The 33rd Annual Raindance Film Festival took place this June, bringing ten days of screenings, talks, and events to London’s West End. The festival showcased an impressive line-up of global premieres from documentaries and narrative features to shorts, industry discussions, and networking sessions. Read Get Set Hire’s blog here.
This year marked the first time that Get Set Hire sponsored Raindance Film Festival. Their directors’ chairs, sofas, make-up mirrors, pipe and drape kits, rope and post barriers, lights, water coolers, and a range of other equipment could be seen throughout festival venues. A 60-second advert from Get Set Hire was also screened before each film, view the advert here.
“Raindance has never looked better thanks to Get Set Hire” – Elliot Grove, Raindance
Founded in 2012 by former props master Paul Miller, Get Set Hire supplies everything needed for TV or film productions, from Motorola radios to curtain systems, dressing room mirrors to glass ovens, tents to temporary power solutions, right down to paper rolls and tape. Everything is under one roof, meaning productions can arrange their entire hire with a single call.
With more than two decades of on-set experience, Paul recognised the need for a fast, reliable, and flexible hire company that could deliver behind-the-scenes equipment the same or next day while prioritising sustainability. As Albert-accredited suppliers, Get Set Hire is committed to reducing both their own carbon footprint and that of the wider TV and film industry. Read our sustainability policy here.
“Sustainability is part of our DNA. It’s not a bolt-on or an afterthought.”
— James Bridgford, Managing Director
“At Get Set Hire we work hard to support productions through offering more sustainable choices for all productions.” – Bryony Harrison-Miller, Head of Sustainability
From their first job with Channel 4 to their work today, their mission has remained consistent: to make every shoot or event run as smoothly as possible. Get Set Hire has committed to work with Raindance throughout the year supporting the Film School and offering support to Raindance members and students, especially when making independent films. They are about to launch a new package of equipment selected to support every
Exclusive Offer for Raindance Students and Members
As part of our continued partnership Get Set Hire is offering all Raindance students and members a discount on their first order of sustainable shoot equipment hire. Login and visit the members’ area to access the code.
“We are proud to be sponsors of Raindance, and the talent coming through in independent and short films is just incredible. There’s a new wave of creators with fresh ideas and bold perspectives, and they’re looking for partners who can support them with flexibility and care. I’d love to see continued progress around knowledge-sharing and skills development. The more we can support each other across the supply chain, the stronger and more sustainable our industry becomes. It feels like we’re entering a new chapter, and I’m excited to help shape it.”
James Bridgford, Managing Director
Get Set Hire provides on location hire equipment for all kinds of productions from TV commercials, drama and entertainment to film productions, photoshoots and events.
