Studio microphone and audio mixer set up for recording—representing audio engineers, podcast producers, and sound designers in a professional workspace.
Film crew working on a studio set with lighting rigs, grips, and technicians preparing the scene—representing cinematographers, gaffers, key grips, and production teams.
Film crew working on a green screen studio set with lighting rigs and VFX production setup, involving cinematographers, gaffers, and VFX artists.
Studio microphone and audio mixer set up for recording—representing audio engineers, podcast producers, and sound designers in a professional workspace.
Film crew working on a studio set with lighting rigs, grips, and technicians preparing the scene—representing cinematographers, gaffers, key grips, and production teams.
Film crew working on a green screen studio set with lighting rigs and VFX production setup, involving cinematographers, gaffers, and VFX artists.
Audio engineer operating a digital sound mixing console during a live production, managing sound levels for performers on stage.
Film lighting setup with a softbox and stand positioned outdoors at dusk, used by gaffers and lighting technicians on set.
Video village monitor on a beach film set displaying the scene being shot, used by directors, cinematographers, and crew to review footage.
Audio engineer operating a digital sound mixing console during a live production, managing sound levels for performers on stage.
Film lighting setup with a softbox and stand positioned outdoors at dusk, used by gaffers and lighting technicians on set.
Video village monitor on a beach film set displaying the scene being shot, used by directors, cinematographers, and crew to review footage.

The place where off-screen Creators finally get seen®

We're building the platform where creative talent gets discovered, fairly compensated, and celebrated.

We Saw Three Big Problems

Find verified crew in 48 hours. Re-hire with one click. Manage everything in one dashboard.

Find verified crew in 48 hours. Re-hire with one click. Manage everything in one dashboard.

Your work is everywhere, but your identity is nowhere.

Creators are forced to scatter their portfolio across Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Behance, and WhatsApp groups. Studios don’t know you exist, you blend into thousands, and there’s no structured way to stand out. CREA fixes this with one verified profile that showcases your real skills, real experience, and makes you discoverable instantly.

Your work is everywhere, but your identity is nowhere.

Creators are forced to scatter their portfolio across Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Behance, and WhatsApp groups. Studios don’t know you exist, you blend into thousands, and there’s no structured way to stand out. CREA fixes this with one verified profile that showcases your real skills, real experience, and makes you discoverable instantly.

Your work is everywhere, but your identity is nowhere.

Creators are forced to scatter their portfolio across Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Behance, and WhatsApp groups. Studios don’t know you exist, you blend into thousands, and there’s no structured way to stand out. CREA fixes this with one verified profile that showcases your real skills, real experience, and makes you discoverable instantly.

Creative work is undervalued, unclear, and unprotected.

Agencies take 15–20% cuts, rates are never transparent, payment delays stretch to 30–60 days, and contracts barely protect creators. CREA introduces transparent 3–5% commission, fair FEFSI/FWICE rates, escrow-protected payments, and union-aligned contracts—giving creators the safety they deserve.

Creative work is undervalued, unclear, and unprotected.

Agencies take 15–20% cuts, rates are never transparent, payment delays stretch to 30–60 days, and contracts barely protect creators. CREA introduces transparent 3–5% commission, fair FEFSI/FWICE rates, escrow-protected payments, and union-aligned contracts—giving creators the safety they deserve.

Creative work is undervalued, unclear, and unprotected.

Agencies take 15–20% cuts, rates are never transparent, payment delays stretch to 30–60 days, and contracts barely protect creators. CREA introduces transparent 3–5% commission, fair FEFSI/FWICE rates, escrow-protected payments, and union-aligned contracts—giving creators the safety they deserve.

Hiring is slow, chaotic, and based on reputation not proof.

Studios take 3–4 weeks to assemble a crew through outdated contacts. No verification, no easy way to re-hire, and project management is scattered across emails, spreadsheets, and WhatsApp. CREA solves this with verified talent, 48-hour crew discovery, one-click re-hiring, and a unified dashboard for the entire workflow.

Hiring is slow, chaotic, and based on reputation not proof.

Studios take 3–4 weeks to assemble a crew through outdated contacts. No verification, no easy way to re-hire, and project management is scattered across emails, spreadsheets, and WhatsApp. CREA solves this with verified talent, 48-hour crew discovery, one-click re-hiring, and a unified dashboard for the entire workflow.

