ARRI Rental Group

07/23/2026

Brendan Uegama, the cinematographer behind "Star City" (now on Apple TV+), talks about his lens selection process for the film.

"During prep, Christoph Hoffsten and I spent weeks at ARRI Rental Berlin looking at lenses. I wanted a very specific feeling so we tested until the set carried the right balance of texture, depth, and unpredictability. Christoph’s understanding of optics and his willingness to experiment was instrumental in getting us there.
The final lens set was an intentionally imperfect collection of mostly vintage anamorphic and spherical lenses from more than ten manufacturers. I wasn’t interested in technical perfection or consistency. I wanted every lens to have its own aesthetic. The inconsistencies in contrast, flare, falloff, and color were part of Star City’s visual language."
- Cinematographer Brendan Uegama

07/13/2026

Announcing a new era of independence for ARRI Rental!

The global ARRI Rental Group—with facilities across the UK, Europe and North America—is becoming an independent business through a management buyout instigated by the UK-based leadership team of CEO Dana Harrison, Finance Director Tamim Essaji, and Business Development Director Russell Allen, backed by H2 Equity Partners. The rest of the group’s management structure across all three regions—including Andy Shipsides, President ARRI Rental North America—will continue in their current roles.

For ARRI, the sale of ARRI Rental is part of a strategic consolidation to sharpen its focus on core business activities and position itself for the future. For us, it is an opportunity not just to continue our very successful business, but to expand it—investing in new and exclusive technologies, entering new markets, and deepening relationships with filmmakers.

So, what’s changing? For now, very little. Our clients and crews will keep getting the same level of service, support and equipment; all contracts, bookings and quotes stand; there are no changes to invoicing, purchase orders or payments; and all facilities and staff remain the same. Continuity of the business will be seamless.

That said, we’re incredibly excited about the future. We’ll be trading as ARRI Rental for a while longer, to ensure a smooth transition, but in due course we’ll fully inhabit our newfound independence, and we can’t wait to take you along for the adventure.

👉 Learn more here: https://www.arrirental.com/en/about/press/arri-sharpens-strategic-focus-global-rental-business-to-continue-independently-following-a-management-buyout-led-by-h2-equity

07/05/2026

Take a look behind the scenes with cinematographer Jo Jo Lam on the set of documentary “Jean-Michel” which screened at the Tribeca Festival last month.
“Jean-Michel” is the first documentary about legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat to be officially approved by his estate, tracing Basquiat’s journey from his early life as the son of middle-class Haitian and Puerto Rican parents in Brooklyn, through his immersion in New York’s punk subculture, to his emergence as one of America’s most influential artists.
ARRI Rental US supported the project with camera equipment including the ALEXA 35 and ALEXA Mini LF cameras.
📷 © Dan Lam

06/19/2026

🎥"Girls Like Girls" is the latest project from cinematographer Sonja Tsypin. The LGBTQ+ coming-of-age romance brings a deeply personal story of identity, self-discovery, and first love to the screen is directed by Hayley Kiyoko and based on her 2023 novel. Camera and lens equipment were supplied by ARRI Rental Canada, including the ALEXA Mini LF.

📷 Focus Features

In cinemas June 19th

06/15/2026

🎬 After successful screenings at NewFest Pride and Cannes, where it won the Q***r Palm, *Teenage S*x and Death at Camp Miasma* goes on general release on August 7th.

The film follows a young q***r filmmaker hired to revive a cult slasher franchise who becomes obsessed with casting the original "final girl" from the series. What begins as a creative collaboration soon spirals into a surreal, psychosexual journey through horror, desire, and cinematic mythology.

Shot by cinematographer Eric Yue on the ARRICAM LT with Zeiss Super Speeds supplied by ARRI Rental Vancouver.

📷Mubi

06/11/2026

"Working with Andrea, Becky, and Cecilia at ARRI Rental New York was a masterclass in collaborative support. They immediately understood the visual language we were aiming for, specifically the need to protect clean, crispy blacks. Together, we built a beautifully balanced, textured lens package without compromising that foundational contrast.

The real magic came from their creative instincts. They suggested their 80mm HERO LOOK lens and a 65mm Prime DNA lens that we deployed at critical moments to lend a subtle mysticism to the film. The swirling, expressive fall-off of the LOOK and the bespoke character of the DNA gave us the exact optical texture needed to elevate those understated, yet emotional beats. They didn’t just supply gear—they actively helped shape the film's visual identity." Cinematographer Mark Jeevaratnam on working with ARRI Rental NY on "They Fight" which premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival.

📷 Michelle Lorentzem

05/14/2026

"Is God Is" is a revenge thriller set against the heat and haze of the "Dirty South".

Twin sisters Racine and Anaïs set out on a relentless journey to track down the father who shattered their childhood, following a trail shaped by trauma, memory, and survival. What unfolds is a spare, stylized confrontation with the past—where justice and identity blur.

Shot by cinematographer Alexander Dynan on the ALEXA 35, with camera and lenses supplied by ARRI Rental US

📷 Director Aleshea Harris on the set of "Is God Is". Patti Perret © 2026 Amazon Content Services LLC. All Rights Reserved

In cinemas May 15th

05/04/2026

May the 4th be with you 💫 To celebrate today's Star Wars Day and the 10 year anniversary of "Rogue One," we're taking a look back at cinematographer Greig Fraser ASC, ACS, BSC's work on the film with ARRI Rental’s ALEXA 65. Back then, it was the first film captured entirely with this camera. 👉 Click the link below to watch our interview with Fraser, where he talked about why he and director Gareth Edwards turned to the 65 mm format for "Rogue One" and how it marked a beginning of a new era in cinematography for him: https://arri.link/428oYTv

04/28/2026

🎬 Take a look behind the scenes of "Beef" Season 2 which returns to Netflix with a brand new cast and a brand new beef. Shot by cinematographer James Laxton ASC on the ALEXA 265 paired with DNA lenses from ARRI Rental US

📷 Netflix.

04/28/2026

🎬 Check out the trailer for cinematographer Eric Yue’s latest project, "Teenage S*x and Death at Camp Miasma".
Shot using the ARRICAM LT with Zeiss Super Speed lenses supplied by ARRI Rental Vancouver.
Take a look and let me know what you think 👀

https://arri.link/48oBYYK

In cinemas from August 7th.

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