CopyThat: Specialized Networking for the Film Industry
A dedicated networking platform engineered exclusively for film industry professionals. The application streamlines crew communication, availability tracking, and job sourcing into one unified digital environment.
- 500+
- App Downloads
- 200+
- Total Users
- 120+
- Push Notifications
Overview
CopyThat is a digital platform built to connect professionals across the film industry. It streamlines industry networking by allowing crew members to manage profiles, share their real-time availability, and discover open studio opportunities through a centralized, custom-built platform.
Replacing Inefficient Networking: The Need for Industry-Specific Connectivity
Traditional methods for crewing film sets were highly fragmented and inefficient. Michael Patterson, a set lighting technician, recognized the persistent disconnect between skilled crew members seeking work and studios struggling to fill open positions quickly.
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To solve this industry-wide bottleneck, the objective was to build a digital solution from the ground up. CopyThat was conceptualized to eliminate these communication barriers, creating a centralized space where production needs and crew availability perfectly align.
Opportunities
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UI/UX Design
- Meeting specific needs of film industry professionals
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Custom Architecture
- Developing unique solutions without relying on templates
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Messaging Integration
- Incorporating real-time communication functionality seamlessly into workflows
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Database Management
- Structuring dense crew profiles and job listings
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User Adoption
- Ensuring intuitive navigation for non-technical crew members
Project Challenges
The mission was to engineer an intuitive platform that provided high-value connectivity for film professionals
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Streamlining the job search process by matching skilled crew members with available production roles efficiently
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Creating a centralized, template-free database to manage professional profiles and real-time availability
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Enhancing overall industry productivity by replacing fragmented communication with integrated, seamless messaging functionalities
Project Solutions
AppZoro built three core components to bring film industry networking into a centralized digital platform.
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Engineered a bespoke, template-free infrastructure tailored specifically to the operational nuances and fast-paced demands of film crews and studios
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Deployed robust backend systems to securely handle complex user profiles, availability statuses, and active job postings in real time
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Integrated seamless in-app messaging functionalities, allowing production managers to instantly connect with and secure available crew members
Tech stack
Technologies
Built with a modern, scalable technology ecosystem.
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Frontend
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React.js
Frontend
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Database & Backend
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MySQL
Database & Backend
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Development Tools
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Xcode
Development Tools
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Design & Version Control
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Adobe XD
Design & Version Control
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Mobile Environments
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Kotlin (Android)
Mobile Environments
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From Idea To Launch In Four Steps
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Requirement Analysis
Stakeholder alignment Industry workflow research
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User-Centric Design
Iterative UX wireframing Role-specific interface tailoring
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Agile Development
Continuous integration sprints Custom codebase deployment
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Delivery & Launch
Beta user testing May 2017 public rollout
A Purpose-Built Industry Network
Moving away from restrictive templates, the deployment delivered a specialized digital ecosystem tailored to fast-paced studio environments. The platform seamlessly bridges the gap between active production sets and available technicians.
- 94% Creator Engagement
- 85% Profile Discovery
- 2X Professional Networking
- Dedicated Tailored specifically for the operational needs of the industry
- Integrated Seamless blending of in-app messaging and dynamic database functionalities
- Custom-Built Developed entirely from scratch without restrictive pre-built templates
Building a niche networking platform required a clear understanding of how film crews work and find opportunities. AppZoro worked closely with industry professionals to define the workflows and develop a custom iOS, Android, and web ecosystem around them. CopyThat brings crew profiles, availability, and job opportunities into one centralized platform, giving production teams and industry professionals a more organized way to connect.
Client Testimonial
AppZoro is a young company, and I've seen them grow and get better in the short time we've worked together.
