Film Production

Writer: Screen writers research and develop scripts so that they can be adapted and turned into a film by the crew and cast. Quentin Tarantino often helps and takes part in writing his scripts.

Producer: The producer of a film is in charge of making sure the film goes to plan. They insure everything runs smoothly, by hiring the crew and by putting together a talented cast.

 Casting Director: A casting Director’s job is to find actors to play the roles in the film. They have to sit through many auditions and interviews to insure they select the actors they think are right to play the part in the film.

Director: The director is the main person in charge when making a film, they tell the actors what to do and how they should do it so it should looks good when the film is finished. They bring the script to life by visualising and creating a structure to the film.

Film Finance: The people who are in charge of the film’s finance deal with buying items to create the film and make sure the producer sticks to a budget.

Camera Operator: A camera operator’s job is really in the name; their jobs include operating and preparing the camera and the equipment needed with it. They also work alongside the director to work out what bits need shooting and at which angle.

Editor: Once the film is finished the editor works closely alongside the director to make sure everything looks how it should and whether anything needs changing or cutting.

Production Designer: Production designers define and manage every visual aspect of a film and work with the Director and Producer to produce a budget and schedule for making the film.

Marketing: People working in marketing are responsible for promoting the film by creating trailers, posters and adverts in various other forms to attract attention of the film before it is released.

Exhibition: Cinema exhibition is how the film is viewed. The film tape/ digital copy is sent to cinemas around the world for the film to be played on various cinemas.