Our Story

We believe great film
needs great people.

Film Help Squad was built by filmmakers who were tired of the barriers, the gatekeeping, and the closed networks. We built the platform we always wished existed.

Our Mission
Making the film industry accessible to every talented person — not just those with the right connections.

Founded in London in 2020, Film Help Squad started as a simple job board. Today we're the UK's most comprehensive film career platform — connecting 12,000+ professionals with 850+ live opportunities every day.

We're not a recruitment agency. We're industry infrastructure — the connective tissue between talent and opportunity in UK film and television.

2020
Founded in London
12K+
Active Members
3,200+
Roles Filled
850+
Jobs Live Today
The Team

Built by film people, for film people

Every member of our team has worked in the film and TV industry. We know what you need because we've been there.

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James Mitchell
CEO & Co-Founder
Former production manager with 12 years on BBC and Channel 4 productions. Founded Film Help Squad after struggling to find reliable crew for his own projects.
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Sarah Patel
CTO & Co-Founder
Previously led engineering at a BAFTA-winning post-production house. Obsessed with using technology to solve real industry problems at scale.
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Marcus Oyelaran
Head of Partnerships
10 years as a casting associate at a major London agency. Now uses that network to bring verified, quality opportunities to our members.
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Amara Kofi
Head of Community
Award-winning documentary filmmaker turned community builder. Ensures Film Help Squad stays focused on what actually matters to working professionals.
What We Stand For

Our values

Open Access
Opportunity should be based on talent and hard work — not who you know or where you went to school.
Trust & Verification
Every job, casting, and company on our platform is manually verified. No spam, no scams — just real opportunities.
Community First
We're building an industry community, not just a marketplace. Real connections, real advocacy, real support.
Innovation
The film industry deserves better tools — AI and technology designed for how film professionals actually work.
Inclusion
A platform that works for everyone regardless of background, experience level, or location.
Career Growth
From your first short film to your first Netflix commission — our platform is designed to grow with you.
As Seen In

Recognised by the UK's leading media & industry publications

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