CREW BIRMINGHAM is a freemium membership site tailored for both Film and Television employers and employees. It serves as a public-facing database showcasing Crew, Facilities, and Locations based in and around the Greater Birmingham area. To be listed, all members must meet our membership criteria. Once verified and listed, members gain access to our private, dedicated WhatsApp, Facebook, and LinkedIn groups. These groups serve as hubs for sharing local paid Film/TV job opportunities, news, and events, while also fostering networking, collaboration, and peer support, highlighting and showcasing the strength of the workforce in the region.

We aim to build a strong, sustainable, and thriving Film, TV and Screen Industry in this region—one where local professionals and newcomers can work, develop, and sleep in their home town at the end of each day.  To support this vision, we provide platforms that bring our community together, benefiting members both personally and collectively.

Our ultimate goal is to generate more employment opportunities within the sector, attracting inward production investment by developing and retaining a skilled regional Film, TV, and Screen workforce.

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Our ‘CREW’ members are experienced Film and TV professionals based in the Midlands. All of our ‘CREW’ members have at least 4 broadcast credits and 2+ years of paid experience within the Film/TV/Screen industry. Those who live in the qualifying area but are new to the industry (with 0-2 years of paid experience and fewer than 4 broadcast credits) and are 18+ can be listed as ‘New Talent’.

All of our members must meet our membership criteria and are carefully vetted by our team. They can only join our closed social groups after adding a profile listing to our website. This ensures the professional and trusted standards of the community are maintained and highlights the strength of the workforce in the region.

Local businesses/companies, that offer a supporting role and function that is relevant to the Film/TV sector in our region. Local businesses/Facilities can have a free basic listing on our site, or they can choose to upgrade to a feature rich listing to promote their services. Our ‘Facilities Pro’ membership is a paid annual subscription for a nominal fee. 

Local Film/TV crew and facilities use our website to list and promote themselves publicly. They then join our private social Groups to share and post jobs/opportunities, news, network, collaborate, and offer peer support and advice.

Local, National, and International Film and TV production companies, TV broadcasters, advertising agencies, facility companies,  Line Producers, and many more access our website to view and contact our members. They are often looking at the viability of filming in our area, or they may be looking to offer particular jobs, or are seeking services or local expertise/knowledge.  If they want to target all of our membership quickly they can contact our CREW BIRMINGHAM Team who can post on our private Groups on their behalf or contact members directly.

Since our inception in 2015 over 4000+ jobs have been posted on our closed social groups and our membership continue to be targeted through our web listings.

Over 400 productions / Production companies have utilised our platforms including:

Banijay UK

Warner Bros

Disney

North One Television

Optomen 

BBC

C4

Hat Trick Productions

Mirror Ball Films

Screenskills

ITV

Endemol

Full Fat TV

Shine TV

Naked Television

Media Dog Productions

First Look TV

Maverick Television

Wall to Wall

Curve Media

Vermillion

IWC Media

Tiger Aspect

Top Banana Film

Nine Lives Media

Twenty Twenty Television

Spindle Productions

Happy Hour Productions

HTF Media

DRPG Group

If you are already a member, and part of our Closed social groups you can post your own jobs, or share local opportunities that you are aware of, direct to our membership. If you are listed on our website but not on our social groups then you can contact us at [email protected] and we can post the jobs on your behalf.

If you are not a member but you are looking for local professional crew, or want to post jobs, opportunities, or events to our CREW BIRMINGHAM members then:

1. You can visit www.crewbirmingham.co.uk/jobs-events-and-training/ and submit information for us to share.

2. You can email us at [email protected] and we can post to the relevant group/s on your behalf.

3. You can search our website and view pages of crew and facilities, then contact them directly via the information they have provided.

Our only stipulation is that our members are offered fully paid jobs.

If Crew are contacted and offered below minimum wage jobs they should contact us immediately with the individuals / company’s details. If this happens, and this rule is broken, the company offering the work will be named and shamed for all members to see and to be warned about.

No – all of our members regardless of experience require payment for their efforts/expertise. We will remove any job posts on the groups that target our membership for unpaid work.

If Crew are contacted and offered below minimum wage jobs they should contact us immediately with the individuals / company’s details. If this happens, and this rule is broken, the company offering the work will be named and shamed for all members to see and to be warned about.

For Local Crew/Facilities:

You can become a CREW BIRMINGHAM Member for free. For ‘CREW’ you’ll get a free Basic Web Listing and be invited to join the relevant social group/s.  If you want to have a more feature rich listing then you can upgrade your listing for a nominal annual paid subscription. More Details Here 

For those outside our membership:

All non members can view our web listings for free, and contact members with the details they have provided on their listings.  If non members want to target our entire membership quickly they can contact the CREW BIRMINGHAM Team and we can post any suitable opportunities on our private groups, on your behalf.  We currently offer this service for free – [email protected]

Adding a Listing to Our Website:

• Professional Showcase Without the Cost: Gain a dedicated, purpose-built webpage to present yourself professionally. No need to invest in your own website – we’ve got you covered.
• Optimised for Visibility: Your listing puts you on the radar of local, national, and international production companies who can search, find, and contact you directly.
• Shareable and Accessible Anytime: Your account and listing can be easily managed and updated 24/7, wherever you are. Share your unique web link with ease in emails, on social media, or with third parties.
• Centralised Profile: Showcase your work and connect to other platforms, memberships, or social profiles, ensuring all your professional links are housed in one convenient place.

