Crew Databases

UK and Ireland Crew Databases – 2025 Edition
A practical, curated Directory Of Film & TV Crew Databases And Platforms.

🔎 Independent Platforms

Assistant Directors Guild UK ↗

Advocacy, networking & professional development for UK Assistant Directors.

  • Known for: promoting & developing the craft of ADs, plus outreach, training & mentoring, and an availability/jobs service.
  • Why it’s great: exclusive events, mentoring/education initiatives, a nationwide network, and practical support (placements, resources).

Membership fees (plus one-off £20 joining fee & £2/month system fee)

  • 1st & 2nd ADs (Members & Full Members): £315/year or £81/quarter
  • 1st & 2nd ADs (Supplementary Members): £260/year or £67/quarter
  • 3rd ADs: £210/year or £55/quarter
  • Key Runners / Runners: £105/year or £28/quarter

British Film Designers Guild (BFDG) ↗

Advocating for—and connecting—Film & TV Art Department and Production Design professionals.

  • Known for: championing the art department, running the annual BFDG Production Design Awards, and providing industry resources & community.
  • Why it’s great: members’ directory & availability, work alerts, events/mentoring and a published rate card.

Membership fees (2024–25) (role-based, billed annually)

  • Art Department (examples): Production Designer £450; Supervising Art Director £360; Senior Art Director £330; Art Director £300; Assistant Art Director £240; Senior Draughtsperson £210; Draughtsperson £180; Model Maker £180; Junior Draughtsperson £150; Art Dept Assistant/Runner £120; Graduate £50.
  • Set Decorating (examples): Set Decorator £360; Prop Master £300; Production Buyer £270; Assistant Set Decorator £210; Assistant Production Buyer £180; Runner/Assistant £120.
  • All memberships are billed annually.

CREW — wearecrew.net ↗

CREW is a growing network of city-level hubs for Film & TV crew across the UK & Ireland. Each hub offers free profile listings for Professionals, Newcomers and Businesses, members-only WhatsApp & LinkedIn communities, local job opportunities, regional news, and industry events. Members can join and support up to two city communities at a time. Follow the rollout of 27 locations at wearecrew.net and through each city’s live socials.

Live locations (open for listings now)

(Full 27-location plan: wearecrew.net)

Applies to all fully live CREW locations

  • Known for: Showcasing talent at all levels and connecting crew with production companies via searchable listings for professionals, newcomers and businesses.
  • Why it’s great: Local jobs, regional community support, regional news, and members-only WhatsApp/LinkedIn communities that share opportunities, advice and events.

Membership fees (2025-26)

  • Free profile in up to two live locations.
  • Optional enhanced features: New Talent £20/year; Professionals £40/year or £65/year.

Directors UK ↗

Professional association & collective management organisation (CMO) for UK screen directors.

  • Known for: representing film & television directors across the UK; advocating for copyright, working conditions, and creative rights as both a professional association and CMO.
  • Why it’s great: copyright royalty collection, legal/contract support, networking events, mentoring, training, career development schemes, access to industry resources, and inclusion in the Directors UK directory.

Membership fees (2025) — tiered by experience & eligibility

  • Full Membership: £168/year — for directors with qualifying broadcast credits
  • Associate Membership: £84/year — for emerging directors or those without qualifying credits
  • Student Membership: Free — for students enrolled in eligible film/TV courses

Eligibility: members must be UK residents working — or aspiring to work — in screen directing.

Film Bang ↗

Scotland’s long-standing independent directory of crew, facilities and production companies.

  • Known for: Scotland’s go-to listings used across features, HETV and commercials.
  • Why it’s great: Fast, searchable listings by department; widely recognised by producers and Scottish film offices.

Membership fees (2025) — 1-year listing

  • Runners & Industry Newcomers: £10/year
  • Crew (freelancers): £47/year
  • Production company: £72/year
  • Facility: £84/year
  • Optional: paperback directory £15

IMDbPro ↗

Premium, professional-grade IMDb tools for contact discovery, in-development tracking and profile management.

