Film director

Roles and Responsibilities

• Editing script
• Developing storyboards
• Location & Design decisions
• Gathering the cast
• Directing the main (production)
• Working in post-production
• Film is in budget
• Motivating team

During the process of pre-production the Producer and the Director is involved, for Production the producer, director, runner and the talent are involved and for the post-production period the producer, director and editor are involved.


Runner

• A runner is an entry level position, a runners job role varies from fetching and carrying items to making and handing out tea.

• Runners act as general assistants, working under the direction of the producer and other promotion staff, to undertake whatever basic tasks are required to ensure the smooth running of the production process.

• There are no specific educational requirements for becoming a runner, however a post graduate degree in television, multimedia and such would be relevant.

• Average starting salaries can range from approximately £6.50 to £8.80 per hour, most runners work on a freelance basis and are employed on full-time, short-term contracts.

Researcher: Broadcasting

• As a media researcher you would support producers by finding the information, people and places needed for TV or radio programmes.

• There are no set qualities for becoming a media researcher, although many new media researchers have a degree level qualification

•  Hours and Starting salary is variable. Freelance researchers are usually paid a fee for each contract.

Editor: Film/TV

• As a film or video editor, you'll be responsible for assembling recorded raw footage into a finished product that's suitable for broadcasting.

• Standard office hours but it will vary depending on the production.

Production Manager:

• A production manager is involved with the planning, coordination and control of manufacturing processes.

• A degree in subjects from chemistry to business/management are preferred

Location manager:

• Location managers are responsible for making all the practical arrangements for film, television or photographic shoots taking place outside the studio.

• Most location managers work as freelancers and are paid on a contract basis.

• Hours are very variable, as location managers need to be on call and is often full time.

Sound recordist:

• Sound recordists (also known as Production Mixers) record sound on location or in a studio, usually in sychronisation with the camera, to enable the highest quality 'real' sound to be recorded at the time of filming.

• You won't need a qualification to be a TV Sound Recordist. However it is vital to show a strong interest in sound and an understanding of its physical properties.

Sound Assistant:

• Sound assistants do a lot of things from preparing for recording sessions by performing activities such as selecting and setting up microphones to reproduce and duplicate sound recordings from original recording media, using sound editing and duplication methods.

• Median annual wage is around £56,000. Median hourly wage is around £27.

Producer:

• Producers play an important role in the television, film and video industries. A producer will oversee each project from conception to completion and may also be involved in the marketing and distribution processes.

• This area of work is open to all graduates, the following subjects a degree or HND level may increase your chances from: broadcasting to communication and media studies. Skills such as confidence, creativity and leadership are welcome.

• Work involves regular unsocial hours at weekends and in the evenings. Long hours and time spent in meetings or on location is the norm.

Production designer:

• Production designers are responsible for the visual concept of a film, television or theatre production. They realise a design style for sets, locations, graphics, props, lighting, camera angles and costumes.

• Production designer is not typically an entry-level position. Those breaking into the field usually start as art department runners, art department assistants or design assistants. Freelance