GREG McKIE | Key Grip | Grip Department

GREG McKIE | Key Grip | Grip Department

📍 Perth, Western Australia

📞 +61 417 171 805

📧 gregmckie59@gmail.com

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Professional Summary

Greg McKie is a highly respected Key Grip with more than 40 years of experience across Australian film, television and commercial production. Competent in all facets of grip work, Greg brings exceptional technical expertise, precision, and a calm, solutions-focused approach to every production.

He has supported directors, cinematographers, and camera teams across feature films, major TV series, shorts, and long-form drama. Greg’s deep industry knowledge, safety-first focus, and ability to execute complex moves efficiently have made him one of Western Australia’s most trusted and in-demand grips.

Key Skills

All Facets of Grip Work

Rigging and Safety

Dolly, Track and Crane Operation

Camera Movement & Support Systems

Mechanical Problem-Solving

Vehicle Rigs & Tracking Systems

Collaborative On-Set Communication

High-Pressure and Fast-Turnaround Production

Equipment Handling, Setup & Maintenance

Supporting Cinematographers and Directors of Photography

Selected Credits

Television

Ghosts: Australia (2025) - Key Grip | BBC Australia

The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer - Season 3 (2024) - Key Grip | Easy Tiger/Warner Bros | Foxtel/Binge

Scrublands: Silver - Season 2: Silver (2024) - Key Grip | Easy Tiger | Stan

The Claremont Murders (2022) - Key Grip - Screentime P/L & See Pictures | Seven Network | 7plus

Itch (2021) - Grip - Komixx Entertainment & Feisty Dame Productions | ABC Me

The Heights (2019) - Grip - Matchbox Pictures & For Pete's Sake Productions | ABC & BBC One)

Thalu (2019) - Key Grip - Yirramagardu Productions

I Met A Girl (2019) - Key Grip - Monsoon Pictures Australia & Factor 30 Films

McLeod’s Daughters (2002–2005) – Key Grip (96 eps) – TV Series

Escape of the Artful Dodger (2001) – Key Grip (1 ep) – TV Series

Wild Kat (2001) – Key Grip – TV Series

Chuck Finn (1999) – Grip / Key Grip (17 eps) – TV Series

Ship to Shore (1993–1996) – Grip / Assistant Grip (76 eps) – TV Series

Sweat (1996) – Key Grip (2 eps) – TV Series

Heartland (1994) – Grip & Generator (2 eps) – TV Mini-Series

Feature Films

He Ain’t Heavy (2024) - Key Grip

A Few Less Men (2017) - Key Grip

Kill Me Three Times (2014) - Key Grip

These Final Hours (2013) - Key Grip

Snowtown (2011) - Low Loader Operator

Red Dog (2011) - Key Grip

Blame (2010) - Key Grip

Two Fists, One Heart (2008) - Key Grip

Blackfellas (1993) - Generator Operator

Short Films & TV Movies

Messiah (2016) - Grip - Lexus Short Film

Stones (2015) - Key Grip – Short

Karroyul (2015) - Key Grip – Short

Strange Clouds (2013) - Key Grip – Short

Transmission (2012) - Key Grip – Short

Hunt (2011) - Key Grip – Short

The Billabong (2010) - Grip Truck (supplied) – Short

Ronan’s Escape (2010) - Camera Dolly Technical Advisor – Short

Death of the Megabeasts (2009) - Grip – TV Movie

3 Acts of Murder (2009) - Grip – TV Movie

Marcel and the Bull (2009) - Key Grip – Video

Marcel and the Man Upstairs (2009) - Key Grip – Video

Marcel Abducts a Bookie (2009) - Key Grip – Video

Equipment & Experience

Full Grip Equipment Kit

Proficient with Chapman, Panther & Fisher Dollies

Pegasus, Giraffe & Jimmy Jib Cranes

Extensive Car Rig & Tracking Vehicle Experience

MC Truck Licence

4T Manitou

Qualifications & Licenses

Open Water Dive Ticket

Recreational Skipper’s Ticket

Advanced Scaffolder

Rigger & Dogman

EWP Ticket

Forklift Licence

MC Drivers Licence

Truck Mechanic – 7 years experience

Generator Operator – 25+ years experience

Referees

Jane Sullivan – 0417 936 811 – Production Manager

Bruce Young – 0414 429 127 – Director of Photography

Alex McFee ACS – 0414 917 088 – Director of Photography

Butch (Zenon) Sawko – 0418 335 285 – Camera Operator / DOP

Steve Peddie – 0409 683 457 – Director

Lisa Scott – 0418 485 060 – Production Supervisor

Geoff Hall ACS – 0412 038 517 – Director of Photography

Torstein Dyrting ACS – 0427 477 244 – Director of Photography

Geoffrey Simpson ACS – 0419 626 035 – Director of Photography

Jim Frater ACS – 0402 107 137 – Director of Photography

Steve Arnold – 0407 286 372 – Director of Photography

Mim Davis – 0404 017 129 – Line Producer

Joe Pickering – 0418 922 381 – Director of Photography