Inside The Crewsaide
What You’ll Find & How It Works
“Community is everything. When one of us wins, we all win.”
Dee Rees
At its core, The Crewsaide is a digital coworking hub built for filmmakers. But it’s not just about connecting, it’s about enabling growth, catalyzing collaboration, and making space for creativity. Here’s what members can look forward to:
Virtual Coworking Sessions
Work side-by-side with peers, even if you’re miles apart. Whether you’re writing, editing, or prepping, drop in, share your goals for the session, and co-work together in real time. The magic is in proximity — knowing someone else is working with you.
Discussion Rooms & Forums
Need feedback on a script? Want to ask for references for DP or sound? We have rooms for resource sharing, critiques, Q&A, and open topics. These are spaces to tap into the collective knowledge of the creative community.
Screening & Critique Nights
Member-only sessions where you can screen rough cuts, get feedback, and see how others approach editing, pacing, and story. It’s a safe space for vulnerability and learning together.
Curated Resource Library
Guides, templates, toolkits, and industry reading—all in one place. Whether you’re budgeting, planning a shoot, or navigating festival submissions, the resource library is meant to shorten your learning curve.
Member-Led Workshops & Panels
Every member has a voice. We plan regular programming led by filmmakers in our community: masterclasses, breakdowns, case studies, and Q&A evenings. You can propose or lead sessions too.
Founder Perks & Beta Access
Early members will not only get preferential access to features as they roll out, but also influence future design, features, and priorities. Think of this not as a set product, but a living platform built with you.
Path to Physical Space
As we scale, The Crewsaide’s ultimate hope is to grow into a physical creative hub in Minneapolis — a place where you can drop in, shoot, screen, write, and meet in person. But everything starts at the digital level to ensure accessibility and inclusion.
“I built what I couldn’t find — a space where I could create freely, with people who understood the mission.”
Issa Rae
Our promise: no ads, no distractions, no data mining. Just a clean, intentional space built for collaboration and growth.