MovieTech
MovieTech AG is a Munich-based, privately held German manufacturer founded in 1993 that designs and produces in-house professional camera support equipment — dollies, cranes, jib arms, remote heads, tracks, and grip accessories — for cinematographers, rental companies, and resellers worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1993
- HeadquartersMunich, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MovieTech does
MovieTech AG is a privately held German manufacturer of professional camera support and grip equipment, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Munich. The company designs and produces its full product range in-house at its Munich factory, covering dollies (Magnum, Alpha, 4×4, Scooter, CD-series crane bases), camera cranes (Kirin, Kran 100/120, Kombi), jib arms (Kirin Cranked Jib, Gizmo Jib, Duo, Movie, Jib 100), remote heads (Alex Digital, Pelé XL 35, P10), aluminum tracks (Master Track), the U-Bangi slider system, and an extensive grip accessory and rigging ecosystem under the MT Grip Kit modular program. Differentiating technical features include play-free dovetail segment connections, modular extension segments up to 6m, crankable telescopic counterweight holders, 360° swivel heads with interchangeable mounts, and 4-wheel steering on crane base dollies.
The business operates a hybrid sales model combining direct ex-factory sales from Munich, a global reseller and distributor network with financing options for rental customers, an online shop with quote-based pricing for most configurations, and a fully refurbished used-equipment channel (with full warranty) that also trades pre-owned competitor-brand inventory. Primary customer segments are professional cinematographers and film crews, equipment rental companies, and regional resellers, with documented deployments at major broadcast events such as EURO 2024. The wholly-owned subsidiary MTS Studio Equipment extends the addressable market into permanent studio lifting, pantograph, hoist, and ceiling-rail systems, and the company maintains active trade-show presence (IBC Amsterdam 2025 and 2026). Revenue, ownership structure, and management composition are not publicly disclosed.
MovieTech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MovieTech
- Legal name
- MovieTech AG
- Website
- https://movietech.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1993
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- MovieTech AG is a Munich-based, privately held German manufacturer founded in 1993 that designs and produces in-house professional camera support equipment — dollies, cranes, jib arms, remote heads, tracks, and grip accessories — for cinematographers, rental companies, and resellers worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MovieTech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Professional Camera Support Equipment
- NAICS
- Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)
- SIC
- Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Production Equipment & Technical Services (Camera/Lighting/Grip, Virtual Production) (MPAAAMAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Gimbals, Stabilizers & Camera Rigs (Handheld, Wearable, Drone Gimbals) (CRACAPAE), Tripods, Mounts & Supports (Tripods, Monopods, Clamps, Action Mounts) (CRACAPAI)
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Where MovieTech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Munich
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
MovieTech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- New Equipment Sales: MovieTech generates primary revenue from the sale of new camera support and grip equipment including dollies, jib arms, camera cranes, remote heads, tracks, and accessories. Products are sold directly and through a global network of resellers and distributors.
- Used & Refurbished Equipment Sales: MovieTech sells pre-owned and fully refurbished camera support equipment including refurbished Magnum Dollies (with new motors, electronics, batteries, ropes, and powder coating), used cranes, remote heads, tracks, and accessories. Refurbished products come with full warranty.
- Maintenance and Repair Services: MovieTech offers regular inspections and maintenance of equipment to ensure flawless operation. They also provide ad-hoc support and assistance for equipment issues.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Individual products and accessories |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
MovieTech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MovieTech designs, manufactures, and sells precision camera support and grip equipment for professional film and broadcast production. Core products include dollies, jib arms, camera cranes, remote heads, tracks, and a modular grip kit, all built in-house in Munich, Germany. The company also sells fully refurbished used equipment with warranty and offers maintenance and repair services for its products.
Product overview
MovieTech is a German manufacturer of professional camera support and grip equipment founded in 1993. The product portfolio is organized as a unified ecosystem of complementary equipment under the MovieTech brand, with a subsidiary (MTS Studio Equipment) for studio-specific systems. The core offerings include: (1) Dollies - column dollies (Magnum Dolly #V, Alpha Dolly), doorway dollies (4×4 Dolly), compact sliders (Scooter Dolly), and crane base dollies (CD5, CD8, Kirin Base Dolly); (2) Camera Cranes - the modular Kirin Crane System, compact Kran 100, broadcast-ready Kran 120 (9-12m), and Kombi Kran; (3) Jib Arms - the premium Kirin Cranked Jib (up to 6m, 80kg payload), versatile Gizmo Jib, Duo Jib, Movie Jib, and Jib 100; (4) Remote Heads - Alex Digital, Pelé XL 35 Digital, and P10 (super silent for broadcast); (5) Tracks & Sliders - Master Track aluminum dolly tracks (straight/curved) and U-Bangi slider systems; (6) Grip Accessories/Rigging - the modular MT Grip Kit system (tripod, dolly, and mounting configurations), Euro/Mitchell mounts, risers, counterweights, levellers, wheels, and operator seats. Products are designed for professional film production, broadcast events, and rental companies, with manufacturing exclusively in Munich, Germany.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ABC Products: Camera crane and broadcast equipment brand, including Crane 120 and Crane 100 products
- MTS Studio-Equipment
- MT Grip Kit
Products and services
- Magnum Dolly High-quality column dolly system for professional filmmakers, the flagship dolly offering from MovieTech with proprietary electronic control system and wireless hand control unit.
- Alpha Dolly Professional camera dolly system for professional filmmakers, a high-quality dolly offering comparable to the Magnum series.
