1.Thanks for helping shape Crewbuz, a new tool built by a freelance AV technician for freelancers. It takes about 3 minutes. Answers are anonymous unless you choose to leave your email, which will only be used to contact you about Crewbuz.

What are your main roles? (Tick all that apply)

Sound

Video

LED

Lighting

Camera

Graphics and playback

Rigging

Project manager / technical director

Stage crew

2.How long have you been freelancing?

Less than 2 years

2 to 5 years

5 to 10 years

10 to 20 years

Over 20 years

3.How many different companies do you work for in a typical year?

1

2 to 3

4 to 6

7 to 10

More than 10

4.How do you usually get booked? (Tick all that apply)

Bookers contact me directly via email

I contact bookers myself via email

Recommendations from other crew

Crew agencies

WhatsApp groups

Social media or LinkedIn

Job boards or apps

5.How do you let bookers know when you're free? (Tick all that apply)

When I send out my availability

Only when they ask

I post in WhatsApp groups or on social media

Through an agency or booking app

I don't really, I wait to be called

6.How do you keep track of holds, pencils and confirmed jobs? (Tick all that apply)

Paper diary

Phone calendar

Spreadsheet

A dedicated app

Mostly in my head

7.Have you ever double-booked yourself or lost work because of a mix-up with holds or messages?

Never

Once or twice

Several times

It happens regularly

8.If you've had a mix-up, did you find cover for it?

Yes, I found cover myself

Yes, the booker found cover

No, the job went uncovered

Not applicable, it's never happened

9.In a typical year, how many months are you busy with work?

Under 4 months

4 to 6 months

7 to 9 months

10 to 12 months

10.How often do jobs get cancelled at short notice, and are you paid when that happens?

Rarely or never

A few times a year, and I'm usually paid

A few times a year, and I'm usually not paid

Often, and I'm usually paid

Often, and I'm usually not paid

11.How many different bookers do you deal with?

1 to 3

4 to 6

7 to 10

More than 10

12.What's your biggest frustration as a freelancer?

13.Would you use an app that manages your diary and holds, warns you about clashes and sends your availability to bookers for you?

Yes

Maybe

No

14.What would make an app like that a must-have for you?

15.Would you like to try Crewbuz early? Leave your email and we'll be in touch (optional). It will only be used to contact you about Crewbuz.