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Adam Gold · February 6th, 2009, 10:23 PM

We're currently scouting locations in Athens and the rest of southern Greece for a documentary we will be shooting in the Spring. Anyone have recommendations on a good place to rent small quantities of equipment (tripods, lights, various other minor grip stuff) in case we forget something at home? Obviously we will bring much of our stuff with us, but thought that maybe format-agnostic gear might be better to rent locally.

George Angeludis · February 19th, 2009, 08:18 PM

Ι don't know them in person but start here.

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Adam Gold · February 21st, 2009, 11:12 AM

Thanks for the lead. Will follow up.

Nikko Patrelakis · March 8th, 2009, 04:30 PM

hello Adam, I think you could find what you want
at Arktos facilities. It is a Greek-Belgian rental company,
based in Athens, working mainly with the advertising industry.
I don't know if they have a site but here is their phone number
+30210 665 5030.
They have a range of fixtures up to a 4k HMI, as well
as tripods and stands, and a variety of HD cameras.
There are some rigs too (I know there is a dolly and a
glidecam for lightweight cameras, as I've used them),
but they usually can get for you anything they don't have
in their list.
I have worked with them the last couple of years,
and I am very happy with their support and their prices.
hope I've helped!

Adam Gold · March 11th, 2009, 09:08 PM

Thanks very much for the recommendation. We're in contact with them and are working out details now.

Really appreciate the advice.

Nikko Patrelakis · March 17th, 2009, 09:34 AM

I am glad I've helped and I hope you have a great time when in greece!

February 6th, 2009, 10:23 PM	#1
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	Equipment in Athens? We're currently scouting locations in Athens and the rest of southern Greece for a documentary we will be shooting in the Spring. Anyone have recommendations on a good place to rent small quantities of equipment (tripods, lights, various other minor grip stuff) in case we forget something at home? Obviously we will bring much of our stuff with us, but thought that maybe format-agnostic gear might be better to rent locally.

February 19th, 2009, 08:18 PM	#2
George Angeludis Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Thessaloniki, Greece. Posts: 179	Ι don't know them in person but start here. Home __________________ My Films My Works FB

February 21st, 2009, 11:12 AM	#3
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	Thanks for the lead. Will follow up.

March 8th, 2009, 04:30 PM	#4
Nikko Patrelakis New Boot Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 9	hello Adam, I think you could find what you want at Arktos facilities. It is a Greek-Belgian rental company, based in Athens, working mainly with the advertising industry. I don't know if they have a site but here is their phone number +30210 665 5030. They have a range of fixtures up to a 4k HMI, as well as tripods and stands, and a variety of HD cameras. There are some rigs too (I know there is a dolly and a glidecam for lightweight cameras, as I've used them), but they usually can get for you anything they don't have in their list. I have worked with them the last couple of years, and I am very happy with their support and their prices. hope I've helped!

March 11th, 2009, 09:08 PM	#5
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	Thanks very much for the recommendation. We're in contact with them and are working out details now. Really appreciate the advice.

March 17th, 2009, 09:34 AM	#6
Nikko Patrelakis New Boot Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 9	I am glad I've helped and I hope you have a great time when in greece!