Film and Video Equipment Rental in Philadelphia, PA

Renting to Philadelphia, Allentown, Atlantic City and Surrounding Areas

Red Star Rentals Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA

622 Grant Rd
Folcroft, PA 19032
215.576.5600

Red Star Philadelphia is our newest facility, serving Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. It offers an incredible selection of lighting, grip, cameras, lenses, and everything else you might need on set or in the studio. 

Red Star Rentals Philadelphia began as separate locations for lighting and camera rentals. You may have known us as Location Lighting, Charmcine, Liberty Camera, or Videosmith. In 2023, we combined all of our rental services into a full-service Philly location. 

We rent lighting equipment from every major manufacturer, with deep inventory in Arri, Aputure, Astera, and Creamsource. We also rent grip equipment, from 10-ton trucks to individual C-stands, flags, and every on-set essential.

We also rent more than 100 camera bodies, with dedicated camera prep benches. From cinema cameras like the Arri Alexa 35 to mirrorless bodies like the Sony A7s III, and an unmatched selection of lens rentals, Red Star Rentals Philadelphia can help you build the kit you need.

We’re just minutes from the Philadelphia airport and a short drive to downtown. We’re also a qualified vendor for the Pennsylvania Film Tax Incentive.

Red Star Philadelphia Hours

Monday9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday9 am - 5 pm
Thursday9 am - 5 pm
Friday9 am - 5 pm
Saturdayclosed
Sundayclosed
A Red Star grip van makes a delivery to Market St in Philadelphia
A Red Star Rentals grip van makes a delivery to Market Street in downtown Philadelphia
Philadelphia Rental FAQs

Is parking available at your Philadelphia location?
Yes, we have limited free parking for our customers available in our lot.

Do you offer delivery for rental orders?
Yes, we can usually arrange for delivery of your rental order for a fee. Picking up at our Philadelphia location during regular business hours is always free.

Are after hours pick ups and returns available?
We can sometimes facilitate after hours pickups and returns. Please let your rental specialist know if you’re unable to pick up or return during our normal business hours.

Does Red Star Philadelphia have camera prep benches?
Yes, we have multiple prep benches for building and kitting out your camera rental packages, as well as calibrating your lenses and testing gear. Please contact us in advance to schedule your camera prep.

How soon in advance should I reserve my rental?
Earlier is always better. Available equipment options become more limited at the last minute. We suggest locking in your rental at least three days in advance.

What happened to Charmcine/Liberty Camera/Videosmith/Location Lighting?
These brands were brought together as Red Star, a video production equipment rental company with a camera rental department and a lighting and grip rental department under one roof. Many of the employees from those companies still work with us.

How do I place a rental order?
ArriMax 18K HMI lights, ready for rental.
ArriMax 18K HMI lights going out on a rental as part of a Philadelphia lighting and grip order.
Red Star Philadelphia began as a variety of different companies in Philly. This is the camera team from Videosmith setting up a dolly shot.
A Red Star employee demonstrates color calibration at a camera workshop in Philadelphia.
Grip equipment inside a Red Star Rentals 1-ton grip van in Philadelphia
Grip equipment inside a Red Star Rentals 1-ton grip van in Philadelphia

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