Building Networks and How to Find Your Crew

Getting started in any industry can be tough, and the film industry is especially all about who you know. When the right collaborations can make all the difference on set, how do you find the people you actually want to work with?

Join this panel chat with filmmakers from our Top Short competition and beyond as they talk about putting together a great crew. Hear their tips on what to look for in collaborators, how to make genuine connections, and how to build creative relationships that last well beyond one project.

Panellists include:

• Maya Bienstock (Dink:Deconstructed UTR)
• William Qoro (Riptide)
• Ari Quig (UTR winner 2025)
• Pooja Sathish (Flaccid)