Welcome to the latest issue of Showcase Prague, brought to you by Production Paradise. We feature the very best of the Czech visual media industry, with more information available in our dedicated Photo and Film directories.

In this Showcase we present the leading companies and top professionals currently working from Prague, including Ales Jungmann, Bistro Films, Bohemian Pictures Film Production Service, Digital Capture Prague, Jakub Vlcek, Jan Brunclik, Jan Prerovsky Editorial & Food Photography, Letna Studios, Lukas Dohnal, Mark Bliss, Milos Nesic, Pavleye Artist Management and Production, Petra Mechurova, Studio 55, Studio D76 and Young & Rubicam Praha.

Our cover photo was shot by Lukas Dvorak.

Name of ad: Coleman - series of three: Indian; Crocodile; Lion. Client: Coleman. Product: Aqua’Walk™ X15 Hydration Pack.

"The concept is based on the insight that hydration is an essential part of survival, yet many outdoor water sources can cost you your life. The dangerously occupied bodies of water communicate that no matter where you go, the Coleman RTX Hydration Pack is a safe water source that belongs to you alone."

Name of ad: Museum of Communism - series of three: Escaping Through Wall; Escaping Through River; Escaping Through Fence. Client: Museum of Communism.

"Most people who lived under communism never want to see it again. However, many tourists who visit former communist countries find their history intriguing as, due to the isolationism of many communist regimes, they've never seen more than pictures on TV."

Established 15 years ago, Bohemian Pictures is a Prague-based production service company focused on international productions. Bohemian Pictures combines a western approach to film-making with the lower cost of doing business in Eastern Europe. Most companies know Prague: the question is who to entrust with putting a project together. As a smaller company, Bohemian Pictures is able to give personal attention to each job, with executive producer Sherry Baumgart on-hand to supervise all productions.  

Recent work includes spots for directors such as Noam Murro, Dante Ariola, Pleix, Rupert Sanders and Tom Kuntz. Clients include Xbox, Wrigley’s, Coca-Cola, Stella Artois and Jameson, for production companies such as Biscuit Filmworks, MJZ, Independent, Cow & Boys and Les Telecreateurs, among others.  

Visit the website or call executive producer Sherry Baumgart for more information.

Bistro Films is a dynamic, award-winning production company based in the magical Lesser Town, just under Prague Castle. 

Bistro represents local and international directors producing commercials, films, documentaries and music videos for all markets. In only a few years of operation the company has quickly become one of the most prolific and awarded production houses in Prague.

Bistro strives to meet clients’ expectations with quality and competitively priced projects. With both local and international experience, the company is well suited to cater to all needs and offers full production services for foreign clients.

Bistro welcomes the opportunity to collaborate on all types of projects. No budget is too small if the project is interesting. Visit the website for more information.

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

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Our cover photo was shot by Anna Mrazek Kovacic for Elle Magazine. Anna is represented by Pavleye.

Ad Wood has been producing Dobra Mama yoghurt TV adverts for Danone since September 2008. The latest installment of the popular series is due to air in March, with brand new product Dobry Tata the focus.

Ad Wood also shot a promotional video for the New Scene of Nation theatre. Climbing the glass walls of the theatre was an experience not only for film staff but for walkers and tourists alike.

The feature-length documentary 'Nebe, Peklo' is due to be completed by the end of March. The company will also shortly commence post production for a film about filmmaker Josef, due to be screened in June.

Tereza Patockova's ability to capture beautiful moments with her versatility, imagination, creativity and art has resulted in eight years of solid experience as a make-up artist.

She is currently located in Prague and regularly travels internationally for her work.

Visit Tereza's website for more information.

Alex Hajdu presents his latest lifestyle work for world-renowned client Imagebank.

Visit the website and check his blog or twitter page for more information.

The work of übercool visionary and designer Natalie Steklova spans multiple genres. She has produced award-winning fashion designs for her own label - including the latest sustainable eco collection of organic cotton, bamboo and peace silk - as well as critically acclaimed costume design for theatre (8 Women and The Lady Of The Camellias).

Her styling work has featured in commercials for PlayStation, Boeing, Toyota, Ikea, Coca-Cola, Philips, Kellogg's, Sprite, T-Mobile, AOL, Dove, Carlsberg, Bass, Philip Morris and MTV's antismoking campaign, as well as in photo shoots for numerous fashion and lifestyle magazines including Elle, Harper's Bazaar, VICE, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Rolling Stone and Oyster.

Natalie's work has also appeared in award-winning music videos and short films, notably The Bridge, Oscar-nominated in the "Best Short Film" category 2003.

After living in Paris, Stanislav Merhout returned to Prague from where he has built his career as an independent fashion and advertising photographer.

Stanislav is one of Elle magazine's key photographers and regulalry contributes fashion and beauty editorials. He also works for In Style and Dolce Vita, the leading fashion and design magazine in the Czech Republic.

He loves photographing advertising projects and recently collaborated with Italian agency MPG on a Mattoni campaign starring top model Hana Soukupova. Only a few weeks ago he shot a Panasonic campaign with Brave Agency London, as well as Nike and Oriflame campaigns.