Mireia Castane), Massimo Dutti, Emidio Tucci (Jonathan Miller), Arnaiz, Cortefiel, Oysho (David Dunan), Phard Jeans, Milano, Bershka (Xevi Muntané), Sfera (Ohnur), Massimo Dutti Boys & Girls, and Daks (Franck Malthiery),

Editorials: Dazed&Confused, Marie Claire, Vogue Niños, Madame Figaro, Vanidad, 10, Woman, Yo Dona, Hercules, and El Pais.

bcn photography/photo agents: ANA CURBELO

Ana Curbelo represents fashion and advertising photographers César Lucadamo, Dani Miranda, Gonzalo Puertas, Jordi Cortés, Juanma Moncloa, and Rubén Martín, offering full production services across Spain, Uruguay, Mexico, Argentina, and other global locations.

mad photography/photographers: ARAGON + PHOTO

Jose Aragon has been in Sweden where he continues to create visuals for Natural Cosmetics of Scandinavia. Following the success of his work for the Levis 501's Limited Edition campaign, Popeye Magazine hired Aragon to create a new concept for Calvin Klein Japan.

WOW
Inspired by 'La Philosophie dans le Boudoir' written by The Marques de Sade, 'Urban Desires' is a tribute to exploring the fantasies of wearing very expensive lingerie.

NOX
Top Spanish model Marta Español inspired tributes to master photographer Man Ray. Mixing old lighting techniques with extreme digital manipulation gave a modern feel to this series of shots.

bcn photography/photographers: BÈLA ADLER & SALVADOR FRESNEDA

Bèla Adler and Salvador Fresneda recently worked with Neiman Marcus and Martha Stewart in New York. They completed a job for Banco Popular with Pau Gasol in Miami and also shot the last three campaigns for Friday´s Project with supermodels Edita Vilkeciviute (La Agencia) and Eugen Bauder (New Group).

Latest projects include Portuguese jeans brand Salsa, winter campaigns for fashion brand Trucco and Spanish shoe designer Dorotea, Grisby men's fashion, and the recent commercial for Cruz Verde. Editorials have included shoots for Telva, Punto H, and three for Yo Dona (Mexico).

They will also feature at Madrid Fashion Week Pasarela Cibeles, 17 - 22 September, and will be presenting a 30-page editorial as part of a separate exhibition documenting Spanish fashion.

bcn photography/photographers: DAVID RUIZ

In this showcase, David Ruiz presents his latest global print-media campaign for Camay, shot whilst filming the TV commercial and in association with the Leo Burnett agency in Beirut. He also shot for the Casual Play Group and their national campaigns for a variety of European countries with the publicity agency Momentum - McCann Erickson (Barcelona).

After recent travel to Japan, Ruiz presents some of the photographs he prepared for the Photo Stock group with which he regularly collaborates.

bcn photography/photographers: JOSE MANUEL FERRATER

Jose Manuel Ferrater's latest campaigns include:

• Photo shoot for the Desigual Catalogue with the JWT Agency
• Editorial piece for Neo2 with Carlos Diez as stylist
• Editorial feature for Gatsby magazine
• Catalogue shoot for Luis Civit and Civit
• Publicity campaign for Comodynes with La Sal

bcn photography/photographers: JOSE LUIS ABAD RUBIO

Recent photo work by Jose Luis Abad has included:

• Editorial for Best Sport magazine with top football players Fernando Morientes and Assier del Horno, as well as Formula 3 driver Carmen Chorda.
• Front cover of Be Magazine, including an editorial piece with top jewellery designers.
• The forthcoming autumn/winter campaign for Maria Mare.

mad photography/photographers: FERNANDO ALONSO ESTUDIO SL

Recent projects by Fernando Alonso include:

• Editorials with Man, Arte de Vivir, and Vanity Gay.
• Campaigns for top international brands such as Dockers, Loewe, and Paralelo.
• Fashion shoots, autumn/winter 07 collections for Tribune, Aibonito, Dandara, Klf, Matiz, and Tno.

bcn photography/photographers: LUIS ARTUS SERRANO

Over the summer Lluís has been working on a personal project that looks to portray Barcelona's beach culture, and has recently undertaken a series of portraits of the city's urban scene.

