cape town Apr 2013

Gavin Schneider Productions is firmly established as one of the leading production houses in Cape Town for stills advertising campaigns, fashion catalogues, editorials as well as film and video facilitation.

The company's newly re-furbished offices provide clients with a modern casting studio with infinity curve, boardroom/lounge facilities with Wi-Fi and Internet access. 

This past season Gavin Schneider Productions produced a number of prestigious campaigns including worldwide pharmaceutical for Genzyme Corporation, Homebase Furniture, Marks & Spencer, Avon, Harper’s Bazaar, Shoemart, Davidoff, Danish Intersport TVC, Iceberg, Miss Blumarine, K16, Dune and Bertie Shoes.

Gavin Schneider Productions provides the dedicated services that make all the difference to a successful shoot, sourcing the best of the best and supplying a comprehensive service that is personalised to clients’ needs, at highly competitive rates.

As they wrap up another great season, Steel Productions looks back on a series of fantastic projects completed in summer 2012/2013. The team thanks all their clients - both the regular and the newcomers - who came to share Southern Africa’s magic and diversity.

Recent work included:

• Dell, Lufthansa and New Look by Sam Robinson of WeFolk.
• Louis Vuitton Homme by Alasdair McLellan of Art Partner.
• BMW by Anders Overgaard of Sarah Laird & Good Company with Picture Farm
• Macy’s by Walter Chin and Alan Cresto with Brachfeld NewYork
• Jack & Jones by Nadav Kander of WeFolk
• C&A by Iain McKell of Pure Agency
• Blackberry by Christian Weber of WeFolk
• deVal by Anders Jungermark
• John Lewis “Somerset” by Alice Temperley by Tom Craig of CLM.

Offering a first-class production service with a personal touch from its experienced, fun-loving team, Steel looks forward to welcoming clients back to African shores soon.

EuroConnection produces high quality productions for independent photographers, photographic agencies, clients, magazines, advertising agencies, brands and foreign production companies.

The company is passionate about sourcing the best people, amazing models and spectacular locations. This combined with its local knowledge, extensive resources and creative drive delivers a stress-free production. Clients can expect a cost-effective and efficient experience from EuroConnection.

Latest news from EuroConnection:

• Portmans Australia, photographer Simon Upton
• Harper's Bazaar, photographer Simon Upton
• Frontera, photographer Jaap Vliegenthart
• V&D, photographers Roger Neve & Paul Bellaart
• V&D, tvc,  DOP Olaf van Gerwen
• Delta images, photographers Fabrice Poincelet & Eric Audras
• Scapa Sports, photographer Paul Bellaart
• Mudo, photographer Koray Birand
• FTS64, photographer Lior Nordman
• Bose, photographer Arjaan Hamel
• Bloomberg media, photographer Justin Borucki
• Club Med, photographer Serge Detalle
• Always, photographer Alexa Singer

After another scorching summer season, 10-4 Africa reflects on some of the season's highlights, shot across Africa and the Indian Ocean:

David Gubert (Utopia) for Australian Marie Claire, shot in Zanzibar.

Kayt Jones for US Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, shot in Namibia.

Alasdair Mclellan (Art Partner) and Creative director Jefferson Hack (MAD London) for Diesel + Edun 'Studio Africa', shot in Senegal.

Tom Craig (CLM) for Mr. Porter, shot in Johannesburg and Reunion Island.

Tom Craig (CLM) for Vogue Nippon, shot in Reunion Island.

Bill Gallery for BlackBerry South Africa and Nigeria, shot in Cape Town.

Kevin Macintosh (Serlin Associates) and Fred and Farid Agency for 1664, shot in Cape Town.

10-4 Africa would like to thank their clients for their ongoing support – “We look forward to more epic journey's and outstanding quality productions with you ahead.”

