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thacksteadi

Michael Thackray

Local 600 Operator
Owner: @_levellens_

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2026 Operating Reel
Many wonderful opportunities to work in beautiful locations alongside tremendous Directors and DPs. Thank you so very much to everyone who trusted me to be apart of thier projects in 2025. Here’s to constantly learning and working more together in 2026.


219
35
3 months ago


CHAMPION - ECO FUTURE
New steadicam work with @danielpatrickbrennan for @champion Eco Future campaign.

Directors - @vadlamudi.sandeep @chadrickpreuss
Producer - @jeremy.koch
BYT Executive Producer - Chelsea Greenwood
BYT Head of Production - Steve Cozzarelli
BYT Senior Producer - @lucascarpenter_
1st AC - @missedkerri
Steadicam Op - @thacksteadi
Addtl. Cam Op - @rex.sang
Camera PA - Sean Bentley
Gaffer - Eddie Marrero @recsquadtv @nycgripandlighting
Key Grip - Giovanni Pimentel
Swing - Alejandro Infante
HMU - Aaron Worman
Wardrobe - Alex Escribano
Production Designer - @wolfdiamond
Art Asst - Rob Granata
Art Asst - Matt Billington
Driving/Set PA - Alejandro Benito
Edit - Sandeep & Chadrick
Color - @breezus_christ at Rare Medium Sound Design - @emer_oreill@florobeats
3D Animation - @blockschmidt
VFX - Magid Metwaly at Visual Heights

TALENT
Ciaran Short @kxla
@j.hadas @louisfalisse


138
12
2 years ago

CHAMPION - ECO FUTURE
New steadicam work with @danielpatrickbrennan for @champion Eco Future campaign.

Directors - @vadlamudi.sandeep @chadrickpreuss
Producer - @jeremy.koch
BYT Executive Producer - Chelsea Greenwood
BYT Head of Production - Steve Cozzarelli
BYT Senior Producer - @lucascarpenter_
1st AC - @missedkerri
Steadicam Op - @thacksteadi
Addtl. Cam Op - @rex.sang
Camera PA - Sean Bentley
Gaffer - Eddie Marrero @recsquadtv @nycgripandlighting
Key Grip - Giovanni Pimentel
Swing - Alejandro Infante
HMU - Aaron Worman
Wardrobe - Alex Escribano
Production Designer - @wolfdiamond
Art Asst - Rob Granata
Art Asst - Matt Billington
Driving/Set PA - Alejandro Benito
Edit - Sandeep & Chadrick
Color - @breezus_christ at Rare Medium Sound Design - @emer_oreill@florobeats
3D Animation - @blockschmidt
VFX - Magid Metwaly at Visual Heights

TALENT
Ciaran Short @kxla
@j.hadas @louisfalisse


138
12
2 years ago

CHAMPION - ECO FUTURE
New steadicam work with @danielpatrickbrennan for @champion Eco Future campaign.

Directors - @vadlamudi.sandeep @chadrickpreuss
Producer - @jeremy.koch
BYT Executive Producer - Chelsea Greenwood
BYT Head of Production - Steve Cozzarelli
BYT Senior Producer - @lucascarpenter_
1st AC - @missedkerri
Steadicam Op - @thacksteadi
Addtl. Cam Op - @rex.sang
Camera PA - Sean Bentley
Gaffer - Eddie Marrero @recsquadtv @nycgripandlighting
Key Grip - Giovanni Pimentel
Swing - Alejandro Infante
HMU - Aaron Worman
Wardrobe - Alex Escribano
Production Designer - @wolfdiamond
Art Asst - Rob Granata
Art Asst - Matt Billington
Driving/Set PA - Alejandro Benito
Edit - Sandeep & Chadrick
Color - @breezus_christ at Rare Medium Sound Design - @emer_oreill@florobeats
3D Animation - @blockschmidt
VFX - Magid Metwaly at Visual Heights

TALENT
Ciaran Short @kxla
@j.hadas @louisfalisse


138
12
2 years ago

Our new piece featuring @philadelphiaeagles legend Brian Westbrook is out now! Here’s a mini BTS vignette on how we brought this to life! GO BIRDS!

