Case Study
Prometheus Entertainment: Saving a Television Series Production
Two local crewing companies had already failed. The 6th season of a television series was on the line. Based in Los Angeles with zero local connections, Prometheus Entertainment (producers for the History Channel) needed a full TV crew in Montreal — fast.
About Prometheus Entertainment
Prometheus Entertainment is an Emmy Award-winning Los Angeles-based production company specializing in documentary and unscripted television content. They produce The UnXplained for the History Channel — now in its 6th season. Their work demands fast turnarounds, reliable crew, and broadcast-standard production quality.
The Project
Prometheus needed to staff a full television production crew in Montreal for on-location segments of their History Channel series. The team required 6 key crew roles including camera operators, sound, and production support — all needing broadcast experience and local availability. With the season schedule already locked, there was no room for delays.
The Challenge
Before finding Spexster, Prometheus had tried two other crewing services in the Montreal area — but neither delivered the level of responsiveness or transparency the production required. Without verified credit lists or timely communication, hiring decisions couldn't move forward. Starting from square one in an unfamiliar city with a locked production schedule created real urgency.
How Spexster Helped
Spexster's Taylor stepped in and immediately changed the dynamic. Responses were fast. Questions were answered efficiently. Most critically, Taylor provided multiple crew options with full credit lists — so Prometheus could evaluate experience and make informed hiring decisions. Every request was fulfilled quickly, and the team felt supported throughout the entire process.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do you hire a film or TV crew in Montreal?
Spexster sources vetted local crews in Montreal by posting your brief to its network, shortlisting the strongest candidates with you, sharing full credit lists so you can evaluate experience, then handling contracts and payout — so an out-of-town production can staff up in Montreal without existing local connections.
How fast can Spexster staff a broadcast crew in a new city?
For Prometheus Entertainment, Spexster staffed six key broadcast roles in Montreal quickly enough to keep a locked production schedule on track, after two other crewing services had already failed to deliver.
What if other crewing services have already let my production down?
That is exactly the situation Prometheus faced. Two other services had failed before Spexster stepped in, provided multiple crew options with full credit lists, and answered every request quickly — turning a stalled search into a staffed shoot.
What television production roles can Spexster staff?
Spexster staffs full broadcast crews — including camera operators, sound, and production support. For Prometheus, Spexster filled six key roles for on-location segments of their History Channel series.
Does Spexster provide crew credit lists before hiring?
Yes. Spexster shares full credit lists for shortlisted crew so producers can evaluate experience and make informed hiring decisions before committing — a detail Prometheus cited as decisive.