A guide on why certain people have been given specific roles for a one minute short film.

1. PRODUCER: MICHEAL
OLADOKUN

2. WHAT DOES A PRODUCER DO?
In the media Industry the producer has the overall control in every aspect of film productions, they are responsible for bringing the crew members together and
creating an environment where the crews and cast can work together and flourish. In the pre-production stages the producers brings in the key members of
Skill Ability rating (1-5)
Have experience of
working in the film industry
3
Have a good business
sense
5
Have a good
understanding of finance
5
Have good creative vision 4
Be self-motivated 4
Be good at negotiating 4
Be good at motivating
people
5
Be good at problem-
solving
5
Understand the creative
processes of filmmaking
4
Be able to secure finance
for the production
4
Be able to prepare and
control the production
budget
4
Have excellent
communication skills
5
Be able to work well under
pressure and motivate the
production team
4
Ensure compliance with
regulations and codes of
practice
5
Understand the relevant
health and safety laws and
procedures
5

3. the production team such as the director and key cast members, they are also task with the job of funding and finding finances for the project once this has
been done they select key members as head of departments for certain sectors of production.
The producers also approve location, final shoot script, production schedule, call sheet and overall budget. Once the film is at the stage of production the
producers are responsible for the day to day smooth operation of the team, they should key in constant touch with the director and other key creative
members.
During post production, Producers are expected to liaise with the Director and post production department. The Producer will deal with the finance and
distribution companies in planning the marketing and distribution of the finished film.
WHY THIS PERSON HAS BEEN CHOSE TO BE THE PRODUCERS.
In my production team I have been chosen to be the producer this is because I have the most excellent communication skills and also well organised with
documents and gets the work done on time and also because I meet most of the skill requirements for a producer and the another major reason why I was
chose was because I have a good sense of business and a have a good understanding of finances. For the time my production team will be together I am
responsible for the roles of and responsibilities of the producer.
DIRECTOR: Ugonna Emenike
WHAT DOES THE DIRECTOR DO?
Directors are responsible for making and transforming the written script of the film into visual images and sounds on screen, they are also responsible for the
films artistic nature it is based on him if the films artistic nature is a success or a failure. During pre-production he is responsible for the writing and lining of the
script, they are also tasked with selecting the right crew and cast and also responsible for sourcing locations that he thinks are suitable for the film idea. They
also handle technical aspects of the film such as camera, sound, lightning, and special effects. At all stages of production the director is responsible for the
motivation of the crew and cast to produce work at the best of their ability.

4. During the post production stages the director works with the editors through various technical processes of editing in other to reach the final and suitable
version of the film that is been produced. The director always need to be aware of the production budget so that he doesn’t get locations and personals that
are above the productions budget.
WHY THIS PERSON HAS BEEN CHOSE TO BE THE DIRECTOR.
Ugo has been given the role of the director in my production team because he has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and most importantly he
has an extensive understanding of the entire filmmaking process, from both technical and creative point of view and his the most artistic personnel in the
group when it comes to film making.
He also pays attention to details and can work and think brilliantly under pressure and has the determination and self believe of success. Also the short film
we are filming is his idea and he is the right person to right the script and source locations as he can visualise the idea more than any of us.

5. Skill Ability rating (1-5)
have exceptional artistic
vision and creative skills
5
have unerring commitment
have a deep passion for
filmmaking
5
be a strong and confident
leader
5
make decisions
delegate and collaborate
with others
5
have excellent
communication and
interpersonal skills
4
inspire and motivate the
team
5
work intensively for long
hours
5
have an extensive
understanding of the entire
filmmaking process, from
both technical and creative
points of view
4
pay attention to detail
remain calm and think
clearly under great
pressure
5
have great self-belief
be determined to succeed
5

6. DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAOHY/CAMERAOPERATOR:
TAMAIRA LYNCH

7. Skill Ability rating (1-5)
have good technical
knowledge of photo-
chemical and digital
processes
5
know all about camera
equipment
5
have in-depth
knowledge of lighting
techniques and how to
achieve them
4
have considerable
industry experience
3
be flexible in order to
adapt ideas instantly
5
be able to take decisions
quickly
5
know about
photography, painting
and the moving image
4
have artistic vision 4
be creative 5
pay precise attention to
detail
5
have good colour vision 4
be able to give and
accept direction
4
know about health and
safety legislation and
procedures
4
be diplomatic and tactful
when working with cast
and crew
5
have excellent
communication skills
5

