OUR ETHOS

At Rare Breeds, we believe every project—regardless of budget or scale—deserves our full commitment. Filmmaking is a journey of constant evolution, shifting from week to week and playing out over seasons and years.

As creators ourselves, we understand the frustration of lackluster service and subpar gear. We've lived it. That's why we do all we can to ensure every project receives exceptional support. We believe every frame matters, every story counts, and no job is ever truly "small."

OUR STORY

In 2016, three dreamers opened up shop in Venice, CA: a doc shooter at the dawn of streaming, a camera house veteran seeking new beginnings, and an analytically sharp creative from fashion. Each brought a unique perspective to a shared vision.

We launched from a closet-sized office with a couple of cinema cameras and two core objectives: challenge camera house cynicism and forge transparent, collaborative relationships.

Seven years later, we've transformed from a small team to a local leader in camera support across docs, branded content, commercials, indie features, and television. Our 5-star reputation and expanding gear list tell only part of the story. What truly defines Rare Breeds is our foundational belief that expertise and empathy are not mutually exclusive at a rental house.

OUR SHOP

At Rare Breeds our community is at our core. So, it’s focal for us that our space cater to our growing family of filmmakers. This doesn’t just mean ample prep space and hassle-free loading + parking, it means a space to be inspired. It means big bright windows and streaming sunlight throughout the day. It means a chat with another aspiring cinematographer over a pour-over coffee. It means bringing people together in a space that nurtures creativity.

“What makes Rare Breeds unique is that they don’t just offer cameras, they offer their entire community and all the technical and collaborative resources that come with that.”

— Austin Ahlborg, Director of Photography

Our Clients