Freelance crew in Manchester
Camera operators, DoPs, gaffers, sound, make-up and hair, stylists, editors and production crew across Greater Manchester. Find who’s free on your dates, or get covered on the day when plans change.
13 freelance crew from Greater Manchester have already joined the Crew&Co waitlist.
Crew you can book in Manchester
Camera and DoPs
Camera operators, directors of photography and photographers, many with their own camera packages.
Lighting and grips
Gaffers, sparks and grips for interviews, brand films and full production days.
Sound
Sound recordists and boom operators for interviews, documentary, drama and events.
Make-up and hair
Make-up artists, hair stylists and SFX artists for TV, film, fashion and commercial shoots.
Styling and wardrobe
Stylists and wardrobe crew who source, prep and look after the clothes on the day.
Editors and specialists
Editors, colourists, drone operators, high-speed camera and VFX crew.
Four ways to hire
Send a brief
Tell us the roles, dates and location and we’ll put forward crew in Manchester who fit.
Send your briefPost a job
Free to post. Paid work only, and every job shows when crew will be paid.
Post a jobBrowse the directory
Search by role, location and kit, see who’s free this week, or book a ready-made Crew Team.
Browse the directorySame-day call-out
Someone’s dropped out? Crew who are free nearby get in touch fast.
Send a call-outFilming in Manchester
Greater Manchester is one of the UK’s biggest production bases outside London, with the BBC and ITV at MediaCityUK in Salford and a busy mix of drama, factual, commercial and brand work across the city. Booking crew who already live here keeps travel and accommodation off your budget.
Filming on location in the city? Screen Manchester, the city’s film office, handles location filming requests and permissions. Visit Screen Manchester ↗
Areas we cover: Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Wigan, Bury, Tameside.
Questions producers ask
How do I hire freelance crew in Manchester?
Send us a brief and we’ll put forward crew who fit, post a job for free and let crew come to you, search the crew directory by role and location, or send a same-day call-out if you need someone today.
Does it cost anything to post a job?
No. Posting a job is free, and Crew&Co takes no commission on any booking. We only ask that it’s paid work, and we check every job before it goes to members.
Can I find crew in Manchester today?
Yes. Send a same-day call-out and we’ll get it in front of crew nearby. Crew who are free contact you directly, so the sooner you send it, the better.
Which areas do you cover?
Crew across Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Wigan, Bury, Tameside and beyond. Every listing shows where the person is based, and many crew travel for the right job.
When does Crew&Co launch?
Crew&Co opens fully in January 2027. You can send briefs and post jobs now, and we’ll help line up crew for your first shoot of the new year.
Shooting in Manchester soon?
Tell us the roles, the dates and where. We’ll take it from there.
Crew elsewhere? Yorkshire · London · Bristol. Prefer to talk? Email hello@crewandco.co.