The Job of the director - Class task

Being the driving creative force in a film's production - visualising and defining the style and structure of the film, then bringing it to life

Carrying out duties such as casting, script editing, shot composition, shot selection and editing

Acting as the crucial link between the production, technical and creative teams

To do this role, you will need to:

• have exceptional artistic vision and creative skills
• have unerring commitment
• have a deep passion for filmmaking
• be a strong and confident leader
• make decisions
• delegate and collaborate with others
• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• inspire and motivate the team
• have an extensive understanding of the entire filmmaking process, from both technical and creative points of view
• pay attention to detail
• remain calm and think clearly under great pressure
• have great self-belief
• be determined to succeed

Directors are responsible for creatively translating the film's written script into actual images and sounds on the screen. They are ultimately responsible for a film's artistic and commercial success or failure.

Directors may write the film's script or commission it to be written, or they may be hired after an early draft of the script is complete. They must then develop a vision for the finished film and work out how to achieve it.

During pre-production, Directors make crucial decisions, such as selecting the right cast, crew and locations for the film. They then direct rehearsals and the performances of the actors once the film is in production.

They also manage the technical aspects of filming including the camera, sound, lighting, design and special effects departments.

During post production, Directors work closely with Editors through the many technical processes of editing, to reach the final cut or version of the film. 


For this job I am going to be a strong leader and also be very decisive to try and create the best possible final product. I will be very involved in what the rest of the team is doing to give them help if they ever need it. I will make sure the all of the crew and cast are happy and understand their job.