Hillward Rent · Frankfurt
Camera, lighting & grip.Rental in Frankfurt.
In Frankfurt, many productions are made for companies and the finance sector. Film equipment rental for your Frankfurt shoot takes one list with us: we request camera, lighting and grip from rental houses on location and send you a quote with every item. Nothing is booked until you confirm.
How it works
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Build your list
Pick gear from templates and our catalogue. Or upload the list you already have, Excel, PDF or a photo.
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We take care of it
We check your list with a lighting crew’s eye and confirm availability with rental houses on location.
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One quote
You get one quote from us: every item, delivery and pick-up, one point of contact.
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Delivery or pick-up
The rental house delivers to set at the agreed time, or you collect it yourself. After the shoot everything goes back.
For companies and brands
Corporate film, interview or campaign: we put together the equipment for company shoots, from camera and sound to lighting. If your team works internationally, just write to us in English. The portal, the quote and all arrangements are available in both languages.
A quote ready for sign-off
You get a quote with every item, delivery and collection, which you can get approved internally before you confirm. Requests are free and non-binding, and your only contractual partner is Hillward.
Camera rental with monitoring
On shoots with clients, the camera often comes with monitoring and wireless video so the client or agency can watch on set. Put camera, lenses and monitoring on your list, and we request everything together from rental houses in Frankfurt.
What you can rent in Frankfurt
Camera rental in Frankfurt
For example ARRI Alexa, Sony Venice and FX series or RED, plus lenses, follow focus, filters and monitoring.
Lighting rental in Frankfurt
LED fixtures for example from Aputure, ARRI and Astera, HMI, tungsten and everything that shapes light.
Grip & overheads in Frankfurt
Stands, clamps, booms, dolly and slider, butterfly frames up to 20x20 with rags.
Sound, power & more in Frankfurt
Microphones and wireless kits, distros, cables and generators, walkie-talkies and vehicles.
Why Hillward
One point of contact
No calling around several rental houses. You only talk to us, in English or German.
From a lighting crew
Hillward is a lighting crew itself. We notice when something is missing from your list.
Everything in one quote
Lighting, grip, overheads, power, camera, sound and vehicles together instead of separately.
Local rental houses
The gear comes from rental houses close to your location. Short distances instead of shipping across the country.
FAQ
Can we rent as a company without a production company?+
Yes. Hillward Rent is aimed at businesses, not just production companies. An in-house video team can send a request directly as well. We don’t rent to private individuals.
What details do I need for a request?+
Location and dates, your list and your contact details. If you want delivery, add the delivery address and, ideally, a contact on site. We sort out everything else with you.
Do you have experience with brand productions?+
Yes. Hillward is a lighting crew for film and commercials from Düsseldorf, and our projects include REWE #DeinJob, Deichmann and the PUMA x BVB jersey campaign 25/26. More about the crew at hillward.de.
What does a request cost?+
Nothing. Requests are free and non-binding. You get a quote with every item before anything is booked.
How fast will I get a quote?+
At short notice. How fast exactly depends on the rental houses’ answers. We get back to you as soon as we can.
I already have a finished list.+
Just upload it, as Excel, PDF, Word file or photos, several files are fine. No need to retype anything.
Do you deliver or do I pick up?+
Both work. The rental houses on location deliver to set and collect after the shoot, or you pick up at the rental house yourself. We agree the times with you.
How is the equipment insured?+
The equipment has to be insured for the rental period. We sort out how with you in the quote.
Do you also provide crew?+
Hillward is a lighting crew for film and commercials. If you need gaffers or grips, just say so in the notes.
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Ready for your shoot?
Put your list together in a few minutes. We take care of the rest.