MINDBOX is a full-service production agency based in Antwerp, Belgium.

The team services small to large scale productions of fashion editorials and advertising photo shoots and videography.

MINDBOX has a range of services, including location scouting and location management, with a specialisation in fashion projects. Their goal is to accomplish a high-end service ensuring a smooth and enjoyable production from start to finish, in Belgium and abroad.

Clients and brands MINDBOX has worked with/for: Another Magazine, Dust, Dries Van Noten, Eastpak, H&M Home, i-D Magazine, Instyle, Loewe, Loro Piano, Love Magazine, L’Officiel, Mango, Raf Simons, Vogue IT / NL / T / US, We11done, Willy Vanderperre, Wrangler and Zara.

"When engaging in product photography and videography, it is essential to actively listen and closely collaborate with the client and/or agency.

The objective is to mold the product into a tangible form and effectively convey the underlying ideas through captivating imagery that resonates with the end customers.

Personally, I prioritise translating the client's concepts and infusing an emotional element into each image. Every idea is tailor-made to suit the client's specific requirements.

Moreover, we go beyond mere customisation. We strive to employ unique techniques for each shot, ensuring that the resulting image stands out amidst the competition.

Our ultimate aim is to propel our clients towards success by producing images that elicit a powerful emotional response."

MINDBOX is a full-service production agency based in Antwerp, Belgium. The team services small to large scale productions of fashion editorials and advertising photo shoots and videography.

MINDBOX has a range of services including location scouting and location management with a specialization in fashion projects. Their goal is to accomplish a high-end service ensuring a smooth and enjoyable production from start to finish, in Belgium and abroad.

LITES water stage is the most advanced interior water studio on the planet, designed for high-end underwater filming and water surface shootings.

• Maximum depth of 10 meters.
• Maximum water surface: 42 meters x 30 meters.
• All water FX are available at the studio: rain, mist, wind, dump tanks, water cannons.
• Overhead cranes that lift 25T.
• A moveable pool floor that lifts 20T of the set.
• Permanently heated water, different water looks and much more.

LITES water stage is the most advanced interior water stage in the world.

• Max. depth: 11 m. - max. water surface: 42 m x 30 m.
• In-house water FX such as large waves, dump tanks, water cannons, current, wind, rain, mist.
• A moveable pool floor for 20T dry set construction and submerging to 8 m of depth. 25 Ton gantry cranes.
• Black, white, green, blue backgrounds. XL skylight of 21m x 18m RGBWW DMX controlled.
• All wet and dry cine lighting & camera equipment.
• Highly skilled water crew.

LITES water stage offers the largest creative possibilities. A fully controlled environment; water of 32°C to work for 10 hours/day, and the highest safety standards.

Looking for that perfect production location, while staying in comfortable, affordable rooms for your whole crew?

Radisson Hotels offers spacious, aspirational and versatile shooting locations for hire, at affordable rates, with precise attention to detail and unrivaled level of service. Radisson Hotels are uniquely positioned to meet your expectations, whether you’re handling film and TV productions, celebrity travel, band and show tours or on-location fashion shows.

Get more information about their special deals on their website.

"When working on product photography and video, listening and working closely with the client and / or agency is a must. 

You try to give shape to a product and translate the ideas behind it into an attractive image for end customers. For me, it is important to convey a client's ideas and give an emotional touch to the image. Every idea is customised to the client and his needs. And not only that! For every shot, we come up with a unique technique, so we make sure the image can differentiate itself in comparison with the competition.

Our goal is to propel our clients toward success with images that provoke an emotion!"

Welcome to Showcase Benelux, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, photo & film production companies, studios, services for photo and film production and equipment rental working out of Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Amsterdam (Photo / Film) and Brussels (Photo / Film) directories.

Brands and publications including Philips, DHL, Tommy Hilfiger, BMW, Klarna and Levi's, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to catch our recommended events:

• The BRIFF is back in Brussels from 23rd June 23 to 2nd July for its 5th edition: three competitions (International, National and Directors' week), retrospectives, cartes blanches and open-air screenings.
• Haute Photographie is a new photography fair centred around a group exhibition, featuring works by the grand masters from the history of photography, and the youngest and most exciting young talents working with the medium today. At the MUSEUMSSQUARE, Amsterdam, from 15th to 18th September.

Our cover image was shot by Lois Cohen for &C Magazine, with styling from Indiana Roma Voss. Indiana is represented by Cake Film & Photography.

"Two Belgian explorers refer to me and my dog Jack. Jack is not just an ordinary dog to me. Because of the many walks we take together, he is also the reason why I started with photography.

It started locally, but our walking area expanded constantly. After a while we visited more and more nature reserves.

You don’t always have to go far away, sometimes there are wonderful spots closer than you think.

Jack and I explore these places as much as possible. Meanwhile we travel regularly in Europe by car.

My experience has already led to several collaborations. For example, I collaborated with Mitsubishi, Mazda and Ssangyong in the past two years. Capturing their cars in the most stunning environments is what I do best - and will continue doing it, because I love it so much."

"Two Belgian explorers refer to me and my dog Jack. Jack is not just an ordinary dog to me. Because of the many walks we take together, he is also the reason why I started with photography.

It started locally, but our walking area expanded constantly. After a while we visited more and more nature reserves.

You don’t always have to go far away, sometimes there are wonderful spots closer than you think.

Jack and I explore these places as much as possible. Meanwhile we travel regularly in Europe by car.

My experience has already led to several collaborations. For example, I collaborated with Mitsubishi, Mazda and Ssangyong in the past two years. Capturing their cars in the most stunning environments is what I do best - and will continue doing it, because I love it so much."