Completed
Closed. Expanding to a second metro market.
BacklotThis project has been verified
An equipment rental marketplace for indie film crews, built by someone who ran one.
$230,000 raised so far, confirmed by both parties (82%)
Details
- Category
- Consumer Apps
- IP type
- App
- Stage
- Revenue
- Ask type
- Fixed amount
- Listed
- Sep 16, 2026
- Views
- 1
Description
Backlot connects indie film productions with camera, lighting, and grip equipment sitting idle at rental houses and other productions, with insurance and damage-deposit handling built into every booking. Over 4,000 bookings processed.
Problem
Indie productions either overpay renting from large houses or scramble through group chats and spreadsheets to borrow gear, with no insurance protection either way.
Solution
A marketplace connecting idle equipment with productions that need it, with built-in insurance and deposit handling so both sides are protected.
Target market
Independent film and video production companies.
Business model
Commission on each booking plus an insurance-facilitation fee.
Investments
Lucas Almeida invested $160,000
7% equity
Antoine Girard invested $70,000
3% equity
Discussion (1)
Lucas Almeida
Insurance and deposit handling built into the booking is the detail that makes this actually usable for a real production.
Theo MarchettiVerified account
Innovator·🇮🇹 Italy
Indie film producer, built this after one too many broken rental spreadsheets.