We can't show you the iceberg of what goes into making the great video content that we produce - or the successful impact it has for our clients.
We can share the beautiful, shiny tip of ice that sticks out on top: our latest showreel.
It is a compilation of amazing projects we have proudly produced over the last twelve months, shot by director and cinematographer Fabian Vettiger. Visit his portfolio here.
Of course great work can only happen with great clients. We can't wait to collaborate with you.
Artists & Legends is your reliable production partner.
Anywhere is possible.
Now Representing Cinematographer Roscoe Vercueil
Cape Town-based cinematographer Roscoe Vercueil's focus is on collaboration. He seeks out like-minded individuals with whom he can work to create cutting edge visuals and beautiful images. Roscoe has worked in the film industry for almost a decade. He has developed a keen interest in the meaning of colour and how it translates on film.
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Vastly experienced, he is comfortable in shooting all types of content: from creative music videos to managing large teams for long periods of time on feature films.
View his portfolio here.
Stylist Richard de Jager - adidas Originals: Original is never finished 3.
Richard de Jager's legacy as the coolest stylist and creative director in the business continues to grow. His ability to understand youth culture and create fashion trends is unprecedented.
Once again Richard formed part of the creative team for adidas Originals's third installment of the Original is Never Finished campaign, featuring reality star Kendall Jenner, basketballer James Harden, Playboy Carti, 21 Savage and Young Thug.
View Richard's portfolio here.
Fashion Cinematographer Roice Nel Joins Artists & Legends.
Cape Town-based Roice Nel has been a regular collaborator with South African fashion designers for the last seven years. With capability to shoot, direct and edit a project, Roice has become the go-to filmmaker in the SA fashion scene.
His experience in documentary film making gives him a unique perspective when shooting fashion films. His ability to multitask as director and editor, makes turn-around times on projects that much faster.
Cinematographer Fabian Vettiger for Ronaldo's CR7 Denim range.
Fabian continues to build his already-impressive body of work. Just released is this commercial for Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo's recently-launched CR7 Denim range, directed by David East. Fabian has worked on campaigns for many high-profile South African brands including Investec, Vodacom and Hunter's Dry. Fabian is available as both a director and cinematographer. You can view more of his work here.
Eclectic Miss: Nathaline Renaud for MRP.
Queen of fresh-faced beauty, Nathaline Renaud is a make-up maestro. She has mastered hair & make-up for both the mediums of film and stills photography. Her flawless technique is evident on MRP's Project campaign, Eclectic Miss. Shot in Durban, Nathaline's magic hands drench the suburban teens in a youthful glow. View her stills and film portfolios.
Automotive Photographer James Lipman shoots for Rolls Royce on location in South Africa.
Prestigious, luxury car company Rolls Royce launch their new convertible in Cape Town, South Africa. Press from around the world have the privilege of driving one of the new vehicles around the most beautiful cities in the world. Whizzing around on a camera rigged BMW motorbike is top British car photographer, James Lipman. James flew in for a month long launch of "Dawn", the latest addition to the Rolls Royce fleet.
James has steadily built his portfolio up to include campaigns for Tesla Motors, Porsche, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Porsche Panorama magazine, Mercedes Benz UK, Alfa Romeo UK and Top Gear, to name a few...
Here are a few of his images and a few fun behind the scenes with his agent and producer, Debbie Bacher of Artists & Legends.
For James's portfolio, click here.
James works around the world and is represented by Artists & Legends.
Artists & Legends Produces the TomTom Rider Campaign - Print & Video 2015
ITALIAN SPORT & LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY DUO JOIN ARTISTS & LEGENDS.
Matt-Eric is a commercial photography duo based in Italy.
It sparks from the collaboration of Mattia Balsamini and Enrico Caputo, respectively committed to commercial work. They are not only a photography duo, they are project creators. They create involving and interactive ideas and then execute them beautifully. Artists & Legends represent Matt-Eric worldwide.
Please contact debbie@artistsandlegends if you would like them to pitch on a concept or shoot your campaign. They love to travel!
SELECTED CLIENTS, MAGAZINES & AGENCIES
1861 United, Adidas, AS Roma, Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, Barilla, Bertolli, DLV, BBDO, ENI, Fondaznione Telethon, GQ, Gran Cereale, Icon Italian Red Cross, Mari-Mo, M&C Saatchi, McCann Worldgroup, Merceded Benz, Monocle, New Scientist Magazine, Nissan Politecnico di Milano, Puma, Rai, RDS, RTL, Save the Children, TBWA, Telecom, Toyota, Unilever, Universal Music, Wired.
