Radio Film Television: October 2007

From producing and directing to lighting and decorating a set, it takes an army of crafts people to create a film. Although most movie-making skills traditionally have been learned through union apprenticeships, production companies are beginning to recognize the value of a post-secondary film curriculum.

This positive response from the industry is good news for those seeking a career in movie-making. However, successfully completing classes in film is only part of the job picture. While an accredited film school will help you discover your talents, equally important will be your prior work and educational skills.

For example, Special Effects Departments often require experience in a related technical field such as mechanics. In post-production editing, a trainee technician might have worked in a TV production house and have a degree in Broadcast Communications. A digital artist will have an art-design background. Many film positions are union represented.

List of Careers

DIRECTORS

[Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio]

Description

Interpret script, conduct rehearsals, and direct activities of cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or radio programs.

The director leads the entire film production as well as the creative teams and the actors. It is the director’s vision for a story that is filmed, and all creative teams report to them.

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PRODUCERS

Description

Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.

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ACTORS

Description

Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or motion picture productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.

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CAMERA OPERATORS

[Television, Video, and Motion Picture]

Description

Operate television, video, or motion picture camera to photograph images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.

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WRITERS