TV & Event Crew Hire — London & UK

Need experienced crew for a live broadcast, live stream or event? Funny Hands Media can provide trusted television and event professionals for productions of all sizes.

Whether you need a single freelancer, a small team or a complete production crew, Funny Hands Media can provide experienced professionals for live broadcasts, live streams, sports presentation, corporate events and television productions.

Our team has been working in live television for more than twenty-five years. During that time, we have built strong relationships with experienced and trusted crew members across a wide range of production disciplines.

Unlike many crewing agencies, we don’t simply search a database and send you a list of names. We provide crew that we know, trust and have often worked alongside ourselves.

Our reputation depends on the quality of the people we provide, which is why we’re selective about who represents Funny Hands Media on site.

Crew You Can Trust

One of the biggest challenges in television production is finding the right person for the role.

Not all camera operators, directors or production staff have the same experience, specialisms or skill sets.

Because our background is in live television production, we understand the difference.

The right person for a live studio show may not be the right person for a single-camera shoot. A sports presentation event may require a different skill set from a corporate town hall or live stream.

A camera operator is not just a camera operator. Different productions require different skills, experience and personalities. A pedestal camera operator, handheld camera operator, jib operator, Steadicam operator and single-camera operator all bring different strengths to a production. Our understanding of live television allows us to match the right person to the right production.

We take the time to understand your production and recommend crew accordingly.

Complete Crews or Individual Freelancers

Some clients need a single crew member.

Others require an entire production team.

We can provide both.

Whether you’re looking for an individual freelancer or a complete crew that already knows how to work together, we can help.

Many of our crew have worked together repeatedly across a variety of productions, helping projects run smoothly from day one.

The Funny Hands Difference

When you book crew through Funny Hands Media, you’re not simply booking individuals.

You’re gaining the support of an experienced production company that understands live television.

Many clients come to Funny Hands because they don’t want the risk of sourcing unknown freelancers individually.

When we recommend crew, we’re recommending people we know, trust and have often worked alongside ourselves. We understand their strengths, experience and suitability for different types of productions.

That means our clients can focus on delivering their production rather than worrying about crewing.

If illness, travel disruption or unforeseen circumstances affect a booking, we can often provide an equally experienced replacement, helping to protect your production and minimise disruption.

Our clients don’t need to spend time sourcing multiple freelancers, setting up individual suppliers, raising separate purchase orders or processing multiple invoices.

One phone call.

One supplier.

One purchase order.

One invoice.

We take care of the rest.

For many clients, that peace of mind is just as valuable as the crew themselves. They know that if circumstances change, Funny Hands Media has the experience, relationships and resources to keep their production moving.

Roles We Can Provide

Producer
Gallery Producer
Director / Vision Mixer
Camera Operators
Camera Assistants
Floor Managers
Floor Assistants
EVS Replay Operators
Sound Supervisors
Sound Assistants
Autocue Operators (CueScript Specialists)
Hair & Make-Up Artists
Runners

Vision Mixers, Broadcast Directors & Specialist Crew

Sourcing specialist broadcast crew requires more than a job title match. Here is what sets some of our key roles apart.

Vision Mixer hire. A vision mixer cuts between cameras in real time during a live broadcast — one of the most technically demanding roles in live television. Our vision mixers have cut live sports presentation for Formula E and major entertainment productions. If you need vision mixer hire for a live broadcast, sports presentation event or studio show, we provide experienced professionals who perform under real broadcast pressure.

Broadcast Director hire. Our broadcast directors manage the creative and operational direction of a live show — from camera planning and rehearsal through to live calling and presenter management. Some also vision mix their own productions; others work purely as director with a dedicated vision mixer alongside them.

Floor Manager hire. A floor manager is the critical link between the gallery and the studio or event floor. Our floor managers have worked across live sports, entertainment and corporate broadcasts, keeping productions on time and presenters focused.

EVS Replay Operator hire. For sports presentation and live events requiring instant replay, our EVS operators manage replay systems to broadcast standards — delivering real-time highlights and action replays with precision timing.

Camera Operator hire. We provide camera operators across all disciplines: pedestal, handheld, jib, Steadicam and single-camera. We match the operator to the production, not just the vacancy.

Experience That Matters

Our crew have worked on live television broadcasts, outside broadcasts, live streams, sports presentation, entertainment programmes, music productions, corporate events and major international productions.

Many have worked on projects for Formula 1, Paramount, MTV, Comedy Central, Must Have Ideas and Utility Warehouse.

We specialise in London and the South East but regularly provide crew across the UK and internationally when required.

Why Clients Choose Funny Hands

Clients don’t come to Funny Hands because they want a particular freelancer.

They come to us because they need the right person for the job.

Our role is to understand the production, identify the skills required and recommend the most suitable crew member for that specific project.

This approach gives our clients flexibility and reassurance. If circumstances change, we have the knowledge and relationships to provide suitable alternatives without compromising quality.

It’s one of the reasons clients continue to trust Funny Hands Media to support their productions year after year.

Let’s Talk

Whether you need a single freelancer tomorrow morning or a complete crew for a major production, we’d love to hear about your project.

Contact Funny Hands Media to discuss your requirements and let us find the right people for the job.

Frequently Asked Questions

What TV and event crew roles can Funny Hands Media provide?

We can provide Producers, Gallery Producers, Directors, Vision Mixers, Broadcast Directors, Camera Operators, Camera Assistants, Floor Managers, Floor Assistants, EVS Replay Operators, Sound Supervisors, Autocue Operators (CueScript specialists), Hair and Make-Up Artists and Runners.

Can you provide a vision mixer or broadcast director for a live broadcast?

Yes. We provide experienced vision mixers and broadcast directors for live broadcasts, sports presentation events and studio productions. Our vision mixers have cut major live television productions to broadcast standards and are experienced in high-pressure, real-time cutting environments. Our broadcast directors are equally experienced across sports, entertainment and corporate production types.

Do you provide TV crew for one-off events and single days?

Yes. We provide crew for both one-off events and ongoing productions. Whether you need a single freelancer for one day or a complete production crew for a series of events, we can help.

What areas do you cover for TV and event crew hire?