Ragtown Media is a Scottsdale-based film crew serving the greater Phoenix valley and productions across Arizona and globally.
When you hire Ragtown, you get a director led crew and a full in house cinema kit in one call.
No rental houses, no gear logistics, no markups. We've been shooting this way since 2007, for brands like Barrett-Jackson, Swatch, RedBull, Get Sendy, the University of Arizona and many more.
Arizona Film & Video Crew for Hire - Gear Included
What it's like to work with us
Every Ragtown shoot is led by founder Clayton Lindley, a producer, director and cinematographer who started working in the film industry at 12 years old. Spent 10 years as an action sport athlete and has worked in just about every industry you can think of. We show up, move fast and efficiently.
The process is simple:
One call. Tell us what you're making: a brand documentary, event coverage, a commercial spot, a day of b-roll. We'll tell you exactly what crew and kit it needs, and what it doesn't.
We build the crew to fit. Ragtown scales from a nimble director/DP unit up to a full crew of gaffers, sound mixers, camera assistants, and drone operators. The crew is drawn from a trusted network of Arizona crew we've worked with for years.
We arrive ready. Our kit travels with us. Cameras, lenses, lighting, grip, audio, and drones are all in-house, checked, and packed the night before. No pickup runs. No missing cables. No day-one surprises.
Bringing a production to Phoenix?
We are located 20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor, and 35 minutes from Mesa Gateway.
Out-of-state producers hire us as their Arizona crew so nothing has to fly.
We cover the: Camera package, Lighting, Grip, Audio, Part 107-certified drone work
Need something we don't carry, or a studio day? We have longstanding relationships with local operators and studio partners across the valley and can build out whatever the shoot calls for.
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Sony FX6 and FX3 cinema cameras, Panasonic CX-350, Insta360 and GoPro 13 for POV and mounted work, Sachtler and Manfrotto tripod systems. For stabilization, we offer a DJI RS3 Pro.
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Sony G Master glass: 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II, 35mm f/1.4 GM prime, and 70-200mm and 200-600mm telephotos for event, sports, and wildlife-distance coverage.
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Aputure 600D and 300x Storm, Amaran F22 and RGB panels, 6x6 frames with diffusion, muslin, and grids, Dana Dolly kit, Matthews C-stands, sandbags, stingers, and full rigging support.
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Tentacle Sync timecode, RODE NTG4+ and Pro R shotguns, and a Zoom H4n recorder for dialogue, interviews, and live sound.
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ATEM Mini switching, RODEcaster Pro, AKG P220, and Starlink Mini for broadcast from anywhere, including the middle of the desert.
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DJI Inspire 3 for cinema-grade aerials, Mavic 3 Pro, and a dedicated FPV flying team for high-speed chase and proximity work. All flights by FAA Part 107-certified pilots.
Whats in our kit?
Everything below is owned in-house and can deploy with our crew.
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No, Ragtown's gear isn't available for standalone rental. Our full kit deploys with our crew on every project, which is exactly why our productions move fast: the people operating the equipment are the people who own it and know it. If you need a crew and a camera package in Phoenix, that's us.
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Start a project through our site or call +1 (480) 370-4821. Tell us the format, the dates, and the deliverables, and we'll come back with a recommended crew size, kit list, and quote, usually within one business day.
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Yes. Out-of-state producers regularly hire Ragtown as their local Arizona crew. We provide the full camera, lighting, grip, and audio package plus valley logistics and location knowledge, so your team can fly in light.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Primarily Sony cinema cameras (FX6 and FX3) with Sony G Master glass.
We have local connections we work with on a weekly bases to provide alternate cameras and lens packages such as:
Camera
ARRI Alexa Mini
ARRI Alexa 35
Sony Burano
Freefly Ember
Package of 4 FX6 Cameras
Sony Underwater Housing
Lens
Angenieux Cine Zooms (15-40mm & 45-120mm f2.6)
DZO Arles Full Set
DZO Arcana Anamorphic Full Set
Atlas Murcuries Anamorphic Set
This is supported by Aputure lighting and Part 107-certified aerial coverage, from Inspire 3 cinema aerials to FPV chase work. The full kit list is above.
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Brand Documentaries, Commercials, Live events, Broadcast, Podcasts, and Photography.
See our Featured Projects for project breakdowns
Every frame on this site was shot by Ragtown
Explore more projects produced by Ragtown Media, including brand documentaries, automotive stories, and live events.