- 4x4 Dolly
- Scooter Dolly
- CD8 Wide Base Dolly
- Gizmo Jib Ultra-versatile and universal modular camera jib arm offering incomparable flexibility and performance, with quick setup and multiple configuration options.
- Kirin Cranked Jib Ultimate modular jib arm with crankable telescopic counterweight holder for fine balance adjustments, play-free dovetail connections, up to 80kg payload, modular segments up to 6m front arm, and 360° swivel head for overslung and underslung operation.
- Duo Jib
- Movie Jib
- Jib 100
- Kirin Crane
- Kran 100
- Kran 120
- Kombi Kran (Combi Crane)
- Alex Digital Remote Head
- Pelé XL 35 Digital Remote Head
- P10 Remote Head
- U-Bangi
- U-Bangi 2.0 Updated version of the compact slider/tracking system with enhanced features.
- Master Track - Dolly Track
- MT Grip Kit
- Euro Mount/Accessories
- Mitchell Mount/Accessories
- Counterweights
- Tripods (Bull Stand Tripod)
- Refurbished and Used Equipment
- Maintenance and Repair Services
- MTS Studio Equipment (Subsidiary)
Companies that use MovieTech
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
MovieTech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
MovieTech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- MTS Studio Equipment (MTS Germany)coreMTS (MTS Germany) is a subsidiary of MovieTech, specializing in premium studio lifting systems and studio rail systems. MTS manufactures reliable equipment for complex studio projects including pantographs, hoist systems, and ceiling rail systems. MovieTech directs customers to MTS products as part of a complementary equipment ecosystem.
- Grip Factory Munich (GFM)minorMovieTech sells used GFM (Grip Factory Munich) steel tracks as part of their pre-owned equipment inventory. GFM is a competing/collaborative brand in the grip equipment space whose products are traded through MovieTech's used equipment channel.
- PantherminorMovieTech sells used Panther precision tracks (curved and straight) and used Panther Evolution dollies as part of their pre-owned equipment inventory. Panther is another grip equipment manufacturer whose products are traded through MovieTech's used equipment channel.
- CinetechminorMovieTech sells used accessories for the Cinetech Albatross Dolly as part of their pre-owned equipment inventory. Cinetech is another manufacturer whose accessories are traded through MovieTech's used equipment channel.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
MovieTech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Sachtler / Vitec Group: Vitec-owned German brand of professional camera support including tripods, fluid heads, and pedestals. Larger incumbent with broader portfolio but overlapping camera support functionality with MovieTech.
- O'Connor (Vitec): Vitec-owned brand of professional fluid heads and camera support. Larger incumbent with overlapping functionality in camera support hardware used by professional cinematographers.
Direct peers
- GFM (Grip Factory Munich): Munich-based manufacturer of grip equipment and camera support including tracks and dollies. Direct local competitor whose used tracks are even traded through MovieTech's refurbished channel.
- Panther GmbH: German manufacturer of professional camera dollies, tracks, and crane bases. Directly comparable to MovieTech in product category (dollies, tracks) and customer base (rental houses, film/broadcast productions).
- Matthews Studio Equipment: US manufacturer of grip equipment, camera support, and rigging accessories. Overlaps with MovieTech's grip accessories line and broader camera support ecosystem.
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment: US-based manufacturer of camera dollies, cranes, and vehicle camera mounts. Competes with MovieTech in the same professional camera support equipment category serving film and broadcast productions.
- Egripment GmbH: German/Dutch manufacturer of camera cranes, remote heads, and dollies. Directly comparable to MovieTech across cranes and remote heads for broadcast and film production.
- Cartoni Camera Supports: Italian manufacturer of professional camera support equipment including tripods, fluid heads, and pedestals. Competes with MovieTech in camera support for film/broadcast professionals.
- Ronford-Baker: British manufacturer of professional camera support equipment including tripods, fluid heads, and dollies. Comparable to MovieTech in high-end mechanical camera support for film production.
Emerging players
- Kessler Crane: US manufacturer of camera sliders, jibs, and motion control systems. Comparable niche focus on jibs/sliders where it overlaps with MovieTech's Gizmo Jib and U-Bangi product lines.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
MovieTech social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
MovieTech leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
MovieTech subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
MovieTech funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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MovieTech M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about MovieTech
What does MovieTech do?
MovieTech designs, manufactures, and sells precision camera support and grip equipment for professional film and broadcast production. Core products include dollies, jib arms, camera cranes, remote heads, tracks, and a modular grip kit, all built in-house in Munich, Germany. The company also sells fully refurbished used equipment with warranty and offers maintenance and repair services for its products.
Is MovieTech a public or private company?
MovieTech is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was MovieTech founded?
MovieTech was founded in 1993. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is MovieTech based?
MovieTech is headquartered in Munich, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does MovieTech make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. New Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are used & Refurbished Equipment Sales and maintenance and Repair Services.
Who are MovieTech's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Sachtler / Vitec Group and O'Connor (Vitec). Direct peers are GFM (Grip Factory Munich), Panther GmbH, Matthews Studio Equipment, Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment, Egripment GmbH, Cartoni Camera Supports and Ronford-Baker. Kessler Crane is listed as an emerging player.
Does MovieTech have an API?
No public API is recorded for MovieTech.
What industry is MovieTech in?
MovieTech's product category is Professional Camera Support Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAAAMAH, Production Equipment & Technical Services (Camera/Lighting/Grip, Virtual Production), with a secondary code of CRACAPAE, Gimbals, Stabilizers & Camera Rigs (Handheld, Wearable, Drone Gimbals). Its NAICS code is 33431 and its SIC code is 3861.