Job Roles in Film

Directors are the driving creative force in a film's production - visualising and defining the style and structure of the film, then bringing it to life.

Producers are responsible for all aspects of a film's production, putting together a creative and talented cast and crew, and turning story ideas into profitable films.

Directors of Photography work with the Director, camera crew and lighting department to create the visual identity, or look, of a film.

Actors interpret others' words in order to bring a script to life, and to put flesh and blood on characters.

Camera Operators prepare and operate the camera and all its equipment, working with the Director and Director of Photography.

Film Editors work closely with the Director to craft the finished film.

Make-up and Hair Artists create make-ups and hairstyles to meet production requirements and oversee make-up and hair continuity.

Production Co-ordinators run the daily operation of the production office.

Production Designers define and manage every visual aspect of a film.

Casting Directors organise the casting (selecting) of Actors for all roles in a film.

Screenwriters research and develop story ideas and write screenplays.

I will have the Director role during the production of our horror trailer. I think I suit this role because I can visualise how I want our ideas to come across on camera and bring them to life. Having had experience with acting, I know how to instruct the actors and give them enough stage direction so that they have a clear idea of what they have to do.

Rebecca is taking on the role of Producer. She is a very organised person and can be trusted to make sure props, actors, and costumes are ready for the filming process to start. Also, she knows our actors personally and has the vital contacts needed to organise times, locations and costumes. She also took up the role of the casting director as she organised the auditions and decided who would be appropriate for each role.

The Director of Photography for our film will be Sam. We think he has the technical ability for this role and is willing to co operate with the instructions of the director. He also has a creative eye and will be good at dealing with problems we may have with the Mise-en-Scene.

Rebecca will be our main editor because she has had more experience with editing software. However, we think that all of the group members should contribute equally whilst editing in order to create a final trailer that we are all happy with.