south africa Sep 2017

Portraiture, lifestyle situations and beautiful light are the three things that excite Gareth Hubbard most about photography.

An instant hit with everyone he meets, Gareth loves interacting with new people; a fact which he finds is right up there with the best qualities photography has to offer.

With an impressive list of clients including Panasonic, Bon Aqua, McDonald's, and Edwin, in the words of this talented photographer: "Pull in, say howzit, and let’s shoot!”

Cape Town-based Hannah Mentz is an award-winning lifestyle, kids and portrait photographer. She is known for bringing out the best in her subjects, be they adults, children - or dogs. Cape Town provides a spectacular backdrop for her to create beautiful lifestyle images.

Recent campaigns include Ross & Brown designer sunglasses and European travel company Sunweb. Previously based in London, Hannah's clients included the BBC, Slimfast and Servite Housing. Her work has also been published in The Sunday Times (UK) featuring an ad for Lloyds TSB and in Time magazine. She also produces work for local and international NGO’s, including Comic Relief.

Getting to live in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa and working internationally in Dubai, Russia, Europe and China to name a few makes for a thrilling career for Seagram Pearce. Always bringing an enthusiastic “can do” attitude to the team, Seagram stops at nothing to get the shot in the bag. Always excited to be working with new creative teams, he also understands the value of keeping brands happy to ensure ongoing relationships. Prioritizing a hard work ethos, Seagram always brings a sense of ease and control to set.

Having a solid start-to-finish knowledge of campaigns, Seagram enjoys taking an active role in ensuring a project is kept to the highest standards possible.

Clients and agencies include BBDO, Ogilvy, KingJames, Y&R, BlueHive, BMW, KIA, Lexus, Ferrari, Scania, Porsche, Isuzu, Toyota, Chevrolet, Opel, Renault and VW.

Gavin Schneider Productions are gearing up for another busy season and would like to thank their existing and new clients for their continued support over the years. 

The company are passionate and committed to production and strive to ensure the highest level of personal service and commitment, ensuring their clients return year after year.

With Gavin Schneider Productions in your corner, the best rates, finest locations and professional models will always be accessible.  An experienced administrative, accounting and project management team provide uniquely creative solutions to suit every client.

Recent works: Heatons Stores, Homebase Furniture UK, Babyshop, Alcon Pharmaceutical, Joules, Swiss Re Insurance, Kennel & Schmenger, Teva Pharmaceutical, Martini, Sacoor Bros, Grey Goose.

Cape Prod Afrika was established in 1993 and is owned and managed hands-on by Adi Bensmaia along with Olivier Boyer, who joined the company in 2010.

With 24 years of experience in the industry and more than 400 successful productions under its belt, Cape Prod Afrika offers a truly professional and friendly working environment to its clients.

The passionate team of personally trained production managers and coordinators, and highly experienced administrative and accounting staff are the key to the smooth running of every production.

"Cape Prod Afrika prides ourselves on the repeat business and word of mouth referrals which have been helping us grow and expand our wings to other countries such as Namibia, Mauritius, and Zanzibar."

For the good people at Steel, one of the best things about working in the game for so long is working with return clients – getting to know the little things that make a production special for them and being able to grow that personal touch with each production worked together.

The Steel team love what they do – turning great ideas into beautiful pictures - and it has been a great year of just that, with recent productions including:

• Volkswagen UK – shot by Jean-Yves Lemoigne with Creative Blood.
• H&M SS17 – shot by Mikael Jansson with North Six Productions.
• Louis Vuitton editorial – shot by Jack Davison for Modern Weekly China.
• Louis Vuitton Homme editorial  - shot by Pieter Hugo of We Folk.
• Louis Vuitton editorial – shot by Sean & Seng for GQ UK with KO Production.
• H&M Home – Shot by Mikkel Vang.
• Lindex spring 2017 print and TVC  - Shot by Pamela Hanson and directed by Steven Brahms with AND Production.
• White Stuff – Shot by Damian Weilers.
• Dell – Shot by Sam Robinson of We Follk.
• Adidas x Mini Rodini - Shot by Joel Rhodin with Rosco Production.

"Here’s to making more magic in the summer months ahead!"

Baker Kent is an international production company specialising in high-end photo and film campaigns for the fashion and advertising industries.

Working out of Cape Town, South Africa, the team specialises in shoots across the African continent and the Indian Ocean islands. 

With owners Rob and Scott both African-born and intrepid explorers, few of the continent’s location secrets remain personally unexplored by them, complete with an enviable black-book of local contacts and suppliers.  

The duo also come loaded with international experience and heavy-weight collaborations, evident in the high standard of production services they provide. Rob worked in London for 11 years, 9 of which were spent working with Mario Testino and Art Partner. Scott owned and ran a photo agency and production company in Dubai during its boom. 

The Baker Kent team are seen as the ‘go-to-guys’ for adventurous shoots and are known for delivering high-end production services in the most trying and remote destinations.

Recent projects include work for Anthropologie, BHLDN, Dorothy Perkins, Lacoste, Wonderland, Porter Magazine, Avene, Entertainment Weekly and Another Magazine, shot in Cape Town, Italy, Morocco, Kenya, Chile and Scotland. 

"The Solar Productions team is based in Cape Town, South Africa. We facilitate photo productions and moving image for international clients throughout South Africa and surrounds.

Solar Productions collaborates with clients from all over the world to produce dynamic and creative productions to the highest standard. We are passionate about what we do and we love exceeding our clients’ expectations.

No matter how big (or small) the job, and whatever your brief or production requirements, we’ll go above and beyond to make it happen."