His work has also been featured in H Magazine.

bcn photography/photographers: ENRIC GALCERAN

Enric Galceran's latest projects include:

Three shoots for the Mango worldwide autum 07 portfolio, including the Why Not collection with top model Crystal Renn, Mango Complements and the Mango Jeans catalogue.

Editorial work for international clients including Elle, with top models Oriol Elcacho and Jon Kortajarena, Cosmopolitan, Telva, and Instyle Magazine, with Spanish actresses Olivia Molina, Manuela Vells and Patricia Conde, and an editorial and cover piece for Tendencias Magazine.

He also recently completed an international campaign for Revlon Hair Products.

From September the photographer will be represented in Europe by the Close Up agency in Milan.

bcn photography/photographers: FASHION AND PHOTO

Fashion and Photo present their latest work:

• Miss Blue spring/summer 2008; model, Maryluz Acosta; photography Enzo Baradel; make-up and styling, Cristina Giménez Ortega
• Amamitoo spring/summer 2008; model, Gara Yanez; photography Enzo Baradel; make-up and styling, Cristina Giménez Ortega
• Annamaria spring/summer 2008; model, Elena Alava; photography Enzo Baradel; make-up and styling, Cristina Giménez Ortega
• Annamaria spring/summer 2008; model, Carolina Vazquez; photography Enzo Baradel; make-up and styling, Cristina Giménez Ortega
   

bcn photography/rental studios: SPOT DAYLIGHT STUDIO BCN

Recent shoots by Spot Studios Mallorca and Barcelona include:

Jose Carreras by Felix Broede in Barcelona, David Beckham by Anthony Mandler in Madrid, Michelangelo Di Battista for Aldo Shoes in Lisbon, Samuel Eto'o at Spot Studios Mallorca, and Ferran Adria by Richard Burbridge at his restaurant El Bulli.

Spot has entered into co-operation with ILM GmbH to provide on-set digital operation with the Croma Box, a portable image editing system for outdoor and indoor projects.

Spot was recently made official dealer for California Sunbounce in Spain. The light reflector and diffuser system is becoming essential equipment for fashion and portrait photographers.

In final news, Spot Lisbon has moved! Now centrally located, Spot provides the latest Profoto and Briese technology and accessories throughout Portugal.

bcn photography/rental studios: TOP STUDIOS

Top Studios offer a range of studio facilities to accommodate a variety of fashion styles. Recently using the company's services were photographers Txema Yeste for Dior, Carles Alsina shooting for the Red Point catalogue, and Sergi Pons working for Pantene.

Other clients have included Revlon photographer Walter Galleguillos, OLE for Desigual, Outomuro shooting the Rosa Clara wedding dress catalogue, and Novias d´Art photographer J.Alsina.

The studio has also welcomed top sports celebrities including Barça football players Leo Messi (by A-Style), and Thierry Henry (by Reebok), along with star basketball player Pau Gasol.

bcn photography/rental studios: MARINA ESTUDIO

Latest sessions at Marina Estudio:

Feature by photographer Enric Galcerán featuring model Tom Warren de Wiew, with styling by Bet Yanci for Tendencias.

Eva Santolaria's shoot for Playboy Magazine.

Photographer Pau Pascual with stylist Marina Vergés for Best Fashion.

bcn photography/post production: GLOSS POSTPRODUCTION S.L.

Gloss BCN sets high standards for creative retouching, combining a wide knowledge of colour management and pre-print production with a large turnover of print advertisements.

One of the company's latest international campaigns was the launch of Naomi Campbell's new perfume 'Cat Deluxe at Night'. In conjunction with Barcelona-based creative agency Atletico, the company helped to create the high-end images for the client Procter&Gamble.

