Minnesota's collaborative home for independent filmmakers.

Minnesota is full of filmmakers who want to create work that matters. What has been missing is a dedicated space that brings everyone together. The Crewsaide connects local indie filmmakers, crew, and creators in a shared digital space to share resources, spark collaborations, and build a lasting creative ecosystem.

Minnesota's filmmaking resources are scattered.

Independent filmmakers often spend as much time searching for collaborators, equipment, spaces, and opportunities as they do creating films.

The Crewsaide exists to make that easier.

Centralizing Minnesota’s Independent Film Industry

The Crewsaide is built to champion and connect our entire filmmaking community. We work alongside the organizations already doing great work in Minnesota, serving as the central hub that links creators directly with the people, places, and resources they need to get projects made.

What the Network Delivers

Use the network to instantly connect with local filmmakers, find production opportunities, share regional resources, and keep your production moving forward.

The Live Newsfeed

Jump into a collective feed where Minnesota creators share project updates, post direct opportunities, ask questions, and start everyday conversations. Full Access members can initiate new topics and post opportunities, while Guest accounts can jump in and reply to any ongoing thread.

Direct Network Messaging

Connect instantly with other creators without wading through email chains or generic social networks. Full Access members can instantly initiate new direct chat threads to pitch ideas or find collaborators, while Guest profiles remain open to receiving incoming messages.

Unlock the Network (Premium Feature)

When you are ready to expand your circle, step beyond the open feed. Upgrade to gain unrestricted access to a searchable database organized by production skills, alongside dedicated spaces to coordinate locations, source equipment, and troubleshoot creative hurdles.

Establish Your Guest Profile

A thriving film community requires an active network. Create your profile today to showcase your work, share project updates, and establish your presence in the community. Whenever you are ready to search the full directory for specific production roles, unlock direct messaging, or support our future physical studio space, you can upgrade your membership at any time.

Securing a Studio Built for You, by Us

Our digital network is the foundation for something much larger. The ultimate goal for The Crewsaide is to open a physical coworking and studio space in Minnesota built specifically for independent filmmakers. Turning this blueprint into reality requires a strong, active community following. By choosing a paid membership tier today, your commitment directly helps us build the proof-of-concept needed to secure the commercial space. You are providing the critical momentum required to establish a permanent home for Minnesota independent cinema.

MEET THE FOUNDER

As a filmmaker, I have navigated the challenges of independent filmmaking firsthand. I built The Crewsaide because I lived this exact problem. Too many talented creators are looking for ways to expand their professional circles, share resources, and find reliable collaborative partners to get their projects made. This platform serves as a permanent hub to unify our voices, pool our local resources, and elevate the entire Minnesota film industry together.

Minnesota has no shortage of filmmakers who want to create more. What our local industry has been missing is a dedicated space that brings everyone together.

Join The Crewsaide today.

Alison Guessou,

Founder of The Crewsaide