Big Sky Productions has had another good and busy season. The company was proud to welcome back regular clients as well as a range of brand new faces. Production is made easy in Cape Town due to the beautiful light and exceptional locations. Big Sky has produced in some of the best locations the area has to offer, from pristine white beaches to busy city streets, lovely green meadows and polo fields to large-scale studio TVC shoots for which the company creates elaborate sets using world-class local and international crew and equipment. With jobs constantly coming in, Big Sky looks forward to a consistent and busy year ahead.

“As summer comes to an end in the Southern hemisphere, we would like to thank all our friends, new and old for all their support. Good times were had during a very successful season which included productions for Condé Nast Traveler USA, Vanity Fair USA, I-D Magazine, Jockey, the Collective, Superstar, Crusoe, Provinzial, Five Star, Kid, Swims, Stephanie Franzius, Accu Chek and Megamart.

We have many fond memories from the last few months which included tracking down the Izikhotane Boys in Soweto, joy riding in 4x4s through the dunes of Atlantis, wrapping with fine wine in the vineyards, getting the shots out at sea on a luxury yacht just before the rain came, hanging with the cheetahs in the African bushveld, BBQs next to the lake, Kayaking in an office 30 floors above the city, and let’s not mention the penguins… Thank you for the laughs, fun and excitement.”

Freelink has had another great season and would like to thank all their wonderful clients for using their services again.

Recent work includes:

• Bouygues Telecom advertising campaign shot by Eric Matheron-Balaÿ.
• Acuvue advertising campaign shot by Petra Van Raaij.
• NK advertising campaign shot by Joel Rhodi.
• Louis Pion advertising campaign shot by shot by Eric Matheron-Balaÿ.
• Boden / Match Point catalogue shot by Julia Kennedy.
• Boden / British Summertime catalogue shot by Heather Elsie Favell.
• Mini Boden kids catalogue shot by Beatrice Heydin.
• GALA fashion editorial shot by Eric Matheron-Balaÿ.

As the Cape Town season draws to a close, Cape Town Productions would like to say a heart-felt thank you to all their clients for their continued support and contribution in making the 2012 - 2013 season “just another good day in Africa.”

Recent work includes:

• M&S Garden Furniture shot by Debi Treloar.
• Shoeby shot by Jouke Bos.
• Stadium shot by Henrik Halvarsson and Jesper Brandt.
• George ASDA shot by Richard Grassie.
• Kia shot by Simon Puschmann.
• Debenhams shot by Olivia Graham.

Cape Town Productions also produces in Thailand, Mauritius, Mozambique, Greece, Croatia, Spain, Portugal, France, Dubai, Sardinia and Zanzibar, so please do get in touch should you be considering any of these all-time location destinations.

Latest news from Infidels:

• Justin Polkey - J&B Met, Elle, fashionista, GQ, Glamour.
• Aubrey Jonnson - Grazia, Avon, Ponds, Justine, Bridgestone, Shield.
• Isabel Pinto - Oscar de la Renta Kids, Lanidor LA Woman, Vogue, 46664, Earth Addict.
• Kope|Figgins - Pichulik, Uzzi, Zando, Cosmopolitan, Acne Paper, Vanessa G, Elle, Marie Claire, I heart.
• Stylist Arthur Malan-Murison - Fabiani, John Craig, W mag, Cacharel Turkey, GQ.
• Stylist Dixi Romano - Fashion editor at SOS Magazine, L’Officiel Magazine, Helmut & Co., CVB Magazine, Vanidad Magazine Spain.
• Stylist Chloe Andrea - Coco & Breezy, Johnson & Johnson, Beige Magazine, Die Antwoord’s Evil Boy (by Francois Visser), twenty6 magazine, Hunger TV.
• Stylist Malikah Hajee - Jockey, Crusoe, Women’s Health, Cavendish, Zink, Virgin.
• Stylist Nicky van Eck - La Compagnie des Petits, Refrigue, Sinclair, Edgars, Naartjie, Babyshop.
• Hair artist Merle Titus - Kayat, Canal Walk, Sports Illustrated, Auditorium magazine, Virgin, Skyy Vodka.
• Make-up artist Toni Greenberg - Maurice Lacroix, Elle, Kristian Schuller, Glamour, Die Antwoord’s Evil Boy, J&B.

