Best Grip & Rigging Rentals in Chicago Area

Studio management. Studio design and development. Lighting, grip, expendables and more. At The MBS Group, our capabilities are vast. So is our network. With more than 120 locations, spanning thirteen countries, we have resources at the ready for both studio owners and content producers. Robust resources—and extensive, international reach—that make us the largest studio consulting and equipment company in the world.

Chicago Studio City is an independent film studio featuring 8 sound stages that reach 40 feet to the grid and range from 6,000 to 30,000 square feet, for a combined total stage space of 146,000 square feet. The facility offers stages that have production-adjacent fully furnished office spaces with large bullpens and suite-style executive offices and 700 parking spots on a 13-acre property. Since 1979, CSC has been providing studio space, equipment, and more to thousands of commercial and feature film productions. The studio is centrally located less than 10 miles from both major airports (O’Hare and Midway), 15 minutes from downtown Chicago, and directly off of the I-290 Expressway.

Atlas Lighting, LLC was founded in 2017 by Stephen Wester, a freelance director of photography and gaffer dedicated to delivering exceptional lighting solutions. In 2021, Ben Stevenson joined the team, adding his extensive experience and expertise. We've been a trusted provider in the Chicago independent and commercial film markets, recognized for our reliability, modern equipment, and our fleet of grip trucks. Our commitment to quality ensures that you have the right tools and support to elevate your next project. Whether you're shooting a feature film, commercial, or any creative endeavor, we're here to help. Contact us to discover how we can assist you in bringing your vision to life!

We empower the production industry with the most extensive inventory of rental equipment supported by trusted technical experts, meticulous maintenance and an unwavering dedication to our clients’ success. PRG Gear is the leading AV rental resource for the professional production community and part of the larger PRG brand family. PRG is the world’s leading provider of services and solutions in entertainment and events. Our people are our secret sauce. They create our world-class solutions, bringing their skillsets, experience and the qualities of our culture: passion, agility, customer focus to every project. Backed by experts in every product discipline, our expert team consists of the most accomplished engineers, technologists and craftspeople working in theatre, film, tv, broadcast, concert touring and corporate events. PRG Gear clients have access to PRG proprietary products and can deliver for its customers anywhere on the globe. PRG Gear is the world’s leading rental supplier of production equipment, providing the most extensive inventory available, impeccable maintenance, QC and prep, a global logistics network, show-ready packaging and drive-up service; and a knowledgeable team passionate about your project.

Founded in 2014 by Erica Duffy, Camera Ambassador stands as one of only three women-owned and operated equipment rental houses nationwide. Our vision transcends the traditional rental house model - we're building a vibrant community of artists by providing high-quality film equipment paired with genuine, personalized support. Based just across the railroad tracks from The Midwest’s largest sound stage, CineSpace Studios, we serve productions of all sizes across the Midwest and beyond. What sets us apart isn't just our extensive inventory - though we pride ourselves on being a one-stop-shop for everything from cameras and lenses to grip trucks and specialty items like unique filtration and gimbals - It's our commitment to being more than just a rental facility. We're a hub for creativity, offering regular workshops, feedback sessions, screenings, and educational opportunities that help filmmakers grow and thrive.

Designlab Chicago was a full-service lighting rental, sales, and production house located in Chicago, Illinois. They provided a large inventory of fixtures, dimming and control gear, rigging, and theatrical supplies for short-term rental needs and event production. Operating for over 20 years, they were a principal provider of quality lighting systems and products throughout the Midwest, offering design services, system sales, and a dedicated service department to maintain equipment. The company catered to corporate events, trade shows, theatrical performances, and other special events. Note: The business is currently permanently closed.

Welcome to Visions of Light. Chicago’s premier boutique crew and equipment resource for the motion picture industry. We specialize in providing a one stop resource for crews and equipment throughout the midwest. New to our inventory is our high speed Vision Research Phantom Veo4k and the Arri Alexa 35 Cameras as well as a Motorized Precision Mia Motion Control Cinema Robot. Our grip truck and van packages are meticulously designed for speed, versatility and flexibility. In addition to camera, grip and lighting we offer the best crews in Chicago, sound packages and any other production support you might need. Let us know how we can help with your next project.

Get excellent service and professional-grade production lighting, grip, and expendables in Chicago. At Universal Production Services, you can rent top-notch equipment for your production, try out advanced LED technology, and have a team of skilled production experts on your side. Instantly secure one of our lighting or grip packages for everything you need at competitive rates. Universal Production Services in Chicago provides a complete collection of modern equipment including LED, intelligent lighting, Tungsten, HMI, power & data networking, and textiles from industry-leading brands. We carry rigging & grip essentials such as steel deck and truss & motor as well as standard expendables such as flags, ladders, apple boxes and more to accommodate your production.