Film making is one of the best industries where the best talents are groomed. Filmmaking is an industry where creativity plays an important role. The industry offers a wide variety of job roles. In this article we like to discuss some of the best jobs that offer good career growth for B.Sc Digital Filmmaking students.
Let’s discuss them in brief
1. Film Director
As a film director one is responsible to direct the films with his successful career in experience, producing quality work and building a positive industry reputation. As a film director he/she should be creative and should develop quality content for the audience
Role of a Film Director
Film Directors are integral part to the success of any film project. As a film director one will have to contribute to all the creative elements of a production. He/she is also responsible to shape all the elements to create a cohesive film. The film directors are required to have a strong creative vision and the ability to communicate the ideas to a variety of people throughout the production process.
Responsibilities of a Film Director
As a Film director one is needed to:
- He/she is responsible 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 the selection process
- Monitor rehearsals
- Direct actors during the 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 film
- Select music for the final film and work with composers to decide on the musical score
- Build and develop a network of contacts including writers, producers, film festivals and several public funding bodies
- Be updated with the latest knowledge of the industry
Key skills required to be a Film Director
As a Film Director one has to show:
- Creative flair
- Initiative and problem-solving ability
