Introducing Middling Connect:
A Crew Database Built for the Midlands
The Midlands has incredible filmmaking talent — but finding each other has been the hard part. The Middling Connect is here to change that. A dedicated crew database built for the Midlands, by the Midlands.
Why Middling Connect?
The Midlands has always been home to incredible filmmaking talent — camera operators, sound recordists, lighting technicians, art directors, and every department in between. But finding each other? That’s been the hard part. Until now. Middling Connect is a dedicated crew database built specifically for the Midlands film and TV industry. Whether you’re a production company looking to hire local talent, or a crew member looking to get noticed, this is your platform. Born from Middling Women Middling Connect is a branch of Middling Women, a production company founded by local creatives Lily Portman and Georgia Neath.
That same ethos drives Middling Connect.
We believe the Midlands doesn’t need to compete with London or Manchester to be taken seriously. The talent is already here — it just needs a proper home.
What We Offer 🎬
Crew Directory A searchable database of Midlands-based film and TV professionals across every department — camera, sound, lighting, art, production, post-production, and more. Every member gets a detailed profile showcasing their skills, showreel, rates, and availability.
💬 Community Hub
A Discord-style chat space where crew members can network, share job leads, ask for advice, and build connections. Public channels for general chat, jobs, gear talk, and locations — plus direct messaging for private conversations.
📦 Marketplace
Need a camera kit last minute? Looking for studio space? Our marketplace connects members with available equipment and spaces across the region, with a focus on last-minute deals.
🏷️ Industry Discounts
Exclusive partner offers on kit hire, insurance, software, and more. Members-only pricing that pays for itself.
⭐ Monthly Spotlight Each month, we showcase a standout crew member on our homepage — putting them front and centre for production companies actively hiring.
For the Midlands, By the Midlands We’re not trying to be everything to everyone. We’re laser-focused on the Midlands because we know this region has the talent, the locations, and the ambition to rival anywhere in the UK. What it needs is infrastructure — and that’s exactly what Middling Connect provides.
We have already crewed up for respectable companies such as Grey Moth and Fable Productions