Crew & Production Resources for Milwood Studios

Book models, photographers, stylists, and hair & makeup artists directly — no agency in between. Pay by day rate or hourly, with lower fees than traditional agencies. The most established of the bunch.

Broader and more film-leaning — matches projects with talent and crew across commercials, branded content, e-commerce, video, UGC, and film. Best when you need a full crew, not just models.

Hire fashion models, promo models, and UGC creators directly — browse talent or post a job and let them apply. Models set their own rates, and the platform fee is 10% versus the ~20% agencies charge.

Newer, US-focused, and very low fee (5%). Connects brands and e-commerce with models across LA, NY, Miami, Las Vegas, and Chicago — commercial, fitness, editorial, content, and event work.

Peer-to-peer rentals from local owners and rental houses — LA has one of the deepest inventories anywhere. Cameras, lenses, audio, and specialty gear, often same-day pickup a short drive from the studio.

The largest online rental house in the US — 6,000+ cameras, lenses, and production tools shipped to your door. Great for planned shoots; order ahead and gear arrives before your booking.

French-inspired café on Abbot Kinney. Breakfast platters, sandwiches, salads and bowls that are easy to have delivered for crew or guests.

Venice bakery-café a few minutes from the studio. Fresh bread, pastries, coffee and breakfast for an early call time.

Crowd-pleasing sandwiches and salads with group catering. An easy pick for crew lunch or a team offsite.

Short-term production insurance built for shoots — coverage from a single day up to a year, including rented gear. Quote online, get your certificate same day. The go-to for photo and video productions.

One-day event insurance with a COI delivered in minutes — add the venue as an additional insured at no extra cost. Best fit for events, launches, and gatherings rather than productions.