Job roles

 Film: Job roles 

PRE- PRODUCTION: 

After the development stage, and a project is greenlit (that is, given permission to go forward with a project) pre-production begins.

• Financing will be confirmed 
  
• Principal cast members, director and cinematographer are set
  
• The screenplay is finalised
  
• The script is broken down into individual scenes and storyboarded
  
• Locations, props, cast members, costumes, special effects and visual effects are identified 
  
• An extremely detailed schedule is produced 
  
• Sets are constructed 
  
• The crew is hired 
  
• Financial arrangements are put in place and a start date for the beginning of principal photography is set 
  
• There will be a read-through of the script
  

PRODUCTION: 

(The shooting of the film, Lights, camera, action …)

-Camera crew

-Lighting department

- sound department

-directorial department (including first assistant director, second assistant director, as well as the director)

- runners

-location crew

-security

-drivers

- stunt crew

- actors

-  ‘talent’ (extras) 

-Caterers

POST PRODUCTION: 

(Principally involves editing and sound)

The editing suite was, at one time, known as the cutting room, because film reels had to be (literally) cut and spliced together. 

More often than not achieved digitally now, often on PremierPro, Avid suites, or Macs.  

- sound design, with dubbing mixers and foley artists. 

- special effects, depending on the film.

- Editors cut films together, grade them, add filters etc.

JOB ROLE EXAMPLES: 

PRE PRODUCTION

Cinematographer 

- A cinematographer or director of photograph (also known as DP or DoP) is responsible for the development, look and feel of the images which make up the final film. Cinematographers work closely with directors, the camera crew and lighting department to get the right frame, lighting and mood for a film or TV programme.

- Cinematographers get involved throughout the entire production lifecycle. Before filming starts, they dissect the screenplay, conduct extra research into different styles and motifs which relate to the subject matter of the script, and liaise with the director to discuss their creative ideas.

-Direct the technical production crew and making sure the correct lenses, filters, cranes, Steadicams, dollies and lights are used for each shot. Sometimes cinematographers operate camera equipment themselves—although this is more likely to happen on low budget movies with smaller crews.

Project manager 

- Project managers are responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget. Project managers plan and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor progress, and keep stakeholders informed the entire way.

-Project managers play the lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing projects. They are accountable for the entire project scope, project team, resources, and the success or failure of the project.

-The job responsibilities of a project manager can range from planning the project, to creating a schedule and timeline, to executing each phase, to managing the budget, to serving as the liaison among all stakeholders, to troubleshooting and maintenance

Script writer

-Develop and research ideas for original movie screenplays. Create an initial framework, or treatment, for screenplays. Write or adapt a story into a script. Meet with film executives to pitch screenplays and ideas. Weave together visual elements in scenes with plot and dialogue.

• Develop and research ideas for original movie screenplays.
• Create an initial framework, or treatment, for screenplays.
• Write or adapt a story into a script.
• Meet with film executives to pitch screenplays and ideas.
• Weave together visual elements in scenes with plot and dialogue.
• Work with producers and directors to edit and adjust the script as needed.

PRODUCTION

Assistant director 

-The role of an assistant director on a film includes tracking daily progress against the filming production schedule, arranging logistics, preparing daily call sheets, checking cast and crew, and maintaining order on the set. They also have to take care of the health and safety of the crew.

-The one that keeps everyone motivated and has the most authority during the set. They need to have really good leadership skills and be able to help everyone's needs as well as to help the whole production stay organized.

Runner

-A runner is a general dogsbody, who provides vital assistance to senior figures within a film, television or video production company. ... For most people entering the film or television industry, working as a runner is a way to gain valuable experience and get your foot in the door.

-Production runners are the hands and feet of the production team. They copy the call sheets, sides, scripts, health and safety notices and other paperwork and run around distributing it to the crew. They take lunch and breakfast orders for the production office, do runs to the post office or other suppliers.

Stunt Crew

-A stunt team is a crew of stunt performers that follow the direction of the stunt coordinator to collectively participate and execute an action sequence for film, television series, commercials, theater or live performance.

-A stuntman typically performs stunts intended for use in a motion picture or dramatized television. Stunts seen in films and television include car crashes, falls from great height, drags (for example, behind a horse), and explosions. There is an inherent risk in the performance of all stunt work.

POST PRODUCTION

Film editor 

-Reading the scripts to understand the vision of the Director.

• -Visiting set locations during filming.
• -Reviewing footage and selecting scenes according to the vision.
• -Trimming segments of footage.
• -Collaborating with Sound Editors, Sound Effects Editors, and Cinematographers.

Sound Editor

- A Sound Editor creates the soundtrack by cutting and synchronizing to the picture, sound elements, such as production wild tracks, dialogue tracks, library material and foley in analog or digital form and presents these to the re-recording mixer for final sound balance.

Sound effect Editor 

-Sound effects editors are responsible for finding, manufacturing, recording, and editing the sound effects in films and television shows.