Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If you want to be a film director, it's important to know how things run on set. These are my top five reasons to work multiple crew positions.
If you want to connect:
Instagram: @TomMorrisFilm
Website: TomMorrisFilm.com
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More about this Video:
I am fourteen years into my filmmaking journey here in California. Over the past decade I have been fortunate enough to Direct/Produce Four Feature Films, hundreds of commercials, multiple shorts, music videos, and web series, but I still find myself working on set in multiple crew positions.
I do believe there is value in working multiple crew positions on set, while you're building your career as a director. This video breaks down my top 5 reasons for working multiple crew positions.
Reason One: Experience. You have to start someplace, and there is nothing like being on a film set, aside from actually being on a film set. When you're starting out, it's easier to get on a big production as one of the hundred crew positions, before you can get hired as a director.
Reason Two: Understanding all of the Roles. There are a lot of departments, crew positions, and people involved with making films. Getting on set in any capacity gives you the ability to start seeing how the whole thing operates.
Reason Three: LOGISTICS. This is similar two reason two, but with a twist. If you are getting on set, and paying attention to how all the moving pieces come together, you can start learning the rhyme and reason to why things happen the way they do, and how all of pieces work together to lead to a successful shoot.
Reason Four: Meeting People. Most people on set are trying to get to another level. When you work on set you get to be apart of the camaraderie that comes with working long hours, and brining a film over the finish line. When you meet people on set, you can get them excited about your project and help each other climb the ladder of getting projects made.
Reason Five: MONEY. There is no sugar coating it. When you are trying to make it in Los Angeles, or any big city, as a filmmaker, getting on set is one of the best ways to make some cash, learn, and have fun. If you get good at playing the game, you can start getting booked often and work on a lot of projects. There is a fair amount of money to be made in the film industry working different crew positions, so get out there, and make some cash!
I am also working as a truck driver in this video. Shot on my Canon EOS R6 while working on a commercial. Shhh, don't tell.
More about Me:
Hi! My name is Tom. I am a film and commercial director living in Los Angeles. I live with Katie, my wife, and we have twins on the way. Along with directing, I love to shoot photos, drink water, and have a nice time.
Follow me on instagram at: @TomMorrisFilm
Watch one of my films:
General Education - on iTunes, YouTube Movies, DVD, Blu-Ray
Oliver, Stoned. - on Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, Tubi, DVD and Blu-Ray
Tragedy Girls - on Hulu, iTunes
Blowing Up Right Now - on Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, Tubi, DVD and Blu-Ray
Have a nice day and have a nice time.
If you want to be a film director, it's important to know how things run on set. These are my top five reasons to work multiple crew positions.
If you want to connect:
Instagram: @TomMorrisFilm
Website: TomMorrisFilm.com
SUCCESS!! YouTube finally turned my comments back on! If you've been checking out the videos, drop a comment below, introduce yourself, and I'll be happy to meet you!
More about this Video:
I am fourteen years into my filmmaking journey here in California. Over the past decade I have been fortunate enough to Direct/Produce Four Feature Films, hundreds of commercials, multiple shorts, music videos, and web series, but I still find myself working on set in multiple crew positions.
I do believe there is value in working multiple crew positions on set, while you're building your career as a director. This video breaks down my top 5 reasons for working multiple crew positions.
Reason One: Experience. You have to start someplace, and there is nothing like being on a film set, aside from actually being on a film set. When you're starting out, it's easier to get on a big production as one of the hundred crew positions, before you can get hired as a director.
Reason Two: Understanding all of the Roles. There are a lot of departments, crew positions, and people involved with making films. Getting on set in any capacity gives you the ability to start seeing how the whole thing operates.
Reason Three: LOGISTICS. This is similar two reason two, but with a twist. If you are getting on set, and paying attention to how all the moving pieces come together, you can start learning the rhyme and reason to why things happen the way they do, and how all of pieces work together to lead to a successful shoot.
Reason Four: Meeting People. Most people on set are trying to get to another level. When you work on set you get to be apart of the camaraderie that comes with working long hours, and brining a film over the finish line. When you meet people on set, you can get them excited about your project and help each other climb the ladder of getting projects made.
Reason Five: MONEY. There is no sugar coating it. When you are trying to make it in Los Angeles, or any big city, as a filmmaker, getting on set is one of the best ways to make some cash, learn, and have fun. If you get good at playing the game, you can start getting booked often and work on a lot of projects. There is a fair amount of money to be made in the film industry working different crew positions, so get out there, and make some cash!
I am also working as a truck driver in this video. Shot on my Canon EOS R6 while working on a commercial. Shhh, don't tell.
More about Me:
Hi! My name is Tom. I am a film and commercial director living in Los Angeles. I live with Katie, my wife, and we have twins on the way. Along with directing, I love to shoot photos, drink water, and have a nice time.
Follow me on instagram at: @TomMorrisFilm
Watch one of my films:
General Education - on iTunes, YouTube Movies, DVD, Blu-Ray
Oliver, Stoned. - on Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, Tubi, DVD and Blu-Ray
Tragedy Girls - on Hulu, iTunes
Blowing Up Right Now - on Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, Tubi, DVD and Blu-Ray
Have a nice day and have a nice time.