Recent highlights for Max Models include:

• Elle May 2013 - Heather @ Max Models. Photographer: Jacques Weyers.
• Soul Sista - Leslie @ Max Models. Photographer: Vivian de Waal.
• Natalia. Photographer: Jesse-Leigh Elford.
• Naoumie. Photographer: Anthony Friend.
• Adore 2013 - Dieke. Photographer: Gerda Genis.
• Cosmopolitan May 2013 - Vivian @ Max Models. Photographer: Dewald Daniels.
• Jackie O meets Michelle Obama – Leslie @ Max Models. Photographer: Vivian de Waal.
• Careen. Photographer: Francois Pistorius.
• Le Chapeua Noir - Irina @ Max Models. Photographer: Vivian de Waal.
• Beauty on the dark side - Christina @ Max Models. Photographer Vivian de Waal.
• Kluk 2013 - Vivian @ Max Models. Photographer: Mark Cameron.
• Niamh. Photographer: Anthony Friend.

To view all of Max Models Cape Town's updates visit the Facebook page or follow the news link on the website.

Pure Management may only be three years old but the agency can rely on over 20+ years of industry experience. The team has been extremely busy making a success of the current season, scouting locally and across Africa, booking models for major campaigns abroad and representing some of Cape Town's finest talent.

Faith Model Management just finished its most successful season in Cape Town since opening seven years ago. The company continues in the unwavering belief that "you can be nice in this business all the while providing the best client service and management to our models."

Latest news includes:

• Exciting new faces Robyn, Max, Anke and Aaron are all getting a phenomenal response.
• Letshego in an exciting TVC for Debenhams shot in Cape Town.
• Kateryna for KLUK CGDT magalogue.
• David for Edgars Club Magazine and Max Fashions.
• Kirsten for Tuzzi Nero.
• Luis for K&S.
• Reza for Uzzi.
• Robyn for the Radox campaign.
• Nathan for Muller Yoghurt TVC.
• Tara for Cazenove and Loyd.
• The agency is also proud to represent the gorgeous Luca Pantini and Julian Mercado for direct bookings.

Base Model Agency prides itself in providing excellent service to clients, photographers and models alike. Former male supermodel Neal Vincent is at the helm, providing 20 years' experience in what is a very demanding and ever-changing industry. His hand selected and exclusively groomed bookers ensure the smooth and successful management of models’ careers, both locally and internationally.

The 2012 / 2013 season brought in a variety of good bookings:

• Brianna Michelle - Truworths campaign, Elle Magazine, Knights Whiskey and Woolworths.
• Jemma Grobbelaar - Kellogg's Special ‘K’, New Look plus-size campaign and GHD.
• Lailani Mekeel - Swatch Worldwide, C&A
• Lee Simon - Castle Lite, C&A, Wiekse Witte and VW Polo.
• Nargis Musawwir - Virgin Mobile, ITV2, Lucozade, Savannah and Marie Claire.
• Valerie Ayena - Revlon Unforgettable, Campari, GHD and Virgin Mobile Cellular Network.
• Andrew Baptiste - POLO campaign.
• Brandon Parker - Editorials for Wanted Magazine, GQ Style Magazine and Men’s Health.
• Dylan Arendse - Puma Europe.
• Johan Burger and Tom Eager - 'Dirk Bikkembergs - 25 Years of Dirk Bikkembergs' book.
• Tobias Helmreich - Pierre Cardin campaign.
• Vincent Canaider - Old Khaki and Debenhams campaigns.

Watch out for the new Liquid Deep Music Video where all eight cast members are from Base Model Agency.

3D Management has consistently been at the forefront of the modelling and talent industry for over ten years, with an ethos of working closely with fresh faces and clients alike. Promoting new faces and managing existing models is the company's aim, and it has helped to launch the careers of several international actors and models through lengthy relationships with local and foreign clients.

