#GoTogether
Community & Sponsorships
Our slogan has been the same since the early days: if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
Sponsorships, community partnerships, and discounts for students, nonprofits, and production partners. We want more people to have access to great gear, real information, and a crew that has their back. If you qualify for a discount, mention your school, organization, or partner production when you request a quote and we'll apply it.
01 — In their corner since 2014
Organizations we stand behind.
We've been showing up for Chicago's film community since 2014. Early on that looked like #HappyFemaleFilmmakerFriday, a weekly list of Chicago women filmmakers to hire, and a monthly #EpicShotShowdown rental credit. In 2020 we kept everyone connected with Filmmaker Friday interviews. These days it's sponsoring festivals, donating gear, and co-hosting events. Here are the organizations we've supported most recently.
- Actor Empowerment Summit Venue donor & community partner · 2025–26
- After School Matters Equipment education & demos · 2025–26
- AICP Sponsor · 2025–26
- Chicago International Film Festival CIX: Lab sponsor, CineYouth & Industry Days · 2025
- Chicago Underground Film Festival Festival sponsor · 2026
- Chicago Virtual Production Group Equipment sponsor · 2025
- Cinema Femme Community partner · 2025–26
- Destiny Outreach Program partner · 2025–26
- Elevated Films Chicago Screening co-host · 2025
- Elevator Music Equipment sponsor · 2026
- Film Girlz Brunch Equipment sponsor · 2025
- Filmscape Chicago Exhibitor & VIP Lounge host · 2025–26
- FR4.ME Initiative Youth filmmaking supporter · 2025
- Free Spirit Media Youth production partner · 2025
- Full Spectrum Features Donor · 2025
- Girls Inc. of Chicago Youth photo walk gear partner · 2026
- IFA Chicago Magic Hour gala supporter & event co-host · 2024–25
- Last Looks Beauty Event co-host · 2026
- Mezcla Media Collective Showcase supporter · 2026
- Midwest Film Festival Supporting sponsor & BMAs camera partner · 2025–26
- NAACP Cinematic Shorts gear partner · 2026
- Patrick Lives On Film Showcase Showcase sponsor · 2025–26
- Screen Time Showcase gift bag donor · 2025–26
- The Big Dig Community partner & raffle sponsor · 2026
- Women in Film Chicago Event co-host · 2026
- XL Film Fest Festival sponsor & event co-host · 2025–26
02 — Production partners
Better together, and better priced.
Discounts apply to equipment and services used on the applicable project. Verification required.
Book your shoot at Forge and get 30% off Camera Ambassador equipment rentals.
We're Forge's preferred equipment partner. Their 30,000 sq ft facility has an 82' x 16' flagship wall in Studio A and a 25' x 13' wall in Studio B, with Unreal Engine-ready environments, real-time camera tracking, and a big 2D plate library.
Discount applies to Camera Ambassador equipment rentals for productions booked at Forge.
Book your shoot at CineCity and get 30% off Camera Ambassador equipment rentals.
Studio A is 5,000 sq ft with 18 ft ceilings, a ceiling built for rigging and custom builds, and first-floor load-in. There's also Studio B, production offices, and a boardroom.
Discount applies to Camera Ambassador equipment rentals for productions booked at CineCity.
Rent from us and hire Noise Floor: 30% off at both companies.
What started with two sound designers in 2005 is now a ten-person team whose credits include Hoop Dreams, Apollo 13, The Merry Gentleman, Injustice: Gods Among Us, and the Halo series.
Rent from us and hire Quicksilver: 30% off at both companies.
Founded in late 2020 by a colorist who loves film, with more than a decade of grading behind it. A longtime community partner, and a great way to plan your film's final look from day one.
03 — 20% off
Non-profit & organizational partners
Current members receive 20% off every rental.
Let us know which organization you're part of when you request a quote. Verification required.
04 — Students, grads & schools
10% off every rental.
Students, recent grads, and faculty receive 10% off every rental.
Recent grads qualify for up to a year after graduation, and you don't need to attend one of the schools below. Mention it when you request a quote. Verification required.
05 — Sponsorship & grants
Funding your next project.
We support our community with in-kind donations and discounts on a rolling basis whenever possible. These sponsorships often prioritize mission-based projects that focus on social change.
We've also gathered Chicago and Illinois funding programs worth knowing. Most run once a year, so check each site for the current deadline:
Get in touch
Sponsorship Inquiries
Tell us about your project, your timeline, and the kind of support you're looking for. We review requests on a rolling basis.