Welcome to the latest issue of Showcase Germany, brought to you by Production Paradise. We feature the leading professionals currently at work in the German visual media industry with, as always, more information available in our Directory.

Be sure to check out our featured events:

• Deichtorhallen Hamburg. New colour photography from the 1970s featuring Maloney, Meyerowitz, Shore, Sternfeld and more.
• Berlinale International Filmfestival. The 59th Berlin film festival takes place between 5th and 14th February, 2009.
• Camera Work Gallery, Berlin, features Albert Watson until 17th January.

Our cover photo was shot by Frauke Fischer, represented by Barbara Soltmanowski.