Film and TV broadcast equipment rental company Hotcam has appointed head of engineering Hugo Santos to oversee its new repairs and servicing department.
Santos specialises in grip and is a leading authority in Europe for the likes of Sachtler, O’Connor and Ronford Baker. His experience extends to camera, lighting and systems equipment, said the company.
“At Hotcam, we strive to diagnose and repair any issues immediately upon equipment reaching our department,” said Santos.
“I am constantly assessing kit for damage, maintenance needs and upgrades, so all of our rental inventory is in pristine condition, ready for rentals as needed. Our new industry-facing repairs and servicing department extends this in-house expertise to the production, rental and sales communities.”
Hotcam co-managing director Henry Coulam added, “Hugo is an enormously experienced engineer and is vital to maintaining Hotcam’s stock of 14,000 line items. He brings a level of service that is way beyond what most equipment rental companies can offer their clients, which is why we’ve taken the steps to open it up to the industry.”
