Process trailer rental in Los Angeles
6 process trailer vendors for Los Angeles shoots: 6 based in the Los Angeles area. Sourced safety and permit notes.
Process trailers based in the Los Angeles area
Shops whose own public site places them in Los Angeles or its nearby cities.
Pursuit Systems
North Hollywood, CA
High-performance camera cars, insert car, process trailer, and a gyro-stabilized crane.
- Camera cars
- Process trailers
- Remote heads
- Gyro-stabilized
Camera Cars Unlimited
Agoura Hills, CA
Insert cars, process trailers, and tow dollies. Open since 1979.
- Camera cars
- Process trailers
Chase Car Inc.
Valencia, CA
Insert car, Porsche Cayenne Gemini Crane, process trailer, tow dolly, and Black Unicorn remote system.
- Camera cars
- Process trailers
- Remote heads
Malibu Autobahn
Los Angeles, CA
Process trailers and tow dollies. Picture cars are a separate line on the same site.
- Process trailers
Allan Padelford Camera Cars
Santa Clarita, CA
Camera cars, insert cars, process trailers, the Escalade with the EDGE crane, and the Biscuit rigs. Founded in 1988.
- Camera cars
- Process trailers
All-In-One Truck
Stevenson Ranch, CA
Camera car and process trailer rental for film, TV, commercials, and music videos since 2005.
- Camera cars
- Process trailers
About process trailers
- A process trailer is a towed vehicle or trailer designed to carry personnel, equipment or other vehicles. It is pulled by a camera car or heavier equipment sized for the shot. Source: CSATF Safety Bulletin #8 Addendum A, Process Trailer/Towed Vehicle (rev. 08/28/12)
- Any towed vehicle or platform counts as part of the camera car and follows every Bulletin #8 rule. Source: CSATF Safety Bulletin #8 Addendum A, Process Trailer/Towed Vehicle (rev. 08/28/12)
- All equipment, including dollies, boom arms, lights, grip and effects gear, is secured or safety strapped. Source: CSATF Safety Bulletin #8 Addendum A, Process Trailer/Towed Vehicle (rev. 08/28/12)
- City of LA: insert car with process trailer needs a minimum of 3 LAPD motorcycle officers plus LAPD review of location, time of day and traffic volume. Source: FilmLA, LAPD Motion Picture Officer Hire Assignments
- FilmLA Grid permits cannot use process trailers without assigned safety personnel. Source: FilmLA, Grid Locations
Shooting in Los Angeles
Questions
- Where can I rent a process trailer in Los Angeles?
- Based in the Los Angeles area: Pursuit Systems, Camera Cars Unlimited, Chase Car Inc., Malibu Autobahn, Allan Padelford Camera Cars, and All-In-One Truck.
- Who handles film permits in Los Angeles?
- FilmLA. Check the office site for permits and locations.
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