Colossal Studios

What Colossal Studios does

Colossal Studios is an Australian video production and photography company founded in 2010 by husband-and-wife team Thomas and Hayley Barnes, headquartered on the Mornington Peninsula and serving clients across Melbourne and Australia-wide. The company delivers cinematic video production, professional photography (commercial, portrait, architectural, event, real estate), drone aerial capture up to 120 metres altitude, and a portfolio of specialised service verticals including product videos, real estate tours, building/architecture filming (15 years of experience), tourism and hospitality content, online course creation, charity storytelling, and long-form documentary production. Its technology stack consists of professional production hardware — 4K cameras, qualified drones, autocues, LED lighting, director monitors, and high-quality audio — supplemented by a flexible network of freelance creatives that allows project scaling without fixed overhead.

The business operates on a project-based, quote-priced model: half-day and full-day shoot + editing bundles, a 2-hour minimum for photography, and bespoke multi-year packages for clients with recurring content needs. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven: clients engage via phone, email, or website contact form, with discovery calls preceding tailored proposals; events such as Meatstock X Red Gum BBQ, the Marysville Conference, and the Bound Launch Party double as delivery and prospecting venues. Marketing relies on an SEO-optimised blog covering video marketing and business growth, organic social media, a strong portfolio showcase, and referrals/word-of-mouth from existing clients. The company is privately held with no external funding and a 5-person team, with no disclosed subsidiaries, partnerships, or institutional investors.

Name

Colossal Studios

Legal name

Colossal Studios

Website

https://colossalstudios.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Colossal Studios is a family-run Australian video production and photography studio on the Mornington Peninsula, delivering cinematic video, photography, drone footage, and content services to corporates, real estate agents, tourism operators, educators, and charities across Melbourne and Australia-wide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Commercial Photography (541922)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Studio & Creative Resourcing (In-house/Embedded Teams) (BPAFAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Creator Content Production & Co-Creation Studios (BPAFAHAD)

Keywords

• Video production services
• Commercial photography
• Corporate video
• Real estate videography
• Drone aerial filming

Headquarters

HQ city

Mornington Peninsula

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Video Production Services: Project-based video production including corporate videos, promotional videos, documentaries, real estate videos, and social media content. Billed as half-day or full-day shoot plus editing. Custom packages available for repeated content needs.
2. Photography Services: Professional photography including commercial, portrait, architectural, event, and real estate photography. Billed with a 2-hour minimum callout, additional hours billed thereafter.
3. Custom/Repeated Content Packages: Custom packages tailored for clients needing ongoing or repeated content production, working within client budgets to maximise output.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Colossal Studios provides cinematic video production and professional photography services for businesses and organisations on the Mornington Peninsula, across Melbourne, and Australia-wide. Offerings include corporate videos, promotional and brand videos, real estate property tours, drone aerial footage, building/architecture filming, tourism and dining content, online course creation, charity storytelling, documentaries, event coverage, and commercial and portrait photography, billed as half-day or full-day shoot plus editing or via custom recurring-content packages.

Product overview

Colossal Studios is a video production and photography company offering a unified suite of creative services. Their core offerings include Cinematic Video Production and High-Quality Photography, supplemented by specialized service verticals: Product Videos for brand storytelling, Real Estate Video (including drone services and property tours), Building & Architecture visual content, Tourism & Dining promotions, Online Course Creation, Charity & Not for Profit video production, Documentary storytelling (Doco Stories), Company & Individual Profile Videos, Event Photo & Video, Commercial Photography, and Portrait Photography. The company operates primarily on the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne, serving clients Australia-wide since 2010.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cinematic Video Production Full-service cinematic video production capturing the essence of stories for corporate videos, promotional content, and brand storytelling on the Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne, and Australia-wide.
• High-Quality Photography Professional photography services including commercial, portrait, and architecture photography delivered with creative and technical expertise, billed with a 2-hour minimum callout.
• Product Videos Product promotion videos that emotionally engage audiences and elevate brands through compelling visual storytelling.
• Building & Architecture Video and Photography Video and photo capture of buildings and architecture at every stage of construction, leveraging over 15 years of experience across all construction stages.
• Tourism & Dining Video Visual content creation for tourism destinations, hospitality venues, and dining experiences from fine-dining to hidden local gems.
• Online Course Creation Complete online course production including scripting, casting, filming, and editing to help experts and educators reach new students and create additional revenue streams.
• Charity & Not for Profit Video Video production services for charitable organizations and not-for-profit entities to help tell meaningful stories and create positive impact.
• Documentary (Doco Stories) Long-form documentary storytelling combining contemporary dance, puppetry, spoken word, and film to tell powerful stories that cannot be conveyed in short-form video.
• Real Estate Video Property tour videos, drone photography, social media content, and agent profiles specifically designed for real estate listings and marketing, typically with shoots ranging from 60-180 minutes.
• Event Photo & Video Event photography and videography services capturing moments at corporate events, conferences, and celebrations.
• Company & Individual Profile Video Corporate profile videos showcasing company culture, individual narratives, and organizational stories.
• Commercial Photography Creative commercial photography for marketing, advertising, and business purposes.
• Portrait Photography Professional portrait photography services capturing individuals in their best light.
• Drone Photography & Video Aerial photography and videography using qualified drone pilots, capturing properties and locations from up to 120 metres altitude.
• Social Media Content Social media content creation and repurposing for vertical and horizontal formats across all social platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73% of homeowners say they are more likely to list with a realtor that uses video
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cutting Edge: Long-standing Australian post-production and broadcast services company that also produces corporate and commercial video. Overlaps with Colossal Studios in commercial video and broadcast-quality finishing but is materially larger and more diversified.
• Visual Domain: Australian video production and post-production company offering end-to-end video services for corporate, real estate, and agency clients. Comparable to Colossal Studios in service mix (corporate video, real estate, brand content) but operates at significantly larger scale with broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Hero Film: Australian video production company producing brand, corporate, and storytelling content for clients across industries. Comparable in service offering and storytelling-led approach to Colossal Studios.
• Taxi Films: Melbourne-based production house producing commercial, corporate, and branded video content for Australian clients. Directly comparable to Colossal Studios in craft (cinematic corporate video), regional base (Melbourne), and target customer mix (brands and agencies).
• Bob Industries: Melbourne-based creative production studio producing brand films, commercials, and corporate content. Directly comparable boutique scale and craft focus as Colossal Studios, with similar customer profiles (brands, agencies, SMBs).
• Motion Sickness: Australian creative video agency producing brand films, social content, and commercials for consumer brands. Comparable in target customer base (consumer/brand clients) and content-first production model.
• Film Camp: Australian boutique production house specializing in brand, documentary, and corporate video. Overlaps with Colossal Studios in documentary storytelling, brand content, and SMB-to-mid-market positioning.
• Airbag Productions: Melbourne creative production house producing commercials, branded content, and corporate video. Similar in craft emphasis on storytelling and Melbourne-based operations to Colossal Studios.
• Pixel3 Video Productions: Melbourne-based video production company offering corporate, real estate, event, and brand video services. Closely comparable in scale, service mix, and Mornington Peninsula / Victoria geographic focus.
• Propeller Studios: Australian video production studio producing corporate, real estate, and brand content with drone capabilities. Directly comparable in service mix (corporate + real estate + aerial) and SMB-to-mid-market client profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wearecolossalstudios

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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