Film production

Writer - To be a film writer you need a very in depth understanding of the entire plot, story, and the characters. Film writers personalities are usually very imaginative and determined; when writers have to deal with changing the script etc. these qualities are very useful. The writers work also has to be believable and the characters must seem real, if not the film may seem poorly made and hard to relate to/ get into. The work a writer is assigned has strict deadlines so determination and effort must be put into the work. A screenplay is the backbone for the entire film and allows the producers and director(s) to visualise their film and to bring it to life with a blue print to follow, which can prove as very helpful. A producer commissions a writer with a key concept, idea or story for the writer to work on and this is how a film begins.

Producer - A producer has a good grasp on business as well as experience in the film industry, they bring together all key aspects of the film in production and make sure everything is working to a good standard Settings and locations and even props are viewed by producers and approved or disapproved before filming. Making sure the actors are doing their best and are in safe conditions whilst also checking lighting and editing is also a key role the producers play. They are in control of most of the background ideas from start to finish and are in charge of making sure their film is successful, they also work with the director and co-producers when creating ideas and help get the money needed to support the production of the film, for example: Money to rent locations or props or pay certain actors to fulfil a role.

Casting director - Casting directors cast actors for all the roles in a movie, they arrange interviews and auditions for people wanting roles. To understand the needed requirements they work with the director and producer in order to cast the right roles for the right characters. They negotiate payments and fees and are required to have a basic knowledge of how to work a camera.

Director - Directors have a very strong eye for art and are very creative, they're confident strong and understand things like mise en scene perfectly, they are also assertive and in control. They're in charge of turning the script, ideas, and concepts of a film into an actual image and also direct the actors on how to exert themselves and their lines. Whilst developing the ideas of the film they're totally in control of the films artistic success as a whole. Directors usually work with the editors therefore directing them through what should be kept in the film or cut out. Directors also keep a close eye on the budget and finances of their production.

Film finance - To do this job someone must have good skills with managing money and experience with accounting and budgeting. A film financer is in control of sorting out the finance and taxes of a film production, development and distribution. They usually give aid to producers when trying to prepare budgets etc. for the film.

Camera operator - Camera operators have an excellent visual composition and an idea about lighting, movement, and perspective. They know how to work cameras perfectly and have creative imaginations. Camera operators carry out the directors choice of shots, they analyse how the lenses work with the colour and lighting of the sets in order to create the perfect image for the film. They work fast and on their feet and can offer creative input to the director about what can be changed to make a shot better.  

Editor - Editors work very well with computer software and the rhythm or pace of a film. The editors work with each shot and turn them into a collection of shots that work together to create a smooth flowing scene, they also select the best takes to make sure the film all together makes sense and flows. The editor doesn't always work on the film in chronological order so they must have a good grasp on how things play out.

Production designer - Visual awareness and a grasp on presentation skills is very important for a production designer, they work on making the films image and how everything looks from props to CGI. Depth is added to a films image by how well the production designers create the look and feel of its elements. Concept art is produced so sets and characters and landscapes are drawn out by production designers so the director can get across how they want their film to look like. Producers find this helpful as well as this gives them a good idea of what to look for when buying props and finding locations. They're constantly checking the sets and costumes to make sure the image is consistent.

Marketing - Mostly in charge of advertisement of the film, marketing employees make sure the films advertisements are convincing and truly portray their film in a positive way. They work on billboards and TV adverts in order to bring attention to their film and encourage people to want to watch it. Posters are made and put up around busy areas like towns, a test screening is shown to people so the marketers know their audience and see how the film is received.

Exhibition - A big 'premier' event can be held for a films release, this attracts people as its exciting and special offers could be on sale for example limited edition shirts etc. Cinemas show the film and this is what gains the most money for the film and gains its popularity. Cinema is very important for a films success and is the ultimate gateway to the public.