Emily D'Agostino   Sydney

Welcome to Showcase Oceania, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading creatives and companies working out of Oceania.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Australia (Photo and Film) and New Zealand (Photo and Film) directories.

Brands and publications including Aussie, Hewlett-Packard, Fjallraven, Tag Heuer, Tourism Australia, Smirnoff, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Don't miss our recommended events:

• Photo Australia is back in Melbourne and beyond, and this year it includes exhibitions around the theme of 'Being Human', presenting work from Cindy Sherman, Helmut Newton, Lisa Sorgini, Jess T. Dugan and more. Until 22nd May.
• Doc Edge Festival, an Oscar-qualifying International Documentary Festival, celebrates its 17th edition as a hybrid festival in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and online nationwide with 113 films in 40 days:  from 1st June to 10th July.

Our cover image is an illustration from Emily D'Agostino, part of her series on celebrities.

Miss Bossy Boots   Melbourne photographers, stylists and hair and makeup artists agents

"Our artists have been busy rediscovering Australia’s beauty. From capturing serene beaches to celebrating Melbournians in our famous laneways photographer Virginia Cummins has been enjoying shooting on location. Garry Moore travelled to the outback to photograph a stills on TVC campaign and had the opportunity to photograph Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott. Fashion stylist Milana-De Mina has been styling the actors on Paramount Plus new series 'Five Bedrooms and Spreadsheet'.

Miss Bossy Boots artists also celebrated Melbourne’s foodie culture. Food stylist Katrina Cleary styled beautiful foods for the quintessential Aussie picnic and even an iconic Pavlova.  Photographer Heather Dinas new series playfully captures the Aussie takeaway.

We love supporting good brands and collaborating with fantastic creatives worldwide. Don’t hesitate to contact our friendly producers and follow us on social."

Double Barrel   Auckland photo & film production

Double Barrel is a specialist full-service line production company.

"We are highly experienced in bringing TV commercials and advertising photography concepts to life in our beautiful country, New Zealand.

Our producers have extensive experience on both sides of the producing table – production company and agency, so we understand how to facilitate your needs at every level to make your shoot in NZ seamless.

We aim to provide an exceptional line production experience for all involved with a wealth of NZ locations, crew, and logistical knowledge. We look forward to seeing you here in person or we can manage your shoot for you by remote view with worldclass tech and a transparent, stressfree and seamless production.

Talk to you soon!" Bridget and the Double Barrel team.

Film Location New Zealand   Auckland location service and scouts

Film Location New Zealand provides scouting and location management services for motion and stills productions throughout New Zealand.

"We have scouted and managed shoots all over the world through our production companies in Australia and New Zealand."

With over 35 years knowledge and experience in TVC, stills and live event production you can be assured of a quick, efficient, well organised and creative response to your project needs.

Clients include: GoodOil, Picture North, Flying Fish, Eight, Sweetshop, Blacksand, Reel Factory, Double Barrel, CPD Films, Special, Clockwork, Collective Force, and Match.

Projects include: Tag Heuer, Trustpower, BNZ, Anchor, Air New Zealand, BP, Gillette, VW, KFC, ETA, Spark, Vodafone, Smiths, Genesis, Ford, Bunnings, Countdown, Shoprite, Hyundai, Amex, Kiwibank, Slingshot, and Two Degrees.

EYXL Photo   Sydney advertising photographers

Eric Yip is a photographer for the active lifestyle space, based out of Sydney and Singapore.

His images are made on a generous and energetic set, allowing his talents to truly shine with their abilities; this creates a unique and natural series of photographs that are authentic. Playfulness is a key ingredient to his process as it allows light-heartedness and an enjoyable energy.

In his managed production process, each of the team members brings their individual strengths to maximise value and minimise risk on set.

He's had the pleasure of making images with the Australian Olympic Committee, Australian Ethical, Fitness First, Barry’s Bootcamp and other brands through agencies and direct.

See more of his work and background on website, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Julie Renouf   Melbourne advertising photographers

Julie Renouf is an Australia and Europe-based photographer, director and DP with longstanding clients around the globe.

With a style unashamedly feminine, Julie is known for her storytelling, strong creative vision, and an innate understanding of brand identity. Her visuals genuinely increase consumer engagement, particularly with the female consumer.

Current work is varied and includes a collaboration with Saatchi & Saatchi London for Procter & Gamble, rebranding for HYPOXI, TVC plus various media for Heathcote Gin, Don Smallgoods’ rebranding, and her short food films feature on SBS Australia. Her client list includes Kellogg’s, Aussie Haircare, James Boag, Fisher & Paykel, Tourism Victoria, and ALDI, to name a few.

Julie’s capacity to shoot both photography and film streamlines production and maintains style consistency across various media. On set she works closely with clients - she believes collaboration, a positive attitude, and a shared enthusiasm for evocative visuals is the most effective way to create beautiful, authentic stories worth sharing with the world.

Reload + Co   Sydney Full Production Services and Artists' Representation

Reload+Co is an Australian-based production company representing a select group of photographers and directors.

"We specialise in advertising campaign production and offer expertise across the fields of stills photography and film.

Reload+Co create content specifically tailored to meet clients print and digital needs. We offer a full service experience from pre-production to post, for projects of any size.

Here in Australia, we are able to help you plan and execute your shoots in a COVID-19 safe environment. We are fully operational and have both creative and production teams available to work on your projects. We invite you to shoot in Australia!"

OUR PRODUCTION TEAM   Auckland photo & film production

With the New Zealand borders opening to international travellers, line producer Rebecca Vaughan from Our Production Team Ltd is excited to start welcoming their existing and new clients back to New Zealand.

"Our Production Team is the perfect partner for your upcoming NZ shoot."

Recent projects include Fjällräven, Rodd & Gunn, North Kiteboarding and North Foils.

Contact Rebecca for your upcoming project. "We work hard to make your ideas happen."