Production Rentals

Rental Guidelines

How to Reserve Equipment

  • You must be a current Film Independent member in order to rent equipment or rooms.
  • Fill out the form below, or you can call (310) 432-1264 or email eward@filmindependent.org.  You will receive a response within 2 business days.
  • For all reservations, you will need to provide the spelling of your first and last name, member #, phone number, the spelling of your email address, a credit card number and expiration date.  We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
  • Be advised that the information you provide on the Membership Administrator’s voice mail or email can only be accessed by the Membership Administrator.
  • Film Independent members must be current on all monies due to use any Film Independent services.

Payment

  • Your credit card number is required to hold the reservation.  Your card will not be charged unless you fail to cancel before 24 hours and/or don’t show up.
  • You may pay with cash, check, credit (V/MC, Amex), or ATM/Debit card when you come in.  Payment for rental of equipment or room must be made in full when checking out the equipment or before using room.
  • There is a mandatory minimum $500 deposit in order to rent each large piece of equipment.

Cancellation / No Shows

  • To cancel, we must receive a written cancellation of your reservation (either via email to eward@filmindependent.org or fax (310) 432-1203) no less than 24 hours prior to your scheduled time (Friday by 6pm for Monday appointments).  Cancellations given with less notice will be subject to a prep fee of up to 100%.  We will charge the card that is holding the reservation.

Parking

  • We do not validate parking.  Parking is available in our building for $1.95 every 15 minutes, with a maximum of $16.00.  Street parking is free after 6PM.

PRODUCTION RENTALS

Casting Rooms
Casting call! We offer casting room rental to our members at the competitive rate of just $50 for a half day and $100 for a full day. The cozy 10 x 10 rooms also come equipped with a sign-in table and spacious waiting area for actors.

Not a member? No problem. Our casting rates for non-members are still a bargain at $80 for a half day and $160 for a full day.

Production Equipment
Digital 24P cameras, 35mm digital adapter, sound equipment, light kits, and tripods are available for rent at rates for the most modest of budgets.

For more information on our member benefits please call 310.432.1264 or email Membership(at)FilmIndependent.org.