The document outlines the structure and roles within a typical film crew, detailing positions such as executive producer, producer, director, and various departments including art, sound, and camera. It explains responsibilities ranging from script breakdown and scheduling to costume design and sound mixing. The information emphasizes the collaborative nature of filmmaking, highlighting how each role contributes to the film's overall production.

1. Structure Of A
Typical Film
Crew

2. Executive Producer
Producer
Director
Head of department
Location Manager
Casting Director
Production Manager
First Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
Director Of Photography
Assistant Camera
Gaffer
Best Boy
Clapper Loader
Focus Puller
Grip
Sound Designer
Sound Recorder
Boom
Production Designer
Art Director
Special Effects Costume
Prop
Hair &
Make-up
Editor
Dubbing Editor

3. Location Manager Executive Producer
Producer
Director
Casting Director
Production Manager
First Assistant Director
1st AD takes responsibility for some important practicalities so that the
Director is free to concentrate on the creative process. They break down
the script into a storyboard, working with the Director to determine the
shoot order, and how long each scene will take to film
Second Assistant Director
Director Of Photography
Assistant Camera
Gaffer
Best Boy
Clapper Loader
Focus Puller
Grip
Sound Designer
Sound Recorder
Boom
Production Designer
Art Director
2nd AD prepares and draws up the 'call sheet‘. They oversee the cast,
ensuring that the actors are in the right place at the right time.
Special Effects
Editor
Works closely with the Director to craft the finished film.
Dubbing Editor
Mixes recorded dialogue, sound effects and music to create the
final version of a soundtrack for a film, television program, or
television advertisement.
Costume
Costume designer is in charge of designing, creating, acquiring and
hiring all costumes for Actors and extras. The costume maker, fits
and alters all costumes that cannot be bought or hired.
Prop
Hair & Make-up
The Executive Producer oversees the work of the
producer. They will ensure the film is completed on
time, within budget, and to agreed artistic and
technical standards.
Film producers prepare and then supervise
the making of a film.
The Director directs the making of a film and
control the artistic and dramatic aspects.
The DoP creates the visual identity of the film,
working with the Director, camera crew and
lighting department to achieve this.
The gaffer is responsible
for all the practical
aspects of lighting sets
and locations
The sound designer creates. They also
manage the sound post production process.
Controls the boom pole, maneuvering it as
close to the action as possible to record
the sound. They also fit radio microphones
to actors.
Manages all visual aspects of a film. They work with the
Director and Producer and direct the team responsible
for producing the visual elements e.g. sets and costumes.
Fulfills the Production designers creative vision for sets
and locations. They project manage the work of the art
department. H&M artist creates make-up and hairstyles to meet production
requirements, working to the H&M Designer’s brief. The designer is
responsible for the overall design, continuity and care .
Finds ideal locations for a film shoot, and
negotiates fees, terms and permissions.
Selects actors for all roles in a film. They arrange and
conduct auditions with artists as well as negotiating
fees and contracts for the actors who get the part.
Manage the production budget, making sure the
production runs smoothly for the Producer and Line
Producer. They schedule shoots and negotiate hire of
crews and equipment.
The grip is responsible for building
and maintaining all the equipment
that supports cameras, as well as
moving and setting up the
equipment.
The best boy is simply a
assistant for the gaffer
and grip.
The Focus pullers main
responsibility is to maintain
image sharpness on whatever
is being filmed.
Loads the raw film stock into camera
magazines and operating the
clapperboard (at the start of each take.
Special effects artists create mechanical, optical and
computer generated illusions for films.
Prop master oversees the sourcing and making of props, making sure
that props fit with the film style and design.

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• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_crew