Production Paradise

Production Paradise is pleased to bring you the second issue of SHOWCASE CAPE TOWN, containing the latest visual media industry news from one of the world’s most beautiful cities that is about to begin its summer season.

A couple of Cape Town dates for your diaries: 

Hermanus Whale Festival 2006 - 22-25 September 2006
This 15th edition starts with a splash on Friday 22 September, with the Welcome Whales Wave on Saturday 23rd and music until Monday 25th.

Rocking the Daisies Music Festival - 29 September – 1 October 2006
This festival will be down on the Modder River farm, with The Parlotones, The Finkelsteins, Dirty Skirts, Goldfish, The Rudimentals and a whole lot more. You'll need a tent.  

Don't forget you can find more details of visual media companies and professionals at the Cape Town Directory at www.productionparadise.com.

This edition's cover photo is shot by Warwick Saints, represented by Hurricanes Photographers Agency. 

cpt photography/photo agents: HURRICANES PHOTOGRAPHERS AGENCY

cpt photography/photographers: JOLLYKOP PHOTOGRAPHY - DAMON FOURIE

Photographer Damon Fourie bases himself between the two cities of Cape Town and New York.

Editorial clients such as Elle, Cosmo and Seventeen Magazine keep him busy.

His recent advertising jobs were for Swatch, Paypal, Occhiverdi and La Perla swimwear.

His personal projects are conducive for the hometown terrain such as his award for the International Photography Awards; the image of the young woman feeding her horse a carrot was shot in Cape Town.

His agent Jollykop represents him in Cape Town.

cpt production/photo production: FREELINK

When Christine Le Clos left the TV and film environment in 1994 to start up Freelink, a boutique stills production facility in Cape Town... little did she know that things would turn full circle.

Freelink is still a dedicated stills facilitation company with exemplary credentials, experience, and contacts... but a number of clients have recently been badgering Christine to take on TV work again.

Because of her unique touches and solid professionalism, Christine has built up an enviable client list that includes: Nissan, Hogan, La Coste, Clarins, Roland Garros, Axa, C&A, Danone, Michelin, Playstation, Elle, Vogue, Glamour, Madame Figaro and IoDonna.

cpt production/photo production: VIAGGI INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONS

Viaggi International Productions provides a comprehensive service, relieving customers of all organisational burdens and proactively suggesting solutions and destinations to match briefs and layouts.

In order to be able to offer its clients different architectures, landscapes and ideal weather conditions, V.I.P., originally based in Cape Town, now operates internationally. It now has branches in Athens, Marseilles and Barcelona, and has produced in many other destinations including Dubai, Portugal, Denmark, Italy, Namibia, Mauritius, Zanzibar, Cuba, Miami and Kenya.

V.I.P.'s competent and cosmopolitan team offers a friendly, professional and budget-driven service to its customers, in English, German, French, Italian and Greek.

cpt production/commercial production: EUROCONNECTION SOUTH AFRICA

EuroConnection shot for French catalogue, Serena Kay, during the winter month of June in Cape Town.

This month, executive producer Julie Van Damme will be flying to Europe to market her agency Euroconnection. If you would like to meet her, please email the office to make an appointment.

September kicks off the new summer season, with a promise of excellent weather conditions and a very favourable current exchange rate.

Euroconnection say that they "insist on great, cost-effective pre-production, hands-on involvement and total commitment to the client".

They have been contributing their knowledge to all kinds of projects for over 15 years and understand the need for a devoted team.

See you in Cape Town.

cpt production/photo production: GAVIN SCHNEIDER PRODUCTIONS

“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra” – so say Gavin Schneider productions, who continue to provide their clients with personal attention and professional service.

Be it playing tennis on a roof top overlooking the Cape Town city skyline for the Sony Ericsson UK shoot, or sourcing 1950's vintage classic cars for Intersection Magazine, Gavin Schneider productions has a skilled crew to attend to all photo production requirements for catalogue, lifestyle, advertising and editorial shoots.

Recent clients include: Audi Germany, Philips Worldwide Campaign, Marks & Spencer UK, RTL Satellite TV, Clarks Catalogue, Avon Cosmetics Poland and Cosmopolitan Magazine UK.

cpt production/photo production: CAPE TOWN PRODUCTIONS

Recent projects from Cape Town Productions include the following:

• Tim Simmons shot the new Opel range of vehicles for agency 180 deg. Amsterdam. Cast and location were critical to the success of the campaign.
• Martijn Oort shot the new Volvo S60 under the direction of Fredrik Stahl, SCP Gottenberg.
• Rankin shot the new BMW Z4.
• Jan Steinhilber shot Camel for agency Saatchi.
• Gavin has just returned from Lisbon shooting BMW with photographer Erik Chmil
• Mike is off to Spain for another car shoot.

September sees the start of the fashion season and Gavin will be marketing in Europe during September and October.

cpt production/commercial production: MOONLIGHTING

It’s coming to the end of winter, but Moonlighting has not been hibernating! They have kept busy not only in Cape Town, but also in Romania and Chile.

Alchemy, their company in Romania, has completed two jobs and will be possibly confirming a Guinness job soon. The Cape Town office will soon be sending off a team to Nigeria to shoot a 7-day documentary for a telecommunications company. And in Chile, they just finished their first stills job in the snow.