3D Management represents some of the most recognisable faces in the industry, including Irina Miccoli, Redaric Williams, Anastasiya Yakunina, Irina Shayk and Raffaello Pinzari. "The secret to our success? We're only happy if our clients are happy!"

Recent notable campaigns include a wide range of beauty products including Garnier, Revlon, Playboy shower gel, Clere, Avon and BIPA cosmetics. Furthermore, the company recently added clients KAYAT, Men's Health UK, GQ South Africa, Carling Black Label and Toyota to its large repertoire of bookings.

Gloss Artist Management has completed its sixth consecutive season, allowing its artists an opportunity to work with various local and international clients in Cape Town, Southern Africa and further abroad.

Gloss Artists have recently facilitated successful shoots for clients in advertising (Jack & Jones, Schiesser, Puma, US Polo), editorial (StyleBob, Annabelle, Brigitte), and catalogue (Louis Vuitton Homme, Van Heusen, Ice Berg Kids).

The Gloss team is supported by skilled and talented South African and international artists from Sweden, Germany, Slovenia and Denmark. This season, Gloss welcomed accomplished photographers including Alasdair McLellan, Serge Guerand, James Meakin, Nagi Sakai, Gavin O’Neil and Sune Czajkowski.

Gloss Artist Management can confirm an eventful and busy summer and looks forward to the arrival of spring, marking the opening of a new season.

Primarily focusing on food photography, Shawn Driman’s unique understanding of lighting and insistence on “getting it right first time” means clients receive images that require very little additional work. He enjoys long-standing relationships with a number of major convenience and fast food chains and their agencies in South Africa, as well as the large corporates who manufacture staple brands.

Shawn’s other commercial enterprise 'Living Landscapes' has taken him quite literally around the world. A quiet individual with astonishing presence, Shawn says, “when I can actually feel the energy of a place, it seems to infuse the photograph. There is another force, more than just me and my camera. I can feel it happening."

Clients include a number of well-known South African architects and interior designers as well as commissions for private international investors. Visit his dedicated 'Living Landscapes' page and commercial website for more information.

Award-winning Libby Edwards won a commendation at the 2013 Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year Awards in London in April.

Libby continues to shoot for leading international and South African brands and recently shot the McDonald’s “Grand Chicken” billboard campaign. Talented food stylists and postproduction staff assist her to produce beautiful food photography. Libby works from her streamlined professional studio and all these attributes lead most food companies to her to achieve optimum results.
 

Sunshine Co. Professional photographic equipment includes:

• Lighting and Digital Rentals - The fun, enthusiastic and professional spirit that exists within the team at Sunshine is its most valuable resource. "We are all committed to excellence and take great pride in the roles we play on a daily basis. This is the driving force behind our success. This, and a good coffee!"
   
• Repairs - Duncan Frew is in charge of the repairs division and with more than eight years' experience across a range of flash brands he is more than suitably qualified. He travels frequently to the Profoto headquarters in Stockholm to keep fine tuned in the recent developments of the product range. Duncan is the only stills lighting technician to have gained this valuable insight, and as a result the company has the knowledge, experience and expertise all under one roof.
   
• Vans - These vehicles are a true pleasure for shoots. A team can relax and work in style. The company has chosen to invest in the superior Mercedes brand due to its longevity, reliability and comfort factor. Mark has been running the vans division for the past eight years. His knowledge of the vehicles and how production teams work is passed onto his dedicated drivers who have all been working with him for many years and look after clients with equal care.

Flash Photo is the premier rental source for stills and video lighting and digital equipment. A wide variety of gear combined with attentive, friendly service is the company's recipe for success. The owners are also the managers, and that's what sets Flash Photo apart from the competition.

Flash Studio is set within a 400 m² double volume office space and completes the company's one-stop creative environment.

The team also provides in-house post production and video editing services.