crewfilm.app

What It Is

Crewfilm is a film and TV crew management platform operated by the Czech company Crewfilm s.r.o., positioned as an “all-in-one crew management” solution. It is not a general-purpose project management tool; instead, it is designed around the specific workflows of on-set production, covering onboarding, contracts, crew directories, daily call sheets, scheduling, attendance, catering, transport coordination, daily production reports, and more.

Core Features

For crew onboarding, Crewfilm supports adding crew members, assigning permissions, and managing documents such as startforms, longforms, NDAs, and safety agreements, with digital signing available. For collaboration, it provides crew lists, department information, and a searchable contact directory, helping producers and coordinators quickly find the right people. On the operational side, the platform can share daily callsheets with accurate call times, transport details, and shift information. Its attendance module can record attendance, overtime, travel hours, and per diem, and automatically generate weekly timesheets. Catering management, daily production reports, incident notes, notifications, questionnaires, and transport coordination are also brought into the same system.

Pricing and Deployment

The official website does not disclose plans, pricing, a free version, or trial information, so buyers need to contact the team by email before purchasing. The site describes the platform as “accessible anywhere,” which suggests a cloud-based SaaS model; there is no visible information about self-hosting, on-premises deployment, or private deployment options.

Security, Permissions, and Integrations

Crewfilm explicitly supports authorized accounts and role-based access, with roles including administrator, executive producer, production manager/coordinator, department head, crew member, and staff such as catering and security. On the security side, the platform uses role-based access control, encrypted transmission, and maintains access and change logs for security and legal compliance. Electronic signatures may be handled via BankID or qualified seal, but no further third-party integrations, API, or developer documentation are disclosed.

Pros, Cons, and Who It’s For

Its main advantage is the strong fit with industry-specific workflows: it can centralize crew management processes that traditionally rely on Excel, PDFs, email, and group chats. It is especially suitable for production teams, crew coordinators, and on-site logistics managers. The downsides are limited commercial transparency and a lack of information on pricing, trials, support tiers, security certifications, and open APIs. For companies outside the film and TV industry, its applicability is relatively narrow.

Access from China and Alternatives

Access from mainland China is unknown, and payment methods are not disclosed. If cross-border access, payment, or data compliance is a concern, it is advisable to conduct network testing and contract review first. Alternative film production tools to consider include StudioBinder, SetHero, and Yamdu. In China, teams can also use Feishu, WeCom, or DingTalk combined with forms, approvals, and project management modules to build a lightweight alternative workflow.