Studio 26 was built by photographer Peter Schreiber to offer three individual and completely different sets.

The Open Air Studio: An outdoor studio built to offer clients architectural lines and open sky. It can be painted or customized any way a client chooses. 

The Lake Houses: Any look is possible here from Montana to the Caribeean, Tom Sawyer to Bruce Weber. Fishing, swimming, hiking, partying, nautical or Surferboy.

The Farm: 2.900.000m²  of hilly farmland run by a very production friendly farmer. The sky is the limit here.

At Studio 26 almost anything is possible - just reach out to Studio 26.

Email or call Jessica 0833686216.

Herman Jordaan is a force of nature. He is often away from home shooting personal projects and specialises in finding unique locations and stories. He loves working in tough environments and makes it look effortless; whether it's underwater, on top of a mountain, in rain, snow or sunshine.

Herman's visual style focuses on the person, the body, the movement and expression ,and aims to provoke and inspire. As a polymath, Herman loves collaborating with other passionate people. This is where unexpected discoveries are made and creative insights are shaped.

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, rental studios, photo and film equipment rent, post production companies and more, currently working out of Cape Town and Johannesburg.

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

Companies including Google, Puma, Louis Vuitton, Vogue, Virgin, Asics, Shell, Hush, Hartmann and Ferrero among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure not to miss our recommended events:

• RapidLion - The South African International Film Festival - screening over 140 films and documentaries from more than 30 countries. From 4th to 11th March in Johannesburg. 
• 19th Encounters International Documentary Film Festival - from 1st to 11th June in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Submissions are open for feature, mid-length and short documentaries, as well as virtual reality and immersive media works. 
• 38th Durban International Film Festival - including featured films, documentaries and short films. From 13th to 23rd July in Durban. 

Our cover image, shot by Cape Town-based photographer Sven Kristian is featuring artist Thor Rixon. 

The 08 Media Productions team is proud to share the S/S 2017 campaign for Swedish activewear brand Björn Borg, shot by photographer Bersa in and around Cape Town. Videographer Jonas Nyström did an equally fantastic job capturing the campaign on film. We loved being part of such a creative and talented team!

In the past couple of months, 08 Media Productions has hosted fellow Swedish photographer Jesper Brandt and teams for two different clients: Dutch Ploom vaporizer and Swedish Natural Cycles fertility app.

December was also extremely busy for 08 Media Productions. Photographer Richard Sund shot an editorial for Icon Magazine, styled by Gorjan Lauseger. Picardi Malibu came to shoot their upcoming campaign, lensed by Niklas Lilleus, and Johnny Kangasniemi photographed a fashion campaign for premium Swedish clothing brand Gant.

Watch this space for our latest production; a distinctive editorial by Pieter Hugo for Document Journal, styled by Anders Sølvsten Thomsen, featuring the Balenciaga S/S 2017 collections.

The months ahead promise exciting new briefs and familiar faces from past seasons. Bring on Cape Town late summer!

Captcha Productions is a full service production agency based in Cape Town with over 20 years combined production and advertising experience.

Over the years, its owners have had the pleasure of working with top international brands and clients in Africa, Europe, UK and the USA.

“We love Cape Town and want to provide you with a slick, professional production experience from start to finish. Cape Town is one of the best places to shoot with great light and locations, world-class technical crew and of course, value for money”, says co-founder, Bridgett Stanford.

The strength of Captcha Productions lies in finding the perfect location for a client's shoot.

“We know our city and its surroundings very well. Add to that our unwavering attention to detail and project excellence, and you’re set for a perfect production each and every time.”

Nomad Production House has been located in Cape Town since 2005.

The team thrives in hard work while having fun in getting the job done.

Working with professionals from around the world, Nomad takes pride in its uncompromising commitment, exemplary service, and respectful relationships.

"Life is all about relationships. They all begin by saying 'Hello'. Let's chat."

Mauro Matalone is a talented photographer and video-maker based between Cape Town and Italy. He brings creativity into landscape and travel imagery, capturing stunning new vertical angles thanks to his skills as an aerial photographer.

His passion for street photography and unveiling cities through his lens, combined with the talent and capability to show unique perspectives, has allowed him to develop a special bond with urban adventure and travel.

Spending time experimenting behind the camera and with the drone, Mauro's artistic vision and photographic style has developed rapidly as he keeps on capturing new audiences. His limited edition prints are now increasingly sought after.

Summer is here, and the 08 Media Productions team is already hard at work. Just wrapped a rewarding and successful campaign, and more exciting productions are in the pipeline.

08 Media Productions is Cape Town based and has established itself as a reliable full service production company, successfully pairing local knowledge with an understanding of international requirements. With a diverse and comprehensive client portfolio, 08 Media Productions continues to deliver high quality productions with a personal touch.

Featured in this Spotlight is a selection of recent work, from kids catalogues and advertising to high-end sports campaigns and editorials.

“We look forward to seeing you all soon, and here's to a successful and enjoyable Cape Town production season!"

Over the past 30 years Des Kleineibst has become recognised as one of the leading automotive advertising photographers producing exceptional commercial images for almost every brand of car and truck in the South African market and beyond.

Des specialises in car stills and motion, 360º VR video, CGI, 360 exterior and interior virtual tours and landscapes, and he is as much at home on location as he is in the studio.

Due to the fantastic diverse range of locations and the light, Des and his highly effective small team are based in Cape Town.

Recent clients include Lexus, Toyota, Isuzu, Ford, Opel and Chevrolet.

Des’ combination of German heritage and Virgo traits with a 'no prima donna' attitude leads to his mantra - every shoot must be delivered on time and within budget no matter the circumstances.

A life-long car enthusiast, Des’ passion leads to personal projects photographing classic and exotic car collections for collectors worldwide.

Des is seeking representation.

London-based photographer Morné van Zyl is a true portraitist at heart. Inspired by classic painters and photography masters in equal measures, he has spent the last decade developing a visual aesthetic which is distinct and recognizable. Fortunately, this natural ability as a portrait photographer, along with his strong command of artificial light, has proved a good fit for commercial clients where authentic performances are often a key requirement in effectively communicating a brand message.

Previously based in Cape Town, Morné has developed an impressive local and international client base. Key to his success has been his efficient and unfussy approach to his photography work. His ability to stay cool under pressure enables him to deliver outstanding images time after time. He has earned a reputation for delivering high-profile advertising campaigns and editorial features within extremely tight timelines and budgets.

Equally comfortable working in studio or setting up on location, Morné enjoys working solo, or taking creative direction and working with a team.

Clients include Virgin, Qatar Airways, Puma, British Airways, GQ, Wired Magazine, Red Bull, Condé Nast Traveller, Financial Times, Sky Sports, SA Rugby, Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Sports Illustrated, Women’s Health, John Brown, Sanlam, eTV, Discovery and Kulula.