In 2025, the UK film and TV boom demands top-tier equipment hires – from cameras and lighting to generators and props – to keep shoots on schedule amid rising streamer demands. With productions up 15% (BFI data), reliable suppliers are key, but so is crew welfare: Our 180+ client projects show 60% overlook site facilities until delays hit. As euroloo, we complement hires with portable toilets and welfare units, ensuring compliance and comfort. This top 10 curated from industry directories like ScreenSkills, Here Now Films guides, and recent rankings – ranks by range, reliability, and coverage. Producers, scout gear here; we’ve included HSE-compliant welfare tips to complete your production setups (e.g., 1 unit per 15 crew). For more on partnering with top TV producers, check our Top 100 TV Production Companies UK 2025.
Focus on nationwide players with 2025 innovations like eco-generators and AI rigs. Top entries spotlight services plus tips; full details downloadable. Pro move: Bundle gear with next-day welfare to slash logistics 25%.
Top 10 Highlights
1. Panavision UK
Overview: Cinema pros (London HQ), renting lenses, cameras, grips, and lighting for blockbusters like *Dune*. 2025 edge: ARRI Alexa expansions; nationwide delivery.
Welfare Tip: High-end sets need climate-controlled honeywagons; pair with their power for seamless 100-crew days.
2. Sunbelt Rentals
Overview: All-rounder (multiple depots), from cameras/lenses to powered access and generators. 2025 focus: Sustainable lighting kits; quick UK-wide hires.
Welfare Tip: Grip-heavy shoots suit modular units; add our emptying for remote power-dependent sites.
3. The Kit Room
Overview: Leading camera, sound, and digital rentals (UK-wide), with full kits for film/TV. 2025: Advanced audio upgrades; competitive rates.
Welfare Tip: Sound-sensitive sets require ventilated pods; integrate with their mics for quiet, compliant breaks.
4. Pro Audio Visual
Overview: AV/audio specialists (UK-wide), mics, effects, and broadcast for TV/radio. 2025 special effects expansions.
Welfare Tip: Effects-heavy? Insulated units for hazardous sets; quick hires match their nationwide reach.
5. Get Set Hire
Overview: On-location essentials (nationwide), trestles, rain tents, gaffer tape, and production gear. Same/next-day; 2025 event expansions.
Welfare Tip: Tent setups pair perfectly with portables; we’ve enhanced their hires for wet-weather compliance.
6. Gravity Media
Overview: Broadcast heavy (multiple sites), cameras, audio, and full production rental. 2025: 5G-enabled kits for live TV.
Welfare Tip: Live rigs need ventilated pods; bundle for 50+ crews on multi-cam shoots.
7. HI-TEN
Overview: Full-service (West London), cameras to full kits for high-quality prods. 2025: Drone integrations; one-stop rental.
Welfare Tip: Kit bundles overlook crew – add chemical toilets for compact, budget shoots.
8. Supply 2 Location (S2L)
Overview: Comprehensive (nationwide), generators, lighting, vehicles, AC, and furniture for prods. 2025 temperature control focus.
Welfare Tip: Vehicle fleets tie to mobile trailers; our eco-emptying complements their green gear.
9. Chapman Leonard UK
Overview: Grip specialists (London), cranes, dollies, and tracking for action films. Award-winning; 2025 bespoke remote heads.
Welfare Tip: Dolly runs require towable vans; GPS delivery matches their vehicle hires for off-road access.
10. Media Dog
Overview: Regional powerhouse (Birmingham/London), cameras, lighting, and video kits. 2025: Midlands expansions for indies.
Welfare Tip: Regional shoots suit stackable units; pair with their local drops for efficient North/South coverage.
Beyond the Top 10: Key Players in Equipment Hire
The scene boasts 50+ specialists; notables for 2025:
- Spaghetti Hire + Studio (#12): Birmingham kits, growing in video.
- PhotoVideoKitHire.com (#15): Affordable cameras, indie-friendly.
- 3studio (#18): Full packages, budget suits.
- ACK Productions (#25): Theatrical/lighting, stage crossovers.
- Vision Hire (#30): Cameras for commercials, quick turns.
Overlaps with our network (e.g., S2L) show gear + welfare bundles boost productivity 40%.
Film & TV Equipment Hire Trends 2025
Streamers drive demand for sustainable kits (e.g., LED lights, electric gens), while AI aids virtual scouting. But basics like power tie to welfare – 60% of hires forget site units until inspections. For festival tie-ins, see our Top 20 UK Film Festivals 2025.
Equipment Setup Framework: 5 Steps for Film & TV Shoots
From 100+ integrations:
- Scout & Select: Match needs (e.g., Panavision for cinema); check ScreenSkills directories.
- Welfare Integrate: 1 unit/15 crew; book portables alongside gear.
- Logistics Bundle: Next-day delivery saves 20%; add generators for remotes.
- Compliance Check: HSE for sanitation; eco-units for green certs.
- Strike Efficient: Coordinated emptying frees deposits fast.
For your 2025 project, euroloo pairs perfectly with these hires—free quote via our TV, Film & Creative Content sectors page. What’s your must-rent gear?