  • Known for: verified contact and representation details, plus tracking for projects in development — the industry’s go-to database for casting, crew and research.
  • Why it’s great: network and scout talent, research trends, and manage your IMDb page (headshots, demo reels, “Known For,” alerts) with insights on titles, attachments and production status.

Plans & pricing (2025) — 30-day free trial for new members

  • Monthly: $19.99 USD (≈ £16.50)
  • Annual: $149.99 USD (≈ £124.00)

GBP amounts are approximate and may vary with exchange rates; taxes can apply.

KAYS ↗

UK & Ireland production directory across print, web and app.

  • Known for: a long-standing directory connecting crews with suppliers, facilities, freelancers and services across every department.
  • Why it’s great: one listing appears in the printed book, the searchable website and the mobile app — widely used by production managers, coordinators and location teams for fast, trusted sourcing.

Cost

  • One-off listing fee: £40 + VAT
  • No recurring subscription required for a basic directory entry
  • Additional advertising / premium placement options available on request

Stage 32 ↗

Global social network & education hub for film, TV (and theatre) professionals.

  • Known for: public profiles, member search, groups/forums, jobs/gigs and project tools – plus pitch sessions & script services with industry execs.
  • Why it’s great: build a profile, network internationally, join forums/groups, and access webinars/classes/labs. Book pitch sessions, script coverage and mentoring; showcase work on your profile.

Cost (2025)

  • Free to join: create a profile, network, use community features
  • Paid services: education (webinars, labs, classes — prices vary); script services & pitch sessions (individually priced)
  • Writers’ Room: from $39/month with discounted quarterly/annual plans (trial offers appear periodically)

The Knowledge ↗

Comprehensive UK production directory for film, TV and commercials.

  • Known for: an extensive, trusted directory used by producers, coordinators and crew to source verified companies, facilities and contacts across every stage of production.
  • Why it’s great: access to thousands of suppliers and crew; listings across the printed The Knowledge book and the searchable website; optional Production Intelligence for updates on projects in development, pre-production and active filming.

Cost (2025): free registration for a basic company profile; paid subscription tiers for advanced tools (e.g., Production Intelligence, enhanced visibility). The printed book is available separately.

The Mandy Network ↗

Job listings for actors, crew & creatives across film, TV and theatre.

  • Known for: Long-running platform with roles posted by casting teams and production companies.
  • Why it’s used: Create a profile, upload media and apply to roles via search & alerts.

Cost (2025): Free to join. Pay to see jobs in full and submit applications — £14.99/month or £129.99/year for full access.

The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) ↗

The professional association for below-the-line professionals working in UK film & high-end TV.

  • Known for: Representing production managers, coordinators, accountants, locations, post supervisors and other below-the-line grades in film & HETV.
  • Why it’s great: Access to a searchable production database, jobs board, rate cards, exclusive networking, and industry training. Accredited courses, masterclasses and partner discounts support ongoing career development.

Membership Fees (2025)

  • Full Membership: £375/year (London & South East) or £300/year (Regional)
  • Application fee: £100 (non-refundable)
  • Eligibility: Typically 3+ completed feature film or HETV credits in the same grade, plus references/peer endorsement
  • Other tiers: Student and additional categories with different pricing/criteria

The Talent Manager ↗

UK platform connecting freelance TV & film professionals with production companies and broadcasters.

  • Known for: a widely used hub (especially in unscripted/factual/entertainment) where freelancers and companies connect.
  • Why it’s used: create a searchable profile, receive job alerts, apply to roles, access training content, and join company networks.

Membership fees (2025)

  • Basic: Free — be discoverable and apply for jobs.
  • Pro: £6.91/month or £83 + VAT/year — enhanced visibility, messaging tools, recruiter insights.
  • Premium: £7.91/month or £95 + VAT/year — adds event access, application stats, and extra messaging credits.
  • Employers: paid recruitment tools and premium listings.

