About us
A Hollywood Tradition

CMC LIGHTING (cmc-lighting.com) revolutionized Hollywood Film Lighting for three generations and 45 years of tradition with the introduction of the award winning double ended 12/18 K HMI globe and the development of the 12/18K HMI Silver Bullet in 1976. Today CMC is the Industry Standard and remains the #1 selling 12/18 HMI Fresnel and 20/24 Studio Tungsten Fresnel fixtures in the world. Known as “The Big Guns” or “Silver Bullets” these fixtures are the brightest and most efficient lighting fixtures in their class. Both units share parts commonality and are built for the rigors of Location Shooting and high turnover rental usage. CMC is proud to manufacture all its products here in the USA including its patented pending “low noise” igniter systems which have the lowest failure rates in the industry.
For over 45 years CMC LIGHTING has revolutionized the Hollywood Film Lighting Industry with its award-winning double ended 12/18 K HMI globe and the development of the 12/18K HMI Silver Bullet. Today CMC is the Industry Standard and remains the #1 selling 12/18 HMI Fresnel and 20/24 Studio Tungsten Fresnel fixtures in the world. Known as “The Big Guns” or “Silver Bullets” these fixtures are the brightest and most efficient lighting fixtures in their class. Both units share parts commonality and are built for the rigors of Location Shooting and durability associated with high turnover rental usage. CMC is proud to manufacture all its products here in the USA including its patented pending “low noise” igniter systems which have the lowest failure rates in the industry.



Products
Explore our Products that are quality crafted in the USA.

Our State-of-the-art facility in Burbank, CA is where science meets craft, where passion meets expertise, and where the commitment of American workers meets the legacy of proud family. When we say CMC Products are American made and family owned, this is what we mean.
Clients
Committed to serving our clients and driving lasting value
A true partnership is a two-way street — ideas and information flow openly and regularly, based on a foundation of mutual trust and respect for one another’s expertise — and our clients embrace this philosophy. The best and most productive relationships are synergistic and goal-oriented, and a long-term relationship has the value add of deep-rooted industry and company knowledge and relationships. Our client list speaks for itself from Canada to the UK, Australia, Asia and back home throughout the States. Since our earliest days, CMC has fulfilled its commitment from owner operators to large Rental companies with that same partnership approach and dedication at the core of every successful delivery. Every day we’ve been devoting our hearts and minds to our clients, achieving great successes and building lasting relationships. We value the feedback loop our beloved Customers provide us.
A true partnership is a two-way street — ideas and information flow openly and regularly, based on a foundation of mutual trust and respect for one another’s expertise — and our clients embrace this philosophy. As a boutique Company we have the benefit of having a direct feedback loop with our Customers. We are proud of our International partnerships from Canada to the UK, Australia, Asia and back home throughout the States. Since our earliest days, CMC has fulfilled its commitment from owner operators to large Rental Companies and Major Studios with that same partnership approach and dedication at the core of every successful delivery.



