28on27 Photography Studio nestles inside a 2,500 sq ft space in the Flatiron area of Manhattan. Hardwood floors and high ceilings provide a loft feel while iron castings, pillars and soft furnishings maintain a cool edgy elegance.

Fully equipped with Cyclorama, hair and make-up stations, racks, tables and freight and passenger elevators, 28on27 is a functional and comfortable studio.

28on27 Studio has been used for castings, photography and small video shoots.

Restaurants, hotels, catering, equipment, parking and night life are all a short distance away.

Welcome to the latest issue of Showcase Cape Town, brought to you by Production Paradise. We present the very best of the South African 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 in Cape Town: 10-4 Africa, Big Sky Productions, Boss Models, Cape Town Productions, Cool Banana, EuroConnection South Africa, Faith Model Management, Ice Models, Infidels, Magic Mountain Productions, Pepper Club, Steel Productions, The Bungalow and The Vineyard Hotel & Spa.

Our cover image was shot by Petra Van Raaij for the German TV program called Das Perfekte Model.

Based in Moscow and Zurich, Avocado has built a stable reputation for representing artists and managing high-end international productions. The company works with top-end artists and creatives who collaborate with leading magazines and clients globally.

Knowledge from 14 years in the industry and great intuition has helped the company to provide clients with efficient, timely and budget-controlled services. Recent productions include Elle USA, Skins International / Australia, Kinedo France, Philip Morris Russia and City Garden Hotel Switzerland.

Avocado constantly helps young photographers, encouraging and motivating them on their way to success in the industry.

Recent editorial and commercial work can be seen on the company's website. For inquires and more detailed information call Anush Amirkhanian on +7 903 755 2471.

Filming Scotland is Scotland’s premier service production company. With over 15 years in the business, the company covers all aspects of production, from fashion shoots to feature films. Providing a top class service, Filming Scotland can organise all and any aspect of a shoot using the best crew, locations, facilities, equipment, hotels and much more. The company provides quality production values regardless of the budget and makes it a fun and rewarding experience along the way.

Filming Scotland recently finished shoots with Tesco for its flagship Christmas commercial, Red Stripe Beer, and an on-going commitment with Sky Sports - most recently a shoot with golfer Colin Montgomerie. The company has also signed up to service two up-coming feature films due to shoot in 2012. Other previous clients include Brookes Brothers, Cosmopolitan, Hyundai, KLM, Andre Badi, Alviero Martini, Glenmorangie and more. 

Based in Moscow and Zurich, Avocado Productions provides full production services for photography. 14 years of industry experience and great intuition help the company to provide clients with efficient, timely and budget-controlled services.

The knowledge picked up from producing for photographers including Mario Testino, Carter Smith, Michael Wooley, Marco Grob, Bruno Bisang and many others has been applied by Avocado to a group of photographers represented by the Avocado Artists department. Names like Marino Parisotto, Marco Grob, Dimitri Tolstoi, Serge Guerand, Markus Wendler and David Byun are part of a 21-name list of local and international photographers who actively work for international advertising agencies, magazines and direct clients.

Recent productions include Elle USA, SKINS international and Australia, Kinedo  France, Philip Morris Russia and City Garden Hotel Switzerland.

Other services include photo production for independent photographers as well as art buying for national and international clients.

Visit the website for more information.

Recently reopened after a complete renovation, the innovatively designed PG75 Lounge Bar has become a meeting point for both people in the city as well as hotel guests.

Located in the lobby of the Monument Building, the bar is the ideal place for an aperitif, a snack, or to enjoy the best cocktails before or after dinner in a unique environment.

Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday a pianist provides entertainment for what promises to be an unforgettable evening.

Karl Kramer's latest work was shot for Bodywear with art director Ingo Götze and fashion editors Martina Metzner and Tessa Saueressig at the five-star Luxury Hotel Sofitel Munich Bayerpost. Sebastian acted as his assistant. Models: Bora, Nala and Katharina, all Izaio Models, Berlin. Styling: Sybille Oberschelp, Phoenix. Hair and make-up: Aysu. Products from: Unusual, Falke, Roesch, Mey, Speidel, Wolford, Coco Cavaliere, Nina von C., Stella McCartney,Taha, La Perla, Elle McPherson, Valisère, Aubade, Blush, Calvin Klein, Calida, Escora, Elbeo and Kunert.

Nick Garcia is a regular contributor to national publishers such as Time Inc. and Modern Luxury, as well as magazines such as Brickell, Key Biscayne Magazine and Florida Trend Magazine, among others. He is also proud to work with music artists, celebrities, and clients such as Citi Bank, Silvia Tcherassi, Marriott Hotels, Avianca Airlines, LG Electronics, and many more.

Born and raised in Colombia, Nick began his photography training with his father Enrique Garcia. To further his art he travelled to the USA to study at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.

With over 20 years of professional experience, Nick is today recognised among corporate and industry professionals for his ability to understand the intricacies of powerful images. From his studio in Miami he continues to evolve as a commercial photographer focused in fashion, beauty, lifestyle, editorial, interior design and architecture. 

Tropical Production is a Miami-based production company run by Monica Olman, who provides full production services to the photographic and film industries and specialises in the United States and Caribbean.

Services include location scouting, casting, crew hiring, motor home rental, transportation coordination, limo services, auto and van rental, prop sourcing or fabrication, catering, studio and equipment rental, exporting and importing worldwide, customs paperwork and brokerage coordination, talent casting, hotels and home accommodations, and everything and anything a production requires.

Monica came to the United States from Sweden in the 1980s and opened the first prop shop in Miami. The Non Stop Prop Shop became ‘the place’ to come to for all movies, commercials and still photo shoots for props of all kinds. Along with furnishing props, Monica also began providing production coordination services. At the same time her design talents demanded her time on set, establishing her as a first-rate set designer. In 2000 Monica sold the Non Stop Prop Shop in order to free up her time to devote all of her energy producing for her growing list of clients. From New York, Miami, California and all over the Caribbean, Monica and her staff will provide a production with the utmost personal attention. Finally, her fantastically fun personality will top off the entire experience!

Digital Decaf is a full service stills and motion production company based in Miami. Digital Decaf works seamlessly on-set in fashion, advertising, editorial, resort/cruise-ship, pharmaceuticals, corporate and catalogue projects both on location and in the studio.

Services include full service video production (standard and 3D), video editing and DVD/Blu-ray production, on-set capture, web-based still and video casting services, calibrated digital equipment rental, tailored HDSLR rig rental, retouching, archiving and technical expertise.

The company's client list is long and covers the full spectrum of the industry. Recent clients include French, Spanish, Japanese and Italian Vogue, Elle, Gucci, Pfizer, Procter & Gamble, The Sheraton Hotel Group, Bank of America, and many more.

The Digital Decaf team is in its element with both high volume, high-pressure jobs, long distance travel location productions, and everything in between.

Visit the website for more information or follow Digital Decaf on Facebook or Twitter.