Equipment Access
The 2019 Rental Special is on-sale now!
New this year:
- Sign up whenever you like – the Rental Special lasts one year from your sign up date
- Punch cards – one free with your Rental Special purchase, with additional cards available for $100 each (limited to the Rental Special member only)
- ARRI Alexa – you’ll find access to our ARRI Alexa camera at the Tier 2 level
- Education – we’re incorporating workshops and discounts into the Special this time, so you can brush up or learn new skills to be qualified to rent
The Film Center’s Equipment Access Program supports the use of media in our community as a means of self-expression and cultural advancement by providing film/video equipment to artist and nonprofit users at subsidized rates. Equipment is also available for commercial productions as availability allows.
Equipment Rental
A list of rental items, rates & deposits can be found here.
For more info on rental and deposit rates, as well as available equipment, please contact the Equipment Room at 503-276-4210.
To make a reservation, please complete the Rental Request Submission below or make your request in person during regular business hours.
All requests should be made 48 hours in advance of the desired checkout date. A $20 rush fee may be applied if 48 hours advance notice isn’t given. Requests will be confirmed by email.
Staff may require renters to demonstrate proficiency with the gear they are requesting to rent.
Edit Station Rental
Request your edit station rental via the form below, or in person. All requests must be made 48 hours prior to date of use.
Facility Rental
Classrooms are available to rent for auditions, rehearsals, production meetings and private screenings. Inquire about facility rentals via the form below.
The Equipment Room is located inside Northwest Film Center’s admin offices.
Submit a Rental Request
Submit requests for equipment, edit station and facilities rentals below. Download the equipment rental form here.