P: +49 961 26795
bookings@vantagefilm.com
The Vantage headquarters in Weiden, in the German state of Bavaria, is home base for Vantage’s global operations. Built around the boyhood home of founders Peter Martin and Wolfgang Baumler, the operation has grown to encompass Hawk’s sophisticated lens manufacturing and Vantage’s high-tech rental facilities, where equipment is tested and serviced. The global rental business is tracked using modern logistics software designed in-house. About halfway between Munich and Prague, and about 400km south of Berlin, Weiden’s location proved to be an early advantage in both the German and international markets as the Vantage business spreads worldwide – today 90% of Vantage’s business originates outside Germany. Trusted local connections make for smooth, fast working relationships with government and support businesses. An experienced, dedicated staff of 60 drawn from the local community results in greater continuity, consistency and competence.
Vantage Film GmbH
Altstrasse 9
92637 Weiden
Germany
P: +49 30 2887628-0
berlin@vantagefilm.com
Vantage expanded its presence to Berlin, the German capital and home of its film industry, in 2001. As a full-service camera house, Vantage Berlin has grown into the best-equipped place in terms of cameras and lenses in town. Director of Operations Stefano Cannas makes sure that every project, whether it's a one-day shoot or a major feature film, benefits from Vantage's trademark attention to detail.
Vantage Film GmbH
Oberlandstrasse 13-14
12099 Berlin
Germany
P: +49 151 12035225
Leipzig@vantagefilm.com
Located in the State of Saxony and about halfway between Weiden HQ and Berlin, Vantage Leipzig serves an active shooting community with an efficiently designed facility that benefits from the city’s important European air freight hub. Branch Manager Philipp Grimm oversees the operation, which offers a complete range of Hawk lens series, including testing and demonstration capability.
Vantage Film GmbH
Brünner Strasse 8
04209 Leipzig
Germany
P: +420 602 561 561
prague@vantagefilm.com
Pick up & delivery service
Mo-Fr: 7pm to 7am, Weekend: 24hrs
P: +420 777 270 145
Vantage opened its Prague operation in 1998 to serve a busy market in features and commercials. Prague attracts a wide range of production business with a skilled workforce, attractive budgets and an outsized reputation and history in filmmaking. The ready availability of massive soundstages and dedicated production infrastructures makes Prague perfect for features, spots and television projects. Managing Director Jindřich Čipera oversees Vantage’s ten-person staff, which operates in a spacious, repurposed 1921 industrial building that includes 800 square meter of studio space, ten test bays, and plenty of parking on the roof.
Vantage Film Prague s.r.o.
Křížová 2601/2
150 00 Praha 5 - Smíchov
Czech Republic
Tel. +36 30 415 90 30
Known to be serving the Hungarian market as a trusted partner to filmmakers with expertise, flexibility and inventory since three decades. Vantage Vision´s deep equipment resources and strong position in large-scale international production offers comprehensive camera packages and unmatched lens choice. From a new, well-equipped facility at Astra Filmland, Vantage Vision will provide camera rental services as a single operation, continuing longstanding priorities like competitive pricing, support for young emerging filmmakers, and access to the full array of Hawk lenses. Long-time client contact Regina Darányi has been joined by Eszti Kiss as international client contact and Eszter Farádi as technical director.
P: +33 1 49 21 88 90
paris@vantagefilm.com
A deep and longstanding appreciation for the anamorphic format – invented by French astronomer Henri Chrétien – makes Paris a perfect home-away-from-home for Vantage. The market’s many prestigious feature films and sophisticated advertising by luxury brands drive demand for camera and lens equipment, and Vantage Paris was established in 2012 to meet it. Under the supervision of Alexander Bscheidl, who focuses on efficient and timely service and logistics, the operation has quickly become the leader in the high profile Paris rental market. Offering a 300-square meter stage and 12 large test bays, the rental facility is unique in the Paris market.
Vantage Paris SARL
113-121 Ave. du Président Wilson
93210 La Plaine Saint Denis
France
P: +32 460 956 916
brussels@vantagefilm.com
Visits by Appointment only
Just over an hour from Paris, Vantage Brussels serves the Belgian market, which draws many shoots with tax and other incentives. Vantage Brussels works closely with the Paris office. Legendary camera assistant Philippe Piron, a veteran of hundreds of high-end productions, oversees Vantage’s Brussels arm, which is conveniently located, easily accessible, stocked with the full range of cameras, lenses and related gear, and equipped with full lens testing facilities.
Visits by Appointment only
P: +44 2038161776
info@hawklondon.com
Visits by Appointment only
Stratford
London
Hawk London Ltd is Vantage’s newest full service rental operation, offering the latest camera, lenses and grip equipment including the complete array of Hawk Anamorphic lenses at a convenient, purpose built facility located at Here East within the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Continuing Hawk’s 30 year history in the vibrant and growing UK market, the new facility is equipped with MYT Works Opti Glide systems and a vast creative event space, also featuring comfortable and functional prep facilities, great nearby amenities and a welcoming vibe. Hawk London Ltd is curated by Charles Heales, like many Vantage staff, an experienced professional filmmaker. A fresh perspective on camera rental, the new operation makes Hawk lenses and the extensive global network of Vantage rental more convenient and accessible to the busy UK creative community.
Visits by Appointment only
Stratford LondonVisits by Appointment only
Morocco’s unique combination of desert, mountain and Mediterranean exteriors, along with its peaceful and safe conditions, have made it a prized shooting locale for major international productions. Vantage Marrakech is a newly built facility situated in a studio complex, offering convenience and efficiency, enhanced by quick connections to Paris. The result is up-to-the-minute access to the full range of Vantage’s inventory.
Visits by Appointment only
P: +1 213 335 3900
hawks@hawkanamorphic.com
Visits by Appointment only
Hawk’s Los Angeles presence goes back to the mid-1990s, when the company equipped its first LA feature film production. In 2019, this tradition culminated in Hawk Anamorphic LA, which is unique among the company’s bricks-and-mortar facilities in that it serves as a sort of flagship store and a relaxed haven for the cinematographic community. Cinematographers can test any of Hawk’s 16 different lens line ups, which are stocked and serviced on-site by experienced pros like David Goldsmith and Brian LeGrady. Hawk LA is also designed to lend support to the company’s North America-based rental partners. Testing bays and studio space are available for filmmakers looking for the right lenses, with no sales or time pressures. The ivy-covered building is located in the West Adams district of Los Angeles, about halfway between Hollywood and LAX.
Hawk Anamorphic Los Angeles
5009 Exposition Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90016
USA
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techsupportpsu@vantagefilm.com
Vantage Film GmbH
Altstrasse 9
92637 Weiden
Germany