Film & TV lighting hire from Brighton, across the south of England.
Sol Rentals supplies professional lighting equipment, backed by industry expertise and practical support from pre-production to wrap.
- Dry hire or wet hire with a gaffer or technician
- Free delivery within 30 minutes of Brighton (minimum hire value applies)
- Weekend and workweek rates
- We usually reply the same day
Popular kit
Day rates from our kit list. Tap through for details, combinations and what each light is good for.
Aputure STORM 1200x
A 1,200W tunable-white point source and the biggest light on our list. IP65 weather-rated, so it can work outside in the rain.
£105 per day
Aputure & Amaran hire →Astera Titan Tube
Battery-powered, pixel-controllable RGB tubes for practicals and in-shot colour. One kit of 8 tubes in a case, with charging block and holders.
£35 per day · per tube, £60 a pair
Astera Titan tube hire →Amaran F22c
A 2x2 full-colour flexible LED mat. Light enough to rig almost anywhere, soft enough to use straight away.
£45 per day · 2 available
Amaran mat hire →Kit list
Rates are per day. Tap + on anything you need and it will be added to your enquiry.
Light fixtures
- Aputure STORM 1200x£105
- Aputure STORM 400x2 available£55
- Amaran F22c2 available£45
- Amaran F21c£35
- Amaran 300c£30
- Aputure B7c bulb£10
- Astera Titan Tube kitKit of 8 tubes, ask for the full-kit rate£35per tube, £60 a pair
Light modifiers
- Aputure 1200x reflector kit£20
- Aputure Light Dome III2 available£20
- Aputure CF7 Fresnel£20
- Lightsock Doopla 40For Titan tubes£20
Grip and hardware
- Avenger C-stand5 available£15
- Avenger combo stand2 available£20
- Avenger 8x8 butterfly frame£30
- Avenger D400 jumbo grip head2 available£2.50
- Arri sandbag10 available£2.50
- Safety chain2 available£2.50
Textiles
- Ultrabounce 8x82 available£30
Power distribution
- 13A cable reel, 45m£5
- 13A cable reel, 25m£5
Comms
- Hollyland Solidcom C16-person kit£50
Shooting over a weekend or a full week? Ask about our 2-day weekend and 3-day workweek rates, or a bundle rate on a bigger kit.
Ask for a quoteWhere we work
Brighton-based, supplying film and TV productions across the south coast and the south of England.
Brighton & Hove
Our base. Collection in Brighton by arrangement, or we deliver to set anywhere in the city, from seafront exteriors to flats, studios and offices. Delivery is free within 30 minutes of Brighton on hires over a minimum hire value.
Film & TV lighting hire in Brighton →Across Sussex
East and West Sussex, from the coast to the South Downs. Weather-rated STORM fixtures suit coastal weather, and battery Astera tubes work where there's no socket nearby.
Film lighting hire across Sussex →The south of England
Shooting further afield? We'll deliver anywhere, case by case. Beyond 30 minutes of Brighton, delivery is quoted per job on time and mileage.
Ask about your location →Don't have a kit list?
Producers and agencies without a gaffer can send us a brief instead. We'll suggest a kit, or bring a technician with it.
See our film lighting kits →Recent work
A couple of recent jobs we've supplied lighting for.
Brand shoots
Lighting supplied for Nike and Foot Locker shoots (via a production company).
How hiring works
Four steps from first message to wrap.
Enquire
Send us your kit list or your brief, with dates and location. We usually reply the same day.
Confirm
We confirm availability and a price, including any weekend, workweek or bundle rate and delivery.
Collect or deliver
Collect in Brighton by arrangement, or we deliver to set. On wet hire, your technician drives the kit to set.
Wrap
Return the kit, or we collect it. The hire ends once it's back with us and checked in.
Get in touch
Send your shoot dates and kit list and we'll confirm availability and a price.
Based in Brighton, supplying productions across the south of England. Dry hire, wet hire with a gaffer or technician, collection by arrangement and delivery to set.
Terms of hire
All hires from SOL Rentals Limited are subject to these terms. Please read them before booking, particularly the sections on insurance, loss or damage, and cancellation.
Definitions and general use
1. Definitions
- “The Company”
- SOL Rentals Limited.
- “The Hirer”
- The individual or company hiring equipment.
- “Equipment”
- All items supplied under the hire agreement.
2. Hire period
The hire period begins when the equipment leaves the Company’s premises and ends when it is returned and accepted by the Company. Late returns may incur additional charges.
3. Condition of equipment
All equipment is supplied in good working order. The Hirer is responsible for checking equipment upon receipt and must notify the Company of any faults immediately. Continued use constitutes acceptance of condition.
4. Use of equipment
The Hirer agrees to:
- Use equipment in a safe and proper manner
- Not misuse, modify, or tamper with the equipment
- Ensure use by competent persons only
- Follow all relevant health and safety guidelines
5. Hire types
The Company provides both Dry Hire (equipment only) and Wet Hire (equipment with operator/technician). Additional terms apply as outlined below.
Dry hire terms
6. Responsibility (dry hire)
The Hirer assumes full responsibility for the equipment from the time of collection/delivery until safe return.
7. Loss or damage
The Hirer is liable for:
- Loss or theft (full replacement value)
- Damage (including partial damage)
- Repair or replacement costs
- Loss of hire revenue during repair/replacement
8. Insurance
The Hirer must ensure that the equipment is adequately insured for the full replacement value during the hire period. Proof of insurance may be requested. Where no insurance is provided, the Hirer accepts full financial responsibility.
9. Security
The Hirer agrees to take all reasonable precautions to protect the equipment, including:
- Not leaving equipment unattended in unsecured locations
- Ensuring vehicles are locked and equipment is not left overnight unless secured
- Storing equipment in locked premises when not in use
Wet hire terms
10. Crew and control
Any personnel supplied by the Company operate under the Hirer’s direction regarding production requirements but retain the right to refuse unsafe or inappropriate instructions.
11. Responsibility (wet hire)
Where equipment is supplied with Company personnel, responsibility for the equipment remains with the Company while under their direct control. The Hirer remains responsible for any loss or damage arising from unsafe conditions, negligence, or instructions given by the Hirer.
12. Working conditions
The Hirer is responsible for providing a safe working environment, including suitable access, weather protection, and compliance with health and safety regulations. The Company reserves the right to suspend work if conditions are deemed unsafe.
13. Working hours
Standard working hours are based on a 10-hour day unless otherwise agreed. Overtime, unsociable hours, and additional days will be charged accordingly.
General terms (all hire)
14. Delivery and collection
Delivery and collection times are agreed in advance but are not guaranteed. The Hirer must ensure safe access and appropriate personnel for handling equipment.
15. Cancellation
Cancellations may be subject to the following charges:
- Within 48 hours: up to 50% of hire fee
- Within 24 hours: up to 100% of hire fee
16. Payment terms
Payment is due prior to or at the start of the hire period unless otherwise agreed. The Company reserves the right to withhold equipment until payment is received.
17. Identification
The Company reserves the right to request valid identification and proof of address before releasing equipment.
18. Limitation of liability
The Company shall not be liable for:
- Indirect or consequential losses
- Loss of production, revenue, or profits
- Injury or damage resulting from misuse of equipment
19. Title
All equipment remains the property of the Company at all times.
20. Termination
The Company reserves the right to terminate the hire agreement and recover equipment if these terms are breached.
21. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.