Production Pool’s Cape Town office is getting ready for the upcoming season 2017/2018. After the traditional South African winter break the dust is off the shelves and the team is ready to go.

Production Pool is a full service photo and film production company, offering the full package deal from ‘A’ like 'Accommodation Bookings' to ‘Z’ like 'Zebra Casting'.

Services available include location scouting, casting, permits, visas, equipment, budget management and crew coordinating.

Euroconnection, based in beautiful Cape Town, is a one-stop photo and film production company well-known for producing worldwide campaigns. 

The agency turns ideas and inspiration into reality. The production team is  absolutely passionate about delivering the best product within tight deadlines, long hours, high expectations and within the most cost effective budget.

Euroconnection is a solid and totally committed service company, with 25 years of production experience sourcing locations in South Africa and beyond.

The Spring/Summer season has arrived and the team are ready to produce some more magic. Executive producer Julie Van Damme Lagoe and producer Alida Geldenhuys are ready to welcome you.

Latest projects include:

• Asics 'Seize Inspiration' TVC and photography 2017.
• Polo Assn winter campaign 2018.
• Blue Band TVC commercial by Job van As.
• Bestseller fashion photo shoot by Viktor Sloth.
• Time Out fashion photo shoot by Antonia Steyn.
• Steps fashion photo shoot by Roger Neve.

Episode Media Productions - TVC, Video and Print production company is looking forward to welcoming old and new clients back to Cape Town. The company provides international teams with the highest level of full production service including highly skilled crews, talent, equipment and spectacular locations.

The team has produced a variety of shoots this past season and had the pleasure of working with international clients Nestlé, Ikea, NKD, InterSport Germany, Calik Denim, Volvo, Nelly.com, Ellos and Cellbes, to mention a few.

Episode’s team takes care of everything from budget planning to production to delivery. "No matter how complex the project or budget may be, we make it happen! We look forward to discussing new projects and welcoming clients to our production friendly city!"

“Season 2017 / 2018 is upon us. Cape Town Productions has rejuvenated itself with new premises, bringing fresh energy and continued commitment to what we do best, Production with passion.

Belinda, Ryan, Tash, Hybre and of course Gavin are all on hand to assist you in making your production as smooth as possible. With 29 years of experience, there’s no one better qualified to meet the challenges production has to offer. Our extensive database with old favourites and many new breathtaking locations, will more than fulfil any brief requirements. Come join us for another exciting sun drenched season.”

A few recent projects include:

• Tommy Hilfiger shot by Ben Weller
• Porsche GT2RS shot by Jan Steinhilber
• Kia shot by Emir Haveric
• Adidas StellaSport shot by Richard Johnson
• VW Amarok shot by He & Me
• Mr Porter shot by Matthew Brookes
• M&S Holiday Shop shot by Chris Craymer
• John Lewis shot by Chris Everard
• Audi S5 shot by Markus Wendler
• Opel shot by Emir Haveric
• Avaunt Magazine shot by Matthew Brookes
• Skoda shot by David Maurer
• Bonmarché shot by David Woollacott
• Mini shot by Emir Haveric

Pulp Films is a Johannesburg-based video production company specialising in world-class corporate films. With over a decade of experience in servicing many of South Africa’s major blue chip companies as well as smaller, independent organisations, Pulp consistently delivers the highest production value on jobs of all scales and budgets.

The team comprises seasoned producers and creative minds with combined experience in every type of production, including documentary films, reality television, news and actuality, commercials, short films, live events, web content, television series, and corporate videos of every size, purpose, and style.

With a full complement of state-of-the-art camera gear, five high-end post-production suites, secure media storage facilities, and an on-site audio studio, the company is able to offer a “one-stop” service on any job, from creative development to final delivery. "We also serve terrific coffee!"

Pulp has produced a tremendous variety of work. Its corporate client base is made up of many of South Africa’s major banks and mining companies, including FNB, Standard Bank, Anglo American, KumbaIron Ore, Glencore and Sasol, as well as many smaller, local businesses.

"we are_ a creative production collective. With our own roster of highly sought-after directors, DoPs and editors, we aim to create. We collaborate with our clients advising, managing and directing every aspect of the creative process. We are your professional team, here to materialise your vision, from conception and estimation, through to execution and delivery.

Although equipped to service all markets, we specialise in online content creation with our main focus being fashion.

View our website and see more of what we have to offer."

Photographer Peter Schreiber built Studio 26 to offer three individual and completely different sets:

• The Open Air Studio: An outdoor studio, purpose built to offer architectural lines and open skies. Paint or customize it any way you like.
• The Lake Houses: Any look is possible from Montana to the Caribbean, Tom Sawyer to Bruce Weber. Fishing, swimming, hiking, partying, nautical or surfer boy!
• The Farm: 2,900,000m² of hilly farmland run by a very production friendly famer! Sky is the limit.

At Studio 26 almost anything is possible... just talk to us! Call Jessica on 0833686216 or email for more information.

Photo Hire is one of the principal equipment rental houses in South Africa catering to the photographic and film industries. Comprising a dynamic team committed to outstanding service and client care, Photo Hire is a favourite choice for top photographers and film companies on the sets of local indie productions as well as international blockbusters.

The company also boasts two large studios, a printing lab, and a dedicated sales department.

Photo Hire stocks a wide range of equipment from top international brands: RED Digital Cinema, Canon, Nikon, Phase One, Sony, Zeiss, Schneider, Bright Tangerine, Eizo, Flanders Scientific, Chrosziel, Kino Flo, Lightstar, SmallHD, Briese, broncolor, Profoto, and so much more. This has garnered flawless reputation as one of the most advanced support houses in South Africa.