Job Roles
Want to work in the film industry? Find out all you need to know about key job roles on a film set.
Browse a wide range of film crew positions from directing and editing to costume design. Learn about duties, education, training, salary, and finding work.
Pre-Production
Screenwriter [Job Role, Training & Salary]
aka: screenplay writer, scriptwriter, or writer Screenwriting is one of the most competitive job roles in the film industry. There are lots of different ways
Film Producer [Job Role, Training & Salary]
A film producer is a job role everyone has heard of, but most people don’t understand what a producer actually does. To begin with, they
Film Director
A film director is the most competitive job role in the film industry. Almost every person in the film industry has dreamt of directing at
Production
Set Designer
The set designer drafts and creates the sets that appear in the film. They work in the art department with the production designer. In this
Casting Director
Does the idea of working with actors interest you? If so, you might want to be a casting director. The casting director finds actors for
Director of Photography
One of the most crucial positions on a film set is the director of photography. Yet, surprisingly, many people don’t know about this job role
Unit Production Manager [Job Role, Training & Salary]
We break down the role of the unit production manager. The UPM (also known as the film production manager) takes care of the business side of film
2nd Assistant Director [Job Role, Training & Salary]
What does a 2nd assistant director do? Before working on a film set, be sure to understand everyone’s individual job roles and responsibilities. The 2nd
Script Supervisor
We look at script continuity and the job role of the script supervisor. This position is essential but often overlooked on independent film sets. When
Costume Designer
In this article, we look at the role of the costume designer and also the importance of costume in film. The costume designer creates and
What is a Key Grip? [Job Description]
In this article, we look at the role of the key grip and grip department. It’s essential to understand the fundamentals of every job role
Location Manager
In this article, we will explore the role of the film location manager. Your location choice determines how your audience interprets a scene. It must
Film Gaffer [Job Role, Training & Salary]
You will have seen the job title gaffer on the film’s credits. But do you know specifically what a gaffer does on a film set?
Production Designer
In this article, you’ll learn about the career of a film set production designer. If you’re interested in the visual side of filmmaking but not
1st Assistant Director
The 1st Assistant Director is the director’s right-hand person. They manage the film crew so that the director can focus on the actor’s performance. It’s
Film Runner Guide [Everything You Need To Know]
If you want a career in film, working as a film runner is a great way to gain industry experience. Even the biggest names in
Post-Production
Sound Designer
The film sound designer creates the soundtrack of the film. They work within post-production and use a range of audio from sound effects, dialogue and
Film Editor
A film editor cuts together raw footage into sequences. To put it another way, editing is the practice of assembling shots in the order in