France Production is a Cape Town–based production company specialising in high-end stills and film shoots, with particular expertise in fashion, lifestyle, and children’s campaigns. With over 30 years of experience, the company is known for delivering seamless international productions, combining creative excellence with efficient, budget-conscious execution.

Recent projects include campaigns for leading global brands, supported by a trusted network of top local crew and suppliers.

Cape Town remains one of the world’s most sought-after production destinations, offering diverse locations, world-class infrastructure, and no time difference with Europe.

"France Production would like to thank all clients and collaborators for an exceptional season – your trust continues to drive everything we do."

"The production season is in full swing in Cape Town — our long sunny days and world-class locations are ready for another vibrant season of shoots.

France Production offers full photo and film production services in South Africa, specialising in fashion, lifestyle, and kids campaigns. From casting, location scouting, and permits to equipment rental and crew coordination, our experienced local production team ensures a seamless, professional experience.

Based in Cape Town, we work with top international brands and agencies looking for reliable production support under the South African sun. With stunning coastal, urban, and natural settings, Cape Town continues to be the ideal destination for high-end fashion and advertising shoots.

Recent projects include European and global campaigns produced with our trusted local crew — combining creativity, precision, and exceptional hospitality."

"France Production is buzzing with energy as we gear up for the new season—and we can’t wait for Cape Town’s sunshine to return!

We are fully prepped and ready to welcome our international clients back to one of the most versatile production destinations in the world.

This year, we had the pleasure of working with One&Only Cape Town on a beautiful shoot—a project we’re incredibly proud of for both its creative execution and elegant outcome.

As always, France remains the woman behind the magic, curating each production with her signature style and surrounding herself with top-tier crew. Whether you’re shooting on location or remotely, we offer a seamless, full-service experience—from pre-production to delivery. Just send your collection, and we’ll handle the rest."

"As the season gently winds down, FRANCE PRODUCTION sends a warm thank you to all the wonderful teams who joined us in Cape Town these past months. It's been such a pleasure to host you.

Things may be a little quieter now, but we're still here—and so is the beautiful light, our trusted local crew, and the solid infrastructure that keeps things running smoothly. With the rand currently in favour, it’s also a smart time for our European clients to plan ahead. Off-season doesn’t mean out of office—we're always happy to hear from you."

At the heart of France Production are three remarkable women. Founder France Olicard, a French-born perfectionist, fell in love with Cape Town and established France Production to deliver world-class service to this vibrant city and beyond. Simone Barnes, France’s right hand at the company, has a keen eye for talent and storytelling, thriving on bringing ideas to life with passion and dedication. Lastly, Leigh Pienaar, the production coordinator, fosters strong and efficient relationships with suppliers through her warmth and friendly nature.

Together, they are committed to creating extraordinary work.

France Production’s dedicated team is always ready to capture the magic of South Africa. Renowned for their eco-friendly practices and meticulous attention to detail, they ensure flawless execution on every project—whether working to tight deadlines or orchestrating grand productions.

For your next campaign, trust France Production to bring Cape Town’s magic to life for you.

FRANCE PRODUCTION, Cape Town’s go-to for exceptional campaigns, brings French flair to South Africa’s breathtaking backdrops.

With over 25 years of experience, they specialise in both stills and motion shoots for international clients, creating unforgettable imagery across iconic beaches, urban landscapes, and hidden gems.

As summer arrives, models are landing, the beaches are set, and FRANCE PRODUCTION’s dedicated team is ready to capture the magic of the season. Known for eco-friendly practices and impeccable attention to detail, they ensure seamless execution on every project, from tight timelines to grand productions.

Each shoot is handled with professionalism, precision, and a warm continental touch that sets FRANCE PRODUCTION apart. Whether it’s a vibrant kids’ campaign or a sophisticated lifestyle shoot, their trusted team delivers imagery that brings clients back year after year.

For your next campaign, trust FRANCE PRODUCTION to make Cape Town’s summer magic work for you.

France Production, French-born and Cape Town-based, is excited to unveil their new rebranding and freshly designed website, highlighting their dedication to outstanding production services.

Specialising in campaigns for both kids and adults, they have mastered the art of remote shooting - perfect for clients with tight deadlines or budget constraints.

While Cape Town is their home base, they also offer productions in stunning locations like Bali, Zanzibar, Madagascar, Namibia, Mozambique, and Lisbon. Combining local knowledge with creative approaches, France Production ensures a smooth and efficient process, delivering exceptional results no matter the location.

Visit their new website to discover a world where creativity, efficiency, and flexibility come together to make every project shine.

France Production is a premier boutique production company that pushes the boundaries of excellence.

"Widely known for our personalised and refined approach, we consistently deliver exceptional services, elevated experiences, and luxury that surpass expectations.

Our longstanding relationship with Liu Jo speaks volumes. Their unwavering loyalty, France Production's attention to detail, and our mutual determination to push each project to new heights in creativity make us their go-to team, season after season. We recently collaborated on their SS24 project. The final result is truly astonishing and a testimony to our dedication.

At France production, we live and breathe our ability to transform visions into extraordinary realities, setting the gold standard for unparalleled production quality."

"At France Production we are dedicated to revolutionising boutique production while maintaining excellence within budget constraints. Our unwavering dedication to surpassing expectations knows no limits. Join the France Production family in Cape Town for consistently exceptional results.

Devred with Stephane Huard: with a fantastic team from France and creative ideas, we turned this journey into a resounding success.

H&M with Franck Malthiery: our collaboration produced a remarkable, eye-catching campaign blending Franck’s incredible talents with a global clothing giant. 

IKKS with Pascal Chevallier: we genuinely admire Pascal’s work and eagerly anticipate more exciting collaborations with the amazing IKKS brand.

Liu Jo with Luca Manfredi: our decade-long partnership infuses each project with an exhilarating blend of challenge and beauty."

French-born, Cape Town-based France Production wraps world-class professionalism and obsessive attention to detail in continental charm and a very Parisian passion for perfection.

"We turn your creativity into reality. And we do it with an experienced hand, a light touch and a twinkle in the eye. It’s our pleasure to spoil you, we are relentless in our pursuit of impeccable service.

“Dream it and we can make it happen”: our work ethic promises to deliver more than you could ever ask.

Welcome to France Production."