cape town Mar 2011

Bird on a Wire Cape Town represents leading photographers, hair and make-up artists and stylists. Recent work includes:

• Antti Viitala shot a recent print campaign for Jacobs with Ogilvy Ireland.
• Justin Patrick shot a diverse print campaign for Cote D'Or with BETC EURO RSCG Paris.
• Svenson Linnert shot a stunning fashion catalogue in Mauritius with North South Productions.
• Anthony Friend shot an editorial for Dutch Mens Health.
• Patrick shot a new campaign for Ackermans and explores his creativity with a personal project entitled 'Beard'.
• Seppi Hochfellner shot for kids fashion brand Naartjie.
• David Crookes recently returned from a trip to Botswana where he shot for Sanctuary, Abercrombie & Kent and Condé Nast Traveller India. 
• Photographic and directing duo Markus Klinko and Indrani, whose TV show 'Double Exposure' is currently being shown on Vuzu TV. Follow their artistic adventures on a photo shoot with celebrities Lady Gaga, Dita Von Teese, and many more.
• Stylist Stacey Dunn recently worked on Cartier and Cote D'Or TVC, Paris.
• Stylist Carolyn Jansen worked with Gatehouse for Expert Germany.
• Stylist and art director Shelly Bergh worked on Cote D'Or TVC, Paris.

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ONELEAGUE Cape Town is a creative management agency that represents top local and international photographers, stylists, hair and make-up artists, illustrators and storyboard artists.

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Mark Lanning by Thomas Falkiner:

"Whenever I think of awesome photographs I think of a man with funky locks and bristling facial hair. His name is Mark Lanning and he is perhaps one of the easiest photographers I have ever come across. For whereas most men of the lens won't show you the light of day until you a) pay them exorbitant amounts of money and/or b) massage their egos until they're sitting in a warm and sticky puddle of their own self-worth, Mark is as easy and as chilled-out as a surfer running high on green. Funny that, because some say he harks from the shores of Durban. Coincidence?

"Anyway, speculation aside, never have I worked alongside a more innovative or, indeed, spontaneous lens man in all my days. From long nights of drinking followed by painful morning rises endured only to capture that one perfect car shot, Mark puts the can into do."

"Over the years, I have found the road of my career makes jinks and turns and ups and downs, and at each movement something fundamental changes." says Shawn Driman, multi award-winning photographer and a pioneer in the digital photographic world.

"This year started with a tremendous flourish, and the momentum has raised my personal bar higher than ever before. Especially when photographing food, when I start to light, something happens inside me. It is so powerful, more than just me and my system. All my clients have noticed and commented on this."

As the heat continues, 2011 is proving to be a hugely successful season for Cape Town Productions. Latest work includes Little White Company, shot in Cape Town with Tim Marsella, and car shoots with Emir Haveric (Passat and Amarok), Uwe Duettman (Touareg) and Tom Mennemann (Amarok).

The company has also been kept busy producing BMW, Porsche, VW Beetle, VW Crafter, SLS Mercedes, Kia, Cotton Traders, Boden, Voegele, Debenhams, George, Rowlands, multiple shoots for Shop Direct through Photolink, and J.D.Williams.

G&O ventured to Cape Town Productions' newest location, Thailand, to shoot its latest campaign with Oliver Pearce. The team all agreed that the locations were "awesome, one of our best-ever shoots". The company hopes to be hosting several more shoots there in the upcoming months.

It has been another incredibly busy, energy filled season for First Productions, with jobs including:

• Ansons - Markus Möllenberg.
• Heine - Torsten Ruppert.
• Impressionen - Torsten Ruppert, Stefan Thurmann, Jaan-Eric Fischer.
• Karstadt Fashion & Living - Torten Ruppert, Christoph Koester, Keith Schofield, Sandra Leu.
• Takko - Bodo Rickassel.
  (The above are all Gudrun Hamann Productions, Hamburg).
• Thomas Cook - Alexa Singer.
• Panasonic - Robert Grischek.
• Kaufhof - Magnus Winter.
• Nivea - Sabine Liewald.
• Peter Hahn - Sabine Liewald, Nicole Neumann, Gerry Witting, Emma Jönsson Dysell.
• Ernstings Family - Dorothea Craven.
• ITS Travel - Uwe Krejci.
• Klingel & Wenz - Linn & Robert Flammier.
• Schwab - Peter Schreiber.

