Many of our faithful followers know that we have recently acquired six ARRI Master Prime lenses (scroll down to our December 7 posting to read all about the delight that is German engineered glass, neatly perfected). But what you may not know is that Gorilla Pictures has made the ARRI Master Primes available to rent! Click on the RED link to the left and be introduced to the rental rates, both for our RED cameras, our Master Primes, ARRI MB-20 Matte Box, and ARRI FF4 follow focus. If you have any questions you can e-mail Scott Brookens at scottb@gorilla-pictures.com to learn more about daily rates, weekly rates, and maybe (if he’s eaten well that day) some wheelin’ and dealin’.

I believe at this point we are the only Michigan-based production company to have ARRI Master Primes and two (2) RED cameras. What a blessing! This equipment makes us think we know what we’re doing!

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all who came out to our Gorilla Holiday Cheer Party! Everyone of you made it a smashing success. Too successful, in fact. I was hoping to slam down a bowl of Aaron Smith’s savory chili every day from now to Christmas but, alas, the crock pot is empty. Overall, hearty laughs were shared, luke warm wings were consumed, and delicious drinks were downed — all in the festive spirit of celebration and camaraderie. For those who couldn’t make it, you were missed. Even the ones who thought it wise to stay away. A special thanks to Brittany Risner who came out early to help set up lights, hang decorations, and cut the cheese. (Another year has brought no more maturity to the blog writers at Gorilla.)

We were blessed to see so many friendly faces come out and remind us of who helps keep this little operation going. I’d say more but the photos below do most of the talking. Look closely! You might see yourself. And when you’ve saturated your brain with these images, go to our Facebook page and see dozens more. It’s a great way to spend 4 minutes.

Have a safe holiday season! We’d say something about “remember the reason for the season” but you’ll get enough of that from your good-willed mothers.

Merry Christmas to all from GORILLA PICTURES!