Film Roles

Producer- oversees the production of the film from the beginning to the end, provides funding etc. Not really a thing for us.

Director- The director makes all the creative and production-related decisions. He (or she) is the top of the chain of command on set.  Works with project manager/ producer/ mostly everybody to ensure everything runs smoothly. 

DP- Works as cinematographer and camera operator on set. They frame all shots intentionally and in an appropriate, professional way. Should know how to operate the cameras as well as any equipment necessary including tripods, dollies, and lights. A good DP should have a good knowledge of lighting from both a technical and artistic perspective. Cinematography an interest of mine, and it’s a position that I would love to have more practice with. 

location Scout- finds the locations to shoot at. Works closely with DP.

Audio- The primary responsibility of the audio director is to effectively capture and preserve any sound made by the actors while shooting. He would monitor the audio coming into the camera or recording device and work with the director and crew in order to do so.

Crew- Includes gaffers and grips of all kinds. They set up lights, build sets, hold mics, and run cameras as needed. They’re mostly grunts, but they should be competent enough to act out orders and handle equipment.

Costume/Set Design- They design the costumes and sets for the project. They should work with the cinematographer and director in order to ensure that the work they do is appropriate for the tone of the scene.

Storyboard Artist- Works with the director (and the cinematographer?) to block out all of the shots before 

Editors- Work in post production to chop and slice the footage. They work very closely with the director and the storyboard artist to create the finished product.

Writers- Write the screenplay.

Project Manager- works with the director to document everything and keep the production going.