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Film and TV Industry Faces Mixed Fortunes Amid Global Downturn

As the global film and TV industry navigates a challenging start to 2025, the UK sector is experiencing a mixed bag of fortunes.

What We Do?

Your Voice Shapes Us, Your Questions Guide Us

Empowering New Talent

We help new entrants thrive in the Film and TV industry by providing guidance, support, and resources tailored to their needs. From workshops to mentorship programmes, we ensure budding professionals have the tools to succeed.

Education for Everyone

Our resources are designed to help new entrants in the Film and TV industry gain confidence and knowledge. We offer a CPR course to promote on-set safety and provide a helpful knowledge base to answer those questions you might feel hesitant to ask. Whether you’re looking to develop essential skills or find practical advice, we’re here to support you.

Your Industry Ally

As you embark on your Film and TV career, we’re here to offer guidance, resources, and a community that understands your journey. Whether you’re looking for advice, training, or a place to connect with like-minded individuals, we’re your ally in navigating the Film and TV industry.

Building Community Connections

We foster a sense of belonging in the Film and TV community, organising networking events, workshops, and online platforms where professionals can collaborate, learn, and grow together.

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Formerly known as Crew Bible

Crew Bible Set Starters is back!

We are dedicated to helping new entrants find the best pathways into the film and television industry; one of the most challenging fields to break into. Between 2022 and 2023, during our time as Crew Bible, we reached an incredible 170,000 viewers and supported over 3,000 users, achieving a remarkable success rate of 35.7% before the industry was affected by the actors' strikes. Now, reimagined as Set Starters, we are more committed than ever to being your go-to resource for everything related to building a successful career in the film and TV industry. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your next big step, Set Starters is here to guide you every step of the way.

Lights, Camera, Empower! - Shaping tomorrow's Crew

We are trusted by over 4000+ New Entrants. Join them by utilising us and grow within the industry!

"Oh What's Occurring?" - Nessa from Gavin & Stacey

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2024 Statistics

We take pride in what we do

20,133

Monthly Visitors

34

KB Articles to help you grow

35.4%

Success Rate between 2022 - 2023

“The team at Crew Bible Set Starters have been amazing. If you’re new to the industry and looking for your first few credits look no further! The team at Crew Bible Set Starters not only got me my first credited role but also a whole new CV ALL within 24 hours. I can’t recommend Crew Bible enough!! I’ve been looking for my first role for weeks and finding these guys has felt like a gold mine!”

Frankie Lynch

Production Assisant/Location Assisant

“The freelancing world can sometimes be lonely, Jay has been a great support to many new entrants in the industry, not only by posting jobs but by giving advice too. I will always be grateful for the help he has given me when booking crew, especially with last minute changes. I can always count on Jay!”

Kim Brown

Assistant Production Manager

“Checked out the Crew Bible Set Starters website and just wanted to say it looks really good so far. Love the little loading clapperboard and I have a feeling it’s going to help me soo much in developing my career in Film & TV for useful tips and tricks!”

Melanie Keeler

Camera Trainee/Runner

“I absolutely LOVE the Crew Bible Set Starters so far, thank you so much for all your hard work on making the magic happen! I especially love the exceptionally detailed A-Z jargon cheat sheet, it’s so so helpful 🥰”

Sabri Patel

Runner/Logger

“Thank you so much to Crew Bible Set Starters & Jay Finlayson, for your guidance, knowledge of the industry standards and regulations. Crew Bible has been an absolute asset to me personally in the film industry.”

Lisa Campos

Location Assistant

“Jay has been one of the most helpful people in this industry. It really helps to have all of this information stored in the same place. This website will help put an end to gatekeeping! Thank you for everything!”

Marie Kostadinova

Runner

“The Crew Bible Set Starters team have helped me to no end! As a new starter in this industry it can all seem very daunting, but with their help I’ve been made to feel more at ease! Jay Finlayson has offered support and advice on my CV as well as organise incredibly helpful webinars! I can always count on them.”

Annie Lewry

Production Assisant