CREW on SET for shortS and feature filmS

"Micro-budget films – which by my definition are films that are shot for anything from $1000 to $50,000 – often fall into one of these categories when it comes to crew size:"

  • 1 – 2 Crew Members
  • 5 – 7 Crew Members
  • 15+ Crew Members

Source: Noam Kroll - Building the perfect 5 person micro budget feature film crew

 
 

1 – 2 Crew Members

This team is mostly used for B-foto or small pic-up scenes. Could be used for a short film with lots of constraints to the script. Not applicable for a feature film. 

  • Cinematographer
  • Soundmixer
 

5 – 7 Crew Members

This team is usable for short films and series with a low budget. Could be used for a feature film with lots of constraints to the script. 

  • Director
  • Producer / 1st AD
  • Cinematographer
  • Sound mixer
  • Production designer / Props
  • Makeup  artist / Wardrobe 
  • Script supervisor / Continuity
 

15+ Crew Members

This crew is usable for short film and series with a bit higher budget or a low budget feature film.

  • 1st AD
  • Cinematographer 
  • Gaffer
  • 1st AC
  • Grips
  • Sound mixer
  • Script supervisor
  • Production designer
  • Makeup artist
  • Production assistants
  • 2nd AD
  • DIT / DMT
  • Best boy / Runner