Founded in 2010 by Bertrand and Trina Boutin, Lemonade Acre is a family-owned business in Arizona.

In filmmaking, as in life, you have to make the best of what circumstances throw at you.

Bert & Trina do just that, working with filmmakers and producers of all budget ranges to maximize their budgets and often do things they didn’t think would be possible on a tight budget.

Lemonade Acre has an extensive network of local talent, so if there’s something they haven’t done themselves, Lemonade Acre can bring on other team members for specialty work, or as needed, are more than happy to refer any filmmaker to someone in the community that can help.

Below is a list of the resources, skills, and capabilities of Lemonade Acre. This list is always growing with each project, and with each experiment Bert & Trina conduct at the Lemonade Acre creative lair.

Our Capabilities

For more in-depth examples of these capabilities at work, and the projects we’ve worked on, visit our portfolio.

Costuming

From ’50s Americana and Modern to Retro-Future, Cyberpunk, Fantasy, and Post-Apocalyptic, we cover a wide range of genres with style and authenticity. Over the years, we’ve built an extensive costume inventory from multiple productions — allowing us to repurpose high-quality pieces when appropriate to help keep your costs down without compromising creative vision.

Prop Design / Building / Procuring

From commissioning high-quality concept art to designing, fabricating, and sourcing props, we support your project from idea to on-camera reality.

Whether you need hero weapons, futuristic technology, mystical artifacts, period-accurate set pieces, or everyday practical items, we build and procure props that serve both story and budget.

We also collaborate with trusted local prop specialists, giving us access to extensive prop collections when a project calls for highly specific or rare items — ensuring the right look without unnecessary cost or delays.

Set Design / Building / Location Help

A great film world feels lived in, immersive, and authentic — and thoughtful set design is key to selling that reality on screen.

We design and build custom sets tailored to your story, scale, and budget. Whether you need a fully constructed environment or subtle environmental dressing, we help shape spaces that support both performance and production logistics.

We also assist with studio recommendations, location scouting connections, and access to trusted real-world locations we already know — helping you secure the right setting quickly and efficiently.

Bullet Hits - Spark, Dirt, Glass, & Blood

Also known as “Sweeney hits”, “Sweeney balls”, “Zirc balls”, and other names, we have the equipment to provide realistic on-camera bullet hits on a wide variety of surfaces including actors, non-destructive glass hits, sparking hits, dust, brick, cement, asphalt, and more.

Rain and Water Effects

Rain and water effects can dramatically elevate a scene — especially at night, where wet surfaces reflect light, color, and motion to create a striking cinematic look.

From wet-downs for asphalt and environments to rain rigs (“rain machines”) for small- to medium-scale scenes, we provide controlled, production-ready water effects that enhance mood, atmosphere, and visual depth — all managed with efficiency, safety, and respect for your schedule and budget.

Smoke and Haze Effects

Smoke and haze effects add depth, atmosphere, and mood, enhancing lighting, texture, and overall cinematic impact.

We handle both small-scale indoor effects and large-scale atmospheric builds, with careful planning, proper equipment, and experienced on-set management. From subtle ambient haze to dramatic smoke coverage, we ensure effects are controlled, safe, camera-ready, and aligned with your production schedule.

LED and Electronics Props / Set Pieces

Sometimes a prop or set piece just needs a little extra spark. By integrating LEDs and electronic elements, we can transform ordinary objects into visually compelling, camera-ready assets.

From subtle glowing accents to fully interactive, illuminated props and set décor, we design and build electronic enhancements that add depth, energy, and futuristic or stylized flair — all tailored to your project’s tone, genre, and budget.

Misc. Fabrication

Not everything fits into a neat category — and that’s where we thrive.

If you’re unsure how to build something, prototype an idea, or make a one-off piece for your film, chances are someone on our team has tackled something similar — or can quickly engineer a solution. From oddball builds to custom problem-solving, we specialize in figuring things out and making them production-ready.

Special Effects Makeup & Blood Effects

We provide special effects makeup and practical injury effects — from subtle cuts and bruises to intense gore gags, tailored to your project’s tone and rating.

We also design and execute blood spray effects, stage blood applications, and practical on-camera gags, delivering results that are visually impactful, safely managed, and camera-ready.

Blank-Firing & Gas Blowback Guns

Blank-firing and gas blowback guns (airsoft replicas powered by propane) can add a powerful layer of realism and intensity to your production.

When blank-firing isn’t practical or within budget, gas blowback options provide a safer, more accessible alternative that still looks convincing on camera. We help productions select the right level of realism, manage setups responsibly, and maintain strong visual impact without overextending resources.

We also serve as on-set armorers, overseeing safe handling, storage, training, and scene execution to ensure weapon use is controlled, professional, and safety-first at all times.