08 Media Productions has established itself as a reliable full-service production company run and owned by Swedish producer, Anna-Eva Svensson Goodes. Successfully pairing local knowledge with an understanding of international requirements, and with a diverse and comprehensive client portfolio, 08 Media Productions continues to deliver high-quality productions with a personal touch.

This Showcase features a selection of recent work:

• Oysho by Thomas Lohr.
• Jonsered by Björn Ceder.
• &Other Stories by Cameron Hammond.
• GANT A/W by Johnny Kangasniemi.

The company also hosted Swedish sports brand Stadium by Bersa, a revisit for GANT A/W 2018 by Johan Sandberg, 6ixty8ight by Stephen Greff, Oriflame by Erika Verginelli, Regatta by David Short, BrownThomas by Steve Marais and Stefano Van Wyk, Audi by Jurgen Berderow, and Volvo Trucks by Patrick Johäll.

Johannesburg-based photographer Aart Verrips, has captured the attention of the South African fashion scene while making a global and digital impact.

Aart continues to gain recognition for a distinctive style that merges the daring, provocative and risqué, while maintaining a commercial aesthetic, expansive creativity and attention to detail that hint at his earlier studies as a pastry chef in France.

Working on major projects with brands such as Levi's, Kurt Geiger and Adidas, he continues to push the boundaries to create better and more enticing images.

Hannah Mentz is an award-winning photographer specialising in lifestyle, kids and portraiture. She lives and works in Cape Town, "the best place in the world to shoot lifestyle photography."

Hannah has had the best of both worlds – starting her career in the UK where she cut her teeth in the London advertising sector, before transferring to Cape Town. Her skill in capturing spontaneous and joyful images stems from her innate ability to make her subjects feel natural and relaxed.

Hannah constantly strives to better capture the free spirit of lifestyle photography. She has recently shot campaigns for Danone, Sunweb Travel, Lloyds TSB and Ross & Brown Eyewear.

SA Media Productions is a stills and video production company based in South Africa. International directors, actors and talent are attracted to the country because of easy access to incredible locations, value for money service, and the summer sunshine hours. They expect international quality service and, for 27 years, SA Media has worked with the world’s top brands, agencies and publications to produce beautiful and compelling stills, videos and films.

"We bring the insights from over 840 completed productions and a wealth of local experience - solid relationships with suppliers of talent, gear and locations, and an experienced crew gives us a track record for being on time and on budget. From exotic prop requests to untangling logistics nightmares, our team have the skill set to guarantee you never miss a second of golden light.

Follow the dream. We have the team!"

Being raised between Africa and Europe has given Isabel Pinto a very unique style, vibrant and free spirited. Her background in anthropology adds a very different perspective on the way she “sees” people, children, and life; it provides a very emotional approach to her work that has become her trademark across fashion, catalogues, commercial work, lifestyle and portraiture.

With three books published, her clients include Vogue, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Oscar de la Renta Kids, Elle Magazine, Marie Claire, Monocle, El País, Hooligans Magazine, la Petite Magazine and a variety of catalogues.

Isabel splits the summer seasons between Lisbon and Cape Town, living mainly between the two.

Just Us is an edgy, innovative stills and motion production company based in Cape Town.

"We pride ourselves on our creative integrity, resourceful problem-solving, Eco-conscious sets and lateral thinking. As efficient as we are ambitious, we deliver on time, on brand and on budget.

With 15 years of international experience servicing high-end briefs, we know the best talent, we know the best locations and we know how to deliver the best possible product at the best possible cost. We believe the experience is just as important as the product and will make sure you leave Cape Town happy with both."

Studio 26 was built by fashion photographer Peter Schreiber to offer two individual and completely different sets to cater to clients' needs.

• The Open Air Studio: An outdoor studio, purpose built to offer  architectural lines and open skies. Clients can paint or customise it any way they like - the sky is the limit!
• The Lake Houses: A little village of wooden shacks and houses to offer a rustic yet variable location. Any look is possible, from Montana to the Caribbean, Tom Sawyer to Bruce Weber. Fishing, swimming, hiking, partying, nautical or surfer-boy... you name it!

At Studio 26 almost anything is possible. Contact studio manager Albert or visit the website for more information.

Welcome to Showcase South Africa, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, directors, photo and film production and service companies, and location scouts, 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 Nike, GQ, BMW, Intel, Adidas, Sacoor Brothers, Lucas Hugh, US Polo, and Hyperoptic, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure not to miss our recommended events:

• 20th Encounters International Documentary Film Festival - from 21st May to 10th June in Cape Town and Johannesburg. 
• Photo & Film Expo, from 26th to 29th July, at Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg. 
• Durban International Film Festival - including feature films, documentaries and short films. From 19th to 29th July in Durban.

Our cover image was shot by Steve Marais. 

Gavin Schneider Productions are in the midst of their busy season and would like to thank all their loyal clients, as well as newcomers for their continued support. Gavin Schneider Productions strive to ensure the best level of personal service and commitment, ensuring their clients return year after year.  

With Gavin Schneider Productions in your corner the best rates, finest locations and professional models and talent will always be accessible. An experienced administrative, accounting and project management team provide uniquely creative solutions for every client.

This season, so far Gavin Schneider Productions have produced several prestigious campaigns. Recent projects include: Lucas Hugh, Hotter Shoes, Homebase Furniture, Sacoor Brothers, Masculin, Mountain Warehouse, Tappers Beer, Joules, Samsung, and Shell.

Summer Season in South Africa seems to be going longer each year. April-May is one of the best times of year to visit South Africa whether for photo production or for holidays: The light is not as harsh nor the wind as strong as during peak summer, there are less tourists to contend with and the days are a bit shorter  - meaning that for golden hour chasers, a 4am start and 9pm wrap is not necessary.

Steel clients look set to make the most of this with a busy few months ahead, but the team have already enjoyed a summer working on some great projects:

• Ted Baker SS18 with Great Northern Locations shot by Niko Mitrunen, Andrew Urwin and Ana Cuba, DOP’s -  Curtis Taylor and Kristian Young.
• Virgin Atlantic– shot by Matt Hind.
• British Vogue – shot by Venetia Scott.
• Huawei print and TVC with Picture Farm London, shot and directed by Christopher Anderson, DOP - Fernando Gayeksy.
• Abilify shot and directed by George Logan of Horton Stephens, DOP -  Eoin McLoughlin.
• Airbnb stills by Kent Andreasen and motion by Steve Glashier.
• White Stuff – with Raw Production, shot by Lee Whittaker.
• Cubus shot by Dusan Reljin, DOP – Casey Shoalwater.