Michael Knowles
- Diploma Film & media, HC Licence, Telehandler Ticket, EWP (Under 11m), Firearms Safety Certification, Firearms Licence Class A & B.
Brisbane, Gold Coast
I am a South East Queensland-based Key Grip and Best Boy Grip with over 12 years of experience across feature films, television drama and commercial productions.
Lists as:
- Best Boy Girl, Dolly Grip, Rigger
- Key Grip, Grip with Truck / Van
Since entering the industry in 2014, I have progressed from Grip to Best Boy Grip and more recently into Key Grip roles, leading grip departments on episodic television productions. My experience spans camera support, vehicle and process rigging, Production logistics, crew leadership and technical problem-solving. I am known for my practical approach and ability to develop safe, efficient solutions to complex filming challenges.
RECENT CREDITS – Key Grip
2026 Black Snow Season 3 (series) DOP Rob Marsh – Key grip (6 episodes)
2025 Dustfall (series) DOP Mark Wareham – Key Grip (6 episodes)
2025 Two Years Later (series) DOP Robert Humphreys – Key Grip
2025 Dustfall (series) DOP Mark Wareham – Key Grip (6 episodes)
2025 Two Years Later (series) DOP Robert Humphreys – Key Grip
RECENT CREDITS – Best Boy Grip
2025 Mortal Kombat II (feature) DOP Peter McCaffrey, Key Grip Greg Tidman – Best Boy Grip
2025 The Anaconda (feature) DOP Nigel Bluck, Key Grip Simon Cooke – Best Boy Grip