PREMIER GEAR

We specialize in service to filmmakers using high-end cinema cameras from Arri, Sony, Red, Phantom, Canon, and more. Our extensive lens inventory rivals those in larger film markets with a wide range of vintage, anamorphic, and spherical optics from renowned brands like Cooke, Zeiss, Leica, Xelmus, Arri, Angenieux, TLS, Zero Optik, Tribe7, Nikon, Sigma, Fujinon, Canon, and many more.

With our Bolt motion control services and camera robots we're able to offer the most cutting-edge and otherwise-impossible camera movement capabilities.

Cinema Starts Here, with CineMechanics

exceptional support

We are a team of camera department professionals, rental house veterans, and lens technicians with decades of experience in national and local productions of all sizes. We are dedicated to supporting your team, your production, your client -- whether a commercial, feature film, episodic, brand video, or documentary, we're here for you. 

Our partnerships and support to rental houses around the country has long been established and respected. We ship equipment nationwide and ensure every sub-rental customer gets the support they need to best service their clients.

No matter where you are, CineMechanics has your back.

“Thanks again for being our trusted Minneapolis spot!”

 - Zoe M.,

Producer - Netflix Feature

”We feel grateful to have your help! I can't thank you enough for being dedicated to helping us succeed.”

- Reid C., 

Local Producer/Director

”It’s a mess out there . . . thank you for being organized.”

- Ryan J.,

Director of Photography

”We had a terrific experience renting from Cinemechanics. You are a wonderful bunch of people and your inventory is unparalleled.”

- Peter M.,

Director/Producer

“We work all over the US (and the world) and . . . your team set us up asap with a solid local game plan and good gear. THANK YOU.” 

 - Michelle R.,

National Producer

“CineMechanics is by far my favorite rental house to prep at in Minneapolis!”

 

 - Andrew B.,

Focus Puller