Executive Creative Director, Writer: @tracydonofrysmith
Executive Producer, Director, Editor: @apersonnamedevan
Head of Video Services, Executive Producer: @travhuhn
Associate Producer, Drone Unit Director, Set Photographer, BTS editor: @chasemurphyfilms
Additional BTS: Dan Bernstein
Video Project Manager: @lianneee
Jefferson Marketing: Chelsea Feeser

Production Company: @levellens
LL Executive Producer: @kayaproctor
LL Head of Production: @thacksteadi

Production Coordinator: @_beautyrebel
Assistant Director: @waitforiterickson
Director of Photography: @colnwelch
Steadi Op: @thacksteadi
1st AC [A]: @instahams
1st AC [B]: Mike Toland
2nd AC/ Media: @darbage
Teleprompter: @soundmanjack
Gaffer: @conor_omara
Key Grip: @britt_the_grip
BBE: @zachary.vanheel
BBG: @hubris.online
Swing: @neil_macrini
Swing/ Hand Double: @ralph_ravix
Sound Mixer: Jackson Derbish
PA:Kevin Conner
PA: @hailiezampino
PA: @beebop.forever
Run PA: @maddie_poeta
Projectionist: @tymevisions
3D Visual Designer, Projection assist: @dr01d_visuals
HMU/Wardrobe: @sarahelizabethface
Production Designer: @redmankim
Set Dec: @tough_cookie_soft_baked
Set Painter: @fwoodsfrombefore
Rentals: @expresswaycine
Location: @budsstudio
Breakie:@vanburenbagel


181
16
2 months ago

Steadicam plate work for “Your Friends and Neighbors”
A privilege as always to work with my friend @adamcarboni
Alongside the wonderful 1st @ko_one_gyu
Thank you so much for having me out @johnnylikens and @sidney.kreitzer


241
24
1 years ago

🍂🌶️ FALL SALE ALERT! 🌶️🍂

So excited to share this incredible work done by @vincegphoto & @emmaringness

I was completely blown away to see something I love so much get the white glove treatment at the studio. ❤️

Head to thaxxx.com and spice up your life with one of the few remaining bottles. Now on sale for $7.00!
#thaxxxhotsauce #stayhot #spiceupyourlife


162
12
1 years ago

GUCCI - EQUILIBRIUM
New steadicam for @gucciwith my always and forever @danielpatrickbrennan

Director: @beahohen
DOP: @danielpatrickbrennan
Prod Co: @antiestatico
Agency: @freeda
Executive Producer: @juli_cordoba_barcelona
Producer: @marcosmariani
Production Coordination: sebasmontagnani
Steadicam Op: @thacksteadi
1st AC: @yacolty
Swing Alexis Rivera
Sound Mixers: Flora Kakimoto + Nico Osborne
Color: @mariohace.elcolor
Edit: @juliaplaza_
Photography: @danielescale13
Talent: @thesineadburke @mona_sinha6
EQ: @lightbulb_rentals
Freeda Team:
@f3d_for
@alessialgeri
@_tuttapanna_


152
9
2 years ago


GUCCI - EQUILIBRIUM
New steadicam for @gucciwith my always and forever @danielpatrickbrennan

Director: @beahohen
DOP: @danielpatrickbrennan
Prod Co: @antiestatico
Agency: @freeda
Executive Producer: @juli_cordoba_barcelona
Producer: @marcosmariani
Production Coordination: sebasmontagnani
Steadicam Op: @thacksteadi
1st AC: @yacolty
Swing Alexis Rivera
Sound Mixers: Flora Kakimoto + Nico Osborne
Color: @mariohace.elcolor
Edit: @juliaplaza_
Photography: @danielescale13
Talent: @thesineadburke @mona_sinha6
EQ: @lightbulb_rentals
Freeda Team:
@f3d_for
@alessialgeri
@_tuttapanna_


