Join the Ashes to Films CREW
Help us bring powerful stories of resilience to life. Alongside grants, we match filmmakers with skilled people and essential gear so they can focus on creating for the Ashes to Films Festival.
Why join the CREW?
Work on inspiring projects, be part of a creative community, and put your time or gear where it truly matters.
Create meaningful work
Support resilient filmmakers completing shorts for our festival showcase.
Meet great collaborators
Join a network of makers across departments—film people who show up.
Real projects, real credits
Volunteer your expertise or lend gear and help make the day.
In-kind receipts
Eligible donations receive in-kind acknowledgment via our fiscal sponsor.
Tell us what you can offer
Share your role, skills, availability, and any gear or space you can provide.
We match you to needs
Our team pairs your offer with a filmmaker’s production plan and schedule.
Connect & confirm
We facilitate intros; productions confirm dates, scope, and expectations.
Roll camera
You help bring the film across the finish line. We celebrate at the festival.
Note: Set safety, insurance, and releases are handled by each production. We’ll share guidelines before you join a set.
What we’re looking for
Time, skills, gear, spaces. If it helps a set run smoother or a cut lock sooner, we want to hear about it.
Departments
- Camera • G&E • Sound
- Art • Wardrobe • HMU
- Producing • AD • Locations
- Post: Edit • Color • Mix
- Stunts • Safety • Medic
- Cast / Background
Gear & Resources
- Camera, lenses, monitors
- Lighting & grip packages
- Sound kits, comms, expendables
- Production vans, trucks
- Edit bays, color suites
- Insurance add-ons / coverage
Spaces
- Locations (permits friendly)
- Stages & rehearsal rooms
- Production office space
- Wardrobe / HMU rooms
- Storage / holding / parking
Have something unusual or amazing? Tell us. We love creative solves.
How we work together
Respect & safety
Professional, inclusive sets. Zero tolerance for harassment. Clear call sheets and safety briefings.
Clarity
Written scope, schedule, and responsibilities before you roll. No surprises, just solutions.
Quick questions
Is this paid?
CREW participation is volunteer or in-kind. Some productions may have budget for select roles; we’ll note that case-by-case.
Do I get an in-kind receipt?
Yes—eligible donations (gear, services, space) can receive acknowledgment via our fiscal sponsor.
Can I set availability?
Absolutely. You control dates and limits. We’ll only match you to feasible shoots.
What about insurance?
Each production is responsible for insurance/release needs. We share best-practice guidelines before you accept.