JFO Productions

I rented a video camera and related equipment from another place (due to proximity) but even though I tested everything in the store, the equipment wasn’t working at my location. I wasn’t given the manual and all I could find online were PDFs that would only load with Flash player (thanks iPhone) and websites of sarcastic owners scolding people to «read their manuals.» I was completely SOL, about to miss the entire event I was supposed to record and there was probably no way they were going to refund the cost of the rental equipment.
I pulled up Unilocal and began seeing that all camera stores in my area where now closed (8:45pm on a Friday night), except for one who didn’t list a closing time. I called. Trevor answered. He was just finishing up a shoot and was in my neighborhood. Minutes later, we were on the street, troubleshooting my dilemma. Within moments the issue was resolved.
Trevor refused payment, shook my hand, and was off, like a superhero into the night, not looking for gratitude or reward… just out there, doing the right thing. Trevor, thank you so much! Next time I rent camera equipment, I’m coming to JFO first!

I’ve rented from JFO a handful of times over the years, and it’s always been a good experience. Then, last night, I got a last minute job call for someone needing a stage performance video shot in the middle of the night, I called JFO (well, they’re actually called «San Diego Film Equipment» now), and, even though it was well after business hours, they quickly prepped me a video package, spent time running me through the gear, and had me set up for a decent price to run off and do the job.
Been glad for a long time that they’re around to rent from!

I was looking to make a last-​minute rental of a Canon 70−200mm lens on a Thursday night for an event shoot happening on Saturday night. I got a reply to my email followed up by a call the next morning and was able to pick up the lens the same day.
After picking up the lens I was disappointed to find out they didn’t have a lens collar for it which was important to my specific situation. However, I was able to manage without it. Overall my experience was pleasant and I got what I needed for a great price. I’m sure I’ll be using them in the future for lens rentals!

We recently rented JFO Productions’ lighting equipment for a downtown San Diego shoot. However, when our rented generator (not from JFO) couldn’t put out stable power for us, Trevor with JFO came to our aid like a knight in shining armor. Not only was this a night shoot, but we were also in a hard-​to-​reach area of Balboa Park. But despite that, Trevor went out of his way to help us out with equipment to get us fully up and running, literally saving us from having to cancel our shoot.
Next time, we’ll hire Trevor to work on our shoot from the get go in addition to renting their gear!

JFO definitely came through for a travel shoot I had in San Diego. Coming from New York last minute, Trevor Elliot and the crew at JFO had everything together in perfect order and helped work with us with all our difficult time constraints and gear requests. I would highly suggest them to anyone in working in San Diego. Thank guys, I totally appreciate it.

Josh and Trevor at JFO productions are always available to answer any of my questions or to give their advise about production, equipment, or crew. We at Sidecar Productions have used JFO for corporate videos, independent film, and even our own in-​house commercial. I recommend JFO to anyone in the San Diego area that is in need of quality affordable motion picture or video equipment.

Coming from out of town JFO really helped me organized a film shoot I did in Southern California. They helped me figure out what equipment I would need for my shoot and answered many questions that I had about the area. JFO also delivered and picked up the equipment. They were very punctual with everything and I would highly recommend JFO. I will be using them again next time I have a film shoot near San Diego.

Josh and Trevor had great all-​around customer service. They really took a load off my shoulders by helping me address all my equipment rental needs for a shoot I did in the San Diego area. They told me where to go for the things I needed that they didn’t have, which was really helpful since I wasn’t familiar to the area. They dropped off and picked up the equipment from our shooting location and were very responsive to my questions throughout the process. I highly recommend them for all your equipment rental needs. Way to deliver, guys!