Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg are at the heart of Europe's creativity, so let's celebrate it in our Showcase Benelux.

Welcome to our latest edition of Showcase Benelux, where we feature the exceptional talent and services within the commercial creative industry of this European region. This issue highlights the work of renowned photographers, production companies, and model agencies.

Discover vibrant still life photography that elevates everyday objects, high fashion brands capturing that unique cool edge found only in cities like Antwerp, quirky stop motion videos that captivate and compel you to click, find out why Jude Bellingham embodies the 'Bring the Energy' motto for Lucozade, and meet the newly rebranded dream team of seasoned producers. Keep reading for all this and more.

Our featured editorial was conceptualised and shot by Oriane Verstraeten, starring Ruben and Matthijs Pol of the band Pol in 'State of Pol', a fashion story for Numéro Netherlands. The talented Oriane is represented by ILA Studio. Discover more exceptional creatives in our extensive Directory and past issues of Showcase Benelux.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural scene of the Benelux region with these recommended events:

RE/SISTERS - A Lens on Gender and Ecology: FOMU Antwerp surveys the systemic links between the degradation of the planet and the oppression of women and minorities. The exhibition is rooted in ecofeminism, a movement that arose in the 1970s and is alive and kicking today.

Janette Beckman - Rebels: This exhibition is the first large scale retrospective of the iconic punk and hip-hop photographer, held at FOAM Amsterdam.

From 25th June to 3rd July, the 7th edition of BRIFF will offer nine days of cinematic encounters in Brussels.

Welcome to Showcase Benelux, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, photo & film production companies, studios, services for photo and film production and equipment rental working out of Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Amsterdam (Photo / Film) and Brussels (Photo / Film) directories.

Brands and publications including i-D Magazine, Vivo, Fage, adidas, Mercedes, Achielle, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to catch our recommended events:

• From June 27th to July 05th, the BRIFF will be opening up the city of Brussels and its cinemas to values such as universality, inclusiveness, sustainability and conviviality, which will permeate the highlights of this sixth edition.
• Olgaç Bozalp - Dad on his search for Hüseyin: In this exhibition, visual artist Olgaç Bozalp follows his father around with his camera on a journey through different locations that serve as backdrops for their personal stories and adventures to unfold. From 17th June until 17th July at Foam - Galerie Mercatorplein.

Our cover image was shot by Wendelien Daan for Mirror Mirror Magazine.

Welcome to Showcase Benelux, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, photo & film production companies, studios, services for photo and film production and equipment rental working out of Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. 

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Amsterdam (Photo / Film) and Brussels (Photo / Film) directories.

Brands and publications including Karl Lagerfeld, Calvin Klein, L'Officiel, Adidas, ID Magazine, Zara, Hyundai, Another Magazine, Weleda, Wrangler, and Dust Magazine among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to catch our recommended events:

• The Comics Art Museum wishes to highlight the effervescence of the contemporary Belgian comic strip art. United Comics of Belgium presents the work of 27 Belgian comic artists from different generations, genres and communities. Until 12th September at Centre Belge de la Bande Dessinée.
• Issei Suda (1940-2019) is a famous name in the world of Japanese photography, yet he remains relatively unknown in Europe. FOMU wants to change this with a first retrospective of his work outside Japan. Issei Suda - My Japan until 3rd October at FOMU, Antwerp.

Our cover image was shot by Julia Marino. Production by HotelRebel.

Welcome to Showcase Benelux, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, directors, photo & film production companies, studios, services for photo and film production and equipment rental working out of Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. 

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Amsterdam (Photo / Film) and Brussels (Photo / Film) directories.

Brands and publications including Suzuki, Oral-B, Strongbow, Raf Simons, Fiat, Coca-Cola, Komono, Wrangler, and VW among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to catch our recommended events:

• Alec Soth – I Know How Furiously Your Heart Is Beating. The first museum exhibition of Soth's new series, consisting of portraits of remarkable people in their habitat, and still-lifes of their personal belongings. Until 6th December at Foam museum, Amsterdam.
• Major retrospective of Martine Frank's work, portraying her deep social commitment, fighting for women, the elderly, refugees and endangered communities worldwide. From 2nd of October to 21st of January 2021 at FoMu, Antwerp.

Our cover image was shot by Willy Vanderperre, production by Mindbox. 

Welcome to Showcase Netherlands, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, photo and film production and service companies, location scouts, and food stylists currently working out of Netherlands.

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

Be sure not to miss our recommended events:

• Alex van Warmerdam - L’histoire kaputt. An exhibition and screenings of eight feature films by Alex van Warmerdam. Until 2nd September at the EYE, Amsterdam.
• Structures of Identity – Photography from The Walther Collection. An exhibition exploring how photographers from different periods and diverse cultures have used the power of the portrait to confirm or indeed critically investigate stereotypical ideas about gender, race, status and nationality. The exhibition focuses on the relationship between self-image and social identity as captured by means of photography. From 29th June to 29th August at Foam museum, Amsterdam.

