2. A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to
the film studio or other financing entity, while
preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film.
They will also often take on some financial risk by using
their own money, especially during the pre-production
period.
The producer is often actively involved throughout all
major phases of the filmmaking process, from inception
and development to completion and delivery of a film
project, however, an idea or concept for a film can
originate with any individual, including a screenwriter, a
director or a producer.
He will work closely with the Location manager, Casing
director and the production manager, the producer will
report everything to the Executive Producer.
3. A film director is a person who directs the
actors and film crew in filmmaking. They
control a film's artistic and dramatic
aspects, while guiding the technical crew and
actors, Directors are responsible for
overseeing creative aspects of a film under
the overall control of the film producer.
The Director will work closely with the 1st
and 2nd assistant directors.
4. The Director of Photography (DP) is head of the
production unit and is directly responsible to the
film's Director.
During the pre-production phase, the DP works with
the Director on the visualization of scenes that
involves issues related to framing, camera angle and
movement, lighting, and the technical requirements
to translate a script and storyboard into images on
film.
The people who report to the DoP and who he/she
works closely with are: Assistant
camera, Gaffer, Clapper loader, Best boy, Focus
Puller, Sparks, and the Grip.
5. Sound designers are responsible for
providing any required sounds to accompany
screen action.
Sound Designers are experienced
Supervising Sound Editors who carry out a
managerial role, steering the work of the
entire sound post production process,
combined with the specialist role of creating
the sound concept for films.
The people who report to the SD and who
he/she will work closely with are: Sound
recordist, and the Boom.
6. The Production designer is the person
responsible for the overall look of a filmed
event such as films, TV programs, video
games, music videos or adverts.
Production designers have one of the key
creative roles in the creation of motion pictures
and television. Working directly with the
director and producer, they must select the
settings and style to visually tell the story.
The people who report to the PD and who
he/she will work closely with are: Art director,
special effects, costume, make-up and props.
7. This person is responsible for editing all the
raw footage captured by the camera crew, they
will take the footage and make it smooth and
look much better.
The editor will work closely with the dubbing
editor.
8. The prop master is an artistic and
organizational employee in a film, television or
theatrical production who is responsible for
purchasing, acquiring and/or manufacturing
any props needed for a production.
The property master also works with other
members of the production managing the
physical appearance of the stage or set, for
example they might work with the script
supervisor to maintain set continuity.
9. Make-up and Hair Designers usually work on
feature films and high budget television
dramas and must be proficient in both make-
up and hair techniques.
Make-up and Hair are key elements in the
overall design of films or television
productions, creating a look for the characters
in relation to social class, and time periods, and
any other elements required to create the
desired illusion.
10. The camera operator is responsible for
physically operating the camera and
maintaining composition and camera angles
throughout a given scene or shot.
In narrative filmmaking, the camera operator
will collaborate with the director, director of
photography, actors and crew to make
technical and creative decisions.
11. Game devs are involved in the creation of
video games, that will range from console,
internet, handheld and arcade games.
Their work can involve creation of the story,
character creation, programming, and many
other important roles that add to the game
itself.
