Mutimer - ‘My Own Inner Ballad’
A special directors cut for @mutimer.co, shot by DOP Carlos Garcia Knight using the @cookeoptics Cooke 5i lenses on the @arraustralia Arri 235 with Kodak film stock.
Client: @mutimer.co
Production Company: Wildebeest @wildebeest_
Director: Chris Martin @chrismartin_____
Executive Producer: Josie Baynes @josiebaynes_
Producer: Matilda Price matildaprice
DOP: Carlos Garcia Knight @carlosgarciaknight
1st AD: Matilda Price matildaprice
Steadicam: Joel Soh @_joelsoh
1st AC: Phong Truong @phongfocus
2nd AC: Angie Wong @angie.wsc
Gaffer: Michael Hales @michaelhales_
LX Assists: Coco Mata & Leigh Yang
Colourist: Max Ferguson-Hook @maxfergusonhook
Film stock: @memorylabfilm
Processing & Scan: @kodak_shootfilm and @digital_orchard
#kodak #shootfilm #arri235 #cooke5i
Jun 26
Feeling - Short Film
A huge congrats to the team behind ‘Feeling’ short film, currently screening at St Kilda Film Festival @stkildafilmfest. Shot by DOP Jonathan Haynes using the @arriaustralia Alexa Mini LF, @truelensservices rehoused Leica R primes, and @zeisscinematography Zeiss 21-100mm zoom.
Synopsis: A dancer sets out to deliver the performance of a lifetime to impress the girl of his dreams.
Cast:
Jamie Halliday
Sarah Keating
@isabellagiov
Writer/Directed: Jake Willis @_jakewillis_
Producer: Tobias Willis @tobiaswillis
Cinematographer: Jonathan Haynes @jonohaynes
Second Camera Operator: Zoe Coldham @zoecoldham
1st AC: Indigo Tait-Atkin @indi_gog James Bentley @james_bent1ey
Gaffer: Kathleen Mary Lee @kathleenmarylee Nick Clarke @nickrogerclarke Jesse Maskall @jessemask
Stage Lighting: @fobtective.productions
Colourist: @wearecrayon
Photography : @xeroframes @zoecoldham @hotter_irl @zoerosephotos
Poster Art : @hanswoody
Soundtrack : @clientliaison - Witness
Composed by @montemorgan @harvey.m__ Matthias Dierkes, Jonathan Dreyfus
In Collaboration with: @cityofmelbourne @inclusionfoundationau Emotion21
A @kewlstudio Production
Jun 11
Penny Lane is Dead - Feature Film (2026)
Penny Lane is Dead: the 80s Ozploitation inspired horror, shot by DOP Liam Gilmour ACS just dropped a new trailer. Shot on the Arri Alexa35 with Cooke 2x Anamorphics.
Liam Gilmour:
“An absolutely monumental effort from everyone involved, I think we managed 22 nights in a row to bring this film to life. I’m so grateful to all the incredible producers, cast and crew for giving their absolute all to this. Thank you!”
See it in cinemas July 23rd 2026.
Producers:
Ari Harrison, Julie Ryan, Andre Lima & Carly Maple
Crew:
Writer/Director: Mia-Kate Russell @miakaterussell
1st AD: Greg Cobain @greg_cobain
2nd AD: James Dubay @grande_rosso
3rd AD: @mellen_21
PM: Emma Marshall
DP: Liam Gilmour ACS @liamgilmour_acs
1st AC: Sian Bates @sian_rowena_bates
2nd AC: Rebecca Duncker @rduncker
Camera Operator: Jeon Patton @jeonpatton
Gaffer: Northside Lights @jemmyjemjemjem @northside_lights
Grip: Justin Van Zyl @vanzgripcompany
Best Boy: Mathew Schmidt @mathewschmidt
LX Assists: Dan Vilimaa @_dvilm Lachlan Stamp @stampy35 & Alex Nguyen
Dailies Gaffer: Cooper Film Lighting @cooperfilmlighting
Grip Assist: Django Nou
Tracking Vehicle: Peter Itsines @itchy.trackshots
Colourist: Marty Pepper
Starring:
@baileyspalding_
@mrbenotoole
@sophiawrightmendelsohn
@tferdz
@alxandrajensen
@stefano_el_marquando
@fletchhumpa76
Production Companies: @umbrellaentertainment , Cyan Films & Buffalo Media
@screenaustralia
@arriaustralia @arri @cookeoptics
#australiancinema #cookeanamorphic #alexa35 #horror
May 29
New trailer for #SACCHARINE film!!
