CineMechanics

08/19/2026

📅 Mark your calendar for the CineUp Summer BBQ with ARRI!

Thursday, August 27th
11:30 AM–2:00 PM


Join CineMechanics and ARRI for brats, hands-on demos, and a chance to connect with filmmakers, camera crews, and others from across Minnesota’s film community.

Get hands-on with ARRI ENSŌ Primes, Signature Lenses, Master Primes, ALEXA 35 Xtreme, ALEXA Mini LF, CineFade, ZMU-1, Hi-5 and more—with ARRI specialist Günter Nösner on hand.

Come hungry, bring your questions, catch up with friends and meet some new ones. We hope to see you there!

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06/19/2026

From independent films to studio productions, we’re proud to have supported an incredible range of feature films shot in Minnesota and beyond.

As a preferred camera house and production partner, CineMechanics is committed to helping productions of every size succeed right here in Minnesota. With statewide film tax incentives available across all corners of the state, there has never been a better time to bring your story to Minnesota.

Thank you to every producer, director, cinematographer, and crew member who has trusted us to be part of your journey. Here’s to the upcoming chapter in Minnesota filmmaking.

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04/28/2026

CineUP!!

Recently CineMechanics had the privilege of hosting a sold-out Masterclass with legendary cinematographer Dean Cundey, ASC. A rare chance to learn directly from someone who’s shaped so much of what we all love about film.

Over 70 filmmakers filled the room, from students to seasoned producers, directors, writers, and cinematographers. Notebooks were out. Questions were answered. And Dean showed up ready to give back to the craft he’s given so much to.

From Halloween to Back to the Future, Jurassic Park, and Escape from New York he broke down scenes and discussed camera movement, composition, screen direction, and the decisions that make a scene right for the story.

It was real-world experience: how scenes come together, how teams collaborate, and why the details matter.

We’re grateful for Dean’s willingness to share, teach, and give back to the filmmaking community.

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04/24/2026

NOW AVAILABLE — TLS Rehoused Zeiss Super Speed lenses ⚡️

Our Super Speeds have a new life.

Rehoused by True Lens Services, this set keeps everything cinematographers love about the originals—while fixing everything that used to slow you down on set.

What’s better:
• Solid, modern housing built for real production use
• Smooth, consistent focus/iris mechanics
• Clear witness marks you can actually trust
• Non-telescoping barrels (matte box + motors play nice)
• Built to handle today’s builds without fighting you

What hasn’t changed (and why you want them):
These are still the same legendary Super Speeds—fast, character-rich, and beautifully imperfect in all the right ways.

Wide open at T1.3: soft, organic, cinematic falloff
Stopped down: sharp with that unmistakable Zeiss contrast and separation

These lenses helped define the look of films like Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Back to the Future, and Pulp Fiction and they still hold up.

And right now, they’re more relevant than ever.

With the rise (and dominance) of cameras like the ARRI ALEXA 35, Super 35 is back in a big way. These lenses were made for that format and they pair perfectly with the ALEXA 35’s sensor, giving you a look that cuts through the clinical feel of modern digital.

Vintage character. Modern reliability.
No compromises.

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04/09/2026

This Sunday: Industry Night, Happy Hour & Festival Events with Dean Cundey.

Join us at Minneapolis–St. Paul International Film Festival for this annual gathering of Minnesota’s film community—filmmakers, creatives, and collaborators all in one place.

All are welcome.

Details and ticket information below.

MILGROM TRIBUTE: DEAN CUNDEY, ASC Recognized for his groundbreaking visual styles and enduring collaborations with some of Hollywood’s most influential directors, including John Carpenter (Halloween, Escape from New York, Big Trouble In Little China), Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future, Who Frame...