January 2007. It's summer in Cape Town. And Showcase Cape Town is here to tell you about the hottest companies currently at work in South Africa's sizzling visual media industry. For a complete list of companies, please visit our recently re-designed directory at www.productionparadise.com.

J&B Met
This prestigious horseracing event is not only about thoroughbreds and bookies; it is also a day of glamorous fashion, entertainment and sophistication with a highly rated After Party. 27 January 2007. www.jbmet.co.za.

Spier Summer Arts Festival
The annual summer programme celebrates a proudly African line-up, with a diverse variety of performances covering music, theatre, film and comedy. Until March. www.spierarts.org.za.

Our cover series was shot by photographer Ansgar in Cape Town for Marie Claire Magazine.