Diary services
Diary services are a valuable resource for production companies and broadcasters, who contact them for CVs when vacancies arise. They can also save freelancers considerable time and effort.
A number of diary services and agencies are designed specially to place freelancers.
They operate mainly in the film, TV and music industries and act like a virtual job centre. When you register with one, they will put you forward for jobs when approached by companies. They will also organise your diary and tell people when you are available and when you are booked.
Contact the diary services and agencies directly to find out more information about the services they offer and the fees they charge. If possible, ask other freelancers about their experience of the service before signing up.
Please note that inclusion on the list below does not mean that Skillset endorses or recommends any specific services.
Babzoo is a fresh and funky crewing company that provides the very best in Lighting Cameramen, sound recordists, Make up Artists and much more.
Tel: 020 7391 9203
Bookends Ltd
Covering camera department - film and video; sound department; production - including production supervisors, assistant directors, runner; prop department; make-up; hair and script supervisors. We hope to be able to assist both feature film, TV films, commercials, pop promos broadcast and non broadcast.
Tel: 01727 841 177
bookgold@bookends.fsbusiness.co.uk
Handle film and TV technicians, including runners.
Tel: 01932 592 572
Booking service for film and TV technicians covering all areas, from features to commercials.
Tel: 01932 568 268
Claudine's Crew
Tel: 020 8444 5299
claudine@hugheses.freeserve.co.uk
Diary and agency service for film and video technicians.
Tel: 020 8420 1444
Diary Ltd
Tel: 020 7394 9911
Crew booking service for creative, dedicated individuals nationwide.
Tel: 020 7348 1910
Ethos Represents Ltd
Agency representing photographers, stylists & locations for editorial, advertising & film shoots. If you need to view any portfolios with a view of using artists work, please contact us.
Tel: 020 7735 7006
Is a business to business search facility enabling you to source Locations, Performers, Models, Photographers and Creative Services.
Tel: 020 7518 1340
Tel: 020 8813 1999
Fax: 020 8813 1222
Tel: 02920 710 770
Tel: 020 8908 6262
This is an online subscription service for crew in film and TV. Production Base operates within InterbaseUK LTD. Interbase UK offer international media recruitment services through a network of sites specific to individual vocations.
Tel: 020 7354 2299
Other websites in InterbaseUK Network:
Diary Service representing production staff, both in the office and on the floor.
Tel: 01428 717375
Sister company to Carlin Crew, representing nearly 50 Heads of Dept in all areas of film and TV. Sara Putt and Carlin Crew are joinged by another sister company - abs company - specifically directed towards the art department. Abs can be contacted on 01932 592 303 or through Sara Putt or Carlin Crew.
Tel: 01932 571044
Stone provides a management service to freelancers and supplies skilled and experienced freelance crew and production staff to the film and television industry.
Tel: 020 8675 8671
Tel: 020 7287 6110
Agency for Directors of Photography working in commercials and drama. Diary service for film technicians.
Tel: 020 7437 2055
Zoo Diaries is the ultimate diary management service for all professional freelancers in film and television.
Tel: 020 7391 9204