First Productions would like to thank their loyal clients for their continued support.

EuroConnection South Africa is a full service production company based in Cape Town. It offers dedicated personal services and expertise in all aspects of photo and film productions for the last 16 years.

Its motto has always been: “We produce, you enjoy the result.”

This season the company has worked with long-term clients such as V&D, Pull and Bear, FTS 64, Philips and Sanoma Publishers, and has welcomed new clients including Galeries Lafayette, Photononstop, L'Officiel, Touring, Numéro and Margriet.

This Showcase features the work of top photographers Viviane Sassen, Camilla Armbrust, Txema Yeste and director Liam Gleeson.

"Once in a while, someone will come along and change the game because what’s out there just isn’t good enough. We decided to be that someone."

Things happen differently at Full Circle. Transparency, integrity, commitment, patience, professionalism, and above all attention to each detail are applied to every decision, every service, and every experience.

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Max Models has established itself as Cape Town’s only boutique agency for women. Having carefully selected a limited board of Cape Town’s most beautiful faces, owner Lyn Maxwell and her booking team take great pride in the management of their models' careers whilst offering clients an excellent and professional service.

Two exciting new additions are Aneta and Cherie. Featured in this Showcase are Sharon, Jenna, Careen, Sarah and Natalia.

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Latest news from Y models:

• Elbe worked for Triumph, Debenhams, Ellos, and many more.
• Leon features for Nivea worldwide.
• Greg features in Garnier ads worldwide.
• Look out for Jemimah's comeback.
• Lindsay in Mauritius on a series of German editorials.

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Latest news from Ice Models:

• Akuol De Mabior and Michelle Oosthuizen represent the united colours of Ice, shot by Danielle Klooper.
• Life seems to be smelling of roses for Charlbi Kriek in this month's British Cosmopolitan shot by Margareta Olschewski.
• Donnet Dumas captures old-school Hollywood in an editorial shot by Gerda Genis for the Wedding Album.
• Man of the moment Marcel Synam scores his second Men's Health cover in as many months, this time for Germany and shot by Sean Laurenz.
• Santa Auzina shows not all girls need GHDs with her look-book shot by Danielle Klooper.
• Tanit Phoneix bared all on the beach for the cover of Marie Claire shot by Mark Cameron.
• Saville Dorfman for FHM shot by Ross Garett.

Located only 60 minutes from the centre of Cape Town, the White House offers unpretentious luxury accommodation tucked away in the tranquil seaside village of Pearl Bay. Built on three levels and just a stone's throw from the beach, this idyllic white clad beach house boasts uninterrupted views over the Atlantic Ocean.

As a popular film-friendly location, the house provides a flawless white canvas offering wide-open spaces, plentiful light and a diversity of angles. The White House has contributed to a variety of local and international shoots and featured in select magazines, including Garden & Home SA (cover) and Brava Casa Italy.

"The White House welcomes you to experience unparalleled peace and tranquillity to surpass all your expectations."

The Beefcakes boys, Grant and Andrew, have created a wildly entertaining and fun 50s American diner style burger bar with a touch of madness and Miami chic. The tongue-in-cheek menu offers a selection of social appetisers, salads and of course burgers - every type of burger, including beef, chicken, lamb and even ostrich!

Every Tuesday is a raucous night of Bitchy Bingo mixed with cabaret, and hosted by 1950s game show host Rhys Woods. Wednesday is the Diva of Africa - Odidiva - the live singing drag queen with soulful tones and political aspirations. Thursdays are Beefcakes' signature variety drag nights with amazing performances from some of South Africa's top up-and-coming drag acts.

Beefcakes has become the Cape Town hot-spot for every type of celebration and the ideal location to let your hair down, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the colourful characters that frequent this unique venue. Check out the website to see 'What’s on', call 021 425 9019 or email - reservations are essential!