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Production Paradise is an online platform based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2002.
The website is used as a global resource used by over 330,000 creatives worldwide, including leading ad agencies, brands and magazines to discover and connect with each other.
Membership is limited to approved professionals in the commercial photography and film industry.
Members include commercial photographers, production companies and services, studios, location scouts, directors and DOPs, photo agents, CGI and retouching companies, as well as other professionals involved in commercial photo or film production, such as props and fashion stylists, makeup artists, set designers, catering companies and others.
History
Production Paradise was started by Andreas von Estorff, a German entrepreneur with experience in digital media. .[1] He wanted to create a digital alternative to print directories like LeBook and Red Box, making it easier for creative professionals to be found globally.
Since then, the platform has grown to include thousands of members across photography, film, and production services and is used in over 180 countries.[2]
Services
Production Paradise offers a range of services to its members, including:
- Spotlight Magazine: a quarterly publication sharing members’ work with industry professionals.
- Showcase Magazine: showcases top creatives from different countries.
- Directory: searchable listings of photographers and production companies.
- Image Search: find specific styles or visual ideas.
- Location Finder: discover production locations worldwide.
- Spotlight Awards: annual awards for commercial photography. .[3]
- Portfolio Review Events: in-person events in Europe where photographers meet clients and art buyers.
- Coaching and Personal Branding: One-on-One coaching session with expert Coach for Creatives Christine Saunders.[4]
Partnerships
[edit]Production Paradise is one of the main sponsors and partners of the World Food Photography Awards.[5]
Notable Achievements
Spotlight Awards: Since its inception, the Spotlight Awards have recognised outstanding commercial photography talent across various categories. The 2024 edition, for instance, featured winners such as Lucila Blumencweig from Argentina, who received the Grand Prize for her work in the Advertising category and praise in online magazines.[6] [7]
The 2023 Grand Prize Winner was also published in the UK newspaper *The Times*.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Production Paradise: Interview with Andreas von Estorff, CEO". 10 December 2017.
- ^ https://www.productionparadise.com/about.html
- ^ "Spotlight Awards".
- ^ https://www.christinesaunders.co.uk/
- ^ "Who Are Production Paradise?". 22 October 2015.
- ^ "The Best in Advertising Photography: 2024 Spotlight Awards Winners Announced (14 Pics)". October 2024.
- ^ Stewart, Jessica. "2024 Spotlight Awards Celebrate Excellence in Commercial Photography." *My Modern Met*, 23 Sept. 2024, https://mymodernmet.com/spotlight-awards-commercial-photography/.
- ^ "Spotlight Awards 2023: Flower power wins the day". 20 September 2023.
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