Finding other crew members

[DDirector]

So I've been wondering where the best place would be to find other crew members.
I don't have much of a connection with set crews, so Im trying to build up connections.

If I have a shoot coming up, was wondering if there was a place that would be good to check out, or a place to advertise.

Im from around the Toronto, Can. area.

 

[Josh Bass]

That’s tough. You never know who you’re gonna get looking at directories amd websites. Could be competent pros or dipshits like me. I would start by asking people you personally know/respect trust in the industry for their recommendations.

 

[DDirector]

That’s tough. You never know who you’re gonna get looking at directories amd websites. Could be competent pros or dipshits like me. I would start by asking people you personally know/respect trust in the industry for their recommendations.

Unfortunately, I personally dont know anyone.
And those that I do know who are in this industry work for other copanies in post-production and everyone they know of arent set/production crew. So, its been tough.
And I know many can be bad, which is why Id want to work with them on side projects and see how they are, get to know them and not just meet them for the first time and work with them that day.
Hmm...

 

[Josh Bass]

That is quite the bind. Maybe see who crewing services use from your area (i.e Crews Control etc.)? My thought is that whoever those services hire repeatedly must be pretty good.

 

[lambert]

Volunteer on 24 hour film contests , do a bit of pa work, talk to gear rental houses , find organizations that are geared toward film professionals in your areas and attend meetings, talk to local filmmakers you respect and get recommendations (might be cold intro at film fest). If you get out and about you'll soon find who you want to work with. Good luck.

 

[Alex H.]

Volunteer on 24 hour film contests...

I second that.

Look for local filmmaking groups on Facebook, which can include local film festivals. 24-hour festivals are great, but you may also find 48, 54, and 72-hour versions, as well as 5 or 7-day shootouts. These communities have folks who run the gamut from highly inexperienced hobbyists to working pros who like to do something for kicks once in a while, but they can be great places to network. Join the groups, introduce yourself, and see if there are projects you can join. The best way to find folks to work on your shoots is to work on other peoples’ and form some working relationships.