ACTIONS
We designed and developed a fully custom WordPress platform that functions as a streamlined crew database, bringing together registration, availability, location search, and contact permissions into one intuitive experience. The onboarding flow was built to be simple and frictionless, allowing users to create a profile, set their location, add IMDb credentials, choose up to two additional working regions, and manage their privacy settings with ease. We implemented a robust availability system reflecting real production realities, allowing users to mark themselves as Available, Unavailable, Pencilled, or available from specific dates, supported by backend logic that updates status dynamically. To ensure accurate and meaningful crew discovery, we developed a radius-based postcode search powered by Google Maps, with additional region-based search options for those working across multiple areas. For communication, we created a dual-path contact system that supports both public details and private contact requests, the latter triggering automated MotionCrews email notifications when users choose to keep their information hidden. All of this sits within a scalable, mobile-first architecture designed for future growth, from potential tiered memberships to in-platform messaging and admin approval flows, ensuring MotionCrews is equipped for long-term expansion without compromising simplicity or user experience.
RESULTS
The final platform delivers a clean, modern, and highly functional digital experience that reflects MotionCrews’ ethos of simplicity and trust. Film professionals can now sign up, update their availability, and discover other crew members quickly and confidently, all without unnecessary features or distractions.
The radius based search dramatically improves discoverability, while the privacy-aware contact system ensures communication flows naturally and securely. For MotionCrews, this launch establishes a solid foundation for long term growth, future monetisation plans, and the development of a close-knit, self-sustaining professional community.
With a scalable infrastructure, intuitive UX, and a design aesthetic rooted in clarity, MotionCrews is now positioned as a go-to destination for videographers looking to collaborate, expand their network, and secure more opportunities.
