Welcome to the latest issue of Showcase New York, brought to you by Production Paradise. We present the very best of the local visual media industry, with more information available in our Photo and Film directories.

Make sure you don't miss these upcoming events in New York City:

• Submit your work for International Advertising Awards, until 30th January 2014. Save 10% using a code FN2014, valid until 16th December 2013
• Prix Pictet: Power in Aperture Fundation, until 30th January
• PhotoBook Awards Short Lits exhibition in Aperture gallery, unlitl 30th January

Our cover photo was shot by Thomas Chadwick. He is represented by ETC Creative.