About Us

Our History

Established in 2015, Video Collective was created to help filmmakers. We started as a small free job board and grew into a thriving worldwide community with over 500K members. Our site has been featured by numerous film schools, universities, film bodies, and charities.

Who We Are

We’re not going to ramble on with a load of marketing spiel but instead give you the simple honest truth. We love filmmaking, and we want to see others love it too.

Our goal is to inform, educate, and inspire in all things film related. We want to build a passionate community of freelancers who want to improve their craft, help each other, and further their careers. Our site is built by freelancers… for freelancers!

So whether you’re a pro or a first-time filmmaker, you’ve come to the right place.

Diversity and inclusivity is also a key focus of our community. We want to attract, develop, and promote talented individuals regardless of their race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability, or socioeconomic background.

Meet The Team

Our team is made up of professional freelancers with decades of combined experience in the film, TV, and commercial video production industry.

Say hello to…

Ewan Horlock Avatar

Ewan Horlock
Director & Content Editor

Ewan is the director and content editor at the Video Collective. He’s a filmmaker, video editor, and a real tech geek.

Marcus VanWormer Avatar

Marcus VanWormer
Content Writer

Marcus is a content writer at the Video Collective. He’s a freelance director, cinematographer, and video editor.

Amy Clarke Avatar

Amy Clarke
Content Writer

Amy is a content writer at the Video Collective. She’s a filmmaker, former script supervisor, and career advisor.

The Blog Squad

Chris Suffield Avatar

Chris Suffield
Contributor

Chris is a writer, filmmaker, and editor with over 20 years of experience in independent film and the corporate sector.

Simon Nagel Avatar

Simon Nagel
Contributor

Simon is a screenwriter, author, adventurist, and alpaca enthusiast.

Natalie Lewis Avatar

Natalie Lewis
Contributor

​Natalie is a freelance producer with over 15 years experience in film production, advertising & TV.

Brad Brookes Avatar

Brad Brookes
Contributor

Brad is a screenwriter, script consultant, copywriter, and blogger. Stands on a soapbox for all things screenplay.

Shaquilla Alexander Avatar

Shaquilla Alexander
Contributor

Shaquilla is a film editor with over 6 years of experience in short films, commercials, documentaries, and music videos.

Josh Edwards Avatar

Josh Edwards
Contributor

Josh is a filmmaker, video editor, YouTuber, and certified drone pilot. He has a real passion for travel and documentaries.

Aram Atkinson Avatar

Aram Atkinson
Contributor

Aram is an award-winning writer, director, and cinematographer.

What We Do

We give you everything you need to survive as a filmmaker. If you’re just starting out then check out the following sections on our site.

  • Jobs – free film and TV production jobs.
  • Film Crew – handpicked database of talented film crew.
  • Discounts – exclusive discounts on stock music, video assets, and courses.
  • Tutorials – step-by-step tutorials on filming, editing, and animation.
  • Career Guides – essential guides on where to find work and how to get into the industry.
  • Filmmaker Resources – find information on crew rates, film unions, taxes, and managing clients.
  • Blog – from no-nonsense reviews on video gear to tips on directing, and cinematography.

That’s just the tip of the iceberg! There is so much more and it’s all updated on a weekly basis. Everything on our site is designed to help you become a better filmmaker and it’s all free!

Why Trust Us?

We believe in doing the right thing and being 100% honest. Plain and simple.

All of our authors are professionals within the film and television industry with years of knowledge and experience under their belts.

We wouldn’t be where we are today without the help and expertise of our writers, providing in-depth, real-world, and unbiased articles.

We always try to responsibly present all of the information contained in our content. We source our claims so that we do not misrepresent anyone, and we prefer primary sources over all others. We present facts as facts and opinions as opinions.

If we tell you that a camera is great, it’s because we’ve put it through its paces and we believe it delivers what it promises. And likewise, if a product or service fails to deliver, we’ll tell you that too. No B.S. 😉

Affiliates & Advertising

Video Collective has nothing to hide, we keep a roof over our heads through affiliate marketing. Some links to shopping sites are affiliated in order to generate revenue for the running of the site. This means when you purchase through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission (at no additional cost to you).

Also, from time to time, we publish sponsored posts (paid-for editorial content) on the site. When this is the case the content is clearly marked, so you’ll always know which content is sponsored and which is not.

All of this helps with website costs (hosting, plugins, etc) and also most importantly paying our writers. This means we’re able to operate thanks to the support of our readers. So for that, we thank you! 🙌

Anyway, that’s enough from us. Enjoy the site!

Contact Us

We love to hear from our readers. If you have a comment, suggestion, or correction to share, feel free to visit our contact page or email us directly at info@freelancevideocollective.com