"Berlin, probably the most exciting city in Europe; Frankfurt, the only European city with an impressive skyline. These are our two homebases, from where we have been scouting and helping to organise your productions all across Germany and throughout Europe, since 1989.''

Public Heroes Gmbh finds the perfect cast for every character. Take for example Elias, a conductor with Ekko Fresh for Deutsche Bahn, Kira as an international pilates instructor for Activia, or Pia questionning solar energy for eon. The agency even cast the perfect Olympics fan reporter, with Philipp travelling to Rio for three weeks for Sparkasse.

As a people and casting agency Public Heroes Gmbh is a solid player for commercial and photo productions. The portfolio includes more than 2,500 faces across people, actors and artists. This wide range of performers delights national as well as international customers.

Visit the website for more information.

mobilespace is the leading service provider for specially-equipped vehicles for film and photo productions. With more than 20 years' experience and a fleet of over 100 vehicles, mobilespace is a reliable partner for every type of project.

The company offers a wide range of special trucks including make-up, wardrobe, toilet, generator and artists' vehicles. VW buses or the Mercedes nine-seater are available to transport the entire team, and for those looking for an all-in-one solution, the company can provide a range of vehicles with a complete selection of features.

All trucks are small, compact and suitable for use in the city. They can be driven with an EU drivers' licence 'B' or alternately upon request clients can have an experienced driver with local knowledge and special skills to accompany their project.

A variety of equipment including generators, tents, ventilation units, make-up mirrors and much more complete the offer.

The Shoot Train Company is a full service production company based in the centre of Berlin and working across northern Germany and the rest of the world.

Recent productions include:

• Schustermann & Borenstein with photographer Alexandra Kinga Fekete, c/o Cosmopola, on location on one of Berlin's greatest rooftops, at a treehouse, and in one of the trendiest hotels in Berlin.
• Salamander Shoes with photographer Josef Fischnaller, where they scouted the coolest graffitis and underground stations in Berlin.
• Breuninger with photographer Hans van Brakel, c/o Klein Photographen, and agency Co/Unforgettable at a luxurious private property in Hamburg.
• Panorama Fashion Fair Berlin with photographer Edgar Berg, for whom Shoot Train organised a trip to Marrakech to shoot at some of the most picturesque locations in Morocco.

"No matter where, The Shoot Train Company remains committed and passionate about all matters relating to your shoot."

Visit the website or call Sylvia Ahrens on +49 179 9013759 for more information.

Digirox offers high-end digital photographic support and post-production. Up-to-date equipment and experienced digital technicians provide an expert service and streamlined workflow. Backed by many years of experience, the post-production department sets the highest standards for retouching.

Recent productions include:

• Armin Morbach for Schwarzkopf and Catrice.
• Patrick Houi for p2 cosmetics.
• Seregel for Marc Cain.
• Cem Guenes for Camel.
• Liz Collins for Schwarzkopf.
• Blasius Erlinger for Peruvian Connection.
• Jean Graisse for McDonald’s.

KME creates images - for over 25 years now, large and small; still and moving. Based in Berlin and Munich, the company acts worldwide.

Topics include food, sports, people and lifestyle. Photographers and film-makers, creatives and strategists, producers and post-production professionals; the team includes more than 20 people from the media scene, all working to capture images that move you. Moments that last.

Client references include 72andSunny, BBDO Düsseldorf, Process Brand Evolution, Bunte Entertainment, Contexta, ddg Taiwan, fischerAppelt, Freunde des Hauses, Fuenfwerken Design, Grey Düsseldorf, Kolle Rebbe, Neverest- Serviceplan, Ogilvy & Mather, Panama Werbeagentur, Publicis München, Saint Elmo's, Scholz & Volkmer, Syndicate, TBWA and thjnk.

"KME. Visual. Feeling."

"Let me introduce myself: I started as a freelance photographer, gained experience as a picture editor and managed a magazine before working as an artist representative for six years. Then the time came in 2013 to explore new challenges, and so I decided to build up a group of talented photographers, illustrators and video artists at Cosmopol," - Barbi Mlczoch.

Cosmopola is a Berlin-based creative agency with lots of talent and inspiration. Get inspired by its creative cosmos: Ellen von Unwerth for Marina Rinaldi, Alexandra Kinga Fekete for Mercedes and Anamorphosis by Joseph Ford where 2.5 kilometres of blue gaffer tape, seven assistants, two anamorphosis artists, two parkour artists, in one derelict swimming pool were involved.

Based in Berlin, basics works with clients from all over the world.

"Our loyal and large number of clients come from a wide spectrum such as fashion, beauty, advertising, music, public relations, event management, TV production, fashion shows and e-commerce. Our global hair and make-up artists are also booked by actors, politicians and other personalities from public life on a regular basis.

The basis for these activities is set by leading events, for example red carpet appearances and press junkets for the Berlinale, fairs such as Fashion Week or Premium, and the German Film Awards.

Our stylists and set designers also produce creative concepts and implement professional design for shop and fair presentations."

Andrew Grauman is a commercial Berlin photographer specialising in professional fashion, catalogue, look-book, beauty and advertising photography. In addition, he shoots artist headshots, as well as executive and business portraits.

Andrew completed an advertising campaign for Wein & Vinos with German actor Devid Striesow. His last three fashion and beauty shoots were published internationally by Instititue Magazine, Elegant Magazine, and MODAcycle respectively.  

Andrew creates narrative filled images that are characterised by bold colours and striking lighting, which exhude mystery, elegance, and sensuality. Professional, creative, and fun to work with, Andrew’s career is off to a fast start!

Welcome to our latest German City Special - Showcase Berlin, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photo and film production companies, photographers, photo agents, fashion and interior stylists, hair and make-up artists, talent agents, location scouts, digital capture and post production companies, equipment rental companies, model casting companies, currently working out of Berlin.

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

Companies such as Lacoste, Procter & Gamble, Mercedes-Benz, PepsiCo, Lego, Grazia, Porsche, Karlsberg, Lufhansa, Elle, Telekom, Ferrero, BMW, Louboutin, Deutsche Bahn, and Harper's Bazaar, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to check out our featured events:

• Bernard Larsson. Leaving is Entering. Photographs 1961 – 1968, until 8th January 2017 at Museum für Fotografie.
• Exhibition Kreuzberg - Amerika 10th December 2016 - 10th February 2017.
• Marilyn Monroe, 90th Anniversary: A Life in Pictures - Gallerie Hiltawski, 4th November 2016 - 14th January 2017.

Our cover image was shot by Marco Trunz.