152
9
2 years ago

GUCCI - EQUILIBRIUM
New steadicam for @gucciwith my always and forever @danielpatrickbrennan

Director: @beahohen
DOP: @danielpatrickbrennan
Prod Co: @antiestatico
Agency: @freeda
Executive Producer: @juli_cordoba_barcelona
Producer: @marcosmariani
Production Coordination: sebasmontagnani
Steadicam Op: @thacksteadi
1st AC: @yacolty
Swing Alexis Rivera
Sound Mixers: Flora Kakimoto + Nico Osborne
Color: @mariohace.elcolor
Edit: @juliaplaza_
Photography: @danielescale13
Talent: @thesineadburke @mona_sinha6
EQ: @lightbulb_rentals
Freeda Team:
@f3d_for
@alessialgeri
@_tuttapanna_


152
9
2 years ago

After several months of doubt, there is finally some familiar work at the end of the tunnel.

During the strike I took stock of quite a bit and worked on some personal changes(with lots of support from friends and loved ones).

I’m down 25lbs and back in the vest! Finally starting to feel like myself again.

Thank you @danielpatrickbrennan for bringing me on!

Looking forward to seeing my friends and colleagues back at work (and maybe at the bar after). 🍻
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#steadijammin #steadicam #local600 #alexa35 #ultraprimes #gpipro #walterklassen #cameraoperator #steadicamoperator


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2 years ago

What I’ve learned shooting live is to throw away all expectations. Once the show starts, all the best laid plans can evaporate. When you have a partner like @instahams - things tend to work out. Shooting on a Canon 17-120, @instahams set me up for success.

Steadicam for SiriusXM ft. Ed Sheeran at Stephen Talkhouse. Streaming on SiriusXm Aug 21.


215
10
2 years ago

What I’ve learned shooting live is to throw away all expectations. Once the show starts, all the best laid plans can evaporate. When you have a partner like @instahams - things tend to work out. Shooting on a Canon 17-120, @instahams set me up for success.

Steadicam for SiriusXM ft. Ed Sheeran at Stephen Talkhouse. Streaming on SiriusXm Aug 21.


215
10
2 years ago

What I’ve learned shooting live is to throw away all expectations. Once the show starts, all the best laid plans can evaporate. When you have a partner like @instahams - things tend to work out. Shooting on a Canon 17-120, @instahams set me up for success.

Steadicam for SiriusXM ft. Ed Sheeran at Stephen Talkhouse. Streaming on SiriusXm Aug 21.


215
10
2 years ago

What I’ve learned shooting live is to throw away all expectations. Once the show starts, all the best laid plans can evaporate. When you have a partner like @instahams - things tend to work out. Shooting on a Canon 17-120, @instahams set me up for success.

Steadicam for SiriusXM ft. Ed Sheeran at Stephen Talkhouse. Streaming on SiriusXm Aug 21.


215
10
2 years ago


Steadijammin


150
4
3 years ago

So many great people came together to create this amazing show! Check it out now on AppleTV! #monsterfactory


180
11
3 years ago

I had a great time and the tremendous opportunity to shoot a Superbowl spot for Jefferson.
Thank you to all the talented people that made this run so smoothly.

Produced/Directed/Edited: @trav_huhn
@_a_person_probably_
Associate Producer: @thealexahayes
DP/SteadiOp: @thacksteadi
1st AC: @mattnoll
2nd AC: @chasemurphyfilms
Gaffer: @comara12
Key Grip: @ed.dijoseph
Swing: @zachary.vanheel
Grip: @k___gray
HMU: @sarahelizabethface
PA: @mariahspeller
Sound: @bobbyhowley
Color: @color_me_dave

Special Thanks to @expresswaycine for hooking us up.

#steadicam #Superbowl #cookeanamorphic #minilf


223
10
3 years ago

I had a great time and the tremendous opportunity to shoot a Superbowl spot for Jefferson.
Thank you to all the talented people that made this run so smoothly.

