All the film / video gear you need... for $300

Don't spend thousands of dollars buying filmmaking gear when you can get up and running for a fraction of the cost by renting. Renting cameras and other film gear is an excellent way to test the waters with different tools and brands, while also getting more production value in your project.

Rent my filmmaking Starter Kit at BorrowLenses (save 20% on your first order w/ code "SSC20"):

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About me:
I've been making short films for 20 years, starting at age 11. I directed my first feature film, Bad is Bad, in 2010. Made for only $6,000, the film went on to reach over 7 million views and garner critical acclaim. More recently, my short film, Will "The Machine", screened and won awards at film festivals around the world. Released online in 2019, it reached over 1 million views in just a month. I also work as a video editor, cutting ads for clients such as Apple, Netflix, and Beats by Dre.

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[saranrajbalag]

Could you please make a video about “how to publish your short film”?

[bobwiegers]

thanks for all your efforts in lowering the bar of entry for so many of us!

[HernandezProductions]

As a local Virginia filmmaker your videos are so informative and inspiring. This starter kit has me pumped to make another short film! Thank you!

[mmm]

All your videos are like treasure for beginner independant filmakers ! Thank you very much Standard

[foxesrule]

You take such good care of us aspiring filmmakers 🙏🙏

[lakus]

Just wanted to mention you've been a real inspiration for me to start making and writing movies. Thank you

[DannyJScherer]

Love your vids man! Always straight to the point with the perfect amount of comedy mixed in to make things interesting yet not distracting. Amount the top film tutorials on YouTube in my opinion! ❤

[steppingoversteps]

Christmas came early with this vid. Thank you for all this info !!! 😭

[childlikefaithfilms]

Alrighty senior. I just rented your kit suggestion for my son's short film project this weekend. I hope we have learned enough from you. I have 19 11-year-olds coming to a birthday party this weekend and we're trying to do another film-tackular-bday experience. He's filming the follow-up to his first one done with they were all 8.

[theresaclark]

“Keeping tripod for the rest of your life”… hilarious segment!

Anyway, thank you for sharing your valuable info!!!

[LawrenceArnell]

Just found your channel and you're easily one of my favorite film advisors. Great info and the coolest delivery. Good stuff. Subbed.

[sadboiiace]

Live in Canada, but wicked video as always! Agreed though it’s better to rent gear if you can! I say owning a decent camera and renting lenses for it and lighting will work out for shorts. sound, I find you hire someone that is passionate about sound and has invested time and money towards that and you can get a dope short for a decent price!!

[OGdylanscott]

So happy to find your channel. Such great advice for filmmakers. Also I love that you use LUMIX cameras. Not a brand that talked about compared to other mirrorless cameras

[ScottSalvi]

This is AWESOME Kent! Thank you for taking the time to put this together. I was totally unaware of borrowlenses! I actually wanted to make some comparison videos for YouTube and was going to ask friends to use their cameras. This is much easier...good tip!

[nextgasmiles]

Kent- your personal story would make a great documentary. Thank you for your priceless information, tips, tricks and just GBA. “General Bad-assery!” Just made that up but it’s true. I can only imagine the number of film makers you have inspired. Hundreds. Including myself.

[rockrecordreport]

Yes I also like how you speak nice and swiftly, and don't waste too much time.

[klutchpaxx]

Dope video! Thanks for the info. Will be checking out your short films, much love bro

[space_]

I really recommend buying, not borrowing. You can’t put a price on being able to experiment and practice with your gear any time you want with no limit.

[josephryan]

Great video. I would like to see standards to meet to get your film/ short film into a festival. I believe that should be what we all should be working towards.

[grahamweight]

“This light is giving me a nice little rim” - Standard Story Company 2022
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