Filmtools Rentals

Specialties

Currently, Filmtools Rentals limits its camera selection to Go-​Pro Kits, Canon 105 and 395 Digital Video Cameras, and a select number of Camera Support Equipment and Accessories. In the near future, Filmtools Rentals will move into a larger complex with proper prep bays and repair stations. At which time the company will offer a complete rental line of Canon HDSLR Cameras, along with their Cinema EOS line of pure Digital Video Cameras.

While expansion plans are imminent, Filmtools Rentals is very excited that its present location, just a block down the street from Filmtools’ flagship store in Burbank, has turned the business into a one-​stop destination for all a filmmakers’ needs.

History

Established in 2013.

Created to serve the independent and studio film industry, Filmtools Rentals is here to support your next project.

As an extension of Filmtools & Film​tools​.com, we currently offer basic lighting equipment, grip equipment and camera car mounts for rentals. We also offer many custom rental options. Stop by, call, or send us an email and we’ll be able to put together a customer rental package to suit your specific needs.

Meet the Business Owner

Stan M.

Business Owner

Stan and Kim McClain, the owners of Filmtools founded a business called Pasadena Camera Systems in 1985 with Dan Wolfe. PCS was the first U.S. based Wescam Agency and also rented motion picture and still camera equipment. The company was sold and now operates as Samy’s Camera Pasadena.

With the proceeds from Pasadena Camera, the McClains founded and opened Expendables Online in June 2000. One month after opening, they bought a small, six year-​old, one-​person, home-​based business in Nashville called Film​tools​.com, which had an established online presence and condensed the two entities into Filmtools.

Since 1982 Stan McClain has also been a D.P. and worked on over 50 motion pictures, mostly as an aerial cinematographer. Stan retired from working in the air in 2003. Stan McClain was president of the Society of Operating Cameramen 1997 – 1999 and received the 1999 Dedicated Service Award.