Welcome to the first issue of Showcase Sydney, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue marks an exciting new chapter for us and all our subscribers as we shine a light on the Australian visual media industry and uncover the very best creative talent working in one of the world's most celebrated destinations. Explore our Directory to find out more.

Be sure to check out our featured events:

• David Mist: Swinging Sydney. Fashion photographer David Mist captured the fashions and flavours of a young, hip and increasingly cosmopolitan Sydney from the late 1960s.
• Australian International Design Awards. The Powerhouse Museum showcases the amazing work of this year's winners.

Our cover image was shot by Jason Ierace.