Job Roles: Film Director

The Director would work within the pre-production, production and the post-production stage of the film. A directors main purpose would be visualise the film, and conduct the actors and the crew throughout the production.

Pre-Production
A film director would work with the producer and the casting manger during the pre-production stage. The casting manger would recommend actors and choose actors for the director to hire. A producer would hire the director during the delvopment process. A location manger would also work closely with the director because they are the ones who pick the location, and the location is part of the visual side of production. A costume designer would work with the director during this stage.

Production/Filming:
During filming the director would visualise the film shots and camera work. The director would also conduct the cast, during this stage the actors would work closely with the director, this is because the director would tell the actors to act in a way that they think is suitable for a scene. The Cinematographer would work closely with the director because they are in charge of the lighting of the film, again they are both joined because of the visuals. A make up artist would also work with the director during this process.

- The Director 'Nicolas Winding Refn' (Pictured) leading actor 'Ryan Gosling'

Post-Production:
During the post-production the director would work with the editor during the editing of the film. This is because the director needs to make sure his  vision is seen through the final cut of the film before the film is realsed in cinemas.




Personal Skills:
Creative
Artistic
Confident
Good Leadership Skills
Commutation skills

Technical Skills:
Be able to operate cameras.
Writing skills.
Reading Skills.
Be able to work with film and digital media.

My Skills
I have written and directed 4 short films which were extracurricular.
I have made several video productions for my media course including a short documentary film.
I have made weekly YouTube videos about several subject on my channel since I was 14 years old.
I have a passion for films, and I like to be creative.