
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, UK — Proactive UK Ltd (PROAV.co.uk), one of the UK’s leading suppliers of professional broadcast and video equipment, is proud to announce its appointment as the UK distributor for PIXBOOM, the innovators behind the groundbreaking Spark high-speed cinema camera.
Following a remarkably successful Kickstarter campaign that saw global backers pledge millions to bring the project to life, the Spark has moved into full-scale production. PROAV will now serve as the primary gateway for UK creators to access this game-changing technology, which brings high-frame-rate (HFR) cinematography—previously reserved for Hollywood-budget productions—to the wider filmmaking community.
The PIXBOOM Spark is a compact powerhouse designed to shatter the price barrier of high-speed imaging. Featuring a Super 35mm BSI (Backside Illuminated) sensor with a Global Shutter, the Spark eliminates rolling shutter distortion while delivering:
PROAV is more than just a distributor; the company will act as the UK’s central pre- and post-sales hub for the Spark. Filmmakers from solo YouTubers and branded content creators to major rental houses and TV production companies can now:
"We have always been passionate about putting the best possible tools into the hands of creators," says Nick Millen, Commercial Director at PROAV. "The PIXBOOM Spark is a rare 'unicorn' in the industry—offering specs that usually cost upwards of £50,000 at a fraction of that price. By acting as the UK service and support hub, we’re ensuring that Spark owners have the local backup and expertise they need to keep shooting without compromise."
The PIXBOOM Spark is expected to begin shipping in from May 2026. For more information, visit the Pixboom brand page.