1. What does everyone working on a movie DO?
FILM SET
JOBS &
RESPONSIBILITIES
What does everyone working on a movie DO?

2. What do all of these people do?
Film Jobs/Positions
What do all of these people do?

3. SEE HOW YOU DO! PRODUCTION ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SCRIPT SUPERVISOR
In charge of lighting /electricity
In charge of moving items on set.
Records natural sounds / dialogue
Controls most of the budget and financing of a movie
Gives many orders on a set and typically creates a shooting schedule
Has complete creative control of the movie
An entry-level position with hope of advancement
Plans out most of the look of sets, locations, and costumes
Makes the director’s vision come alive through shots
Makes sure there are no major inconsistencies from scene to scene or shot to shot.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR
SCRIPT SUPERVISOR
(KEY) GRIP
GAFFER
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
AUDIO MIXER
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (1st)

4. PRODUCER Initiates, coordinates, supervises
controls, & involved in all aspects
of production process.
Often develops idea / script with writer and secures rights, hires director, supervises casting, assembles crew, creates schedule.
Oversees budget & coordinates postproduction work.

5. DIRECTOR Responsible for entire creative end of film
Directs actors & film crew
Controls movie’s artistic & dramatic aspects
Determines eventual look & feel of film

6. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Typically involved in financial & legal aspects
Rarely involved in day to day production
Supervises one or more producers

7. Look! Did you see me in the credits!?
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Often helps producer with post-production items
Often honorary title given to friends, relatives, business partners of producers, directors, (ie. not very important)
Look! Did you see me in the credits!?

8. CASTING DIRECTOR
Responsible for determining who will audition for producer & director.
Doesn’t determine final cast

9. 1st Assistant Director / 2nd Assistant Director (1st AD, 2nd AD)
Make sure everything /everyone in right place at right time.
Yells "Quiet on the set!”, orders camera to "Roll."
Prior to production, AD often breaks down script into shooting schedule.
Often gateway to other positions like director / producer.
2ND AD makes sure first AD’s orders are carried out. Frequently in charge of filming large scenes where primary actors aren’t seen, battle / stunt sequences with extras.

10. 1st Assistant Director / 2nd Assistant Director (1st AD, 2nd AD)

11. 1st Assistant Director / 2nd Assistant Director (1st AD, 2nd AD)

12. SCRIPT SUPERVISOR / CONTINUITY
In charge of continuity
Ensures movie that is shot out of sequence (most films are) eventually makes sense.
Make sure actors say same lines /wear same clothing during each "take”.

13. CINEMATOGRAPHER (DP) /CAMERA OPERATOR
Defines photographic style / look of film
2nd only to director in creating mood & visual style of film
Transforms screenwriter's / director's ideas into visuals
Determines best lenses, angles, setup, movement, exposure, lighting necessary for desired effect
camera operator is responsible for
carrying out cinematographer’s
directions.

14. CINEMATOGRAPHER (DP) /CAMERA OPERATOR

15. GAFFER Head electrician In charge of all lighting personnel.
BEST BOY is gaffer’s assistant.

16. KEY GRIP (GRIPS in General)
In charge of people who move anything—scenery, cameras, etc.
Set up / take down scaffolding that lights, microphones etc. hang on.

17. PRODUCTION DESIGNER
responsible for appearance
of movie's sets, locations &
costumes.
Background in scenic
design / architecture
Contribute to "feel" of movie
Art Director: generally production designer's assistant, work with sets, locations.

18. PRODUCTION DESIGNER

19. PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (PA)
entry level position.
often work for little or no money hoping to eventually advance
assigned any task that may arise…
Grunt, lackey, coffee getter, servant

20. SOUND MIXER / BOOM OPERATOR
Records dialogue /ambient noise of scene
in charge of all mics used on set
Make things sound like they look

21. (BONUS) FOLEY ARTIST

22. Which Positions Are Essential For Your Final Film?
Director
Producer / Assistant Director
Cinematographer (DP) / Camera Operator
Audio mixer / boom operator

23. Try again PRODUCTION ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SCRIPT SUPERVISOR (KEY) GRIP
The person in charge of lighting and electricity
Person in charge of moving items on a set.
Person in charge of recording natural sounds and dialogue
The person who controls most of the budget and financing of a movie
The person who gives many orders on a set and typically creates a shooting schedule
Has complete creative control of the movie
An entry-level position with hope of advancement
Person who plans out most of the look of sets, locations, and costumes
Makes the director’s vision come alive through shots
Person who makes sure there are no major inconsistencies from scene to scene or shot to shot.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR
SCRIPT SUPERVISOR
(KEY) GRIP
GAFFER
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
AUDIO MIXER
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (1st)

24. Try again E D H I J B A F G C PRODUCTION ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
The person in charge of lighting and electricity
Person in charge of moving items on a set.
Person in charge of recording natural sounds and dialogue
The person who controls most of the budget and financing of a movie
The person who gives many orders on a set and typically creates a shooting schedule
Has complete creative control of the movie
An entry-level position with hope of advancement
Person who plans out most of the look of sets, locations, and costumes
Makes the director’s vision come alive through shots
Person who makes sure there are no major inconsistencies from scene to scene or shot to shot.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR
SCRIPT SUPERVISOR
(KEY) GRIP
GAFFER
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
AUDIO MIXER
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (1st) D H I J B A F G C