Working with their Gloss CGI team based in Hamburg, the company also recently completed a number of CGI projects.

bcn photography/post production: PIXóLEB

The retouch studio Pixóleb has recently implemented a GMG powered colour proof system. This now means each print is measured, certificated and marked with its individual colour readings.

This advanced production process guarantees the highest standards of accuracy in accordance with the latest in ISO printing standards, hopefully meaning the end to disputes over how prints should look!

bcn photography/equipment rent: CALIFORNIA SUNBOUNCE

American photographer David Mecey has spent 30 years as a fashion and Playboy photographer, and loves to train photo enthusiasts during his famous 'hands-on' Foto Fantasy Camp workshops. He uses light enhancers supplied by California Sunbounce for both studio and outdoor shoots.

The company believes that light has to be formed and adapted to both the subject and concept of a desired shot, and work hard to ensure that its products achieve this balance.

California Sunbounce is now available at Spot Professional Light Service Barcelona.

bcn talent/model agencies: FRANCINA AGENCY

Some of the latest work by the Francina Agency's top models: 

• Asa Steenson: Custo Barcelona show; Neo2 editorial, photographer Jose Manuel Ferrater
• Natalia Beber: Custo Barcelona show
• Sofia Resing: Custo Barcelona show 
• Bruna Tenorio: Txell Miras show
• Cristina Guillen: Lookbook Muchacha
• Lis Tiegs: Comodynes Europa, director Jose Manuel Ferrater
• Bruna VanzuIta: Vogue Special Colecciones España
• Eliisa Raats: Neo2 editorial, photography Jose Manuel Ferrater
• Marta Español: Nox editorial, photography Jose Aragon; Custo Barcelona show 
• Pedro Soltz: Thierry Mugler show; Vasari Joyas catalogue, photography Outumuro 
• Laszlo: Joyas Antonelli catalogue; U Blue Perfume campaign, Adolfo Dominguez - director Matthias Zentner

bcn talent/model agencies: LA AGENCIA S.L

Latest news from the various divisions of La Agencia's model portfolio:

Dovile is set to be the star of the forthcoming catalogue by young designer Bambi by Laura, whilst Edita models winter trends in the latest issue of Marie Claire Italy. She is also the new face of the Les Copains campaign.

Luc Priester participated in various shows for Yves Saint Laurent, Ungaro and Armand Basi in Paris. Paulina, Antonia Vaci and Ana Clara are featured in the editorial 'Nomadas' to be published in the September issue of Glamour Spain. Teis appears in the latest 'Model Talking' feature in Neo2 magazine.

Children from La Agencia featured in the editorial 'Space in Colour' for Divos magazine.

bcn talent/model agencies: VIEW MANAGEMENT

A round-up of the latest news from View Management:

Leticia Birkheuer stars in this autumn's El Corte Inglés TV and print campaign, shot in Barcelona by photographer Marcin Tyszka. Photographed by Juan Aldabaldetrecu, Nadejda Savcova appears on the cover of Spanish Elle this September.

Oriol Elcacho, photographed by Mert & Marcus on location in Ibiza, is the new face of Valentino Uomo, while Lars Burmeister is the star of the latest Zara campaign, shot in Germany by Juan Gatti.

bcn locations/lofts and houses: RENT CITY APARTMENTS S. L.

Rent City Apartments offer luxury accommodation in Barcelona's historic city centre.

The furnishings and amenities make this space a modern oasis within the historic, fashionably popular Born neighbourhood. Wooden beams and shuttered windows recall the Gothic area surrounding the apartment, while amenities such as Wi-Fi internet and a DVD player bring you firmly into the present.

With two double bedrooms and one single, two bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen, the apartment can accommodate a variety of needs. With quality shops, a wide choice of restaurants, cafés and bars, and leisure and sports facilities all nearby, this is an ideal location for those who want to experience the real Barcelona.

The company offers special rates and services for photo, film and commercial production crews.