Film Equipment Rental Toronto

Film equipment rentals

Film Equipment Rental Toronto

Viva Camera Rentals equips film, commercial, music video and documentary crews in Toronto with grip, rigging, camera support and portable power. Rent film equipment by the piece, from Matthews C-stands and breakdown frames to Sachtler tripods, Edelkrone sliders and EcoFlow power stations. Book online with live availability and pick up at 777 The Queensway in Etobicoke.

By the piece
Grip and power book with or without a camera
Same day
Pickup on in-stock gear booked before close
Mon to Fri
9:30am to 5pm, weekends by appointment

Shop by type

Browse film equipment by category

Start with the job, then the load. Building the full package? Add a camera, rental lenses and a lighting package to the same booking.

Gear to start with

Good starting points for a grip and power kit

Stands

Which stand fits the load

Match the stand to the weight of the fixture or frame first, then add a sandbag on the leg. Not sure? Call or text +1 437 747 6030 with the fixture before you book and we'll confirm the stand.

Rated loadStand to start withMax heightGood for
22 lbMatthews 40" C-stand10.5 ftFlags, floppies and small fixtures
25 lbMatthews digital combo stand10.3 ftMid-size fixtures and light frames
72 lbMatthews Low Boy combo stand6.4 ftHeavy fixtures close to the floor
88 lbAvenger 2K triple riser roller stand14.5 ftLarge fixtures and big frames

Rental guide

Kits, power and what to add

What comes with the stands, frames and dollies?
  • Matthews C-stands: a 2.5" grip head and grip arm
  • Breakdown frames: the frame and its hardware. Fabrics are separate rentals, so add them to the same booking
  • Menace Arm pipe boom kit: ratchet straps and a 6 or 8 ft pipe
  • Dana Dolly: two track ends, a center support and 75, 100 and 150mm bowl adapters in a flight case, with track pipe included on request
Build a frame and fabric kit

Frames and fabrics are separate products. Add both, plus the stands to hold them.

Plan your location power kit

Choose a station by the combined power draw of your equipment and the runtime you need, and check both against the station's output limit.

Comparing stations in more depth? See the power station rental guide.

Carts for moving gear on set

FAQ

Film equipment rental questions

Which power stations can I rent for location work?

Viva Camera rents the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (768Wh), DELTA 3 Max (2048Wh) and DELTA Pro 3 (4096Wh). The DELTA 3 Max has a rated AC output of 2400W. Choose a station by the combined power draw of your equipment and the runtime you need. Pick your dates to see the rental price.

What's a typical grip kit for a 1-day shoot?

For a one-day commercial, music video or interior set, a good start is 3 to 4 Matthews C-stands, 4 to 6 sandbags in 15 lb or 25 lb fills, apple boxes (full and half), a 6x6 breakdown frame with a silk or grid and an ultra-bounce, a few flags and floppies, a Sachtler tripod with a fluid head and a Tilta Boulder cart. Each piece is a separate rental, so add what you need to one booking. Not sure? Call or text +1 437 747 6030 before you book.

Can I rent grip and power without renting a camera?

Yes. Grip, rigging, camera support and power book on their own or in the same cart as cameras and lenses. Bring your own body and rent only the stands, sandbags, frames, fabrics, an EcoFlow station or a Tilta Hydra car mount you need. Building the full package? Add microphones and crew comms from audio rental to the same booking and pickup at 777 The Queensway.

What's the weight rating on your C-stands and sandbags?

The Matthews 40" double riser C-stand is rated to 22 lb and reaches 10.5 ft. The Matthews aluminum digital combo stand is rated to 25 lb, the Matthews Low Boy combo stand to 72 lb and the Avenger 2K triple riser roller combo stand to 88 lb. Sandbags come in 15 lb and 25 lb fills. Call or text +1 437 747 6030 with the fixture and we'll match the stand and sandbags.

Do you stock expendables (gaff tape, gels, batteries, clothespins)?

Batteries, yes: V-mount batteries and chargers, Sony NP-F batteries and a D-tap splitter cable are rentals you can add to your booking. Gaff tape, gels and other expendables are not in the online store, so call or text +1 437 747 6030 before your shoot to ask, or bring your own.

Do you deliver film equipment across the GTA?

GTA delivery is coming soon. For now, film equipment is picked up at 777 The Queensway, Unit 1, Toronto, Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5pm. Same-day pickup works on in-stock gear when you book before close. Weekend pickups are by appointment, so call or text +1 437 747 6030 before Friday close.

Viva Camera Rentals, 777 The Queensway, Unit 1, Toronto, ON M8Z 1N4. Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5pm. Weekend pickups by appointment. +1 437 747 6030.

Live availability

Pick your dates to see live film equipment availability

Every item below shows real-time availability and price for your dates. Book online, then pick up at 777 The Queensway. Same-day pickup works on in-stock gear when you book before close. Gear is checked before pickup, batteries and power stations leave charged, and we walk you through the gear before you head to set.