Can’t wait to see this one in the cinema after its huge festival run!
Dir: @natalieejames
DOP: @charlie_sarroff
#australiancinema #horror #melbournefilmmaker #horror
Apr 24
Tasmania ACS Macro and Anamorphic Showcase
We had a wonderful time in Hobart on the weekend, speaking for the Tasmania ACS branch about the Macro and Anamorphic cinematography.
‘Macro’ is such a common term used for marketing these days so we thought it was important to dispel the myths and explain the true understanding of 1:1 macro ratio on the Full frame and S35 sensor sizes.
Thank you so much to all the participants that came along to listen and learn. If you have any questions or queries regarding these topics, feel free to reach out. Plenty of Macro and Anamorphic lens options available for rental at The Vision House @tvh_rentals
Special thank you to:
@kayellaustralia for providing the SmallHD Ultra 10 Monitor
@fujifilmx_au For providing the Fuji GFX Eterna55
@mac40media For lighting the scene
Tom Waugh from @ignitedigiaustralia and Peter Curtis @austcine.tas for organising and hosting
@joshualamont, @leuke and Richard Williams for lending their gear for the day
#macrolens #anamorphic #arrialexaminilf #arrialexa35 #cinematography
Apr 20
AFL - “If You Feel It, You’re In On It”
Client: Australian Football League @afl
Agency: TBWA Australia @tbwaaustralia
Director: Kale McRedmond @kalenciaga_
Producer: Afrim Memed
Prod. Manager: Heidi Atkins @heidiatkins_creative
DOP: Max Walter @maxwellwalter
1st AC: Lachlan Wright @_lachlannnn
2nd AC: Darcy Gooding @darcy.gooding
VTR: Bradley Andrew @bradleyandrew7
Gaffer: Jesse Moyes @jmoysie
Key Grip: Peter Mac Donnell @petermacdonnell
Colourist: Max Ferguson-Cook
Some beautiful slow-mo work using the @arriaustralia Alexa35 Xtreme and a mixture of @truelensservices TLS rehoused Zeiss ‘B’ Speeds and matching @zeisscinematography Zeiss S16 Super speeds.
Amazing work team!
#vintagelens #rehousedlens #zeissbspeed #tvh_rentals #alexa35xtreme
Apr 10
New gear Friday….Iron Glass Zenitar 16mm T2.9 Fisheye
The 1980s Zenitar 16mm is the widest lens in the Soviet lens range that has been rehoused by Iron Glass. With it’s impressive 180 degrees of view on the Full Frame sensor, unlike most fisheye lenses, this diagonal field of view fills the entire Open Gate frame without any black edges, making it highly practical for video use.
With characteristic fisheye distortion, it has a slight softness and halation in the highlights and lower contrast when used wide open at T2.9, it sharpens up with colour and resolution from T4 and onwards.
An excellent rehousing by Iron Glass provides 0.8 pitch gearing on both the focus and iris, close focus of 8”, and adds a circular iris for a consistent look across the other Iron Glass MKII range. The Zenitar 16mm is perfect for capturing creative shots where a fisheye effect enhances the storytelling.
Available now for rental at The Vision House @tvh_rentals
#fisheye #vintagelens #rehousedlens #sovietlens
@ironglassadapters
Mar 26
New gear Friday…Iron Glass RED P Primes
The RED P series are a rare and highly sought-after collection of Soviet lenses produced in the 1950s and 1960s. Starting life as soviet interpretations of Zeiss rangefinder lenses, the RED P primes are named due to the red Cyrillic ‘P’ on the front housing. And produced during a time when the coatings, care of optics, and mechanics, was very high. Known for their outstanding optical performance and unique visual character, these lenses have been treasured by photographers for decades.
Iron Glass have done an exceptional job of rehousing these lenses for modern use, with a common 95mm front diameter, circular iris design, and silver and red housing, paying homage to the original base glass.
Each lens in the RED P series features the distinctive circular bokeh and soft focus fall-off that Soviet lenses are famous for, with a distinctive combination of blue, teal, and purple flares, soft halation in the highlights, and a warmth that beautifully complements skin tones. Coverage is not an issue with all lenses covering Open Gate on the Alexa Mini LF.