Join Our Exclusive Private Social Groups:

• Connect With Your Community: Become part of a trusted network of like-minded professionals who share your passion for Film/TV. Collaborate, network, and offer or receive peer support in a space built for you.
• Access to Opportunities: Exclusive, members-only access to paid local Film/TV jobs, news, and events. Share opportunities or discover roles that fit your skills and goals.
• Build and Grow: Whether you’re looking for advice, collaborators, or inspiration, our groups provide a space to develop your career alongside others in the industry.

Support Your Regional Industry:

• Strengthen the Sector: By joining CREW Birmingham, you contribute to the development of a skilled and thriving Film/TV workforce in your region.
• Drive Regional Growth: Your membership helps attract inward investment, create more employment opportunities, and support our mission to enhance the region’s Film/TV industry.

Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected creative community. Join us today to be part of the journey.

For ‘CREW’

1. You must live within and have a base in the Midlands.
2. Have at least 2 Years Paid Experience within the Film/TV Industry.
3. Have 4+ Broadcast Credits.

If you meet this criteria you can be listed as ‘CREW on our website and you’ll be invited to join our main Crew Birmingham social Groups. You can do all of this for free here: crewbirmingham.co.uk/add-listing

For ‘New Talent’

1. You must live within and have a base in the Midlands.
2. Have at least 0-2 Years Paid Experience within the Film/TV Industry.
3. Have less than 4 Broadcast Credits
4. Must be 18+

If you meet this criteria you can be listed as ‘New Talent’ on our website and you’ll be invited to join our main Crew Birmingham social Groups. You can do all of this for free here: crewbirmingham.co.uk/add-listing

For ‘Faciliites’ (Business)

1. Your business must be located within the Midlands
2. Your business must be relevant to the Film/TV industry.

If you meet this criteria you can be listed under ‘Facilities’ on our website.

To create a brand new listing you must first meet our membership criteria, and then follow the instructions here: www.crewbirmingham.co.uk/add-listing/

To be a member of CREW BIRMINGHAM you need live and be based in the Midlands.

The catchment area is quite wide. We also treat each application on merit if it’s a borderline. You can be a member if you live within the following areas and in-between. This includes both crew and facilities of:

Birmingham, Walsall, Cannock, Stafford, Stoke on Trent, Wolverhampton, Telford, Shrewsbury, Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Worcester, Solihull, Stratford Upon Avon, Coventry, Rugby, Nuneaton, Leicester, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Burton Upon Trent, Derby, Nottingham

Obviously this means that CREW BIRMINGHAM doesn’t just represent Birmingham. 

The reason we are called CREW BIRMINGHAM is down to business branding and awareness.  As the UK’s second city Birmingham has a large diverse population and is geographically at the centre of the country. It is a well known location, covers the greater population, and is accessible. To business and outsiders, including outside the UK, it spikes awareness.

A production company/broadcaster that has paid you the national minimum wage or above, for your time, energy, or expertise.

A credit from a production that you have worked on that has had a terrestrial, cinema, on-demand, or streaming broadcast. This does not include shorts.

Around 90% of our membership fall under our membership criteria. We review all members on merit. Some of our members have had single roles for a large period of their career, or have made a significant contribution to our region and sector but don’t have 4 broadcast credits. It’s important for us all to maintain the professional standards of the group and for our members to buy in to our ethos.  The membership criteria we set catches most of what we are after but we judge carefully members who fall outside of this, and if they are suitable they’ll be allowed to join.

Yes – if you’d prefer to just have a web listing, then you can. We recognise that not all of our members have a Facebook/Whatsapp/linkedIn account or wish to use their platforms. Be mindful that we utilise our Groups to post and share local paid Film/TV jobs, and news and events. Where our members can network, collaborate, and offer peer support and advice. A place where you can find or provide opportunities/jobs, a place to help you develop and grow.

No – we want all of our members to have one listing only. This is so the website doesn’t get swamped and disjointed. It also allows us to manage our listings better.  We want people to see your skills in one place.

No – we want you to be in the correct group so we can target you accordingly. If you are borderline we will give you the option that you feel most comfortable with.

Yes – you can have a personal listing that promotes you and a separate facility listing that promotes your business. They are different listing types and like all listings we review them before publishing, to make sure they are suitable.

