This document provides an introduction to becoming a film director. It discusses that a film director controls the artistic and dramatic aspects of a film and guides the cast and crew. It recommends discovering your inspiration by watching different types of films, observing people, learning to use a camera, and building a portfolio with short films and other works. The educational requirements outlined are a degree in a relevant field like film or communication, experience, and skills in areas like communication, leadership, and creativity. Common paths to becoming a professional director include studying film, working in television or other crew roles, producing own films, or moving directly into directing.

1. KHAN SUBUHI
PRESENTS

2. A Beginner’s Guide To
FILM DIRECTION

3. I N T R O D U C T I O N
WHO IS A FILM DIRECTOR ?
A Film Director is a person who directs the
making of a film.
Generally,a film director controls a film's
artistic and dramatic aspects and visualizes
the screenplay (or script) while guiding the
technical crew and actors in the fulfillment
of that vision.

4. HOW CAN YOU BECOME ONE ?
A) DISCOVER YOUR INSPIRATION TO
BECOME A FILM DIRECTOR
Watching various types of video productions will help you learn what
inspires you, such as:
 Movies
 Television
 Commercials
 Music videos
 Documentaries
 Art house dramas
 Foreign films
 Classic films
 Experimental films
Learn what you like, and find what inspires you. Take a scene or a moment
that you particularly love, and analyze everything that makes it work for
you. Each element, from the lighting to the camera angles to that magic
moment when the music breaks in, is the result of directorial decisions.

5. B) WATCH PEOPLE IN THE WORLD
AROUND YOU
Look at the world around you, the characters you
see there, and how they move through space. You
never know when you’ll see the perfect performance
from someone who is just walking down the street.
So, pay attention as you learn to become a
director.
The more you observe the world around you, the more
you’ll be able to explain what you want from
designers, photographers, and actors. That’s an
effective way to learn to become a director.

6. C) PICK UP A CAMERA AND
LEARN HOW TO USE IT
You have to learn the rules before you can break them – or
instruct others to do so.
Where you put the camera can either enhance or detract the
audience’s understanding of what the scene is really
about, and what the characters are feeling.
Each shot you use should contribute to the story or the
idea you are trying to convey.
Since viewer emotion is the ultimate goal of each scene,
where you place the camera involves knowing what emotion
you want the audience to experience at any given moment
in the scene.

7. D) Start Building Your
Portfolio Today
A portfolio is different from a resume.
A portfolio is a collection of your artistic works
(short films, photographs, music, short stories), so
you can showcase your skills to prospective
collaborators, producers, financiers.
You have to preserve everything you shoot, and you
should shoot as often as you can.

8. WHAT ARE THE
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS ?
DEGREE
FIELD
Journalism, film, communication, acting, arts
management, or a comparable discipline
EXPERIENC
E
Advancement is typically commensurate with
experience
KEY
SKILLS
Communication, leadership, management,
business, and creativity

9. PATHS TOWARDS BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL
DIRECTOR
Studied film on long course
Worked in television
Made short films
Worked in other crew roles
Worked as a writer
Moved straight inti
directing
Produced their own films
Studied film at short
courses

10. I HOPE THAT HELPS
THANK YOU !
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