Artists & Legends Creative Management and Production House
Artists & Legends is the hot, new agency in Cape Town. Already turning heads both locally and internationally, its the agency to contact for top creatives both in Cape Town and Europe and any size production budget. The way advertising and marketing is engaging with potential consumers has changed, thanks to the internet. So has the production industry, revolutionalized by the digital world. Artists & Legends embrace these changes, by inviting to brands to connect with them for a creative brief, which will be coupled with the right creative for the project, and executed professionally according to budget. The in-house producer has many years of international experience, working with ad agencies and brands from Europe and the US, looking to escape the winter. Cape Town and the African continent is the place to be. With its diverse locations, professional crews, and incredibly favourable exchange rate.
The producer at Artists & Legends has been a producer for almost 2 decades. Her experience encompasses print & commercial production, music videos and large fashion events. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and marketing from The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, she returned to her home town to work in advertising. Little did she know that she would end up working for Tanya Townsend, one of South Africa's most revered print producers. Debbie's career has grown steadily over the years, producing massive print campaigns and TV commercials in Cape Town for the international market. Debbie did not stop there. With her global contacts, she has worked backstage at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York City and Australia, produced campaigns in New York, Los Angeles, Lisbon, Seychelles, Mauritius and Bombay, to name a few. Her love of travel and working with different cultures kept her on the move. She's worked alongside Sally Field, Rachel Griffith, Natalie Imbruglia, Ryan Reynolds and Owen Wilson. Her most recent contract was as the national Producer for Kevin Murphy in the USA. She produced 3 day fashion events across the US, culminating in hair and fashion shows for almost 1000 people. At the beginning of 2015 Debbie returned to Cape Town to launch Artists & Legends. Her vision: to harness her diverse, global experience and the creativity she has experienced on 3 continents, and to offer it to the creative industry in South Africa. The result: A progressive, forward thinking agency comprising of artists with their own unique voices looking to offer their vision to advertising agencies, brands and production houses both in South Africa, and the rest of the world.
Her clients include: Hummer, Reebok, Speedo, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Bacardi, Philips, Shiseido, Azzaro, Fanta, Synsam, Dove, Voltaren, TomTom, Grey Goose Vodka, Elle, GQ, Sony, BMG, Vanity Fair, Burger King, Kevin Murphy, Millers Beer, NBC, Siemens, Skype, Superbalist.
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Debbie Bacher produces the world wide TomTom Rider campaign.
When Debbie Bacher was asked to produce the print campaign and commercial for the new bike GPS system for TomTom, she knew she was in for an adventure!
6 days, 3 motorbikes, 3 mountain passes, 2 camera cars and all the toys!
Here are two of the videos. For a more in depth look, we have posted the behind the scenes photographs in a separate post.
TomTom Rider: Choose Your Own Adventure
TomTom Rider: Share The Excitement With Friends
WHO WE ARE
Artists & Legends is the brain child of Debbie Bacher.
Living and producing around the world exposed her to a plethora of creative innovation.
After almost 2 decades in global, full service production, Debbie is taking all the good things she's experienced in cities like New York, Los Angeles & London and is unwrapping her knowledge of all things cool and forward thinking, and offering it to brands both locally, and internationally.
Artists & Legends is part brand strategy, part creative management and part production company. You can utilise one of our services, or all of them. We tailor make media packages which include print campaigns, TV commercials, viral videos, music videos and short films. We'll follow that through with managing your activation or launch.
"I am doing things differently. I am breaking away from the traditional agency formula - one that just sends out a photographer to shoot a model. I want more engagement between creative and client. I want the young brands with the fresh, crazy ideas to know we are the house to come to. Knock on our door, let's build something together! Its a time where everyone wants content, but no one has the budget. Let's get together to problem solve how to make edgy, thought provoking content that looks awesome. Collectively, we have the power to deliver".
Our gang has shot front covers for Vogue; consulted for international fashion houses; and worked on some of the top international brands around. And within our team, we have the full complement for pretty much any shoot or event.
Let us create a unique concept for your brand...
Their work can be seen here and on our behance site.
Please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you!
debbie@artistsandlegends.com