Hiring is slow, chaotic, and based on reputation not proof.

Studios take 3–4 weeks to assemble a crew through outdated contacts. No verification, no easy way to re-hire, and project management is scattered across emails, spreadsheets, and WhatsApp. CREA solves this with verified talent, 48-hour crew discovery, one-click re-hiring, and a unified dashboard for the entire workflow.

Meanwhile, studios and production houses were struggling to assemble crews in weeks (not days), paying inflated rates, and getting no transparency on who they were hiring.

The Gap

There was no bridge between India's creative talent and the companies who desperately needed them.

Our Realization

This gap wasn't just a problem—it was an opportunity to transform India's entire creative economy.

So we built CREA

Our Vision
Our Vision
Our Vision

The Future We're Building

The Future We're Building

The Future We're Building

CREA is India's stage for creative talent. By 2030, every creative professional in India—from aspirants to industry pros—will use CREA as their primary platform for discovery, income, and community.

Our Values

What We Believe In

01 / Fair Compensation

Every creative professional deserves to be fairly paid for their work. No exploitation. No hidden fees. Transparent rates, escrow protection, and timely payments—always.

Transparent rates with no hidden fees.

Transparent rates with no hidden fees.

Transparent rates with no hidden fees.

Secure escrow protection for every gig.

Secure escrow protection for every gig.

Secure escrow protection for every gig.

Timely, guaranteed payments—always.

Timely, guaranteed payments—always.

Timely, guaranteed payments—always.

02 / Verified Trust

No more hiring based on hearsay. Portfolios. Ratings. Certifications. Union memberships. Every profile is verified. Every creator's work is on display. You know who you're hiring before they step on set.

Portfolios and credentials, fully verified.

Portfolios and credentials, fully verified.

Portfolios and credentials, fully verified.

Real ratings from actual past clients.

Real ratings from actual past clients.

Real ratings from actual past clients.

Know exactly who you're hiring upfront.

Know exactly who you're hiring upfront.

Know exactly who you're hiring upfront.

03 / Community First

This isn't just a transaction platform. It's a community where creators support each other, where studios mentor the next generation, and where India's creative industry grows together.

A supportive network for creator growth.

A supportive network for creator growth.

A supportive network for creator growth.

Mentorship from industry veterans.

Mentorship from industry veterans.

Mentorship from industry veterans.

Growing India's creative industry together.

Growing India's creative industry together.

Growing India's creative industry together.

04 / India-Centric

We're built for India, not a global platform forcing India into its mold. Tailored for local industry standards. Regional languages (Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam). Local payment methods. Understanding of Indian production workflows.

Built for Indian production workflows.

Built for Indian production workflows.

Built for Indian production workflows.

Designed for local industry standards

Designed for local industry standards

Designed for local industry standards

Support for regional languages and payments.

Support for regional languages and payments.

Support for regional languages and payments.

05 / Empowerment, Not Dependency

We're not here to own creators' careers. We're here to empower them. You control your rates. You choose your projects. You build your network. We're the platform; you're the star.

You set your rates; you choose your projects.

You set your rates; you choose your projects.

You set your rates; you choose your projects.

We provide the platform; you own your career.

We provide the platform; you own your career.

We provide the platform; you own your career.

Direct connections with no gatekeeping.

Direct connections with no gatekeeping.

Direct connections with no gatekeeping.

06 / Continuous Innovation

The creative industry changes. Technology evolves. We stay ahead. AI matching for better gigs. Video interviews. Project management built-in. Contract templates. We're always solving the next problem.

AI matching for smarter, faster hiring.

AI matching for smarter, faster hiring.

AI matching for smarter, faster hiring.

Tools that evolve with the industry.

Tools that evolve with the industry.

Tools that evolve with the industry.

Always solving the next big problem.

Always solving the next big problem.

Always solving the next big problem.

(FW 02) — ABOUT

How It All Started

In 2022, our founders realized something troubling: India's most talented filmmakers, editors, and creators were invisible to the studios who needed them.

Behind every film, web series, and social media campaign is a massive ecosystem of creative professionals—cinematographers, editors, sound engineers, animators, designers.

