Welcome to Showcase France, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photo and film production companies, photographers and location services working out of France.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Paris Photo and Film directories.

Brands and publications including Decathlon, Citroën, Chloe, Elle Magazine, Lancaster, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Don't miss our recommended events:

• The exhibition Viva Varda! presents the work of the photographer, film maker and visual artist Agnès Varda. Until 28 January, the Cinémathèque française retraces a career spanning 70 years of creative work in a five-part exhibition featuring photographs, costumes, archives, and installations.
• Juergen Teller, i need to live. Teller is internationally renowned for his candid portraits of celebrities, provocative fashion editorials and distinctive campaigns. Adapted for the impressive space of the Grand Palais Éphémère by the award-winning 6a architects, the congenial design for this exhibition provides a unique visual experience for the audience. From 16th December to 9th January.

Our cover image was shot by Yuji Watanabe for 5' Eleven'' Magazine.