- Film Director - edit script, develop storyboards, make location and design decision, gather the cast, direct the main, work the post-production, sort budget and motivate the team. They participate in the pre-production, production and post-production of a product. Examples include Steven Spielberg, David Lynch, James Cameron, Michael Bay, Martin Scorsese and the Coen brothers.
- Executive Producer - oversee the work of the producer on behalf of the studio, the financiers or the distributors. They will ensure the film is completed on time, within budget, and to agreed artistic and technical standards. They act as administrators and tend to have somewhat of a distant relationship with the actual product itself.
- Producer - plan and coordinate various aspects of film production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.
- Heads of Departments - these include director of photography, sound designer, production designer and editor.
- Director of Photography - the chief over the camera crews working on a film, television production or other live action piece and is responsible for making artistic and technical decisions related to the image.
- Sound Designer - one who practices the art of sound design. Sound design is the process of specifying, acquiring, manipulating or generating audio elements. It is employed in a variety of disciplines including film-making, television production, theater, sound recording and reproduction, live performance, sound art, post-production, radio and video game development. Sound design most commonly involves the manipulation of previously composed or recorded audio, such as sound effects and dialogue. In some instances it may also involve the composition or manipulation of audio to create a desired effect or mood.
- Production Designer - in film and television, a production designer or P.D. is the person responsible for the overall visual look of the production. Production designers have a key creative role in the creation of motion pictures and television. Working directly with the director, cinematographer and producer, they must select the settings and style to visually tell the story.
- Editor - works with the raw footage, selecting shots and combining them into sequences to create a finished motion picture. Film editing is a creative and technical part of the post-production process of film-making.
As for the TV industry, job roles include:
- Station Manager - administer radio and television stations including managing personnel, budgeting and content. They require a degree as well as broadcast experience. They are the principal administrators of radio and television stations. The position involves the overall management of the station, including human resources, purchasing, accounting, scheduling, budgeting, content and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance.
- Training & Programming Manager - responsible for all the organisational aspects of production scheduling and budgeting, ensuring that productions run smoothly, meet deadlines, and stay within budgets. Under these are Tutors and the Chief Programmer Assistant.
- Development Officer - A training and development officer/manager handles the learning and professional development of an organisation's workforce. They can also be known as learning and development officers. Trainers equip staff with the knowledge, practical skills and motivation to carry out work-related tasks. Training officers either deliver the training themselves or arrange for a third party trainer to do it. Training and development officers help with the ongoing, long-term improvement of employees' skills, enabling them to fulfill their potential within their organisation.
- Administrative Officer - assist government agencies or companies with all types of agency or office management duties. They facilitate and coordinate operations such as employee training, office equipment and supplies, maintenance schedules and supplies, building security, and safety.
Who is the most important?
Arguably the Executive Producer is the most important/powerful person on the set of a production project, be it for film or TV. They control the flow of money; they have the funding via the studio he/she works for. This gives then an edge of influence in any production meetings should they desire to use it. Plus the power they wield makes them an asset in obtaining sponsors as well as more funding for the product.
Contract Type & Pattern
Freelance - not signed by any particular company or studio. Instead they are more of a work for hire type, a sort of media mercenary.
Long & Irregular/Production Needs - work on long products (i.e. movie) or irregular products (i.e. music videos). Depending on how long the project takes to complete, it may cost more for the overall product.
Studio/Location - where the scene is set and the cameras take their place for cinematography or photography. These act as the settings for the filmed product.
Qualifications Of A Director
Options for
ages 16+
- AS & A-Level (English, Drama, Music, Media Studies)
- Intermediate Apprenticeship (Technical Theatre)
- Advanced Apprenticeship (Technical Theatre)
- BTEC National (Performing Arts)
- NVQ Level 3 (Performing Arts)
- Cambridge Pre-U
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- AQA Baccalaureate
Options for
ages 18+
- HND/HNC (In a relevant subject, such as Film and Television Production)
- Foundation Degree (In a relevant subject, such as Film Production)
- Bachelors Degree (In a relevant subject, such as Film and Media Studies)
Postgraduate
Options
- Masters Degree (In a relevant subject, such as Film and Media Studies)
Skills & Qualities Of A Director
Skills
- Creative thinking
- Communicating
- Interpersonal
- Taking initiative
- Organising and planning
- Decision making
- Team working
- Reflective learning
Qualities
- Natural leader
- Assertive
- Committed and motivated
- Calm
- Observant
2000 - 2016 Academy Award Winning Directors
2000 - Steven Soderbergh, Traffic.
2001 - Ron Howard, A Beautiful Mind.
2002 - Roman Polanski, The Pianist.
2003 - Peter Jackson, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
2004 - Clint Eastwood, Million Dollar Baby.
2005 - Ang Lee, Brokeback Mountain.
2006 - Martin Scorsese, The Departed.
2007 - Joel & Ethan Coen, No Country For Old Men.
2008 - Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire.
2009 - Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker.
2010 - Tom Hooper, The King's Speech.
2011 - Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
2012 - Ang Lee, Life of Pi.
2013 - Alfonso Cuaron, Gravity.
2014 - Alejandro G. Inarritu, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance).
2015 - Alejandro G. Inarritu, The Revenant.
2016 - TBD
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