ShareGrid Student Exclusive Discounts
Rent production gear from trusted local creatives and enjoy a discount as a verified student.
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Instant Coverage
Instant coverage available on every rental, or use your school policy to save money.
Verified Members
Our dedicated security team uses cutting-edge ID verification technology to screen members, making ShareGrid the safest way to rent gear.
Local Networking
Connect with other local creatives, share resources, and help build a stronger, more sustainable creative community. The power is yours!
Earn Extra Income
Put your gear to work when you’re not using it, and get rental profits paid directly to your bank account. Over time, your gear can pay for itself.
Exclusive Student Discounts
No community fees
Get a student member badge, and enjoy no community fees on rentals (a savings of up to 15%).
Use your school insurance
If your school is partnered with ShareGrid, you can use your school insurance policy to cover the gear while it’s out on rental, or buy one of our affordable instant damage waiver plans.
Network with established filmmakers
Help build and strengthen local networks of filmmakers, photographers, and creative professionals in your city and beyond.
What Our Members Say
ShareGrid is an incredible resource for finding great deals, as well as earning income off of the equipment I already own. It’s fused a connection between people and created a community that has been yearning for this type of medium.
ShareGrid isn’t just giving owners and renters a safe place to find the gear they need, it is bringing filmmakers together and strengthening the film and TV community. When you talk directly to an owner/operator about their gear, you get so much more information than a rental house can give you. That can be a huge difference not only in deciding what gear to use, but how you use it on set.
ShareGrid makes renting equipment a breeze! Clients are insured, vetted, and payment is handled up front. It eliminates a lot of risks and challenges for local owner-ops looking to make a passive income on their gear.
ShareGrid not only has enabled me to earn income from my gear - it has allowed me to meet and network with new people in the photo/video industry in my area, which has led to working together on projects and other opportunities.
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Share Gear the Right Way
Renter
Best Rates
Get the lowest rates in town by renting from local creatives and boutique rental houses. Your budget goes further on ShareGrid.
Instant Coverage
No more waiting around for an insurance quote. Choose from multiple instant coverage options at highly competitive rates, or upload your existing rental equipment insurance.
Supreme Selection
Find everything from cinema cameras to C-stands, DSLRs to dollies. Choose from a huge range of listings, including hard-to-find items like vintage lenses and cameras, as well as drones, vehicles and spaces.
World-Class Support
Friendly in-house support team staffed by experienced professionals who understand your shoot. DM us, or email. We’re here to help.
Local Pick-Up and Delivery
Search for gear by location, so you can find what you need nearby, or get it delivered. Connect with local creatives who know their gear inside-out. Talk shop, share tips… some members even end up working together!
Security and Safety
Trust and safety are our top priorities. Every new member completes our cutting-edge ID verification process. Read reviews, check response rates, and easily find the right person to rent from.
Owner
Extra Income
Unlock the hidden value of your equipment by renting it out, and receive payments directly to your bank account. Gear is expensive, so why not let it earn you money when you’re not using it? Some items can pay for themselves in just a few rentals.
Instant Coverage
Renters provide coverage for each rental, with multiple instant options available. No more waiting around while your renter gets an insurance quote. You can rest assured that your gear is protected.
Security and Safety
Trust and safety are our top priorities. Every new member of the community completes our rigorous ID verification process. Our dedicated security team uses cutting-edge technology to monitor activity across the site, helping to resolve issues before they occur.
World-Class Support
Friendly, in-house support team staffed by experienced professionals who understand your equipment. Call us, live chat, or email. We’re here to help.
Rent, Sell, or Buy
Itching to upgrade your camera? ShareGrid offers a ready-made marketplace. Sell your used equipment to trusted local creatives, then grab a great deal on your new favorite gear.
Complete Control
You call the shots. Accept or decline rental requests as it suits you. Using your gear yourself? Update listing availability in a few clicks, or use Vacation Mode to block out all your listings while you’re away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Simply signup via this page and use your .edu email - and you’ll automatically be enrolled in our student discount program. Once your ID is verified, you can enjoy automatic discounts (no community fees) on every rental up to 15%. You’ll also get $20 off your first rental of $100 or more! If you already have a ShareGrid account and want to get the student discount, reach out to support.
You are always in control of rentals. You can accept or decline requests based on what works for you. You can easily set dates that your gear is unavailable, or cancel the rental if plans change. It’s a great way to put your gear to work when you’re not using it.
We’ve developed unique technologies to screen rentals and monitor activity. Every new member of the site completes a multi-faceted ID verification process, and our dedicated security team works tirelessly to protect our members. Each equipment rental on the site is protected by one of our coverage options, which is paid for by the renter. If there is a claim, our in-house claims team will work with both parties, and guide you through the process as quickly and painlessly as possible. Trust and safety are our top priorities, and we believe that ShareGrid is the safest way to rent out your gear. We know the risks of renting, buying, and selling online, and we’ve invested heavily in security to protect our community.