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They were hidden in WhatsApp groups, private networks, and word-of-mouth circles

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They were hidden in WhatsApp groups, private networks, and word-of-mouth circles

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They were hidden in WhatsApp groups, private networks, and word-of-mouth circles

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They were underpaid due to lack of transparency and exploitative middlemen charging 15-20% recruitment fees

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They were underpaid due to lack of transparency and exploitative middlemen charging 15-20% recruitment fees

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They were underpaid due to lack of transparency and exploitative middlemen charging 15-20% recruitment fees

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They had no platform to showcase their verified work and build their careers professionally

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They had no platform to showcase their verified work and build their careers professionally

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They had no platform to showcase their verified work and build their careers professionally

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Studios couldn't find them and relied on expensive recruitment agencies or endless networking

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Studios couldn't find them and relied on expensive recruitment agencies or endless networking

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Studios couldn't find them and relied on expensive recruitment agencies or endless networking

Built For India,
By Indians

Crea is India's first creator-first gig marketplace for the film, social media, advertising, EdTech, and gaming industries. We connect verified creative professionals like cinematographers, editors, graphic designers, AI creators with studios, agencies, and brands who need fast, transparent hiring.

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Industry Standards

Market-standard rates for crew. GST-ready invoicing. We respect India's established production norms and labor practices, not ignore them.

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Industry Standards

Market-standard rates for crew. GST-ready invoicing. We respect India's established production norms and labor practices, not ignore them.

01

Industry Standards

Market-standard rates for crew. GST-ready invoicing. We respect India's established production norms and labor practices, not ignore them.

02

Regional Language Support

English is not India. We support Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. Creators in their language. Opportunities in their language.

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Regional Language Support

English is not India. We support Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. Creators in their language. Opportunities in their language.

02

Regional Language Support

English is not India. We support Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. Creators in their language. Opportunities in their language.

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Local Payment Methods

UPI transfers. Bank accounts across all Indian banks. No international payment hassles. Money reaches creators' pockets in 2-3 days.

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Local Payment Methods

UPI transfers. Bank accounts across all Indian banks. No international payment hassles. Money reaches creators' pockets in 2-3 days.

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Local Payment Methods

UPI transfers. Bank accounts across all Indian banks. No international payment hassles. Money reaches creators' pockets in 2-3 days.

04

Production Workflow Understanding

We understand Indian film production—schedules, budget constraints, crew hierarchies, location challenges. We're not a generic gig platform; we're built for how India makes content.

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Production Workflow Understanding

We understand Indian film production—schedules, budget constraints, crew hierarchies, location challenges. We're not a generic gig platform; we're built for how India makes content.

04

Production Workflow Understanding

We understand Indian film production—schedules, budget constraints, crew hierarchies, location challenges. We're not a generic gig platform; we're built for how India makes content.

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Regional Talent Distribution

We don't concentrate opportunities in Mumbai. Kollywood (Tamil). Tollywood (Telugu). Kannada cinema. Marathi films. Regional OTT. We're spreading opportunities across India.

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Regional Talent Distribution

We don't concentrate opportunities in Mumbai. Kollywood (Tamil). Tollywood (Telugu). Kannada cinema. Marathi films. Regional OTT. We're spreading opportunities across India.

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Regional Talent Distribution

We don't concentrate opportunities in Mumbai. Kollywood (Tamil). Tollywood (Telugu). Kannada cinema. Marathi films. Regional OTT. We're spreading opportunities across India.

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Affordability

3-5% commission (not 15-20%). Free platform for creators. Premium features are optional. Studios pay per hire, not upfront subscriptions we'll never use.

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Affordability

3-5% commission (not 15-20%). Free platform for creators. Premium features are optional. Studios pay per hire, not upfront subscriptions we'll never use.

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Affordability

3-5% commission (not 15-20%). Free platform for creators. Premium features are optional. Studios pay per hire, not upfront subscriptions we'll never use.

FAQs

FAQs

FAQs

Got Questions?

Everything you need to know before you grab your board and hit the waves.
How is CREA different from LinkedIn/Upwork/Fiverr?
How is CREA different from LinkedIn/Upwork/Fiverr?
How is CREA different from LinkedIn/Upwork/Fiverr?
Is CREA only for professionals?
Is CREA only for professionals?
Is CREA only for professionals?
How do you verify creators?
How do you verify creators?
How do you verify creators?
What if a project goes wrong?
What if a project goes wrong?
What if a project goes wrong?
How much does it cost?
How much does it cost?
How much does it cost?