Our cover image was shot by Amsterdam-based photographer Hannah Lipowsky.

Welcome to Showcase Netherlands, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, photo and film production and service companies, photo agents, location scouts, rental studios and casting agencies currently working out of Netherlands.

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

Companies including Philips, Shell, Asics, Mentos, Escada, Supertrash, Tommy Jeans, and Marie Claire, among many others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure not to miss our recommended events:

• Locus: Apichatpong Weerasethakul - Cao Guimarães, photography, exhibition featuring photographs, films and installations by two acclaimed artists. Until 3rd December at EYE, Amsterdam.
• Mirroring Life, a retrospective exhibition of the work of photographer André Kertész. Until 10th January 2018 at foam museum, Amsterdam.

Our cover image was shot by Katelijne Verbruggen. Katelijne is represented by Rooff.

Welcome to Showcase Netherlands, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photography and film production and service companies, photographers, directors and stylists currently working out of Netherlands. 

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

Companies including Volkswagen, Vogue, Whiskas, Mercedes-Benz, Transavia, Philips, Renault, Mentos, and Skoda, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure not to miss our recommended events:

• William Eggleston – Los Alamos, photography exhibition displaying iconic images from Eggleston's 1966-1974 southern US travels. Until 7th June at foam museum, Amsterdam.
• Martin Scorsese – The Exhibition, featuring film fragments accompanied by over 400 objects and documents related to Scorsese's work and life. From 25th May to 3rd September at EYE, Amsterdam. 

Our cover image was shot by Amsterdam-based photographer Alek Bruessing, known for his focus on light and direction of people, which often results in images with a cinematic storytelling and glamorous character.

Welcome to Showcase Netherlands, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers currently working out of Amsterdam, including Alexander Baks, Alexander van Berge, Bart van Vlijmen, Cameron Studio, Carola Kayen-Mouthaan, Henk Bleeker,  Nadja Pollack, Pim Hendriksen and Wendelien Daan; illustrators' and  animators' agency Agent Pekka; photo and film production companies Amsterdam Production Services and Fat Fred’s Film and Photo Company; post production & CGI companies DVH Creative Studios and Peek Creative Studios, and stylist Simone Jay. 

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

Companies including Elle, Lidl, HP, Renault, Corona, Nike, Stella Artois, adidas, Esprit, Transavia, How To Spend It, Milka, Falabella, Het Blad and Jupe by Jackie, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure not to miss our recommended events:

• Unseen Festival - photography festival featuring exhibitions, lectures, guided tours or other special events throughout the city of Amsterdam from 16th to 25th September. Unseen Photo Fair will take place from 23rd to 25th September. 
• Celluloid  - exhibition focused on analog film, including installations, publications and accompanied by film screenings, talks and other events. From 17th September to 8th January 2017 at EYE, Amsterdam. 

Our cover image was shot by Wendelien Daan. 

Welcome to Showcase Amsterdam, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers currently working out of Amsterdam, including Alexander Baks, Bart Brussee, Hans Verleur, Henk Bleeker, Mark Groeneveld, Marnix Postma, Otto van den Toorn, Peter Bak and Sigurd Kranendonk; film production company HotelRebel; photo and film post production and CGI studio Peek Creative Studios;stylist Simone Jay; illustrators representation Agent Pekka and full service production company Witman Kleipool.

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

Companies including Google, Coca-Cola, Air France, Amstel, Mercedes-Benz, Adidas, Heineken, Flair Magazine, Eurostar, Smirnoff, Kiehl's, Jupiler and Sol, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure not to miss our recommended events:

• Close-Up – A New Generation of Film and Video Artists in the Netherlands - until 22nd May at Eye.
• Second Skin  - photography and film exhibition, from 3rd June to 18th September at Museum van Loon.
• Helmut Newton: A Retrospective - photography exhibition, from 17th June to 4th September at foam museum.

Our cover image was shot by Carmen Kemmink. 

Welcome to the Showcase Amsterdam, where you can find the latest campaigns for Dior, Maserati, Philips, Chanel, Heineken, Porsche, W Magazine, Mercedes-Benz, Only, Renault, Nivea and many more.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production can be found in our Amsterdam Photo and Film directories.

Be sure to check out our featured events:

• Maldoror - Jean-Vincent Simonet's photography exhibition, until 25th October, at foam museum.
• Il maestro del cinema moderno - exhibition dedicated to director Michelangelo Antonioni, until 17th January 2016, at Eye.

Our cover image was shot by Thomas Vørding.