8. WHAT DOES THE DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY DO?
Director of photography are important heads of film productions and they have one of the major creative roles they are required to provide the film with a
unique visual look.
Director of photography’s must understand the photographic importance of a screenplay, they must be able to use various types and source of materials and
skills which include still photography and painting they also need the ability to have an artistic mind, they are also tasked with the ability of creating the best
and the right look using the correct lightning, framing and camera movements.
During filming the director of photography/ camera operator is in charge of the camera and works with the director to visualise, film and produce the concept
idea of the film to the viewers.
WHY THIS PERSON HAS BEEN CHOSEN TO TAKE THIS ROLE.
In my production team Tamaira has the best ability when it comes to camera work she is good at filming and framing shots in artistic ways, she is also good at
working and taking orders from people, she has a very good artistic vision and can be very creative. Tamaira is also a natural artist and pays precise attention
to details and also has good colour vision she also has excellent communication skills her work on the camera is great and she can be very diplomatic and
tactful when working in a group and in this case she will be working with a cast and crew.
As I mentioned earlier she is a natural artist and knows quite a lot about photography, painting and moving objects she knows how to use certain equipment’s
properly such as the camera and Photoshop for the story board.
ASSISTANT PRODUCER:
Dejhenea Gregory

9. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE ASSISTANT PRODUCER?
The assistant producer or Junior producer is there to help the producer out, the assistant producers job is determined by the producer because they have the
same nature of jobs so it depends on what the producer delegate’s to the assistant that will be the assistants job for example in my production team Dejhenea
Skill Ability rating (1-5)
be able to work well in a
team
5
have a solid knowledge of
project management
5
have strong
communications skills,
particularly verbal and
written language
5
be able to learn new skills
quickly
5
possess high levels of self-
motivation and confidence
in dealing with complex
situations
4
be able to plan ahead, set
objectives and prioritise
5
have good management
skills
5
pay close attention to
detail and have high
standards of work
4
have knowledge of the
requirements of the
relevant health and safety
legislation and procedures
5

10. is the assistant producer and she has been tasked by the producer to take care of budget and the hiring of crews and personnel’s, therefore she is in charge
of does roles other jobs can still be delegated to her by the producer.
WHY SHE WAS GIVEN THE ROLE.
Dejhenea was given the role of the assistant producers because she can be able to learn new skills quickly and professes high levels of self-motivation and
confidence in dealing with complex situations, she also can plan ahead, set objectives and prioritise, she also has good management skills, also she pays
detailed and close attention to the standard of work that is been produced she also have the other required skills of a producer and been the other positions
have been filled up the role of the assistant producer was the only one left that she could occupy.
ACTORS: DANIEL EMORDI AND
CHARLES MAKWE

11. ROLES OF THE ACTORS.
The actors Job is very simple they have to interpret the script and bring it into life and also put flesh, blood and identity on the characters that
they portray, they are the public
face of production represent the
works and efforts of the crew and
cast members, the public hardly
sees the script writer or the
director but they are more
conversant with the actors and
their works will be judged by the
performances of the actors on
screen.
Skill Ability rating (1-5)
know how to prepare
for and perform at
auditions and casting
sessions
5
have a good short-
term memory and the
ability to ‘learn and
forget’, especially
when working on a
popular drama series
with little time for
rehearsals or repeat
takes
5
be able to learn new
lines at very short
notice, to
accommodate script
changes and cuts
5
be uninhibited, in
order to assume other
identities, and also to
be made up, dressed,
positioned and
directed by others
5
be able to assume a
different body shape
or language
5
have clear and concise
diction, and be able to
assume different
regional and national
accents
5

12. For the specifics roles that they are asked to portray they will have to carry extended research about that role and work with the director in other
to get the role correct.
WHY THESE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN CHOSEN.
The two actors were chosen by me as it was my job to do so, I chose these two actors because I am very familiar with their work and they work
really well together, they know how tom prepare for and perform at auditions and casting sessions so well and have clear concise dictation and
can assume different regional and national accents they can also be very uninhibited in order to assume other identities and also be made up
and dressed, position and directed by others. They were also chosen based on their performances during the auditions that were held on the
20th
of February 2016 they stood out as they shined with potential and great talent.