Steadicam Productions Pty Ltd

What Steadicam Productions Pty Ltd does

Steadicam Productions Pty Ltd is an Australian privately held cinematography services company operated by owner-operator Harry Panagiotidis (known professionally as 'Harry P'). The company delivers Steadicam operation, camera operation, and Director of Photography (DOP) services to four client verticals: feature films, television drama series and telemovies, documentaries and factual programming, and television commercials. Harry Panagiotidis has accumulated over 40 Australian and US feature film credits spanning tentpole Hollywood productions (The Wolverine, Ghost Rider, Lion Witch & the Wardrobe, The Bank Job, Stealth) and Australian features, with repeat engagements alongside named cinematographers such as Ross Emery ACS, Simon Duggan, and Ian Baker ACS. The company has won two ACS Silver Awards for documentary cinematography (Catching Cancer, 2009; Immortal, 2010) and holds personal endorsement from Garrett Brown, the Oscar-winning inventor of the Steadicam.

The company's underlying technology stack is a professional equipment package rather than a software platform: a Steadicam Ultra 2 Film & Video system as the core stabilizer, paired with a Preston Focus System with Microforce for wireless focus control, Canatrans wireless video transmission, DX-400 diversity receivers, Kenlab KS6 gyroscopic stabilization, vehicle and dolly mounts, and DSLR support including Canon 5D Mark II. This combined rig enables one operator to execute film and broadcast-grade camera movement across feature, episodic, commercial, and documentary formats without rental-house dependency.

Steadicam Productions generates revenue on a project-based professional services model, billing per engagement based on role (Steadicam Operator, Camera Operator, 2nd Unit, DOP) and production scale; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is B2B only, combining direct producer/cinematographer referrals with formal channel placement through two Australian crew booking agencies — Freelancers Promotions in Melbourne and Top Technicians in Sydney. The company maintains a dual-city Melbourne/Sydney operating footprint to cover Victoria and NSW production corridors, and serves the Australia and New Zealand markets.

Name

Steadicam Productions Pty Ltd

Legal name

Steadicam Productions Pty Ltd

Website

https://steadicamproductions.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Steadicam Productions Pty Ltd is an Australian cinematography services company operated by solo Steadicam operator Harry Panagiotidis, providing professional Steadicam operation and Director of Photography services for feature films, television dramas, documentaries, and TV commercials across Melbourne and Sydney.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film & Television Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512), Commercial Photography (541922)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPADAFAB

Camera, Grip & Lighting Equipment Rental

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Production Services (Crew, Equipment Rental, Locations)

SECONDARYBPAFAIAF

Photography & Photo Production

Business & Public Services/Marketing, Advertising & PR Services/Content Marketing & Production (Copy, Video, Design)

Keywords

• Steadicam operation services
• Cinematography services
• Camera stabilization
• Film production crew
• Director of photography

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Steadicam Operator Services: Project-based fees for providing Steadicam operation on feature films, television dramas, TV commercials, and documentary productions. Revenue is earned per-project based on role (Steadicam Operator, Camera Operator, 2nd Unit positions) and production scale.
2. Director of Photography (DOP) Services: Cinematography services for documentary and factual programming, including lighting, camera operation, and creative direction. Award-winning work with multiple ACS Silver Awards for documentary DOP contributions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Steadicam Productions provides professional Steadicam camera operation and cinematography services for feature films, television dramas, documentaries, and television commercials. The business is operated by Harry Panagiotidis, a solo Steadicam operator offering Steadicam and camera operation, B-camera and 2nd unit work, and Director of Photography (DOP) services for documentary and factual programming, supported by a comprehensive professional equipment package.

Product overview

Steadicam Productions is a service-based business operated by Harry Panagiotidis offering professional Steadicam operation and cinematography services. The company provides four core service offerings: Feature Film Steadicam Operator Services, Television Drama Steadicam Operator Services, TV Commercial Steadicam Operator Services, and Documentary/Factual DOP Services. These services are supported by an extensive professional equipment package including Steadicam Ultra 2, Preston Focus System, video transmission equipment, and gyro stabilization systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Feature Film Steadicam Operator Services Professional Steadicam operation for feature films, including camera/Steadicam operator roles, A-camera, B-camera, and 2nd unit work on major Australian and international theatrical productions.
• Television Drama Steadicam Operator Services Steadicam operator services for television drama series, telemovies, and children's programming on Australian networks and international productions.
• TV Commercial Steadicam Operator Services Steadicam operation for television commercials and advertising campaigns for Australian and international brands.
• Documentary and Factual DOP Services Director of Photography and lighting cameraman services for documentary and factual programming, including lighting, camera operation, and creative direction. Award-winning work including ACS Silver Awards for Immortal (2010) and Catching Cancer (2009).

Quantifiable outcome

• ACS Silver Award 2010 for Immortal documentary - National Geographic International, SBS, Smithsonian Channel, CBC
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Freelancers PromotionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMelbourne-based talent booking agency representing Harry Panagiotidis for crew positions on Australian film and television productions. Contact: +61 (0) 3 9682 2722 or freelancers.com.au
• Top TechnicianscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSydney-based talent booking agency representing Harry Panagiotidis for crew positions on Australian film and television productions. Contact: +61 (0) 2 9958 1611 or toptechsmanagement.com.au

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/steadicam-productions-pty-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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