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TCN Channel Nine Pty. Limited


Although the following testimonials relate to our TV crew division, they apply to this section as well.  Coming from a mix of large, multinational organisations and local production companies, they show the level of service and professionalism we  offer our clients.



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This is to confirm that I have known Mrs. Maria Karambelas for 15 years.
In my capacity as Studio Operations Manager for TCN Channel Nine Pty. Limited, I am in daily contact with her regarding bookings for freelance personnel she has under management, such as cameramen, audio directors and assistants.
Her company Calling All Crew has become an integral part of the Australian television production scene. The Networks and independant production companies are now relying heavily on the services she provides.
Maria has a thorough understanding of our requirements and provides a vital service, often at extremely short notice and under difficult circumstances.
I would be more than happy to elaborate on this statement if required.
 
Con Pieterse
Studio Operations Manager
TCN Channel Nine Pty. Limited.
 
Channel 7 Production Resources

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From: Pinn, Danny 
Subject: Thank you

On behalf of resources at Seven we would like to thank Calling All Crew, and in particular Maria, for your recent and ongoing support. We have found ourselves with few options as far as crewing is concerned of late and without your help we would have been very stuck.

Thanks again,

Danny and Tom
P: 9877 7644    F: 9877 7563 

 
SBS TV

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Calling All Crew has never let us down!! Maria is always able to provide excellent operators, often at very short notice. Most of our current trade list is made up from people who have been introduced to us by Calling All Crew.

Roy Chivers
SBS TV

 
Global TV

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Here at Global we have used Calling All Crew every week, as we source freelance crews for various sporting and studio events in Sydney.  By knowing the strength of the personnel she has on her books, she has always offered appropriate crews for these events.
 
Maria Karambelas has always been contactable, reliable, pleasant and professional in her dealings with us.  
 
Many of the freelance people on her books ask that bookings be made directly with Maria, as this frees up their time to work (and not answer phone calls).  We keep in constant contact with Maria so she can check her people across our many jobs, ensuring people turn up on time every time.
 
 
Lisa Fenley
Resource Unit Administrator
Global Television PTY LTD
02 9886 33420407 277 088

 
Turner Entertainment Networks
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I would like to thank Calling All Crew and especially, Maria, for being such a supportive and proactive partner in our shoot requirements. Locating the right people for a 2 city shoot and also problem solving when it was not feasible for us to do so long distance from Hong Kong. I am glad I found them and am sure to use them again. Looking forward to a long and harmonious working relationship. I would like to add that I developed a personal & easy rapport with Maria that made my job so much easier :) Hope to meet Maria in person some day soon !

Tina Das Chowdhury
Sponsorship & Promotions Production Manager
Ad Sales
Turner Entertainment Networks Asia
 
Sky Channel

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Sky Channel has had a close association with Maria Stunt of “Calling All Crew” since she started her operation in the early Nineties.  During this time, Maria has provided many high quality crew members for both regular and “one-off” Sky Channel shows and teleconferences.

Maria undertakes to find crew quickly and efficiently, and has never failed to come up with the goods.

I have no hesitation in recommending Maria and her booking service, “Calling All Crew”.

Please contact me for any further information you may require.

Ali Rubie

Facilities Manager

 

 
Zero1Zero

From: Cameron Mock - Outside Broadcast Department [ This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ]

Calling All Crew supplies me with the people I need to meet my clients needs.

I find them professional and the calibre of staff they have on their books are the best you will find anywhere. From Technical to makeup they are all there and all you need to do is contact Calling All Crew and tell Maria what you need and when and it is all done.

If I was a freelance television person this is the agency I would be putting my name with and you could not find a more professional outfit to represent you.

Cameron

 
AAV Broadcast Rentals

Calling All Crew has provided first class crews and support to AAV Broadcast Rentals for many years.... anything from a single ENG Owner/Operator to specialised OB crew for rugby, motorsport or music.  Calling All Crew is a `must have' on your speed dial.

Michelle Frichot - Unit / Production Manager

AAV Broadcast Rentals

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RedMax Entertainment

RedMax Entertainment has used the services of Calling All Crew for quite a few years.  

The reasons are simple – they always have the right answers, the right people and great SERVICE.  You just can’t ask for much more, but if you cap that off with their positive friendly attitude, then you can see why we have continually gone back to CAC year after year – and will continue to do so.”

Murray Lomax
executive producer

 
RedMax Entertainment Pty Ltd
PO Box 109 Chadstone Centre
Chadstone, Victoria  3148   AUSTRALIA
Ph:     61 (0)3 9888 1746
Web: www.redmax.com.au

 

 

 
SHOOTING STAR PICTURE COMPANY

The best place to find someone for your project is through a recommendation you trust. I can trust Maria to find me the best available person on the day. The service at Calling All Crew is impeccable. I just tell Maria what I want and she comes back to me with it all sorted. She doesn’t even groan when I move shoot dates on her over and over again. She still keeps up the friendly and efficient service.

Kelda Murray

SHOOTING STAR PICTURE COMPANY
www.shootingstar.com.au
Suite 60, Upper Deck
Jones Bay Wharf
Pyrmont NSW 2009        
Ph: (612) 9660 6969

 

 
CUTTING EDGE

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"Calling all Crew" have never let us down! Maria is always pleasant, prompt and more than willing to go the extra mile to help out. There has never been a time when Maria has not been able to supply us with the crew we require, regardless of how little notice is provided. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Maria for any of your crewing requirements. Thanks Maria - we couldn't do it without you! :-)

Mark Bonnici
Outside Broadcast Manager
CUTTING EDGE
Brisbane - Sydney - Gold Coast, Australia
ph: + 61 7 3013 6222
fax: + 61 7 3013 6299

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