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Calling All Crew - Book & Hire Television Crew - Booking Service for Television Freelance Crew

Crew Testimonials
 Jordan-Rhys Jeans
 
I have been with Calling All Crew for just over 12 months and currently on the trainee list. I have found Maria Karambelas' services havehelped me as a stepping stone into the industry, assisted me with building industry contacts, as well as my personal development in understanding and knowledge of the industry. Further more, I also believe Calling All Crew is a potential option for a range of individuals.

What prompted me to join Calling All Crew was my passion for where the film and
broadcast industry is heading. Mariaʼs understanding, fuelled by her industry experience,
was the main attraction to the business. Her approach on new and improving productions,
is a clear demonstration of her enthusiasm. Through my continued support and renewal of
my membership, I feel privileged to be one step closer to an area of the film and broadcast
industry in which is continuously growing. Since being with Calling All Crew, I have had
countless offers of employment.

Calling All Crew focuses on many aspects of the industry, providing members with a
variety of work. As a member of Calling All Crew, I have built a relationship with Maria
which has furthered my experience, and industry contacts. Mariaʼs professionalism, openminded
personality, commitment, and thorough understanding and knowledge of the
industry has assisted me with my personal trust in her. I would recommend Calling All
Crew to future individuals who are enthusiastic about gaining further assistance from a
crewing agency of high quality. In my opinion, signing with Calling All Crew has been a
substancial benefit my professional development.

Calling All Crew's support system is suitable for all individuals, regardless of their personal
scenario. I have always found Maria's reliability and support to be extremely helpful when
called upon. I happily recommend Calling All Crew to all.

Kind Regards,

Jordan-Rhys Jeans
' Film & Television Camera / Steadicam Operator '
 
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MEL BETLAND  (Trainee)

It's pretty much all because of you that I have work in the industry.  I haven't been out of a job since you got me logging work on My Kitchen Rules Season 1. 

 

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LARA CAWSEY (Trainee)

Calling All Crew gave me the opportunity to work under and learn from members of the industry. The experience and contacts I
have gained working with both national and international companies has allowed me the opportunity to learn quickly and progress
with confidence.  
 
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DAVID TOTTLE (Sound Recordist)

I’ve been with Calling all Crew for a number of years now. Maria’s personal service and prompt action has gained
me several new clients and given me access to numerous jobs I would not of booked myself.  I’d certainly recommend
her services, it’s really worked for me.
 David Tottle
Sound Recordist.

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GLEN DIAMOND (Trainee)

I became a member of Calling All Crew approximately one year ago. I took a risk and laid down the annual fee a bit worried
at first that I might not see results. But I saw results very quickly and over the space of a year I was offered two short term
paid positions with major TV networks (one being full time and lasting 3 months), a day's work on a large scale feature film
with and received lots of calls from employers for small freelance and volunteer jobs in the form of short films and documentaries.
 The annual fee pays for itself with the first job you get and is well worth it for recent graduates struggling to get a foot in the door.
I now have a permanent full time job at SBS in Artarmon and am very happy. I owe a lot to Calling All Crew and am very
grateful they could help kickstart my career after University as finding work by myself was proving to be a bit of a struggle.
I highly recommend this Agency.
 
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DAVE MOGAN  (Technical Director) 

I have been with CAC since 2001. Since that time Maria has been instrumental in guiding me to the Top of the tree in Technical Directors positions in Australia. In my business it pays to be available on the phone and if I am not able to take a call Maria can be contacted. In recent times most of my work is picked via email or SMS either direct from the client or via CAC. Now the CAC Website shows my availability on a calendar and I can be booked on line.

 

Dave Mogan
Big Wheel Productions Pty Ltd

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 JEN LONGHURST (Sound Recordist) - L.A.

 As a sound recordist, I can't really take client's calls whilst working (unless I want to owe numerous "slabs"), so having the option of directing clients to CAC has been of great benefit in helping me run my business. Most of my regular client's now know that if they can't get me on the phone, they can either check my availability and book me online at the CAC website, or if need be they can call Maria and make a booking direct. As my work often takes me interstate or overseas, I can always rely on CAC to field enquiries for me while I'm away and have often come home to a healthy diary. International clients can make bookings via the website at a time that suits them and without waking me up. The CAC website, aside from its innovative online booking feature, also allows me access to post my CV and in turn gain exposure to new clients.  I in turn, have always felt confident in directing a client to CAC for crewing enquiries, having worked with many of the crew on the books. I can't imagine running my business without the support of Calling All Crew.




Jen Longhurst

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LILI USSHER (Make-Up Artist) 

I have been associated with CAC as a make-up artist for over 20 years.

At all times I've found CAC founder, Maria Karambelas, to be most professional and efficient in the negotiations of crew placement. Most importantly Maria has great people skills, and fully understands the role of each crew member.  CAC covers a broad range of film and television opportunities for all crew. I am most impressed with the CAC website and the easy-to-negotiate instructions on crews’ availabilities and ability for companies to book online.



Lili Ussher
Make-up Artist

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MARK RODGERS (DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY) 

"I've been a cameraman in Sydney for over 20 years and have been with Calling All Crew for over 12 years, and the service that they provide is invaluable.  When I'm on a shoot and unable to return or take calls it's important that my clients are able to ring my agent and find out straight away whether I'm available for their shoot. If my clients don't want to phone CAC office or it's out of business hours then they can log onto the CAC website and see my availability for the next two months. A Fantastic tool!

Even though CAC is a diary service I have been lucky enough to pick up new clients through them having access to my resume on the CAC website and I've so reconnected with old clients when they've rang the agent looking for crew.

Calling All Crew are professional and efficient and I couldn't recommend them more highly."



Mark Rodgers

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JULIET YOUNG (Camera Assistant) 

I've been on the books at Calling All Crew since 2004 and have found the service to be invaluable to my career. Working in a freelance environment, it is so crucial to have an agent who is on the ball and Calling All Crew certainly is. When a job comes in, Maria is on the phone straight away and you have all the information you need, you're never fretting at 6pm the night before a job, still waiting for your call time. She is great at keeping you informed, even when you're on set, you'll get text messages rather than have to try and make a million phone calls in your lunch break.

I'm constantly amazed by how comprehensive Maria's knowledge of the industry is, Calling All Crew know who's who in pretty much all of the production companies and TV stations in town and they always know what's coming up.

The CAC Website is a great resource, not only can production companies view your availability and make bookings on line but the website is really well backed up, bookings are confirmed with both the production company and the crew member straight away.

Maria and her team are experienced, informed, connected and - best of all - friendly and fantastic to deal with.

Juliet Young.
Clapper-Loader / Camera Assistant

 

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JAMIE CAHILL (Sound Recordist) 

Calling All Crew offers more than just a booking service. Like any good agency, it is supportive, efficient, organised, honest and professional in all its dealings.

But the key difference is Maria is proactive and uses her own extensive experience in the industry to approach clients to build business for her "Crew”.

I guess that why I have been with Calling All Crew for over 10 years.

JamieJ. Cahill
SoundRecordist