🔎 Publicly Funded

Filming in England (Creative England) ↗

National crew & supplier directory and production support for England (outside London). Public/agency-backed.

  • Who runs it: Delivered by Creative England (part of Creative UK) — a publicly supported body that receives support from the BFI (National Lottery).
  • What it is: Crew & suppliers directory plus locations support, permissions guidance, and regional production help.

Access: Free to search; free to register as crew or supplier.

Coverage note: Focuses on England outside Greater London. For London listings, see CREW London.

🔎 Regions & Cities

💡 Tip: Most, if not all film offices run a local crew database. List on your local office and a regional platform like CREW for double visibility.

Belfast

Birmingham

  • Film Birmingham — filmbirmingham.co.uk · Official film office: (closing soon) permits, locations & crew referrals.
  • CREW Birmingham — crewbirmingham.co.uk · Local CREW hub: free profiles, local jobs & members-only community.

Bristol

  • Bristol Film Office — filmbristol.co.uk · Offers filming permits, location support, and crew referrals. No public crew directory; crewing assistance is handled internally.
  • CREW Bristol — crewbristol.co.uk · Local CREW hub: free profiles, local jobs & members-only community.

Cardiff

Edinburgh

  • Film Edinburgh — filmedinburgh.org · City-region film office (Edinburgh, East Lothian & Scottish Borders): locations, permits and production guide.

Glasgow

Liverpool

  • Liverpool Film Office — liverpoolfilmoffice.tv · Official film office: production guide (crew & suppliers), locations & permitting support.

London

  • Film London Directory — filmlondon.org.uk · Capital’s crew & facilities directory; production services & permitting support.
  • CREW London — crewlondon.co.uk · Local CREW hub: free profiles, local jobs & members-only community.

Manchester

  • Screen Manchester — screenmanchester.com · Official film office: crew & suppliers database, locations & permitting support.
  • CREW Manchester — crewmanchester.co.uk · Local CREW hub: free profiles, local jobs & members-only community.

East of England

  • Norfolk Screen — norfolkscreen.co.uk · Regional screen office: searchable crew & suppliers, locations database, production support.
  • Screen Suffolk — screensuffolk.com · Official film office: crew & suppliers, locations library and permitting support.
  • Essex Film Office — essexfilmoffice.co.uk · County film office: crew & facilities contacts, locations and permit guidance.

Northern Ireland

Scotland

  • Screen Scotland — screen.scot · National commission: crews, talent & facilities, incentives and locations.

South East England

  • Sussex Film Office — sussexfilmoffice.co.uk · East & West Sussex coverage: crew/suppliers listings, locations & permitting.
  • Kent Film Office — kentfilmoffice.co.uk · Official film office: production guide (crew & suppliers), locations & permitting support.

South West England

Wales

Yorkshire & Humber

Crew Membership Database Platforms: Your Industry Network

In the competitive world of film and TV, having a strong network is just as important as your skillset. Crew membership platforms serve as powerful tools for building those connections. They allow freelancers and newcomers to showcase their talents, gain visibility, and be discovered by production companies actively seeking crew members.

While being listed on multiple platforms can increase your exposure, it’s essential to focus on those that align with your skills, location, and experience. Quality over quantity is key – choose platforms that best highlight your strengths and provide genuine value.

Investing in Your Career

Think of profile listings as an investment in yourself – much like education or building your online presence. In some cases, upgrading to a paid profile may be more beneficial than staying on a free basic one. Even a small investment can go a long way in boosting your visibility and career opportunities.

Online Job Platforms: Your Gateway to Opportunities

Searching for the right job in film and TV can feel daunting, but job and database platforms simplify the process. From production assistants to editors, actors, and technical crew, these platforms open doors to freelance gigs, full-time roles, and internships. They are essential for expanding your career, building your network, and landing work.

Tip: Keep your profile updated, highlight recent credits, and include a professional headshot. A strong online presence helps you stand out to employers scanning large databases.

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