Other news is that Moonlighting Photographic welcomed on board a new producer: Jacqueline Beek has produced stills, music videos, commercials and documentaries and has been in the film industry for 6 years. She will be going off on her first marketing trip to Scandinavia, The Netherlands and Germany.

cpt talent/artists & stylists: MONOPOLE HAIR & MAKE UP + STYLING AGENCY

Monopole has had a very good winter and their artists have kept themselves busy at the South African fashion week as well as at the GHD Product launch in Gauteng.

Renée De Wit and Fiona Waddell travelled to Bali for the annual SA Sports Illustrated swimwear shoot with top international models, while Roan Pinnoy busied himself with The Face of Africa Girls.

Justine Mallandain did the Cosmopolitan Lingerie edition in Kuala Lampur, and Liz Olivier and Gayl Shelly are in Namibia for two months, shooting “10,000BC”. A couple of Monopole's artists are still working in London before returning to sunny Cape Town for Season.

Monopole is pleased to announce that hairdresser Fernanda Luz has joined them, and talented Finnish artist Janne Suonno will join them in January.

cpt talent/model agencies: ICE MODELS

Carla la Reservee has been voted FHM 2006's sexiest woman. With her busy schedule flying around the world, Ice Models managed to squeeze in a Cosmopolitan cover shoot. They say "watch this magnificent blonde!".
 
Another rising star from South Africa is Elbe van der Merwe. Having recently won the prestigious Revlon Supermodel Competition for 2006, she will be off to Europe soon.
 
Oliver Lawton, a familiar face to many, has landed the August 2006 cover of Men's Health.
 
With season approaching, look out for more news in SHOWCASE Cape Town.

cpt talent/model agencies: OUTLAWS MODEL AGENCY

Liza Botha is selective in her modelling assignments, and has once again jetted off to Bali for the Sports Illustrated 2006 shoot.

Dominique Piek recently had a very successful New York trip, where she landed a small part in Spiderman 3, and is now on her way to Zanzibar to shoot Cosmo swimwear.

Local boy Nathan Roberts has come a long way; he was recently photographed by Markus Jans as the face of Windsor.

cpt talent/model agencies: Y MODELS

Recent jobs by Y Models include:

• Joanna Krupa on the cover of GQ.
• Eva Ndachi...MAC Campaign New York.
• Nico has done the H&M campaign and is now up for the new Armani Fragrance.
• Melissa was spotted on a farm and at 18 "a star is born!"
• Delamaine Du Toit did the Milan shows... and has been booked by Italian ELLE. "He's hot!"

Watch this space for more details of Y Models successes...

cpt talent/model agencies: THREE D MODEL AGENCY

Model agency 3d doesn't believe in the summer/winter split... they believe that their clients "deserve the best no matter what the weather or the occasion".

With recent projects for Drykorn, L'Optimum Magazine, Peroni, Triumph and a number of editorial clients, 3d say "our clients can't keep their hands off of our models".

Check future editions of SHOWCASE Cape Town for more...

cpt talent/model agencies: BOSS MODELS

Boss Models recently celebrated 10 years of business in Cape Town, having represented some of the biggest stars to come out of South Africa.

They have an excellent pool of talent based locally, as well as many models travelling permanently.

Their team of experienced, multi-lingual bookers are ready to assist clients - at any time of the day, week or year - in finding models who fit the brief.

cpt film/film post production: CONDOR CAPE TOWN

Condor Cape Town is a studio focused on high-end postproduction and visual effects, with artists who enjoy creating, animating and experimenting with new technology.

Condor also hosts the biggest visual effects studio in South Africa, and has recently taken new talent on board, expanding on their capability to deliver high-end visual effects and animation to the local and international commercials and features market.

Their intimate studio workflow allows for a close working relationship with clients, bringing the various talents and departments together within a unique environment. The use of high-speed data transfers and the Condor Preview site allows them to bridge time zones, breaking all constraints of time and location and making the approval process possible across the great divide.

Recent projects include:

• Condor's VFX team was involved in creating the intricate opening shot for Ask the Dust, starring Colin Farrel.
• Creation of a virtual ocean, showing a sponsored yacht competing in the dramatic Volvo Ocean Race for ABN AMRO, Amsterdam.
• Dramatisation of the controversial Sony Playstation campaign for Keith Rose at Velocity Films and breathing back life into the Van Gogh paintings for Coronation.

cpt hotel/hotels: BRIDGE HOUSE CAPE TOWN

The Bridge house is an exclusive and exceptionally private accommodation.  

The hotel is situated in an indigenous garden and has a heated rim flow swimming pool, fireplace and a private chef. Design is contemporary in architectural terms and furnishings

Located at the base of the mountain, this is considered “an amazing retreat”.

cpt hotel/hotels: LES CASCADES DE BANTRY BAY

Les Cascades de Bantry Bay is an elegant lodge on the hillside below Lion's Head in what is considered the most exclusive bay on the Atlantic coast.

Bantry Bay and neighbouring Clifton are the most coveted parts of the Cape Peninsula and they both benefit from being sheltered from the often merciless south-easterly winds.

The lodge provides a tranquil, luxurious haven while Cape Town's main attractions - the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain - are a short drive away. Clifton’s famous beaches are within walking distance.