Panavision

Panavision, Inc. was founded Robert Gottschalk in late 1953 for the purpose of manufacturing anamorphic projector lens for the then brand new Cinemascope process.

In 1959 Panavision released the Ultra Panavision 70 (65mm Camera Blimp, 1.25x Anamorphic Lenses, 1.25x Projection Attachments) and was used in films such as Ben Hur, Mutiny on the Bounty and Lawrence of Arabia.

In 1972 Panavision revolutionised filmmaking by introducing the Panaflex camera, the first truly silent hand-held studio camera.

Since its foundation, Panavision has won 20 awards including three Oscars for scientific and engineering achievements from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Panavision Australia has operated as a supplier to the film and television industry in Australia for over 30 thirty years. Samuelson Film Service first opened in Australia as part of the Samuelson global operations to support local film makers and international productions shooting in Australia. After buying and merging with the John Barry Group in 1986, Samuelson Film Service also became the agent for Panavision and introduced Panavision equipment into Australia. In May 1997, Panavision purchased the Samuelson worldwide film group, forming Panavision Australia.

Panavision Australia has supplied equipment to over 650 locally produced films including such classics as Breaker Morant, Picnic at Hanging Rock, Mad Max, B abe and Crocodile Dundee.

Our TV series credits include Water Rats, Farscape, McLeods Daughters, Underbelly, Packed to the Rafters and Rush.