About Us

Castex Rentals: Your Premier Source for Photo, Video, and Production Equipment Rentals

Since 1955, Castex has been serving the Photo and Motion Picture industries throughout Hollywood and greater Los Angeles. We have been family owned and operated since the very beginning. We strive to offer the best customer service experience in production work to ensure an easy rental.

Castex Rentals carries the largest amount of professional-grade, video, and production equipment for rent in Los Angeles. We are trusted partners for many photographers, filmmakers, production companies, schools, and creatives who want to rent the best quality and up-to-date equipment. As a leading rental house, Castex Rentals carries equipment from the most respected brands in the industry, including Profoto, Arri, Aputure, Matthews, Avengers and more…

Our most renowned inventory is our lighting supply. We’ve invested in our huge and state-of-the-art inventory of lighting solutions to meet the needs of any production, big or small. Castex Rentals is the go-to source for Profoto rentals, offering a complete lineup of Pro-11 packs, Pro D3 monolights and a wide array of light-shaping tools.

Castex Rentals carries a comprehensive selection of continuous lighting options.  We are a premier Arri Rental house, with a full range of the legendary HMI and LED Fixtures, including the Skypanel series. For a more versatile and powerful LED solution, we offer a wide inventory of Aputure rental options, featuring the popular Light Storm Series all the way to the compact LED options.

Not only do we offer lighting gear, but we also carry the grip and rigging equipment that goes with it. We carry gear from the industry standard, Matthews Studio Equipment. C-stands, flags, diffusions, etc… you name it! Whether shooting a commercial, a music video, or a feature film, grip truck rentals Castex provides a perfect solution for transporting and organizing your gear.

We also offer truck and van rentals. Our production-ready vans are more than just for the drive, they are mobile hubs designed to streamline your workflow and keep your production moving. Our sprinter vans are custom built out for your production needs. You can only get those here!

Don’t need a van but need a delivery and pickup? We offer that service as well! 

Why rent from Castex?

-          Extensive Inventory: We carry a massive amount of industry standard gear. Not only that, but we are also named as a one-stop shop rental house. That means no driving to multiple locations around LA for gear.

-          Excellent Quality: All of our gear is meticulously maintained, tested, and prepped before every pickup so it performs perfectly on set.

-          Expert support: Our team has extensive knowledge and experience to ensure that all your questions are answered.

-          Convenient and Reliable: With flexible rental periods, convenient pickup and delivery, we offer many options on the fly.

The World-Famous Official Excuse List

•  We didn’t know 10 a.m. was the return time! 
•  It’s on the other truck.
•  The GRIPS have it.
•  We got it this way. (OF Course). 
•  We got a flat tire. (The Original Excuse).
•  I don’t know nothing - I’m just the P.A..
•  That’s Props - we’re Art Department. 
•  They don’t pay me enough to think.
•  I don’t know who I work for - they just said go to Castex.
•  I’m late because I fell asleep in front of Otto Nemenz.
•  My mother is the Producer - I don’t know anything.
•  Sorry I’m late - I went to your old address.
•  THEY said it would fit in my “HYUNDAI”! (Not). 
•  I’m working at my Rate Of Speed.
•  I got stuck in traffic on the 405 freeway!
•  Bill them - it’s not MY money!
•  I’m not really a P.A.- I’m a 2nd A.D.. (Oh Sure).
•  What do you expect from me- I’m just a college student.
•  Andy said I could charge it on his account.