As a general rule we invite members with ‘CREW’ and ‘Facility’ listings to our CREW Birmingham social groups. Members with ‘New Talent’ listings get invited to our CREW Birmingham ‘New Talent’ social groups. We target each group slightly differently, especially when jobs are specific to experience.  

If you are a local job provider (production manager/co-ord, etc.), a trainer, tutor, mentor, or lecturer, that we feel could help and support our ‘New Talent’ Members you may be invited to join both CREW and Net Talent groups.

Access to our closed social channels requires meeting our membership criteria, which includes adding a listing to our website. Here’s why:

• Our Website is the Public Face of Our Community: While our social groups are exclusive spaces for local members, our website serves as a professional showcase for our regional talent. It’s where production companies and collaborators can discover our members and connect with them directly.
• The Website is Central to Our Ethos: Our mission is to strengthen and support the regional Film/TV industry, and the website is a cornerstone of this effort. It helps us highlight the depth of talent in the region while creating opportunities for members.
• Sustainability and Professional Standards: The website allows us to provide a managed, professional service that benefits all members. It plays a vital role in ensuring we can continue offering the opportunities, resources, and support that make CREW Birmingham invaluable.

By listing on the website, you’re not just joining a network – you’re actively contributing to the growth and sustainability of your regional Film/TV industry. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected community.

No – You have to agree to our membership criteria and add a listing to our website. Our website is the public face of our community, our social groups, Whatsapp, Facebook and LinkedIn are our closed exclusive groups for our local members. Our Website and Groups are at the heart of our community and support our membership ethos.

Like our website we manage our social channels day to day and speedily add opportunities and news daily.  We are often working behind the scenes, networking, and communicating with various third parties to bring our members news and opportunities.  It’s part of the dedicated service we offer and it’s a full time job to maintain the standards and trust in our platforms.

No. Our catchment area is in place is to protect the integrity of our local membership and ethos. If you don’t live within the qualifying area you may qualify for membership on one of our other 27 CREW sites and associated social groups – More information here – CREW UK & Ireland

CREW is the umbrella of our regional sites. It connects TV and film production companies with professional local crew and facilities around the UK & Ireland.  We help film & TV crew find local, paid jobs so they can work in their cities and sleep in their own beds.

With the exciting launch of our 27 CREW UK and Ireland locations, you can now support two communities with basic listings!

• Two Basic Listings: Your membership allows you to feature your profile on your home CREW website and one additional location of your choice.
• Upgraded Membership Benefits: By upgrading your membership, you can link your listings across both locations, enhancing your visibility across the entire CREW network. This provides a seamless way for production companies to discover your skills and services, no matter where they are searching.

This structure helps you connect with more opportunities, grow your network, and support the Film/TV industry in multiple regions.

Yes – since the launch of the other CREW locations you can now join and be part of two seperate communities as long as you have a Profile listing on each of the websites.

We reviewed different payment types but Stripe was a better fit for our membership model as it easily allows our members to upgrade/downgrade between our packages. It’s also easy to use.

CREW BIRMINGHAM is VAT registered.

A standard invoice is sent out automatically to members via our Stripe payment system on paid membership subscriptions.  If you require an invoice/receipt we can organise this upon request – [email protected]

Yes – since the launch of all our other CREW locations you can now join 2 seperate websites and their social community groups.

Yes! If your business operates in multiple locations, you can create a listing for each regional branch.

• Tailored Regional Presence: Each branch can have its own active and focused listing, allowing you to connect directly with the local community and showcase your services where they matter most.
• Engage Locally: By listing in each region where you have a branch, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to and support the unique needs of those communities while expanding your visibility across the CREW network.

This approach ensures your business stays relevant and connected in every location it operates.

Email us at [email protected] and we can delete your account/listing and remove you from our closed social groups.

Yes – email us at [email protected] we can discuss your options and remove your account and listing from Crew Birmingham.

Partners are organisations or companies that sponsor and support CREW Birmingham, helping to sustain our ethos, operations, and the valuable services we provide. As a partner, your organisation will be publicly recognised in our Partnerships Section, showcasing your commitment to the regional Film/TV industry.

If you’re interested in supporting us and becoming a partner, please contact us at [email protected] to discuss our partnership packages. We welcome your support in strengthening our community and services.

We currently don’t offer a Fixer service but provide platforms that allow you to target our membership.

No, we are not an employment agency. Instead, we provide a platform that connects talented professionals with employers, making it easy for them to find and collaborate with local talent and facilities.

• Our Website: Acts as a public directory where employers can directly search for and connect with our members.
• Closed Social Groups: Our exclusive social groups enable employers to quickly reach our entire membership. They can either post opportunities themselves or work with the CREW Birmingham team, who can post on their behalf.

Our role is to facilitate connections and opportunities, empowering our members and supporting the Film/TV industry in the region.

Please feel free to send us your feedback or make any suggestions for improvement of the site. [email protected]