JOBS IN THE FILM INDUSTRY

• DIRECTOR: responsible for creatively translating the film's written script into actual images and sounds on the screen - he or she must visualise and define the style and structure of the film, then act as both a storyteller and team leader to bring this vision to reality. Directors' main duties include casting, script editing, shot composition, shot selection and editing. While the practical aspects of filmmaking, such as finance and marketing, are left to the Producer, Directors must also always be aware of the constraints of the film's budget and schedule.

• PRODUCER: prepare and then supervise the making of a film before presenting the product to a financing entity or a film distributor.[1] They might be employed by a film studio or be independent, yet either way they helm the creative people as well as the accounting personnel

• Costume designer: is a person who designs costumes for a film or stage production. This role is an important part of the production team. The costume designer works alongside the director, scenic, lighting designer, sound designer, and other creative personnel. The costume designer may also collaborate with hair stylist, wig master, or makeup artist. In European theatre, the role is different, as the theatre designer usually designs both costume and scenic elements.

• Makeup artist: is an artist whose medium is the human body, applying makeup and prosthetics for theatrical, television, film etc.

• Film editor: A motion picture or television production is given final form in the hands of the editor. It is this individual who takes photographed material and edits it together to tell a complete story.

• Cinematography :is the art or science of motion picture photography. It is the technique of movie photography, including both the shooting and development of the film. The cinematographer could also be referred to as the film director's main visual collaborator.

• Actors: People who act in the film

Here are some bankable actors meaning they are guaranteed to bring some success to the film as they are well known for their acting skills.

Well known directors:

Alfred Hitchcock: Best known for his films such as The birds and pyscho.

James Cameron: Best known for his films such as Spiderman and Titanic

Christopher Nolan: Best known for his films such as Inception and Dark Knight.

• Well known producers

Steven Spielberg Peter Jackson Walt Disney