Welcome to the very first edition of SHOWCASE LISBON to coincide with Production Paradise's new Lisbon directory at www.productionparadise.com.

As you've come to expect, we bring you the latest news and views from the visual media industry in Portugal's beautiful capital city.

The Lisbon Village Festival, "the first European digital cinema festival" is currently on, promoting new technologies, talent and creativity. And on 9 July, electronic music festival Hype@Tejo will have a line up that features Massive Attack, Atmosphere and Kudu, among others.

Our cover shot was by Portuguese photographer Sergio Matos, who also works in France and Germany. Make-up by Sónia Pessoa and styling by Filipe Carriço.