Maximize Your Budget: Rent Essential Equipment Abroad (Important)
When planning a project that involves shooting in Japan, we highly recommend that international production teams rent essential equipment such as cameras and lenses in their home countries before traveling. There are two primary reasons for this advice:
- Cost-efficiency: Renting cameras and other core equipment in Japan can be considerably more expensive compared to Western rental dealers. Prices can be multiple times higher, and insurance coverage is often not as comprehensive.
- Shipping concerns: We suggest focusing on renting support equipment, lighting, and grip gear in Japan, as these items tend to be bulky and may incur substantial shipping costs. By renting only the necessary items that are difficult or expensive to transport, your production will save both time and money.
By following this strategy, you can maximize your budget and ensure a smoother production experience while filming in Japan.
Your One-Stop Solution for High-Quality Equipment Rental
At DFS Productions, we offer a wide range of equipment rental services to suit your production needs. Our services are exclusively available in combination with our crew dispatch services, such as Assistant Camera (AC) and Gaffer. The equipment categories available depend on the crew service you choose.
Simple Reservation and Utilization Process
To rent equipment from DFS Productions, first, decide which crew dispatch service you'll be using. Then, refer to our equipment list to see the available equipment for that service. Notify us of the equipment you'd like to rent, and we'll provide a quote. Our dispatched crew will handle the equipment pick-up, return, and management during the shoot, so there's no need to submit identification documents in advance. However, we reserve the right to refuse requests that pose a risk of damaging or losing equipment.
Discounts for Long-Term Rentals
Benefit from our competitive long-term rental discounts on equipment owned by DFS Productions. We offer the following discounts for extended rental periods:
- Rent for 7 days, pay for 5 days: When you rent equipment for a full week, you'll only pay for 5 days, receiving a 28.6% discount on the total rental fee.
- Rent for 14 days, pay for 10 days: For a two-week rental, you'll only pay for 10 days, resulting in a 28.6% discount on the total rental fee.
- Rent for 21 days, pay for 15 days: Enjoy a 28.6% discount on the total rental fee when you rent equipment for three weeks, paying for just 15 days.
These attractive long-term rental discounts will help you reduce your production costs while still benefiting from our high-quality equipment and services. Please note that these discounts are applicable only when renting equipment owned by DFS Productions, in combination with our crew dispatch services. Discounts do not apply to equipment rented through local dealers.
Comprehensive Insurance and Damage Policies
Our dispatched crew will manage the safety of the equipment during the shooting period. Therefore, insurance fees are generally included in the rental fees. However, we may refuse requests that pose a risk of damaging or losing equipment, and we ask that you follow our crew's instructions. For example, we will not accommodate requests to drop an expensive camera from a cliff.
Customer Support
For equipment usage and troubleshooting, our dispatched DFS crew will provide support.