Seven Knots Film & Media

What Seven Knots Film & Media does

Seven Knots Film & Media (legal entity Seven Knots Productions, LLC) is a Philadelphia-headquartered, full-service film, video, and still photography production company founded by Tim Harris and operating for over ten years. The firm runs a three-phase service model covering pre-production (creative development, scripting, storyboarding, casting, location scouting), production (commercial film/video, stills, crew and equipment management), and post-production (editing, VFX and animation, motion graphics, color grading, sound design). Notable technical capabilities include custom practical-effects rigs such as a drill-powered ball-spinning device, a Mocolab robot arm for miniature-set cinematography, and 95% physical set construction for handcrafted aesthetics.

The company generates project-based professional services revenue across a wide client mix, with publicly stated project budgets ranging from $20,000 to $20 million and no disclosed pricing. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise relationships (healthcare systems, sports franchises, government, tourism boards) with agency partnerships (LevLane as core, plus SKDK, Hometeam, and Mod Agency). Vertically organized case studies span Healthcare/Wellness, Sports/Fitness, Travel/Tourism, Food/Beverage, Government/Political, Lifestyle/Culture, and Products/Goods, plus a narrative film practice producing for Amazon Prime and Apple TV+.

Seven Knots operates with a core team of 1-10 (Founder/EP Tim Harris, Head of Production Lorna J. Miller, Production Coordinator Suzan Turkkahraman) augmented by freelance crews, owns no disclosed funding or external investment, and runs a community initiative called Seven Knots Supports providing pro-bono video work for Philadelphia non-profits and Black-owned businesses. Named clients and case-study outcomes include Jefferson Health (two Gold Telly Awards), Inspira Health, Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists, Capital Health, Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia, the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Airport, the Philadelphia Union, Visit Philadelphia, Verizon, L'Oréal Paris, DoorDash, Amazon Fresh, the Mark Kelly Senate campaign, and the Democratic National Committee.

Name

Seven Knots Film & Media

Legal name

Seven Knots Productions, LLC

Website

https://sevenknotsfilms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Seven Knots Film & Media is a Philadelphia-based, full-service film, video, and still photography production company serving agencies, brands, healthcare systems, sports franchises, tourism boards, and political campaigns nationwide, with project budgets ranging from $20K to $20MM and notable clients including Jefferson Health, PHL, L'Oréal, and DoorDash.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video & Film Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219), Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Business, Politics & Current Affairs Documentaries (MPADADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Feature-Length Documentaries (MPADADAA)

Keywords

• Commercial video production
• Film production services
• Post-production services
• Commercial photography
• Branded content production

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Commercial Production Services: Project-based professional services revenue from producing TV commercials, digital ads, and branded video content for agencies and brands. Services span pre-production, production, and post-production phases.
2. Film Production: Narrative film production for features, documentaries, and short films produced for festivals, streaming platforms (Amazon Prime, Apple TV+), and international audiences.
3. Commercial Stills Photography: Commercial still photography services for brands, agencies, products, lifestyle campaigns, and editorial work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Seven Knots Film & Media is a full-service film, video, and still photography production company that executes pre-production, production, and post-production work for brands, agencies, and non-profits. It delivers TV commercials, digital ads, branded documentaries, narrative films, and commercial stills across verticals such as healthcare, sports, travel/tourism, government/political, food & beverage, lifestyle, and products. Projects are scoped and quoted per engagement, with budgets ranging from $20K to $20MM.

Product overview

Seven Knots Film & Media is a full-service film, video, and photo production company offering commercial video production, narrative film production, and commercial stills photography. The company operates a three-phase service model: Pre-Production (creative development, casting, location scouting), Production (filming, photography), and Post-Production (editing, VFX, color grading, sound design). Their portfolio spans industry verticals including Health & Wellness, Sports & Fitness, Food & Beverage, Travel & Tourism, Government & Political, Lifestyle & Culture, and Products & Goods. The company also produces documentary and narrative films for streaming platforms, and runs a community initiative called Seven Knots Supports for local non-profits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Video Production

Quantifiable outcome

• Mark Kelly campaign video achieved over 4 million views within first 24 hours and raised $1.1 million in donations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LevLanecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhiladelphia-based advertising agency that has collaborated with Seven Knots on multiple campaigns including City of Philadelphia/Tyrese Maxey "Safer, Cleaner, Greener" initiative and Capital Health campaigns. LevLane serves as agency partner bringing clients who need production execution.
• HometeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative agency partner for L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth campaign featuring Wawa Gatheru. Seven Knots worked closely with Hometeam to develop cinematic approach for the project.
• SKDKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolitical communications firm that referred Nancy Pelosi career retrospective project for California Democratic Committee gala. Worked closely with Seven Knots on crafting compelling narrative arc.
• Mod AgencyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgency partner whose logo appears in Seven Knots client roster, indicating ongoing working relationship for client production needs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hecho Studios: Boutique commercial production company offering end-to-end video production services for brands and agencies. Comparable service offering and target customer profile.
• Coolfire Studios: Midwest-based commercial video production company serving enterprise brands with full-service production capabilities. Comparable full-service model with multi-vertical expertise.
• GreenPoint Pictures: Philadelphia-based commercial production company producing TV commercials, branded content, and digital video for agencies and brands. Comparable full-service production model and regional positioning.
• mOcean: Philadelphia-based commercial video production company with a full-service model spanning commercial production, post-production, and content for brands and agencies. Closely comparable geography, service offering, and target customer base.
• Mackcut: Philadelphia-based post-production and content creation company serving agencies and brands with editing, color, VFX, and finishing services. Direct competitor in the Philadelphia production market with overlapping service lines.
• Sanctuary Content: Commercial production studio producing branded content, commercials, and digital video for agencies and brands. Similar service offering and customer profile.
• Arts & Science: Commercial and branded content production company producing work for agencies and global brands. Comparable boutique production model with multi-vertical expertise.
• Lord Danger: Commercial production company producing branded content and commercials for agencies and enterprise brands. Similar boutique production model with comparable project-based delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Station Film: Established commercial production company with deep relationships across major brands and agencies. Comparable commercial production focus at larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Tool of North America: Los Angeles-based commercial production company with a broad portfolio of commercial, branded content, and documentary work for major agencies and brands. Comparable commercial production model at larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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