Produced/Directed/Edited: @trav_huhn
@_a_person_probably_
Associate Producer: @thealexahayes
DP/SteadiOp: @thacksteadi
1st AC: @mattnoll
2nd AC: @chasemurphyfilms
Gaffer: @comara12
Key Grip: @ed.dijoseph
Swing: @zachary.vanheel
Grip: @k___gray
HMU: @sarahelizabethface
PA: @mariahspeller
Sound: @bobbyhowley
Color: @color_me_dave

Special Thanks to @expresswaycine for hooking us up.

#steadicam #Superbowl #cookeanamorphic #minilf


223
10
3 years ago

I had a great time and the tremendous opportunity to shoot a Superbowl spot for Jefferson.
Thank you to all the talented people that made this run so smoothly.

Produced/Directed/Edited: @trav_huhn
@_a_person_probably_
Associate Producer: @thealexahayes
DP/SteadiOp: @thacksteadi
1st AC: @mattnoll
2nd AC: @chasemurphyfilms
Gaffer: @comara12
Key Grip: @ed.dijoseph
Swing: @zachary.vanheel
Grip: @k___gray
HMU: @sarahelizabethface
PA: @mariahspeller
Sound: @bobbyhowley
Color: @color_me_dave

Special Thanks to @expresswaycine for hooking us up.

#steadicam #Superbowl #cookeanamorphic #minilf


223
10
3 years ago

I had a great time and the tremendous opportunity to shoot a Superbowl spot for Jefferson.
Thank you to all the talented people that made this run so smoothly.

Produced/Directed/Edited: @trav_huhn
@_a_person_probably_
Associate Producer: @thealexahayes
DP/SteadiOp: @thacksteadi
1st AC: @mattnoll
2nd AC: @chasemurphyfilms
Gaffer: @comara12
Key Grip: @ed.dijoseph
Swing: @zachary.vanheel
Grip: @k___gray
HMU: @sarahelizabethface
PA: @mariahspeller
Sound: @bobbyhowley
Color: @color_me_dave

Special Thanks to @expresswaycine for hooking us up.

#steadicam #Superbowl #cookeanamorphic #minilf


223
10
3 years ago


I had a great time and the tremendous opportunity to shoot a Superbowl spot for Jefferson.
Thank you to all the talented people that made this run so smoothly.

Produced/Directed/Edited: @trav_huhn
@_a_person_probably_
Associate Producer: @thealexahayes
DP/SteadiOp: @thacksteadi
1st AC: @mattnoll
2nd AC: @chasemurphyfilms
Gaffer: @comara12
Key Grip: @ed.dijoseph
Swing: @zachary.vanheel
Grip: @k___gray
HMU: @sarahelizabethface
PA: @mariahspeller
Sound: @bobbyhowley
Color: @color_me_dave

Special Thanks to @expresswaycine for hooking us up.

#steadicam #Superbowl #cookeanamorphic #minilf


223
10
3 years ago

I had a great time and the tremendous opportunity to shoot a Superbowl spot for Jefferson.
Thank you to all the talented people that made this run so smoothly.

Produced/Directed/Edited: @trav_huhn
@_a_person_probably_
Associate Producer: @thealexahayes
DP/SteadiOp: @thacksteadi
1st AC: @mattnoll
2nd AC: @chasemurphyfilms
Gaffer: @comara12
Key Grip: @ed.dijoseph
Swing: @zachary.vanheel
Grip: @k___gray
HMU: @sarahelizabethface
PA: @mariahspeller
Sound: @bobbyhowley
Color: @color_me_dave

Special Thanks to @expresswaycine for hooking us up.

#steadicam #Superbowl #cookeanamorphic #minilf


223
10
3 years ago

The plating journey continues. Pretty proud of this one - Seared Tuna wrapped around a pan fried scallop. Sitting on a white asparagus purée, topped with a micro-green salad with clementines and pickled radish.


131
13
4 years ago


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