Job role of a Director

Job role of a Director

Directors are responsible for translating a film’s written script creatively into actual images and sounds on the screen. They’re also responsible for the film’s success and/or failure. In pre-production, the directors make an important decision which may include choosing the right cast, crew and locations for the film. Directors also work with editors through editing processes to finalise the final cut/version of the film. During all stages, directors motivate the team in order to produce good results. They’re aware of the film’s budget, schedule and must manage the financiers expectations.

The role includes:

• work intensively for long hours
• pay attention to detail
• remain calm and think clearly under great pressure

• make decisions
• delegate and collaborate with others
• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• inspire and motivate the team

For the shoot I will need to make sure where the actors need to be on set and the first camera position. I have to make sure that the actors are not blocking or should be blocking. I have to make sure the lighting of the set is perfect. I will need to run a camera rehearsal of the set up including the actors. I have to make sure I’ve made all the adjustments i will need to make, and then finally I will have to shoot the scene.