Cinevate Inc

Cinevate Inc—based in Thunder Bay, Ontario—is not your average film gear shop. They’re a homegrown manufacturer crafting clever, high-performance tools that help filmmakers reach their creative peak. Their mission? Equip filmmakers with optimal tools to achieve their creative goals. Yup, no extra fluff.

Starting from humble beginnings in the founder’s basement and then moving to their own workshop in Thunder Bay, Cinevate’s story is a classic underdog hustle turned global niche hitter. Recognized with awards like the Premier’s Catalyst Award for innovation—yep, a $200,000 boost—they’ve proven their design chops matters.

Their standout innovations? Think the Brevis35 lens adapter that turns digital cameras into cinematic vision machines, giving your footage that dreamy film depth on a cheaper budget. Cinevate didn’t stop there—they’ve also engineered slick linear tracking systems and follow-focus rigs, tech that typically costs way more, yet Cinevate nails it with top-tier results.

And this isn’t offshored—most of the gear is proudly manufactured in Northern Ontario, giving local control over quality while reinvesting in regional craftsmanship.

For filmmakers, producers, and production houses—if you’re scouting gear that’s thoughtfully engineered, rugged, cinematic, and crafted by a brand that gets film tech—you've got to watch Cinevate. They bring elevated precision and inventiveness, not just tools but tech that earns its place in your kit.

On FilmTeam.ca, your page for Cinevate should lean hard into that “gear manufacturer” angle—highlight their innovation pedigree and Northern roots to drive trust and clicks.