Focal lengths include:
37mm T2.9 (Mir-1)
58mm T2.1 (Helios-44)
85mm T2.1 (Jupiter-9)
Available now for rental at The Vision House @tvh_rentals
#helios #vintagelens #redp #rehousedlens #sovietlens
@ironglassadapters
Mar 19
New gear Friday…TLS Rehoused Canon K35 MKIII
The Canon K35 MKIII lenses have finally been rehoused into the superior TLS housings! No more image shifting from worn out helicoils, optically cleaned, and clamp-on mattebox ready!
The Canon K-35s are the perfect combination of amazing performance and unique character. They are low contrast, have a gentle focus fall-off, and produce gorgeous pastel skin-tones.
The rehousing process keeps the original K-35 iris grouping to retain the classic bokeh that K-35s are known for. The MKIII version is the final generation of the Canon K-35 line released in the early 1980s and includes the rare 18mm T1.5 that covers S35+ sensors.
Focal lengths include:-
18mm T1.5 (S35+)
24mm T1.6 (FF)
35mm T1.4 (FF)
50mm T1.3 (FF)
85mm T1.3 (FF)
Available now for rental at The Vision House @tvh_rentals
@truelensservices @canonazpro
#vintagelens #canonk35 #rehousedlens #canonfd #tvh_rentals
Mar 13
A wonderful weekend spent at @bsc_expo BSC Expo in London. Catching up with so many friends, frequent collaborators, and new faces!
Thanks for having us!
#cinematography #filmmaking #vintagelens #bscexpo #tvh_rentals
Feb 14
That’s a wrap on 2025!!
Our office will be closed from 1pm Friday 19th December 2025, reopening 9am Monday 5th January 2026.
#tvh_rentals #goodshooting
Dec 19
Happy Holidays 2025!!
Thank you to all the wonderful people that have been through our doors this year. It is truely a privilege to get to work with such talented, and hardworking creative teams. See you all in the New Year!
Our office will be closed from 1pm Friday 19th December 2025, re-opening 9am Monday 5th January 2026.
“Sat on the the floor of a little rental shops space
Lived a triangular, monster with a stuck on grim face
Not furry like the Grinch, or solid like a case
But a multi coloured monster, all tangled in tape.
Though not helpful or very useful, day to day
The patch work old monster had a vital role to play
For it held our trash, sticky bits and labels
But most importantly, good memories, and years of fables.”
#goodshooting #tvh_rentals
Dec 16
Aesop - Other Matter - ‘Hainan’
Some beautiful work for Aesop from the team at Good Grief and DOP Jesse Gohier-Fleet. Using the @arriaustralia Alexa Mini LF and @truelensservices TLS Petzvals 58mm and 85mm.
Client: Aesop @aesop
with Jessie French @frenchjessie @other_matter
Australia
Director: Good Grief @goodgrief
Producer: Douglas Pope @douglasepope @___________________liz
DOP: Jesse Gohier-Fleet @jessegohierfleet
1st AC: Taylan Ceylan @_taylanceylan
Gaffer: Nice Electrics @nice_electrics
Best: Liam Harrington @betamonkey.tv
Edit: David Tse @davidtsedit
Sound: Andrew Collie Richards @andrewcollierichards
Colour: Sam McCarthy, CSI @s.k.mccarthy
Colour Studio: Crayon @wearecrayon
Client Prod: Greta Levy @gretamlevy
China
Production Parter: @centralstudios
Producer: @dani___wien
DOP: @akiii_iii
#goodshooting #tvh_rentals #filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematographer #cinematography #cameraaccessories #cameraassistant #melbourne #melbournefilmmakers #australiancinema #cinema #cameraoperator #director #alexaminilf #alexalf #minilf #petzval #petzval58mm #petzval85mm
Dec 10
FNFP - Secure Your Future
Aaron Farrugia DOP:
“What a dream to get to work in Fiji filming a TVC with some of my besties and long-time collaborators. We have done quite a number of travel jobs together and fine-tuned our travel kit with a Ronin, Alexa 35, Atlas Mercury lenses, and a small lighting/rigging kit. We were able to keep a small footprint, flight-friendly, and still capture some magic. It was certainly the road trip travelling from the south of the mainland all the way up the west coast and to the north, filming at some amazing places and spending time with many locals along the way.”
