Guides for working crew.
Day rates by city and role. Tools to price your work. Knowledge to navigate sets, contracts, and your career. Free, always.
Tools
Plug and chug.
By city
Day rates and market intel for every metro we cover.
By topic
Working knowledge by the things you actually want to learn.
Career paths
From PA to department head, role by role.
On-set basics
Etiquette, terminology, what to wear, what to bring.
Business of crew
Rates, taxes, kit fees, insurance.
Casting calls
How to find and book talent for your project.
Gear and rentals
What to own, what to rent, what to skip.
Indie production
Microbudget filmmaking, crew swaps, and more.
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