About Us
Our History
Established in 2015, the Video Collective was created to help filmmakers. We started as a small free job board and grew into a thriving community with over 600K members. Our site has been featured by numerous film schools, universities, film organizations, and nonprofits.
Who We Are
We’re not going to ramble on with a load of marketing talk, 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 about all things film-related. We want to build a passionate community of independent filmmakers who want to improve their craft, help each other, and further their careers.
So whether you’re a pro or a first-time filmmaker, you’ve come to the right place.
Diversity and inclusivity are also key focuses 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 consists of professional freelancers with decades of combined experience in the film, TV, and commercial video production industry.
Say hello to…
Ewan Horlock
Content Editor
Director and editor with over 16 years of experience in video production, music videos, and short films.
Marcus VanWormer
Contributor
Director, cinematographer, and editor with over 20 years of experience producing commercial video content.
Amy Clarke
Contributor
Career advisor and former script supervisor with 8 years of experience working on independent films.
Chris Suffield
Contributor
Writer, producer, and editor with over 20 years of experience across independent film and commercial video production.
Simon Nagel
Contributor
Screenwriter and author with over 10 years of experience writing for film, television, and fiction.
Natalie Lewis
Contributor
Producer with over 15 years of experience delivering commercials, advertising campaigns, and television productions for global brands.
Joseph West
Contributor
Film writer and critic with over 15 years of experience writing professionally about film and cinema.
Brad Brookes
Contributor
Award-winning screenwriter and script consultant with over 10 years of experience developing scripts for film and television.
Josh Edwards
Contributor
Filmmaker, video editor, and certified drone pilot specializing in travel filmmaking, documentaries, and YouTube content creation.
Aram Atkinson
Contributor
Award-winning filmmaker with over 10 years of experience creating documentaries, commercials, and branded content.
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.
- Crew – a handpicked database of talented film crew.
- Discounts – exclusive discounts on stock music, video assets, and courses.
- Reviews – honest reviews on the latest filmmaking websites, tools, and apps.
- Resources – information on crew rates, film unions, taxes, and managing clients.
- Blog – articles on anything from film theory and scriptwriting to directing and cinematography.
That’s just the tip of the iceberg. There is so much more, and it’s all updated weekly. Everything on our site is designed to help you become a better freelance 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 in the film and television industry with years of knowledge and experience.
We wouldn’t be where we are today without the help and expertise of our writers, who provide in-depth, real-world, and unbiased articles.
We always try to present all of the information in our content responsibly. 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 are affiliated to help cover the site’s operating costs. 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, 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