Film Crew For Hire UK
We’re one of the UK’s leading film crew agencies for national and international agencies. Working across the UK’s major cities; London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Glasgow; and delivering film crew for international productions.
Delivering Film Crews UK Wide
For National & Global Agencies
We deliver professional film crews in the UK for national and international agencies looking to deliver UK based and international productions.
From full-service film crew solutions to equipment rental, logistics and locations, we act as an extension of your creative team.
- Steadicam Operators
- Set-Designers
- Hair & Make-up Artists
- Polecam Operators
- Gaffers
- Producers
- Film Directors
- Broadcast Editors
Locations we serve :
We’re deliver crew for hire services UK wide. With 600+ professional crew on our books we can help you deliver productions of and shape and scale.
As a video production company in London our roots in the city run deep. London is one of the best cities in the world for finding talented film and camera crew. We have hundreds of crew on our books in the city and would love to help you with your next London based production.
As the UK’s second biggest city it’ll come as no surprise that Birmingham is one of the UK’s hubs for productions of all shapes and sizes. With trusted crew across Birmingham and the surrounded cities we can help with productions of any shape and size.
We offer bespoken film crew hire and film production services across Manchester and greater Manchester.
We offer full-service film crew hire solutions in Leeds for productions of all shapes and sizes.
As a video production company in Bristol we know a thing or two about the best crew that call the city home. Whether it’s a small two person crew, or a full production studio with a green screen. We can help!
We offer complete film crew hire services for productions in Liverpool. From gaffers to directors, we can help you with your next Liverpool based production.
Need a film crew in the UK?
With over 600+ UK based professional film crew on our books, we help international and national agencies of all shapes and sizes deliver productions in the UK.
If you needed a quick fire quote, detailed advice on how to deliver a UK production, or anything else, we’d be more than happy to help.
UK Film Crew Roles:
The Ultimate Guide
Want to learn more about the different roles and what they mean in the UK? This complete guide walks you through every film crew role, their responsibility and what they do on set.
Film Crew we offer
Camera Operators
Our camera operators are experts in framing, focusing, and capturing scenes, ensuring every shot aligns perfectly with a director’s vision. They excel in dynamic environments, quickly adapting to changing conditions and demands, always delivering impeccable results.
Directors of Photography (DoP)
Our Directors of Photography are proven creatives who shape a project’s visual style. Collaborating closely with directors, they select the ideal lenses, angles, and lighting techniques to magnify the narrative’s essence and mood.
Lighting Camera Op
Our lighting camera operators skillfully juggle both camera and lighting roles. With a keen eye for visual appeal and technical excellence, they ensure each scene is brilliantly lit and captured, highlighting its emotional and narrative intensity.
Videographers
Our versatile videographers excel in diverse settings, from interviews to live events. Beyond capturing moments, they are adept at post-production editing and color grading, coordinating with sound teams to produce captivating audiovisual content.
Sound Recordists
Entrust your audio to our sound recordists who guarantee crisp audio capture on set. Through rigorous monitoring and adjustments during filming, they ensure clarity and precision, and their collaboration in post-production refines the auditory experience.
Camera Assistants
Supporting the main camera crew, our camera assistants ensure equipment is always ready for action. From setting up and calibrating cameras to swift lens changes during hectic shoots, they’re the behind-the-scenes heroes ensuring seamless operations.
Gaffers
Illuminate your scenes with our gaffers, the maestros of lighting. They meticulously design and implement lighting plans, working in tandem with electricians for safe setups, and with DoPs to achieve the desired visual ambiance.
Producers
Our producers are the driving force behind every project, managing everything from pre-production to post-production. They oversee budgets, schedules, and logistics, ensuring that each phase of the production runs smoothly. With a keen eye for detail and a strong network of industry contacts, our producers coordinate with directors, crew, and talent to bring your vision to life efficiently and effectively.
Directors
Our directors are visionary leaders who guide the artistic and dramatic aspects of your production. They work closely with writers, producers, and the entire crew to shape the story and bring it to screen. From casting to final cut, our directors ensure that every element of the film aligns with the creative vision, directing actors and crew to achieve compelling performances and stunning visuals.
Script Writers / Copywriters
Crafting narratives that resonate is the forte of our writers. Collaborating with directors, they develop, refine, and align scripts to the overarching vision, ensuring a compelling story underpins every production.
Production Assistants
The linchpins of smooth on-set operations, our production assistants handle a plethora of tasks. From equipment management to communication logistics, they bridge gaps and facilitate efficient workflows, ensuring every project progresses without a hitch.
Broadcast Editors
From raw footage to compelling narratives, our broadcast editors are sculptors of stories. By weaving together scenes, ensuring smooth transitions, and refining visual and auditory details, they mould the final product into a coherent and engaging masterpiece.
Motion Graphics Artists
Elevate your content with our motion graphics artists. With a flair for animation and digital visuals, they breathe life into static scenes, adding layers of depth and dimension that captivate and entertain audiences.
Runners
The unsung heroes of any set, our runners ensure swift and efficient operations. Whether ferrying equipment, delivering messages, or addressing on-the-spot needs, they’re essential cogs that keep the production machine running smoothly.
Steadicam Operators
For fluid, mobile shots, look no further than our steadicam operators. Masters of stabilizing equipment, they capture smooth transitions and movements, bringing an unmatched cinematic touch to productions.
Studio & Set-Designers
Transform scripts into tangible realities with our studio and set-designers. With an eye for aesthetics and practicality, they craft immersive environments that not only look incredible but also facilitate efficient shooting.
Hair & Make-up Artists
Every actor’s best friend, our hair & make-up artists ensure on-camera talent looks impeccable. Whether creating dramatic transformations or subtle enhancements, they play a pivotal role in realizing character designs and complementing on-screen aesthetics.
Polecam Operators
Our polecam operators offer unique vantage points with their specialized equipment. Skilled in capturing high-angle and dynamic shots, they introduce fresh perspectives that enhance the overall visual storytelling.
Jimmy-Jib Operators
Elevate your visuals with our jimmy-jib operators. By leveraging cranes for sweeping camera movements, they introduce grandeur and scale, ensuring every shot feels cinematic and grand.
Grips
Ensuring the stability and precision of camera movements, our grips are instrumental in achieving professional-quality shots. They meticulously set up and manage camera rigs, dolly tracks, and more, ensuring smooth operations and dynamic visuals.
Electricians
Prioritizing safety and efficiency, our electricians are the backbone of lighting on set. They manage electrical setups, collaborate with gaffers, and ensure all equipment operates seamlessly to illuminate scenes perfectly.
Production Managers
Orchestrate your projects with our production managers, who are wizards of logistics. By overseeing schedules, resources, and budgets, they ensure every production phase flows smoothly, meeting both creative aspirations and practical constraints.
Photographer
Capture the essence of your projects with our photographic services. Our photographers excel in seizing moments, from promotional shots to candid behind-the-scenes glimpses, ensuring every memory and milestone is immortalised in high-quality imagery.
UK Film Fixer
Looking for help organising a UK based film or tv production? We offer bespoke film and tv fixing services to productions of all shapes and sizes. We help with all aspects of film and tv fixing from logistics and crewing, to transport and catering, and locations and equipment.
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