As filmmakers, it’s important to have the right collaborators around you that support your vision and contribute to a positive and productive work environment. Join us as award-winning producer, director, and writer Natalie Metzger (WEREWOLVES WITHIN, THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW, THUNDER ROAD) guides us on how to find and build a successful production crew. We’ll discuss how to source the right crew for your budget size; techniques for interviewing candidates and negotiating rates--and the red flags you should be on the lookout for when forming a team. Natalie will also share best practices for establishing a safe and respectful culture on set; and her tips for how to navigate conflict, or when necessary, terminate a professional relationship. This conversation will give you practical tools on how to “crew up” your next film to cultivate collaborative relationships that could last a lifetime.

This event is free and open to the public.

Utah Film Commission has helped thousands of projects film in the state, which includes many Sundance Institute supported projects. From the beginning, our locations, professional crew, and industry have left their mark on the unique stories that unfold in Utah. We're proud to be a supporter of two of Natalie Metzger's recent projects, THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW, and currently in production, CALIFORNIA KING.

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If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate in this event, please complete this form, contact us at (435) 776-7900 or email us at accessibility@sundance.org to discuss your specific needs. Every effort will be made to accommodate advance requests; requests made within 5 days of the event may not be guaranteed.