Vagabond Films is a leading production service company in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Spain, Switzerland, and the USA.

Vagabond offers accurate scheduling and budgeting services, as well as comprehensive booking of locations, casting, local crews, facilities, and equipment.

"Over the years we have worked with the most important clients and production companies around the world, having produced many award-winning commercials, feature films, documentaries, and music videos. Our offices in seven countries allow us to cover all kinds of landscapes and locations that can mirror practically any place in the world.

Our leading full-production house offers a complete range of services for all types of projects offering exclusive advantages. We save our clients’ time by multi-bidding in several countries, always looking for the best location for creativity and the budget. The same executive producer is on the job; from the pitch, throughout the shoot, and all the way to the wrap."

Recent projects include Volvo, Coca-Cola, Nespresso and EarnIn.

Clients: Backyard, Iconoclast, Knucklehead, Mayda, The Mill, Outsider, Pulse, Rogue, Scholar, SKUNK, Smuggler, Somesuch.

Welcome to Showcase California, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading creatives and companies working out of Los Angeles, San Francisco and other cities from the Golden State.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Los Angeles Photo and Film directories and San Francisco Photo and Film directories.

Brands and publications including Cadillac, Elle Magazine, Mazda, Clinique, Tom Ford, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to catch our recommended events:

• The 35th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival is scheduled to be held physically from 4th to 15th January. The annual star-studded Film Awards, honoring the best and brightest performances of the year, is scheduled for 4th January.
• Bay Area artist Charles Lee’s first solo exhibition, sweat + dirt, can be visited at SF Camerawork until 3rd February. The exhibition is a document and investigation of contemporary Black rodeo culture and cowfolk in the US.
• The Fahey/Klein Gallery presents Bailey: Photographs, which includes some of Bailey’s signature images of luminaries of fashion, music, and fine art, including Jane Birkin, Michael Caine, Helmut Newton, and Mick Jagger.

Our cover image was shot by Cully Wright for Numero NL, and features actor Graham Parkhurst.

"Knock down those four walls and find yourself in an adventure; an experience in light, sound, ambience and character. It is an adventure in spirit; letting the wind carry you, letting the waters wash over you. It is an expression of Nature's art and wherever you might find yourself within it; a true artform of surrender."

Cameron Karsten is represented by The Gren Group.

"The sports scene in Southern California (and globally for that matter) is a constant source of excitement for me. With a wide array of sports, from football and baseball to surfing and beach volleyball, this place, along with the worldwide sports arena, has it all. I absolutely love being part of the pulse of the sports culture here in Southern California and around the globe. It's a lot of hard work, no doubt, but the results are always worth it.

Getting that "one" photo that makes you go "wow" keeps me coming back for more and more hard work. Being part of the action, capturing those unforgettable sporting moments, is what drives me. It's an addiction, really. The late nights, the effort, it's all worth it for that one perfect shot.

Southern California's sports vibe and the global stage are like no other, and I'm here, in the midst of it all, chasing those incredible moments."

Thomas Henriksen & Nele Liedel are the Los Angeles-based advertising photography and art direction team T3N PHOTO, who love creating stories through light, images and locations.

"The question we always ask ourselves when working together is "does the person fit the environment?". Finding harmony between the two are vital to conveying the client's message.

We look forward to telling your story in California or anywhere the sunshine takes us."

This Showcase features a mix of Nathan's work from across automotive and aerospace industries, including press launch materials for the Toyota Grand Highlander and Tacoma, Acura racing in the 101st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, URSA Major, Boom Supersonic, and The Corvette E-Ray captured for MotorTrend.

Check out more of his work on Instagram or his portfolio website.

From the age of 17, Jesse Rieser began looking through a lens, making portraits filled with telling details and compelling characters. He quickly became recognised for not only his success with commercial clients, but also in the fine art world. His work inspires engagement, drawing in the viewer, causing them to wonder about the subjects and the stories they have to tell.

With over 40 exhibitions, Rieser continues to find ways of injecting art into his photography. Here we see work from his personal practice paired with client commissions for Wired, Amtrak, Bloomberg, Outdoor Life, and Smithsonian.

Clients find him as a creative additive to the collaborative process, not only with his technical expertise but also in the ideation phase. He feels his greatest currency is how he communicates and sees the world. Some call it empathy. Some call it charm. His mom just says he’s a nice young man.

Mr. Location Scout is a premier provider of location services across California.

"With established offices in Big Sur/Monterey, San Francisco, and the greater Los Angeles regions, we bring over 25 years of expertise in specialised location scouting, film permitting, and offer a diverse array of film locations.

Our seasoned professionals cater to a wide spectrum of productions, including commercials, television, features, documentaries, fashion shoots, web content, and events. Our extensive location library boasts a rich variety of settings, from opulent estates and sprawling ranches to commercial spaces and some of the most breathtaking natural landscapes that California has to offer.

With a team that holds an impressive track record of over 1,000 production credits spanning 50+ countries worldwide, Mr. Location Scout is a trusted name in the industry.

This year's clients include Meta, Mercedes-Maybach, KIA, Netflix, BBC, Maserati, Clinique, International Trucking, among others. Mr. Location Scout is a member of the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI).

Kyle David Moreno is an internationally recognised still life photographer hailing from Los Angeles. His expertise lies in capturing luxurious product photography in the realms of fashion, beauty, and technology.

With an impressive academic background, Kyle graduated Cum Laude from The University of Southern California (USC) Gayle Garner Roski School of Art and Design, holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography.

His meticulous attention to detail, profound technical expertise, and limitless creativity render him an invaluable contributor to any business or creative collaboration he engages in.

You can find KDM STUDIOS LA situated in the vibrant locale of Culver City, California.

Hi, I’m Roger, Inc. is a full-service production company specialising in hybrid content production.

"We excel at bringing our clients’ vision into reality for each and every project. With creativity, passion and professional expertise, we strive to provide a high-end service ensuring a smooth and enjoyable process from start to finish.

With offices in New York and LA, we execute projects throughout the U.S. and beyond. Our range of services includes all aspects of production and executive production with specialisation in client services, budgeting and budget management, location scouting, casting, crew and talent bookings, on-set scheduling and management, behind the scenes and social content creation, along with print, motion and CGI post-production.

Latest news: You will find us in December producing our third campaign for Volvo this year, on location in Southern California and on location in Argentina producing a global campaign for Chevy.

We are looking forward to collaborating with you!"