Welcome to Showcase South Africa, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, photo and film production and service companies, location scouts, studio and equipment rent companies, and post production companies, currently working out of South Africa. 

You can find more creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production in our Cape Town Photo and Film directories.

Companies including Louis Vuitton, Grey Goose, Marie Claire, VW, Lancome, Air France, Vichy, Philips, Martini, Dior, Amnesty International, H&M, Ikea, Porter Magazine, Anthropologie, Tommy Hilfiger, and Porsche, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure not to miss our recommended events:

• 15th edition of shnit - International Short Film Festival, from 18th - 29th October in Cape Town. 
• Photo & Film Expo, from 27th to 29th October, at Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg. 

Our cover image was shot by Ruud Baan, photo production - Euroconnection. 

“Season 2017 / 2018 is upon us. Cape Town Productions has rejuvenated itself with new premises, bringing fresh energy and continued commitment to what we do best, Production with passion.

Belinda, Ryan, Tash, Hybre and of course Gavin are all on hand to assist you in making your production as smooth as possible. With 29 years of experience, there’s no one better qualified to meet the challenges production has to offer. Our extensive database with old favourites and many new breathtaking locations, will more than fulfil any brief requirements. Come join us for another exciting sun drenched season.”

A few recent projects include:

• Tommy Hilfiger shot by Ben Weller
• Porsche GT2RS shot by Jan Steinhilber
• Kia shot by Emir Haveric
• Adidas StellaSport shot by Richard Johnson
• VW Amarok shot by He & Me
• Mr Porter shot by Matthew Brookes
• M&S Holiday Shop shot by Chris Craymer
• John Lewis shot by Chris Everard
• Audi S5 shot by Markus Wendler
• Opel shot by Emir Haveric
• Avaunt Magazine shot by Matthew Brookes
• Skoda shot by David Maurer
• Bonmarché shot by David Woollacott
• Mini shot by Emir Haveric

For the good people at Steel, one of the best things about working in the game for so long is working with return clients – getting to know the little things that make a production special for them and being able to grow that personal touch with each production worked together.

The Steel team love what they do – turning great ideas into beautiful pictures - and it has been a great year of just that, with recent productions including:

• Volkswagen UK – shot by Jean-Yves Lemoigne with Creative Blood.
• H&M SS17 – shot by Mikael Jansson with North Six Productions.
• Louis Vuitton editorial – shot by Jack Davison for Modern Weekly China.
• Louis Vuitton Homme editorial  - shot by Pieter Hugo of We Folk.
• Louis Vuitton editorial – shot by Sean & Seng for GQ UK with KO Production.
• H&M Home – Shot by Mikkel Vang.
• Lindex spring 2017 print and TVC  - Shot by Pamela Hanson and directed by Steven Brahms with AND Production.
• White Stuff – Shot by Damian Weilers.
• Dell – Shot by Sam Robinson of We Follk.
• Adidas x Mini Rodini - Shot by Joel Rhodin with Rosco Production.

"Here’s to making more magic in the summer months ahead!"

"we are_ a creative production collective. With our own roster of highly sought-after directors, DoPs and editors, we aim to create. We collaborate with our clients advising, managing and directing every aspect of the creative process. We are your professional team, here to materialise your vision, from conception and estimation, through to execution and delivery.

Although equipped to service all markets, we specialise in online content creation with our main focus being fashion.

View our website and see more of what we have to offer."

Portraiture, lifestyle situations and beautiful light are the three things that excite Gareth Hubbard most about photography.

An instant hit with everyone he meets, Gareth loves interacting with new people; a fact which he finds is right up there with the best qualities photography has to offer.

With an impressive list of clients including Panasonic, Bon Aqua, McDonald's, and Edwin, in the words of this talented photographer: "Pull in, say howzit, and let’s shoot!”

Production Pool’s Cape Town office is getting ready for the upcoming season 2017/2018. After the traditional South African winter break the dust is off the shelves and the team is ready to go.

Production Pool is a full service photo and film production company, offering the full package deal from ‘A’ like 'Accommodation Bookings' to ‘Z’ like 'Zebra Casting'.

Services available include location scouting, casting, permits, visas, equipment, budget management and crew coordinating.

Cape Prod Afrika was established in 1993 and is owned and managed hands-on by Adi Bensmaia along with Olivier Boyer, who joined the company in 2010.

With 24 years of experience in the industry and more than 400 successful productions under its belt, Cape Prod Afrika offers a truly professional and friendly working environment to its clients.

The passionate team of personally trained production managers and coordinators, and highly experienced administrative and accounting staff are the key to the smooth running of every production.

"Cape Prod Afrika prides ourselves on the repeat business and word of mouth referrals which have been helping us grow and expand our wings to other countries such as Namibia, Mauritius, and Zanzibar."

Cape Town-based Hannah Mentz is an award-winning lifestyle, kids and portrait photographer. She is known for bringing out the best in her subjects, be they adults, children - or dogs. Cape Town provides a spectacular backdrop for her to create beautiful lifestyle images.

Recent campaigns include Ross & Brown designer sunglasses and European travel company Sunweb. Previously based in London, Hannah's clients included the BBC, Slimfast and Servite Housing. Her work has also been published in The Sunday Times (UK) featuring an ad for Lloyds TSB and in Time magazine. She also produces work for local and international NGO’s, including Comic Relief.

Episode Media Productions - TVC, Video and Print production company is looking forward to welcoming old and new clients back to Cape Town. The company provides international teams with the highest level of full production service including highly skilled crews, talent, equipment and spectacular locations.

The team has produced a variety of shoots this past season and had the pleasure of working with international clients Nestlé, Ikea, NKD, InterSport Germany, Calik Denim, Volvo, Nelly.com, Ellos and Cellbes, to mention a few.

Episode’s team takes care of everything from budget planning to production to delivery. "No matter how complex the project or budget may be, we make it happen! We look forward to discussing new projects and welcoming clients to our production friendly city!"

Getting to live in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa and working internationally in Dubai, Russia, Europe and China to name a few makes for a thrilling career for Seagram Pearce. Always bringing an enthusiastic “can do” attitude to the team, Seagram stops at nothing to get the shot in the bag. Always excited to be working with new creative teams, he also understands the value of keeping brands happy to ensure ongoing relationships. Prioritizing a hard work ethos, Seagram always brings a sense of ease and control to set.

Having a solid start-to-finish knowledge of campaigns, Seagram enjoys taking an active role in ensuring a project is kept to the highest standards possible.

Clients and agencies include BBDO, Ogilvy, KingJames, Y&R, BlueHive, BMW, KIA, Lexus, Ferrari, Scania, Porsche, Isuzu, Toyota, Chevrolet, Opel, Renault and VW.