Director / Writer
Occupation
DIRECTOR
Job Description & Requirements
Directors are integral to the success of any film project. As a director you'll contribute to all the creative elements of a production and will be responsible for shaping them into a cohesive film.
In order to do this, you'll need a strong creative vision and the ability to communicate your ideas to a variety of people throughout the production process. This will include your production team, crew, actors and those responsible for financing the film.
Responsibilities
As a film director, you'll need to:
- read scripts
- work with writers and provide feedback on the further development of scripts
- select actors - sometimes working with casting directors and producers during this selection process
- monitor rehearsals
- direct actors during the filming
- select locations for filming
- hold meetings with key departments such as the camera, art and costume departments during the planning stages and throughout the filming
- agree the budget and schedule of the film with the producer
- be responsible for staying on budget and schedule
- supervise all creative aspects of the production
- work with the editor to present the final version of the film
- select music for the final film and/or work with a composer to decide on the musical score
- build and develop a network of contacts including writers, producers, film festivals and public funding bodies
- maintain contemporary technical skills
- have an awareness and knowledge of emerging industry trends.
Talented fresh graduates are welcome to apply
