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ABOUT US

CineMechanics is a boutique video production and camera rental house founded in 2008 and located just west of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our mission is to work alongside professional filmmakers to help them make great films. Whether it's a feature, episodic, commercial, or small doc, we understand the demands of filmmaking and the importance of succeeding. Our aim is to see that you succeed.

We work closely with cinematographers and producers to find the most cost-effective means to produce the highest quality images and tailor this to their production needs. Based in Minneapolis we rent to productions in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Toronto, Miami, Baltimore and beyond.

We are dedicated to the camera department. Camera is our roots and we actively share our expertise and experience with a close-knit community of camera assistants, operators, and DPs. We specialize in the same high-end industry standard cameras, specialty lenses, and support video production equipment provided by the best rental houses in the country at the most competitive prices along with personal, comprehensive support before, during, and after your shoot.

We look forward to working with you and collaborating with your team.
  

Sincerely,
Steve Speers
Founder / Owner

CineMechanics is a premier digital cinema and video production camera rental house founded in 2008 with offices in Minneapolis, Duluth, and the famous Iron Range. Our mission is to work alongside professional filmmakers to help them make great films by providing the industry's finest equipment and support they need to succeed. From features and episodes to commercials, brand videos, or documentaries – we understand the demands of today's filmmakers and productions of all scales.


We work closely with cinematographers and producers to find the most cost-effective means to produce the highest quality images and tailor this to their production needs. Locally owned and based in Minneapolis we rent to rental house partners in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Toronto, Miami, Baltimore, Austin, San Francisco, New Orleans, Philadelphia, and beyond.

We are dedicated to the camera department. Camera is our roots and we actively share our expertise and experience with a close-knit community of camera assistants, operators, and DPs. We specialize in the same high-end industry standard cameras, specialty lenses, and support video production equipment provided by the best rental houses in the country at the most competitive prices along with personal, comprehensive support before, during, and after your shoot.


Whether you're in Minneapolis or beyond, count on CineMechanics to be your trusted partner for all your cinema needs.

  

Sincerely,
Steve Speers
Founder / Owner

STEVE SPEERS

CineMechanics Founder

Steve Speers, founder of CineMechanics and a Minneapolis-based Cinematographer and Camera Operator with over 20 years in the industry, brings unparalleled expertise to his craft. Steve provides top-tier camera equipment to industry professionals nationwide. An active member of the Minnesota film community, Steve shares his knowledge through workshops and equipment expos. 


His journey has led to unforgettable experiences, from staying in the "Frank Zappa room" at Billy Bob Thornton's Beverly Hills home to sharing popcorn with Prince in Panama.