Welcome to the summer issue of Showcase Lisbon, where it is always a good time for productions. And now, in high season, all the companies we feature here are reporting a busy time.

Beautiful locations, excellent light and good weather are factors that make Lisbon and the whole of Portugal an ideal place for productions. For a full directory of the best visual media companies, visit www.productionparadise.com.

Musically, Lisbon attracts big names - the Rolling Stones will be playing on 25 June at the Estadio de Alvalade and the Super Bock Festival (28 June to 5 July) will be hosting bands and musicians such as Stone Sour, Maximo Park, Scissor Sisters, Underworld, Arcade Fire and many others.

Once again, Sergio Matos is our choice for cover photo - from an editorial for Happy Magazine.