A new strategic partnership between cinematic live broadcasting specialists The HELM and ARRI,a leading camera systems manufacturer,promises to bring film-quality visuals to a wider range of live events. Formalizing a long-standing relationship,the agreement designates The HELM as ARRI’s first global Live Solution Partner,streamlining access to ARRI’s advanced multicamera technology for concerts,broadcasts,and corporate productions. The collaboration aims to simplify workflows and lower operational barriers for integrating high-end cinematic tools into live environments, a rapidly growing sector fuelled by demand for more immersive viewer experiences.
The HELM, a company specializing in cinematic live broadcasting and high-end production workflows, has formed a strategic partnership with ARRI, a leading designer and manufacturer of professional motion picture camera systems.
The agreement formalizes a long-standing relationship and designates The HELM as ARRI’s first global Live Solution Partner, marking a significant milestone in the integration of ARRI’s innovative multicamera technology into live broadcast and production environments worldwide. This collaboration aims to bring film-quality visuals to live events, a growing trend driven by demand for immersive experiences.
Under the new partnership, The HELM will serve as ARRI’s global integration partner for live production, providing industry-leading turnkey solutions, project delivery expertise, and technical leadership. This means ARRI Live Solutions will be integrated and delivered as a managed service for any project, ensuring complete workflow support and cinematic image quality.
The collaboration will accelerate the adoption of ARRI’s live broadcast solutions as an end-to-end service, supporting production companies and content creators integrating the technology into concert tours, live broadcasts, film and television productions, and corporate events. By offering a comprehensive service, ARRI and The HELM aim to simplify the process of incorporating high-end cinematic quality into live productions.
Both companies will collaborate on joint initiatives spanning marketing, technology development, training, and pilot projects, ensuring seamless integration of cinematic camera solutions into broadcast workflows with the precision and reliability both brands are known for. The partnership is also designed to accelerate technological innovation and product development, providing production companies with a single point of contact for global solutions, lowering barriers to access ARRI technology, and mitigating operational risks through a trusted and experienced team.
The HELM brings significant experience to the collaboration, including a proven track record using ARRI technology, notably the ALEXA 35 Live – Multicam System. This system combines ARRI’s award-winning color science with the flexibility required for live broadcast environments. The HELM has supported numerous productions globally, from the initial global live deployment of ALEXA 35 Live through a partnership with VA Hire, to the pay-per-view boxing match Fatal Fury: Canelo vs. Scull during Riyadh Season, the TikTok Creator Awards broadcast, Troye Sivan’s concert tour, the launch stream for Wednesday Outcast Assembly, and various corporate projects.
“The collaboration with The HELM is a crucial step in bringing ARRI’s cinematic technology to large-scale live production,” said Chris Richter, Managing Director at ARRI.
Richter: “Combining ARRI’s innovation with The HELM’s live production expertise will enable us to support broadcast and event producers in delivering the unmistakable ARRI look in real-time, without compromising creative intent – from major sporting events and concerts to large-scale broadcast productions.”
Josh Moffat, Co-Founder and CEO of The HELM, added: “This partnership is an incredible honor and represents a natural evolution of our relationship with ARRI.”
Moffat: “We’ve been using ARRI systems on countless productions for years, and have witnessed firsthand how their cameras – long considered the gold standard in filmmaking – are transforming the live environment.
Now, to become ARRI’s first trusted Live Solution Partner is a privilege. Together, we will redefine what’s possible by delivering ARRI’s legendary image quality and reliability to live productions on every continent.”
