How to Find and Hire a Film Crew for Your Video Production
If you are new to film and video production, creating a film advertisement, a web series, or a feature-length film can be a daunting experience. Finding the right crew that can deliver a quality product and help production run smoothly is key.
But where do you start when you are ready to hire a crew to begin pre-production on your film? The creatives at Spivey Media are here to help. We are based in Norman, Oklahoma and serve the greater Oklahoma City Metro area.
Not only can we provide a quality crew for your film production needs, we know where to look when hiring film production staff.
Here are five great ways to source a film crew for your next production if you have never hired a crew before.
After deciding what roles you need to hire for, you can start your search for the perfect film crew by:
Posting on Film Industry Social Media Boards
Facebook and LinkedIn have groups that help filmmakers connect with people just like you who are looking to hire film industry professionals. Search Facebook and LinkedIn for “film crew,” “filmmakers,” or “film editors.” Let them know what kind of project you’re looking to produce and what your rates are.
Posting your rates tells filmmakers that you’re serious about a project, so you will receive better responses. Many members of these social media groups are happy to refer you to qualified peers if they are unable to complete the job themselves.
Asking Around- Word of Mouth
Ask your colleagues for recommendations. If a business you respect recently posted a web series, ask them which production team they hired to get the job done. Try to find out what it was like working with the team, then consider if they may be a good fit for your production. Next, reach out to the production crew and ask them about their rates and tell them about the scope of your project!
A good production crew will be able to come back with their rates and if it’s a good match, they’ll help you develop a plan of action to see your video project through from pre-production to editing and delivering the final product.
If you’re not ready to hire a full crew all at once, start by looking for a director or producer who can help you determine what size the crew should be and what crew roles will need to be filled.
Searching Job Boards- Like Linkedin and Indeed
You can post the positions you are looking to fill on job boards like LinkedIn, Indeed, or Thumbtack. Detail what kind of project you are interested in producing, what your day rate or budget is like, and what gear will be necessary to complete the job. Then you can start vetting applicants until you find the perfect match.
Posting Your Open Position on Film Production Boards
If you are really serious about getting in touch with top-tier film industry professionals you can create a profile on film production boards. ProductionHub, Vimeo, and StaffMeUp are all reputable film production boards.
You can also look into local crew boards like the one at the Oklahoma Film and Music office. These boards can help connect you with filmmakers in your area that will be able to go above and beyond your expectations and work as locals to your production.
Hiring the Film Production Crew at Spivey Media
Ready to dig in and begin pre-production of your next film project? We’ve got you covered. The professional creatives at Spivey Media are prepared to see you through from the planning stages of your project all the way through to writing and producing your commercial, music video, short, or feature-length film.
Due to our connections in the Oklahoma City and Norman, Oklahoma areas, we also have a network of film crew members on call to lend a hand. We can connect you with experienced screenwriters, directors, film producers, location sound recordists, art department crew, production assistants, photographers, film editors, and just about any other crew position that you are looking to fill.
Contact us today and tell us about your idea. We will discuss your vision, needs, and budget and then get started developing a plan to make your dream film venture into a reality!