Director

A Director is the creative driving force, they act as the crucial link between the production, technical and creative teams. Directors are responsible for turning a written script into actual images and sounds on screen. They act as both a storyteller and team leader to being a vision to reality. A Directors job invloves casting, script editing, shot compostition, shot selection and editing.

A Directors responsiblitly includes being able to vision the finished film and to define a pratical route for achiving it. During pre-production they have to selec the right cast for the parts in the film, crew and locations. They can also manage the camera, sound, lighting, design and special effects to make sure everything is how it should to make the finished film perfect. They work along side the Editors to make sure they are editing the film how he/she thinks it should be to reach the final version of the film.

Directors must have artistic vision and creative skills. Have a commitment and a deep passion for filmmaking as well as being able to be a strong and confident leader. They must be able to work for long intensive hours, have attention to detail and be able to remain calm and think clearly under pressure.