Supplying Grip and Lighting Equipment to the Los Angeles Film Community Since 2002
Quality Over Everything
Our commitment to quality runs deep — every piece of gear is carefully tested, prepped, counted, and recounted to ensure peak performance on set. This attention to detail has earned us a reputation for providing some of the best equipment in the business. Our marketing strategy is simple: build trust, not hype.
Experienced Staff
We love logistics! Our team has a deep knowledge of our inventory and can provide technical assistance both in the shop and on location. Need something after hours? We will always be available to help you anytime, anywhere. We also deliver anywhere in the Southwest United States.
Privately Owned
Owned and operated by Brett Carleton (IATSE CLT/LD), Geronimo Creek is a trusted name in the Los Angeles film community. Since 2002, we have worked with department heads, best boys, and producers—offering personalized technical support, problem-solving, and logistics.
Support Small Business
Geronimo Creek Lighting is proudly based in Burbank, CA. We are locally owned and dedicated to supporting the most skilled artists and technicians with the tools and expertise they deserve. We also support our staff, by putting people before profits.
Geronimo Creek’s business decisions are not driven by shareholders and private equity firms. Working with us supports a highly skilled team that earns a living wage with benefits, all while delivering service that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the industry’s largest vendors.
Supporting the Arts
We welcome passion projects and understand that budgets can vary. We also believe in the power of independent filmmaking and are here to support our loyal customers. Let’s collaborate to create something exceptional together!
Connect with Us
Our online Grip and Lighting Equipment Catalogue is always up to date, featuring over 1,500 products. Browse our catalog to explore our equipment, or reach out if you have any questions- we’re happy to help!
The K5600 Kurve: Why HMIs and Parabolic Reflectors Remain Essential
In an industry dominated by rapid LED evolution, traditional high-end cinematography tools are easily overlooked. While LED panels offer convenience and color control, digital chips struggle to replicate certain physical qualities of light. At Geronimo Creek, we find K5600 Kurve reflectors with HMI sources remain a primary choice for cinematographers requiring specific punch and texture. […]
The Litemover: Faster Setups, Safer Sets, Better Lighting
What is the Litemover? How many hours have you – or someone on your crew – been stuck up in the basket of a condor? Or how many times have you adjusted a light in the air, brought it down so you could get back on the ground, sent it back up and now, mysteriously, […]
Big LEDs on Set: Breaking Down the Nanlux 5000B and the Aputure XT52
Over the past year, the transition from traditional, powerful HMIs to high-output LEDs has reached a significant milestone: there are now fixtures capable of competing with a 6K HMI while requiring only a fraction of the power. No tow plant, no heavy trunk line weaving through set. All you need is a Honda 7000is that […]
Aputure STORM CS32 To Be Released Soon
The industry is seeing another significant shift in high-output color technology. Aputure has officially unveiled the STORM CS32, a point-source LED that aims to replace traditional 4K HMI units while offering full-spectrum color control. This fixture is built around the new BLAIR-CG light engine, which adds Cyan and Green emitters to the existing Blue, Lime, […]
Efficient and Silent: Transitioning to Portable Battery Power on Set
When we are working on locations around Los Angeles, the logistics of power often dictate how quickly we can move. For years, the standard approach involved long cable runs from a tow-generator or dealing with the hum of a small gas genny tucked behind a sound blanket. However, as LED technology has advanced, our power […]
Is the Arri SkyPanel Still a Staple of LA Sets?
In today’s era of LED lighting, entertainment equipment can become outdated almost as quickly as a ripe avocado. Yet, if you walk onto any major film set in Los Angeles today, you are almost guaranteed to see the familiar blue and silver housing of an ARRI SkyPanel. But with a wave of new competition hitting […]
Geronimo Creek’s 3 Ton Grip Trucks – A Cut Above the Rest
Expertly built, our 3 Ton Grip Packages deliver unmatched functionality, durability, and design. 4x4 Truck Packages available!
Testing the New ARRI SkyPanel X
Comparing the new ARRI SkyPanel X against the ARRI S60, Vortex 8 and SpaceX.
LiteGear’s Auroris LED Heads
A new overhead light source that combines high-quality color and precise DMX control. Available now!
