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Art & Design · BTS Photographer

Capture the magic behind the scenes.

Every production needs BTS content but finding the work is a challenge. FILMD puts you in front of productions actively looking for set photographers.

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Sound familiar?

Every production needs BTS. Not every production knows how to find you.

Productions leave BTS to the last minute. Your portfolio lives on Instagram. There's no professional pipeline for set photographers, until now.

The old wayOn FILMD
Productions not budgeting for BTS until the last minuteBe visible so productions include you from pre-production
Portfolio scattered across Instagram and personal websitesA professional profile with your best BTS work and credits
No way to find set photography work specificallyFilter jobs for BTS and photography roles on the jobs board
Working without contracts or clear deliverable expectationsFILMD Pay ensures contracts and proper paymentComing soon

Getting started

Three steps to get going.

No auditions, no agents and no industry connections needed.

  1. Create a free account

    No fees and no approval process. Your name and your location, and you're in.

  2. Build your profile

    Add your skills, credits, availability and location, even if it's your first day on set.

  3. Get found

    You appear on the members map, where productions searching for your role in your area can find you.

What FILMD gives you

Everything a BTS photographer needs.

  • Photographer profile

    Showcase your BTS portfolio, camera kit, and production credits.

  • Get discovered

    Productions search for BTS photographers by location and style.

  • Equipment listings

    List your camera and lighting equipment for hire.

  • Jobs board

    Find BTS photography and stills roles across productions.

  • Accreditation

    A recognised mark of professional standard. The FILMD badge tells productions you've been assessed and validated.

  • FILMD PayComing soon

    Clear contracts and reliable payment for every shoot.

Your profile

Your BTS photographer profile on FILMD.

No agent and no showreel budget needed. Your skills, your credits and a direct line to the productions hiring in your area.

  • On the members mapVisible to productions searching for your role near them.
  • MessagesReply to anyone who messages you. Start new conversations with FILMD Plus.
  • Credits from your first jobBuild a record of your work as your career grows.
  • Track your applicationsComing soonSee where each application stands, in one place.
See an example profile
An example FILMD profile, belonging to founder Craig Heyworth: headshot, accreditation badges, biography and filmography.

25,400+

cast and crew are on FILMD.

Stories from the community

From the community

“Congratulations on creating such a great platform. Kudos for coming up with this amazing idea and implementing it!”
Anisa ButtActor and screenwriter
“This is the best online filmmaker's experience I've ever had.”
William SimmonsDirector
“I'm so happy a platform like this has finally come about. Having access to this will massively help me in building up a portfolio of work.”
Jack StockerProps supervisor

Common questions.

Can I showcase my BTS portfolio on FILMD?
Yes. Your profile supports portfolio images, production credits, and equipment details, everything a production needs to assess your work.
How do productions find BTS photographers?
They search the members map by role and location. If you're listed as a BTS photographer in their area, you appear in results.
What is accreditation?
Accreditation recognises your professional standard. Accredited members carry the FILMD badge and stand out in search.
Is there a cost?
Joining is free: your profile, the jobs board and replies to anyone who messages you cost nothing. FILMD Plus (£11.99 a month, or £119 a year) adds FILMD Accreditation, new conversations with any member and entry to FILMD Grants.
Can I message anyone on FILMD?
You can reply to anyone who messages you for free. Starting a new conversation with any member needs FILMD Plus. No mutual connections are needed either way.

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