Shooting at Milwood? These are the platforms we trust for everything your production needs — models, photographers, stylists, camera gear, and same-day insurance. Book directly, skip the agency markup.
Book models, photographers, stylists, and hair & makeup artists directly — no agency in between. Pay by day rate or hourly, with lower fees than traditional agencies. The most established of the bunch.
Visit Swipecast →Broader and more film-leaning — matches projects with talent and crew across commercials, branded content, e-commerce, video, UGC, and film. Best when you need a full crew, not just models.
Visit Backstage →Hire fashion models, promo models, and UGC creators directly — browse talent or post a job and let them apply. Models set their own rates, and the platform fee is 10% versus the ~20% agencies charge.
Visit Newbook →Newer, US-focused, and very low fee (5%). Connects brands and e-commerce with models across LA, NY, Miami, Las Vegas, and Chicago — commercial, fitness, editorial, content, and event work.
Visit Zodel →Peer-to-peer rentals from local owners and rental houses — LA has one of the deepest inventories anywhere. Cameras, lenses, audio, and specialty gear, often same-day pickup a short drive from the studio.
Visit ShareGrid →The largest online rental house in the US — 6,000+ cameras, lenses, and production tools shipped to your door. Great for planned shoots; order ahead and gear arrives before your booking.
Visit Lensrentals →Short-term production insurance built for shoots — coverage from a single day up to a year, including rented gear. Quote online, get your certificate same day. The go-to for photo and video productions.
Visit Athos →One-day event insurance with a COI delivered in minutes — add the venue as an additional insured at no extra cost. Best fit for events, launches, and gatherings rather than productions.
Visit Thimble →Skip the platforms — book the studio direct and we'll get you on the calendar.
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