How a Drill, an ARRI, and a TikTok Went Viral - What It Says About Moonshine Film’s Rental House
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When we posted a TikTok of our team strapping a drill onto an ARRI Super 35 camera, we didn’t expect it to hit 2.5 million views and spark conversations across the filmmaking world. But it did because creativity, engineering, and problem-solving are at the heart of filmmaking.
And that’s exactly what Moonshine Film does every day.
What began as a simple behind-the-scenes clip became a global talking point. Tech outlets picked it up.
Audiences debated the technique. And filmmakers asked the same question:
“Why on earth is there a drill on your camera?”
The answer:
To recreate the intense, visceral vibration felt by a Formula E racing driver a technique first famously tested by Steven Spielberg for Saving Private Ryan.
But the real story isn’t the drill.
It’s what the drill represents about Moonshine.
Engineering Creativity Is Part of Our DNA
The idea came from the DOP, Aran Lamond, who wanted the camera to feel like it was physically inside the cockpit of the new Envision Racing Formula E car. He remembered Spielberg attaching a Black & Decker drill to a camera in early tests for the D-Day sequences.
Our 1st AC took the idea and made it real:
“Strapping the drill to the camera was fairly easy. I removed the handgrip from the moose bars, added two K-clamps, one to the bars and one to the drill and it worked beautifully.”
This is what Moonshine is built on:
inventive rigging, fast problem-solving, and the technical courage to chase an idea.
That’s why brands and agencies trust us.
And that’s exactly why our rental house exists.
Behind Every Viral Shot Is a Rental House That Can Build It
Our TikTok didn’t go viral because of a gimmick, it went viral because filmmakers recognised the level of craft, problem-solving, and technical confidence behind the shot.
That’s the service Moonshine offers to every production that hires from us:
Trusted professional cinema equipment
ARRI, Sony, Canon, cine primes, probe lenses, lighting, support, V-mount systems. All maintained, prepped, and tested in-house.
Camera crew who actually understand the gear
Every kit hire is backed by crew who build, operate, and troubleshoot this equipment daily. No generic rental counter. No guesswork. Actual filmmakers.
A team that doesn’t just rent equipment, we help you achieve the shot
Our drill rig is the perfect example:
We don’t say “that’s impossible.”
We say “give us 10 minutes.”
Why This Matters If You're Hiring Kit in London
Lots of rental houses will hand you a box of gear and wish you luck.
Moonshine Film is different.
When you hire from us, you’re getting:
A kit rental team that thinks like filmmakers
Gear that has already been tested under real production stress
Rapid response support
Custom rigging solutions
Crew who can operate any camera we hire
A company that solves problems creatively and safely
And now, thanks to one quirky behind-the-scenes moment, millions of people have seen how we work.
From TikTok to Set. Work With the Team Behind the Viral Drill Shot
If you need a rental house that is:
Creative
Technical
Resourceful
Fast
Unafraid to try something new
Then you’ve just found it.
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Or tell us what weird idea you want to try next, we love those!
