Camera and Film Equipment Rental in Cornwall: Complete Guide (2024)
Introduction
Looking for film equipment and camera equipment in Cornwall?
As one of Cornwall’s leading video production companies we know a thing or two about where to source great camera equipment from!
In this complete guide to camera equipment rental in Cornwall we will share the very best places to rent film equipment for your next Cornwall based production.
Whether it’s a spare sony FX6, some obscure lighting rig or even an entire productions worth of kit, we’ve got you covered.
What’s in this blog?
1. Camera and film equipment rental in Cornwall
2. Cornwall Camera Company
4. Falmouth University
5. Here Now Films
6. Fat Llama
Camera & Film Equipment Rental in Cornwall
Why are there so many camera rental and film equipment hire houses in Cornwall?
Firstly, a lot of the UK’s leading camera operators call Cornwall home and commute for work across the whole of the country and world.
We’re talking the people that shoot the shows you know and love for BBC, ITV and more.
Some of these brilliant creatives now rent their gear and we will show you how to find them.
Alongside these creatives, you have production companies like us who have entire studios of gear that half the time is just waiting around to be used.
Finally, you have the local university that have two separate rental houses at your disposal.
Here is our list of the best places (from personal experience) to find film equipment for hire in Cornwall
1. Cornwall Camera Co
This is the best known camera rental house in Cornwall, and for good reason!
Chris, the owner, is one of the UK’s best camera operators and his gear room reflects exactly that.
With everything from Ronan steady cams, lights of all shapes and sizes and anything else you could need, Chris is your guy.
The best thing about visiting Chris is that he doesn’t simply try to get the best deal out of you!
If he thinks you’re doing something a bit overkill he recommends a cheaper, better option.
So if you’re looking for quality gear, at good value and advice on how to use it… Chris and The Cornwall Camera Co is your guy.
Contact Details: hello@thecornishcamera.co
Chris Number: 07977 565 143
2. Falmouth University
Yep, you heard me! Falmouth University SoFT Stores is one of our go too places for equipment!
Falmouth university is one of the UK’s leading universities for film and tv because.
This means they have a heap of equipment for the students to use which is often just sitting there.
They have an external hire policy which is very reasonable on price.
We’ve hired lights, dollies, easy rigs, stands, lenses, cables, trollies and all sorts over the years!
Richard, head of stores, is a proper nice guy and is one of the most knowledgable people in film we know.
Get in touch with the details below!
Email: Richard.Huggins@falmouth.ac.uk
Phone number: +44 (0) 1326 370424
3. Here Now Films
Yep, that’s us!
We’re one of Cornwall’s leading video production companies and we’ve spent the last 5 years building up quite a lot of kit.
We’ve got everything from Easy Rigs, high end lenses, camera bodies, tripods, top spec sound and audio gear, drones and more.
If you fancy a quick chat about what gear we had feel free to give me (Ed) a ring withg the numbers below.
Email: ed@herenow.film
Phone: 07412543822
4. Fat Llama
Fat what?
I know, it’s a weird name, but give me a second to explain.
Fat Llama are one of the UK’s largest pier-to-pier film equipment lending companies on the planet.
They have everything on there and effectively turn the world of freelances into your kit store.
What are the problems with this?
Well, it’s a bit of a faff driving around to each person’s house to pick the kit up if you have a big order.
We like to use Fat Llama as a last resort when we’re looking for something specific.
