Cheap Projector, Screen and Audio
Equipment Rentals
Want to set up your own screening? Looking for a quality digital projector to use in your theatrical production, for a movie backdrop, for a business presentation, at your party, wedding, or for anything else? Rooftop Films has the lowest rates in New York for quality professional digital video projector and sound system rentals, and we can supply quality screen and projector rentals at cheap rates, as well as provide inexpensive delivery and technical assistance for events anywhere in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island or Queens.
"For filmmakers looking to give their audiences a true movie-going experience in an alternative venue, Rooftop Films can provide what you are looking for."
--Robin Garbose, Filmmaker (read more testimonials)
Rooftop Films has been putting on film and music screenings indoors and outdoors all over New York since 1997 and we have always been proud of our commitment to quality presentation. We have upgraded our equipment every year and now have a great selection of video and audio equipment available for rent and a number of trained professional technicians who can help you select the best equipment and/or set up for your events. All of the AV (Audio Visual) equipment we have for rent has been used at Rooftop Summer Series programs, and if you have ever been to a Rooftop screening you know that we run a good show and always make sure to use reliable, quality equipment. We also offer delivery and set up and assistance by professional technicians within New York City.
The Equipment
The most cost-effective way to rent equipment from Rooftop is to rent a discount package. All packages include any peripherals, cables and adaptors you might need, usually at no additional cost. Any package can easily be tailored to fit your needs, but you can use the ones listed below as a guide. All prices are negotiable and subject to change.
Please Note: The prices listed below DO NOT include the price of set-up or delivery. For set-up rates please call (718)417-7362.
FAQs
Why rent from Rooftop Films? All proceeds go
to sustain the Rooftop organization, helping us to
bring great new films to big audiences, indoors and
out, all over North America.
Why are Rooftop's rental rates so much lower than
standard rental houses? Rooftop doesn't buy equipment
just to rent it like a typical rental house, so we
can
charge less. We have shows all the time, so we need
to own the equipment, but when we aren't using it
we
don't want it to sit idle in storage. So we rent it
at reduced rates to make a little money for our organization
and to help like-minded artists with their events.
We make a little money, you save a lot of money and
more
great events can happen!
How does it work?
+ If you are interested in renting equipment, please
call (718) 417-7362 or email
Rent
* at * rooftopfilms * dot * com
+ Payments can be made via credit card, check or cash.
+ Rooftop Films is committed to helping small arts groups,
particularly microcinemas and small film exhibitors.
This is why we offer discounted rates for artists and
non-profit arts organizations. Unfortunately, our resources
are limited so we can not always offer as big a discount
as we would like to. Please call if you need to discuss
the possibility of additional discounts.
+ All prices are negotiable and subject to change. If
you have any questions, please call us and we would
be glad to talk about our equipment and policies.
+ Equipment can be picked up and dropped off from our
offices at 232 3rd Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
+ Delivery, pick-up and technical assistance are available
in the New York City area for an additional fee. Rates
vary.
+ Some packages require a cash or credit card deposit
which will be refunded immediately upon return of equipment.
How do I reserve the equipment? Once you pay for a rental, Rooftop Films will reserve your equipment for you. Should you choose to cancel your rental after paying for it, Rooftop will charge a 15% processing fee and refund the rest. If you cancel a rental less than 24 hours before a rental that has already been reserved, Rooftop will charge a 30% fee and refund the rest.
+ Please note: A 15% late fee will be charged if the payment is not received within 30 days, with an additional fee of $5 per day after that.
Please Note: The prices listed below DO NOT include the price of set-up or delivery. For set-up rates please call (718)417-7362.
| Rental
Packages: |
Standard Rate/Day | Non-Profit Rate/Day |
| Deluxe
Digital Projection with Deluxe Sound |
$750 | $600 |
| Digital
Projection with Standard Sound |
$600 | $400 |
| Deluxe
Audio Package |
$350 | $250 |
| Standard
Sound Package |
$250 | $175 |
| Live
Music Power Package |
$650 | $450 |
| Panasonic
2000 Lumens Projector & 6'
Tripod Screen Combo |
$175 | $150 |
| Projectors: |
Standard Rate/Day | Non-Profit Rate/Day |
| Sanyo 15,000 Lumens Projector (with technician) |
$1000 | $800 |
| Sanyo
PLC-XP57L Projector 5,500 Lumens Hi-Def Capable |
$300 | $225 |
| Infocus 3000 Lumens Projector |
$175 | $125 |
| Panasonic
2000 Lumens (3000 Lumens equivalent) Digital Projector |
$150 | $125 |
| Infocus
LP 640 2300 Lumens Digital Projector |
$125 | $100 |
| Proxima
1500 Lumens Digital Projector |
$100 | $75 |
| Projection Screens: |
Standard Rate/Day | Non-Profit Rate/Day |
| 20'
x 15' (Viewable) Inflatable Airscreen |
Call for rates | Call for rates |
| 9'
x 12' Fast Fold Screen |
$200 | $125 |
| 10.5'
x 14' Fast Fold Screen |
$250 | $150 |
| 8'
x 12' Fast Fold Screen (widescreen) |
$200 | $125 |
| 8'
Wide Adjustable-Height Tripod Screen |
$45 | $35 |
| 6'
Wide Adjustable-Height Tripod Screen |
$45 | $35 |
| Audio: |
Standard Rate/Day | Non-Profit Rate/Day |
| Samson
1800 Watt Power Amplifier |
$150 | $100 |
| Yamaha
512 1000 Watt powered mixer |
$150 | $100 |
| Yamaha
EMX 88s Powered Mixer |
$125 | $100 |
| Samson
MDR1064 10-Ch Stereo Mixer |
$50 | $35 |
| ElectroVoice
EV 1 Speakers (Pair) |
$150 | $100 |
| Samson
db500 Speakers (Pair) |
$100 | $75 |
| JBL
EON1500 Speakers (Pair) |
$125 | $100 |
| Shure
SM 58 Microphone |
$15 | $10 |
| Shure
SM 57 Microphone |
$15 | $10 |
| Marantz
Solid State Location Recorder |
$125 | $75 |
| Miscellaneous: | Standard Rate/Day | Non-Profit Rate/Day |
| 4' x 8' Aluminum
Stage sections |
$125 | $100 |
| Lightweight folding
chairs* * chairs are not available for delivery |
$0.75 each | $0.50 each |
Testimonials:
Robin Garbose
Director
A Light For Greytowers:
"For filmmakers looking to give their audiences a true movie-going experience in an alternative venue, Rooftop Films can provide what you are looking for. Dan, Drew and the rest of the Rooftop team are in tune with cutting edge digital technology, efficient and a pleasure to do business with. Their prices are reasonable, their prep is thorough and their gear is current and top notch. Thank you for providing such an important film distribution service and I look forward to continuing our collaboration."
Rudy Shepard
Operations Coordinator
The Drawing Center, SOHO:
"I want to thank you for your years of service as our A/V technicians here at The Drawing Center. We have counted on you to provide sound engineering for our Annual Gala Celebrations as well as or lectures and Special Events and you have always performed like consummate professionals. Provided us with technical know how, professional demeanor and all at a price that we can afford as a non-profit institution."
Gonzalo Casals
Public Programs Coordinator
El Museo del Barrio
"Working with Rooftop Films for the past two years has been a great
experience. In addition to being extremely professional, everyone at
Rooftop is great, and committed to making each event run smoothly and look and sound fantastic"
Shira Rose
Director of Programming and Communications
The Jewish Center
"I found Rooftop Films to be both professional and accommodating. They are reliable, adept at on-the-spot problem solving and a pleasure to work with."
