The Consensus
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Many Filmmakers use fatllama to facilitate their own rentals but there are risks involved here.
Peer-to-peer platforms like Fat Llama aren’t designed to protect high-value cinema gear.
Their protection isn’t true insurance, it comes with limits, exclusions, and payout caps that rarely cover the full value of cameras, lenses, stabilisers, or lighting kits.
Claims can also be slow and heavily vetted, leaving owners without their equipment for weeks with no compensation for lost income or missed jobs.
Professionals frequently report that issues like internal damage, sensor scratches, back-focus problems, or mount misalignment are often excluded as “wear and tear” or “pre-existing conditions.”
Theft isn’t guaranteed to be covered either, especially if the renter mishandles reporting or uses weak identity verification.
Because of this, the consensus across cinematography communities is clear: Fat Llama may be fine for small accessories, but it’s not a safe option for cinema equipment worth tens of thousands.
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