THE SEVEN KNOTS STORY
A tale of quality, inclusivity, vibes, and The Muppets…
OUR MISSION
At Seven Knots, we specialize in full-service production, crafting high-quality film, media, and still photography that captivates and connects. For over a decade, we’ve partnered with agencies and brands to produce everything from TV commercials to feature films.
We also believe something simple: great work comes from great environments. That means sets where people feel valued, heard, respected, and safe to bring their full selves to the table. Inclusivity isn’t an add-on for us, it’s how great creative gets made. No egos. No toxicity. Just a diverse team of talented humans bringing bold ideas to life together.
OUR VISION
Seven Knots Film & Media, an award-winning Philadelphia production company, delivers bold visuals, unforgettable stories, and a production experience that’s smooth, collaborative, and chaos-free.
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With more than a decade of premium production experience, we turn any budget—$20K or $20MM—into stunning, award-winning results. Clients trust us to execute with precision, deliver a seamless process, and bring their vision to life with work that looks as good as it feels to make.
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At Seven Knots, inclusivity isn’t a box to check, it’s the backbone of how we operate. Our sets are intentional spaces where crews, clients, and stories reflect a range of backgrounds and perspectives. Authenticity isn’t optional here. It’s the standard.
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When the energy is right, the work is better, period. We run sets where creativity thrives, collaboration is real, and people feel empowered to be themselves. Fair schedules and competitive pay aren’t perks, they’re essential to building the best crews and best work.
OUR VALUES
Our Services
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Great productions start with great planning, and even better creativity. We handle logistics so you can focus on the vision.
Our pre-production capabilities include:
Creative Development
Director & Photographer Matching
Director & Photographer Treatments
Scripting & Storyboarding
Scheduling & Logistics
Location Scouting
Casting
Budget, Crew & Equipment Coordination
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From Philadelphia to anywhere your story takes us, we execute with precision, efficiency, and zero drama.
Our production capabilities include:
Creative Direction
Commercial Film & Video
Stills Photography
Crew Management
Location Management
Equipment Coordination
Production & Set Management
Video Village & Remote Viewing
Catering & Craft Services
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We polish, refine, and elevate your project.
Our post-production capabilities include:
Film & Video Editing
Stills Retouching
VFX & Animation
Motion Graphics
Color Correction and Grading
Sound Design & Mixing
“So … WHERE DOES YOUR NAME COME FROM Anyways?”
We hear this one all the time. And no, it’s not a boating reference.
Tim Harris, our founder and EP, has been a lifelong Muppets fanatic, especially The Muppet Movie (1979). One scene stuck with him: Gonzo drifting into the sky, hanging from a balloon, floating wherever the wind takes him. No plan. No stress. Just wide-open creativity.
That moment became the spirit of Seven Knots:
adventurous, flexible, spontaneous, open to the unexpected.
We bring that same curiosity to filmmaking, letting stories breathe, evolve, and surprise us. Whether it’s a commercial, a feature, or a completely off-the-wall idea, we make space for the magic of the unknown.
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We learn your goals and build a clear, collaborative plan.
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We match you with the right director/photographer and shape the concept.
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Scouting, casting, crew, gear, logistics - the runway for a smooth shoot.
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A tight, energized set where great work (and great vibes) thrive.
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We shape the story with pacing, tone, emotional impact.
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Color, sound, graphics, delivery, everything fully dialed in.
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A seamless process + killer results = let’s run it back.
OUR SEVEN STEP PROCESS
OUR TEAM
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TIM HARRIS
Founder & Executive Producer
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LORNA J. MILLER
Head of Production
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Suzan Turkkahraman
Production Coordinator