crew-united
Crew United is the leading European online network for the audiovisual industry. It connects over 495,000 film professionals and companies, promotes transparency and collaboration, and supports the development of a strong, sustainable film culture in Europe.
About Crew United
editCrew United is the leading European online network for the audiovisual industry, founded in 1996 by Munich filmmakers Vincent Lutz and Oliver Zenglein. With the vision of bringing all film professionals together in one place, Crew United provides a platform that offers comprehensive, up-to-date, and transparent information as well as innovative tools to enable networking among all industry players.
Key Products and Services
editCrew United serves as a comprehensive database and professional directory for the film industry. The platform allows members to reference their filmography accurately and verified, find out who worked on which film, and search with detailed criteria in the profiles of film professionals. All professions and activities in the audiovisual sector are represented, from actors and production companies to service providers and talent agencies.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of Crew United is to connect people to create great films together. The company is committed to a strong film culture and industry characterized by fairness, sustainability, transparency, diversity, courage, and tolerance. Crew United promotes collaboration between countries and strengthens the European film identity both within and outside Europe.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editCrew United is dedicated to making a significant contribution to the development of the European audiovisual industry. Supported by Creative Europe Media, the company is expanding its work to other European countries to develop national networks that take into account the identity, language, film culture, and structures of each country. These networks will be connected to a common European network that significantly promotes collaboration between countries.
Current Developments
editSince 2019, Crew United has expanded its platform to France and Poland and plans to introduce local adaptations for Spain, Italy, Greece, Lithuania, and Romania by 2023. This expansion aims to further develop the European film industry and welcome new members and partners.
Crew United remains a moderated, participatory model, where all new entries are reviewed by the editorial team. Errors can be reported via email, phone, or directly through the system and will be corrected promptly.
With over 495,000 film professionals and actors, 76,000 companies, and 272,000 film projects, Crew United offers an unparalleled resource for the film industry and remains an indispensable partner for all those working in the audiovisual world.