Director: James Shannon @jimmysweet244
Producer: Beaver
DOP: Aaron Farrugia @aaronfarrugia
1st AC: Sunny Wilding @sunnyboywilding
Grip/Gaffer: Peter Stockley stockers69
Stills: Damien Pleming @damien.pleming
@arriaustralia @atlaslensco @djironin
#goodshooting #tvh_rentals #filmmaking #filmmaker #easyrig #cinematographer #cinematography #camerassistant #melbourne #melbournefilmmakers #australiancinema #cameraoperator #anamorphiclens #atlasmercury #atlaslensco #anamorphic #cinelens #lenses #alexa35 #directorofphotography #djironin2 #setlife #fiji #behindthescenes #filmmaker #sunset #magichour #portrait #cameradepartment #dji #anamorphic #flare
Dec 5
New gear Friday…TLS Canon FD-X 10mm T3 Full Frame
Responding to the demand for an ultra-wide option to use alongside the Canon FD and K35 ranges, TLS @truelensservices has introduced the Canon 10mm FD-X! This unique creation covers @arriaustralia Alexa Mini LF OG, with an image circle of 45mm.
TLS combined optical elements from the Canon 14mm EF MkI and the Angenieux Wide Angle adapter, merging both designs to achieve a truly distinctive result with the bespoke optical assembly being carefully tuned to maintain visual consistency with the rest of the Canon FD series.
The result is a 10mm lens that delivers exceptional image coverage and the signature Canon FD aesthetic; warm flares and skin tones, soft edges, and medium contrast.
The TLS FD-X 10mm T3 is now available for rental at The Vision House @tvh_rentals
#goodshooting #tvh_rentals #filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematographer #cinematography #dop #cameraaccessories #camerassistant #1stAC #2ndAC #melbourne #melbournefilmmakers #australiancinema #cameraoperator #director #canonfd #canonnfd #vintageglass #vintagelens #fullframe #arrialexa #alexaminilf #rehousedlens #rehousedglass #ultrawidelens #10mmlens #ultrawide #widelens
Nov 27
Olivani - ‘Forever Young’
A beautiful ‘tongue-in-cheek’ production from the folks over at MOFA. Wonderfully shot by DOP Simon Walsh on the @arriaustralia Alexa Mini LF using @cookeoptics Cooke Pancho Full Frame lenses. Simon won a Gold awards in the ‘Commercials’ category at the @austcine.vic ACS Vic Tas Awards for his work. Congrats and great work everyone!!
Client: Olivani
Ad Agency: DDB NZ @ddbgroupaotearoanz
Prod Co: MOFA @mofa.tv_
Director: Bill Bleakley @wambleakley
EP: Llew Griffiths @llewg
Production Co Producer: Linzee Rose @linzeerose_
Production Mgr: Mo Duggan @betheyoung_
Location Mgr: Reel Locations / Eben Olson
1st AD: Cam Mellor @cpmellor
DOP: Simon Walsh @simonjwalsh
1st AC: Aidan Heller @ aidosheller
Colourist: Matic Prunsnik @maticprusnik
#goodshooting #tvh_rentals #filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematographer #cinematography #cameraaccessories #melbourne #melbournefilmmakers #australiancinema #cinema #cameraoperator #director #cooke #taylorhobson #cookelenses #cookelens #cookepanchro #cookepanchrofullfame #panchroff #panchrofullframe #alexa #arrialexa #arrialexaminilf #alexaminilf #minilf
Nov 26
New Gear Friday….Arri Alexa35 Xtreme
On this Xtreme Friday we are Xtremely happy to let you know that the Xtremely cool Arri Alexa35 Xtreme is now available!!
Xtreme 660FPS!
Xtreme Sensor Overdrive!
Xtreme ARRICORE Codec!
Xtreme Dual Band Wifi!
Xtreme-ly better power consumption!
Xtreme new sticker!!
Get in contact to get the Alexa35 Xtreme on your next project.
