Key roles

Screenwriter

Screenwriters create screenplays for films. Screenwriters have to produce highly creative writing, to strict deadlines. They work with a script development team to create a finished product that is likely to be financed and made. Some film companies hire another screenwriter to make improvements and add things that may make the film more interesting.

Producer

The Producer is often the first person to get involved in a project. Producers have overall control of the films production and decide locations, studio hire, budget, production schedule and final shooting script. They are also held accountable for the success of the film and how much money is made. Producers bring together the key members of the creative team. This includes the Director, Cinematographer and Production Designer and key cast members.

Casting Director

Responsible for finding the perfect actors/actresses for each role and work with the Director and Producer to find the perfect cast - in order for them to do this they must be up to date with new and existing talent. They organise and conduct interviews and auditions for each role and in charge of offering an appropriate fee for each actor/actress. Casting directors need to patient, hardworking and diplomatic.

Director

Directors are responsible for translating the film's written script into actual images and sounds on the screen and bringing it to life.  Directors may write the film's script or commission it to be written, or they may be hired after an early draft after the script is complete. They are responsible for motivating the team to produce the best possible results and must also always be aware of the constraints of the film's budget and schedule and manage the expectations of the film's financiers.

Film Finance

The role of a Film Finance is very challenging and hardworking. These people are responsible for controlling the accounting, taxation and financial analysis for all of the work a company does, including development, production and distribution. They may undertake some or all of the Production Accountant's activities, this can include tasks such as controlling cash flow so that payments are made on time and setting up and managing the Accounts team. 

Camera Operator

Camera Operators carry out the Director of Photography’s and Director’s instructions for shot composition and development. They assess how all the elements of performance, art direction, lighting, composition and camera movement come together to create the cinematic experience. Camera Operators make sure the camera and equipment are ready for the required set-ups and for any last minute changes. These roles must have people that are able to multi-task and be able to watch, listen and think while doing other complex tasks.

Editor

The Editor works closely with the Director. To ensure that the story flows effortlessly from beginning to end, each shot is carefully chosen and edited into a series of scenes, which are in turn assembled to create the finished film. They work long hours, often under pressure, in an edit suite. They have to select the best takes and edit them together to create scenes. In some cases, an improvised line or an actor's interpretation of their role may create some on-screen magic that can be developed into a new and exciting scene.

Production Designer

Production Designers are major heads of department on film crews, they help directors to define and achieve the look and feel of a film. They begin work at the very early stages of pre-production. They deliver their design sketches (showing mood, atmosphere, lighting, composition, colour and texture) to Art Directors who oversee the production of technical drawings and models, which are used by the Construction Department to build the sets and adapt locations.

Marketing

The Marketing main responsibility is to convince the public that this is a 'must-see' movie, the marketing campaign should reach target audiences before and during film releases. When the film opens, audiences’ interest should be at its peak. After release, the Marketing needs to increase interest in the film with more promotion and troubleshoot any problems.

Exhibition