Production Paradise

Welcome to the second edition of Showcase Istanbul brought to you by Production Paradise. As usual you can find information about all our selected visual media companies from Turkey's cultural hotspot in the directory pages on our website.

If you're in Turkey this month, be sure to check the following events:

• Don't miss the last days of the 10th International Istanbul Biennial, organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts. Until November 4th.
• Through November 29th until December 2nd, Contemporary Istanbul Art Fair will host more than 70 galleries from across the globe featuring cutting-edge contemporary art by more than 350 artists.  

Our Cover was shot by Akif Hakan Çelebi for Trendsetter Magazine represented by Rpresenter.

ist production/commercial production: KORNEA FILM PHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCTIONS

Kornea is a production and motion design company that provides creative solutions to all its clients. From TV commercials and documentaries to photography and music video production, motion graphic arts to 2D-3D special effects, the company offers a complete service throughout the creative process.

Recently Kornea successfully completed the new FashionTV design and product shoot for the Fashion-Outdoors campaign, and shot the new Beko LCD TV for an industrial design competition in the US.

Kornea's team consists of skilled and experienced directors, DOPs, designers, and photographers, who have completed successful projects for Pepsi, Bosch, Sony Music/France, FritoLay, Turkcell, Fredrika Stahl, The Cranberries, Cake with RPM Radar, BBDO, Ogilvy, and Pars McCann.

Kornea retains the flexibility of a customer focused bespoke production and creative design company.

ist production/photo production: DIJIPOST

A selection of Koray Erkaya's latest production work has included swimwear and lingerie for Ayyildiz, fur and leather shoots for Suedmod and an Ad campaign for IC. Also the new Istinye Park shopping mall, Ad campaigns for Matsu Spa Village Park and the new Ad campaign for Stroer-Kentvizyon.

Two upcoming restaurant projects will see the company travel to the Gulf region.

Some of the latest post-production clients to have worked with Dijipost include: Akbank, Boyner, Efes Pilsen, Finansbank, Halkbank, Hyundai Santa Fe and Carnaval Magazine.

Dijipost also offers boutique agency services for Stroer-Kentvizyon, Portline, Bbm and City Lights.

ist photography/photo agents: RPRESENTER

A pioneer of photographic representation in Turkey, Rpresenter is celebrating its eighth year of operations. The agency represents 15 photographers, each of whom are well-acclaimed professionals in their specific field.

Latest projects involving the agency's photographers include:

• Zafer Kaptanoglu completed the Renault Trucks 'Heroes' campaign and shot Sony and Tefal for Publicis.
• Rainer Stratmann shot the new Mercedes-Benz Truck campaign.
• Can Cömert shot at the launch campaign of Mest Raki.
• Beylerbeyi through TBWA was photographed by Nejat Talas, who also shot the upcoming Kirmizi Ad Awards campaign for Euro RSCG.
• Akif Hakan Çelebi was selected as 'one of the most promising artists' by Germany's Max Magazine.
• Murat Süyür shot Today's Zaman newspaper through Ogilvy & Mather.
• The new Vodafone campaign was photographed by Defne Sesin Okay.
• Gökhan Ertem worked on the launch for Gusta Beer with Euro RSCG.
• Aliço Güzelbeyolu shot editorials for Eve Magazine and Hülya Magazine.

ist photography/photo agents: AGNE AND DEFNE

Agne & Defne Advertising Production and Consultancy Services represents a wide selection of professional photographers, art directors, stylists, and hair and make-up experts working in the fashion, advertising, beauty, portrait and still life fields.

The company believes strongly in teamwork and recognises the power this can bring to client relations. An advertising photography and production company that likes to put its highly knowledgeable and experienced team to the test, Agne & Defne offer services not only on a local level but also to the wider international market.

ist photography/photographers: STUDIO PLUS

In recent months Studio Plus has been very busy shooting campaigns and handling production for external photographers. Recent projects have included:

• Emre Ünal shot a Beymen campaign for the new Istinye Park shopping mall, the latest Homes Store winter campaign, and an editorial for Harvey Nichols. She has also been busy shooting for magazines Marie Claire and Harper's Bazaar.
  
  
• Photographer Ozan Kiymac completed a campaign for Oxxo and also shot features and covers for Eve, Marie Clarie, and Super.
  
  
• Lara Sayilgan shot an autumn/winter campaign for Home Store De Luxe by Cengiz Abazoglu, as well as the designer's Haute Couture campaign with top model Cagla Sikel. Winter campaigns for Polo Garage, KIP, and Adil Isik, a shoot with star model Tülin Sahin for Marshall paint, and a recent shoot with Turkish singer Yesim Salkim for the night club Cahider has kept the photographer very busy.

ist talent/model agencies: GAYE SOKMEN

Gaye Sökmen is one of the most renowned model and talent management companies in Turkey, representing men, women and children through its office in Istanbul. The agency supports talents for film and TV as well as all preliminary activities for beauty and modelling contests and fashion shows.

