“I’ve lived & shot in almost every Spanish city; I know the pros and cons and dos and don’ts of each place, love production designing, building the perfect team for each project, and basically love producing.
Maria Carrera
Experienced, dynamic and transparent female producer boasting over 25 years of expertise who’s carried her profesional life between 2 industries: Advertising & Fiction Content.
Long story short:
Managed Mate Production, a Feature Film Production Company line producing more than 12 international co-productions.
Founded Zen Spain Film & Stills from where she produced impactful advertising campaigns for Japanese and French Clients and the acclaimed Tv Series for US Chanel PBS “Spain on the Road Again” featuring Gwyneth Paltrow.
Elevated Palma Pictures by launching the Motion Division, to produce Photo & Motion Content with smaller crews and set ups for top notch clients.
In 2012 she conceived and skillfully directed The Blonde’s Pool, a 12 year love story executive producing high end content.
After navigating a business split, she continues her journey with The Sage Partner, bringing experience, artistic intuition, and a passion for seamless production. Always ready to collaborate and create in an ever-evolving media landscape.
KARINA ANNESLEY
Karina Annesley is a creative industry professional with extensive experience in talent representation, production, and business development across fashion, film, and hospitality. Born in Venezuela and raised in Louisiana, she began her career directing Images Model & Talent Agency before moving to New York, where she worked with Jones NY and as a stills producer for Select Communications, working with leading photographers including Craig McDean, Mario Testino, and Mario Sorrenti on international fashion and beauty campaigns.
In Los Angeles, she worked with high-profile clients including Chanel Beverly Hills, served as Associate Casting Director with Camilla Arthur Casting, and worked alongside filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, coordinating travel, screenings, and production logistics for Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2. She later co-founded and developed the acclaimed Pamplona Tapas Bar & Restaurant, leading investor relations, branding, and events.
Karina went on to run artist agencies and then launched De Annesley Agency in Los Angeles in 2012, producing shoots, negotiating contracts, and managing an international roster of photographers, stylists, hair and makeup artists until moving to Mallorca in 2015..
She now brings her strong client-relations skills, production experience, and entrepreneurial mindset to her role as Sales Representative at The Sage Partner.