Filmmaking, Leadership

How to Get Volunteer Cast & Crew to Show Up

October 6, 2018 - Filmmaking, Leadership

Volunteer cast and crew aren’t necessarily known for their reliability.

Sometimes, people fail to show up, for whatever reason. Other times, they are very late, and they might be unruly, unfocused, and difficult to imagine.

This isn’t what you want, of course.

You are passionate about your project and want it to go smoothly. So, what do you need to do in order to avoid most of these issues?

I explain in the below video the 2 big things you need to focus on in order to:

Avoid potential unreliable volunteers…

…find the kind of people who will make good volunteers,

…how to get good performance out of your volunteer cast & crew,

…and how to keep them coming back to work with you again.



If you’d like a more in-depth look at how to build a strong team of people around you, check out this breakdown of how to build a rockstar team that will go the extra mile for you.

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Getting reliable volunteers & good performance

1. Try not to work with your non-film interested friends and family. Find people who have a personal interest and stake in what you are doing. These people are…

2. Find aspiring filmmakers, actors, and crew. They want to keep a good reputation in the community, work with you again, and gain experience. They will show up on time and do a good job if they are serious.

3. You can get unpaid cast and crew to do professional work. If you start and finish on time, take care of basic needs like shelter, safety, water, and food, and basically stick to your word, people will enjoy working with you, say good things about you, and want to work with you again.

Best of luck to you, and if you have any questions, drop me a line!