Scouting and developing new talents, servicing a diverse clientele and successful marketing keeps Gaye Sokmen at the top of a constantly changing industry. A dedicated and experienced team aims to provide the highest quality representation for models and professional services to clients.

Gaye Sokmen is a full service company that represents talent ranging from superstars Özgü Namal, Arzum Onan, Demet Kutluay, Naz Elmas, Azra Akin, Sinem Güven, Burcu Esmersoy Cusim, Hasibe Eren, Sedef Avci, Yasemin Ergene, and Kivanç Tatlitug, to brand new talents and first-time models.

ist film/film post production: 1000 VOLT POST PRODUCTION

1000 Volt is a fully-equipped post-production house based in Istanbul, forming part of Arikanli Holding - one of Turkey's most established companies.

1000 Volt has a talented staff of editors and operators all with international experience in TV commercial, music video and feature film production. The company's creative teams work with the best available technology and to the highest technical specifications. These include:

• Telecine: Spirit 2K Datacine with Pandora Colour Correction System, working with SD, HD and 2K. It is also available for real time 2K scanning.
• Inferno/Flame: Suits working with Back Burner Render Farm, the plug-ins Sapphire, Furnace and Tinder.
• 3D-2D Animation: Maya, 3D Max software and Ray Render Farm.
• Sound: D-Control and Protools HD3 systems.
• Edit: The Avid Media Composer Adrenaline working on both SD and HD projects can also give online output.

1000 Volt also presents its newly established design studio 1000 Volt Design to further satisfy client needs.

ist locations/location service and scouts: CASE PRODUCTIONS

Spread across seven hills and surrounded by sea and mountains, Istanbul boasts a spicy blend of oriental and modern, East and West, splendour and sleekness. An enormous variety in landscapes, unique natural beauty and an amazing climate all contribute to make diversity a part of everyday life.

Utopia Locations can offer outstanding properties in Istanbul and throughout Turkey, from slick modern apartments, period homes and Ottoman palaces, to luxury yachts, boats and sporting venues suitable for all types of photo and film production.

Together with sister company Case Productions, Utopia Locations can organise everything from location scouting to casting, equipment hire to permits, transportation and accommodation, as well as offering full production services to suit client needs.

ist media/magazines: DOGANBURDA

Dogan Burda Dergi is the top name in magazine publishing in Turkey - Dogan being the local side and Burda the international. With titles that satisfy a variety of special interests, including fashion, law, decoration, travel, automotive, and design, the company recently increased the number of its magazines to 26 with 6 weekly and 20 monthly publications now in its 2007 portfolio.

Amongst the top local and international magazines in the company's portfolio are: Elle, Elle Decor, Hello, Istanbul Life, Tempo, The Economist, Atlas, Capital, Maison Francaise, Blue Jean, Hey Girl, Burda, Evim and PCnet.

ist hotel/hotels: THE SOFA HOTEL

Sofa Hotels & Residences represents a new generation of luxury accommodation. Situated in downtown Istanbul in the fashionable Nisantasi area - the city's shopping and gourmet district - prestigious international labels and the best restaurants, bars and cafés are all on the doorstep.

The Sofa offers 82 guest rooms, including five Junior Suites, five Senior Suites, a Tranquility Suite and two Executive Suites. Guests are guaranteed to be surrounded by outstanding design and beautiful architecture throughout their stay.

Sofa Hotels & Residences is proud to be the official hotel sponsor of the Contemporary Istanbul 2007. Scheduled between November 29th and December 2nd, this year's edition will host more than 70 galleries from across the globe, bringing a wide range of events together with cutting-edge contemporary art from more than 350 artists.

bdr hotel/hotels: ADA HOTEL

The first hotel in Turkey to be accepted as a member of the luxurious Relais&Chateaux chain, the Ada Hotel is nestled on a picturesque hillside in the historic village of Göltürkbükü that overlooks one of the most exclusive bays along the Bodrum Peninsula.

The hotel's stunning views, lush Mediterranean gardens, bubbling fountains, lazy pools and stone and mortar construction are all key elements in the architectural purity of the region in general.

Guests have at their availability a traditionally constructed marble hammam and stunning relaxation room, fitness spa with power Jacuzzi, home theatre and library complete with genuine fireplace. Each of the hotel's 14 rooms and suites has its own unique style, beautifully furnished and accessorised with access to a private terrace or balcony.