Available now for rental at The Vision House @tvh_rentals
#goodshooting #tvh_rentals #filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematographer #cinematography #camerassistant #melbourne #melbournefilmmakers #australiancinema #cinema #cameraoperator #directorofphotography #DOP #director #arrialexa #arrialexa35 #arrialexa35xtreme #alexa35Xtreme #alexaXtreme #xtreme #slowmo
Nov 20
ACS 59th Annual Vic/Tas Awards for Cinematography
Thanks again for having us at the @austcine ACS Vic/Tas Awards for Cinematography on Saturday night!
As always, we are incredibly proud to support the exceptionally talent people in our industry and are amazed by the quality of work coming out of our southern states! Great work everyone!!!
@austcine.vic
#goodshooting #tvh_rentals #austcine #cinematography #awards #awardsnight
Nov 17
Vintage Zeiss Lenses and TLS Rehousing
Zeiss cinema lenses have long been pioneers in the film industry, setting benchmarks for optical excellence and reliability that have shaped the look of modern cinematography. From their early innovations in precision glass manufacturing to the development of iconic lens lines like the Super Speeds and Ultra Primes, Zeiss consistently push the boundaries of what lenses could deliver in sharpness, contrast, and low-light performance.
Although Zeiss’ commitment to mechanical durability was valued for their time, as the lenses age, their mechanical performance is waning. This is where True Lens Services come in. By rehousing the classic vintage glass into the new precision mechanical housings, the process gives the classic optics a new lease of life for modern film sets.
An important factor in rehousing the cine lens is to keep the lens as close to its original look as possible, and by keeping the original iris of the vintage lenses, it allows filmmakers who are familiar with the original lens to feel confident in the newly rehoused lens. The rehousing process also offers us, as a rental company, a unique opportunity to create a lens set that is different from any others in the world. We took the opportunity when rehousing our Zeiss Contax AE lenses to provide the lens set with a consistent ‘ninja star’ iris design that was available in some of the early focal lengths of the AE version lenses. This not only offers a unique look to the bokeh and out of focus areas, but also keeps the lens look consistent between focal lengths.
We have a full line up of vintage and modern Zeiss lenses, in S35 and Full Frame coverage, so get in contact to tests some amazing lenses for your next production.
@zeisscinematography @truelensservices
#goodshooting #tvh_rentals #filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematographer #cinematography #camerassistant #melbourne #melbournefilmmakers #australiancinema #cinema #cameraoperator #director #zeiss #zeisslenses #truelensservices #lensrehousing #tls #tlslenses #vintagelens #superspeeds #super35 #s35 #fullframe #zeisssuperspeed #zeissstandardspeed #zeissbspeed #zeisscontax #zeisssupreme #zeissultraprime
Nov 13
Coles - ‘For Every Kind Of Christmas’
A beautiful Christmas campaign to tug at your heart strings. Shot by DOP Shelley Farthing-Dawe and the amazing team put together by MOFA, using the @arriaustralia Alexa35 powered by @bebobbatteries B-Mount on-camera and 1200 Cube batteries with @atlaslensco Atlas Mercury 1.5x Anamorphic lenses.
Client: Coles @colessupermarkets
Production: MOFA @mofa.tv
Director: Nick Kelly @nickalexkelly
Producer: Niko Aulich
Production Manager: Mo Duggan @betheyoung_
Production Coordinator: Robert Harrison
DOP: Shelley Farthing-Dawe @shelleyfarthingdawe
1st AC: Chris Pollitt @chris.pollitt11
2nd AC / Data: Hazal Alakus @hazchem_666
VTR Operator: Matt Harding @matthew_harding
Gaffer: Tommi Hacker @freddydunningkrueger
Best Boy: Chris Mitchell @chrismitchlx
ELX: Sarah Ghassali @sghassali
ELX: Daniel Faizan @danielfaizan
Key Grip: Luke Stone @stonegripfilmservices
Grip Assistant: Adam Vitolins @adamjrv
Grip Assistant: Steve Robinson @robbo_grip
Grip Assistant: Mark Parish @gripmark2000
#goodshooting #tvh_rentals #filmmaking #filmmaker #easyrig #cinematographer #cinematography #camerassistant #melbourne #melbournefilmmakers #australiancinema #cinema #cameraoperator #director #anamorphiclens #atlasmercury #atlaslensco #anamorphic #cinelens #lenses #alexa35 #arrialexa #directorofphotography #christmas #rudolf #xmas #bassethound #dogsofinstagram
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