About DeHaven Camera
DeHaven Camera is an independent family owned business providing quality camera rentals for the film industry since 2014. We have a team of knowledgeable and experienced staff with over 30 years experience in the film industry which allows us to offer exceptional customer service and technical support.
Our in house specialty coffee shop and a cute dog named Kam make the experience even better! We are a Bi Racial owned business and are proud to be part of our local community. Visit us today and let us help you find the perfect equipment for your project!
Meet the Team
Meet the team at DeHaven and get to know your prep techs
CEO | Chief Technician | Director of Photography
Eric DeHaven
Eric has over 25 years of experience in the film Industry both in production and post. Curent ASC Associate and VES Member. Multi time VMA winner and while a VFX Supervisor at renown Rhythm and Hues Studios, part of multiple Academy Award winning films both creative and technical. Half fanatic gear nerd and half film maker makes Eric a unique point of view in the industry. Eric personally oversees preps most of our camera and lens packages as well as oversees all our acquisitions and regular maintenance.
COO | Sales | Customer Service
Nicole DeHaven
A classically trained Chef with over 25 years in the kitchen, she had no idea marrying a film maker would turn out to be a new career as well. Nicole not only handles many of our rental requests, she preps packages, handles the bookings and has been known to bring in fresh baked goodies for the team and our clients.
Regional Manager
Kam
Kam is the resident shop dog. He will likely beg you for food, and pets. But mostly he will sunbath in the middle of the parking lot and make you drive around him.. I mean he is the manager afterall. Bring your furry child to come visit!
Snr Prep Tech
Joey Torres
We met Joey a few years back and he hung around the shop till we gave him a job.. Now our Senior tech he is commonly referred to as the fastest hands in the west, with a wide knowledge of digital filmmaking, film history/theory, & an enthusiastic/strategic approach to projects and preps. Joey is not just a prep tech, but also a solid AC on set and intriguing up-and-coming filmmaker.
Prep Tech
John Kovalski
John has been with us since Jan of 2023. He started as a customer and reached out when we started hiring for the new year. John is a fantastic up and ocming film maker who is honing his gear skils prepping packages and working with customers on a daily basis
Prep Tech
Tait Keller
Tait is a cinematographer interested in narrative work, music videos, analog technology, and visual arts of various mediums. She graduated from University of Michigan’s film school in 2021 and has since been working in the Camera Department as an AC, as well as maintaining a full time position as prep tech at DeHaven. Some of her current inspirations are Andrew Droz Palermo, Elena Ferrante, and Yves Tumor
Careers
Check out our job postings & opportunities waiting for you
We are currently looking for:
Experienced sales | rentals associates
with at least 2 years experience and existing contacts