Key roles within a film production

Writer- The writer has a key job of creating a script for the cast. Their job is fairly short as once they have finished writing and handed the script in that is the end of their role within the film production. The writer is never usually out of the film as sometimes they get asked to re write sections as the actors may not feel as if it working.

Producer- The producer has the main role within the film and organizes all off the roles within the film such as the director and the writer. Once the production of the film is underway they have to coordinate the shoot and have a responsibility to provide everyone with equipment such as cameras.

Casting director- The casting director takes care of casting each actor for the film. They work very closely with the director of the film in order to make sure the correct roles are fitted to the correct actor. They have the job of conducting interviews with the actor and advertising the jobs.  This job can be hard as they have to try to attract big film stars.

Director- The director’s job is to make the script come to life and have to make several creative decisions whilst producing the film. The director plays a key role in casting the actors for the film and will work closely with the actors to change the script if needed to meet their needs or ideas. This can give the actors more of a free role.

Film finance- Film finance is a plan or draft that is made before the film is made of the proposed costing of the film. In this they will discuss the overall wages of the actors and the costs of all of the equipment for example. This has to be considered in lots of details as they film will need to make profit and they money that will be spent to create the film which could be millions of dollars.

Camera operator-There aim is to set up shots during the film and selected scenes that happen during the film this means they will work very closely with the director. As part of their job they have to read the script and understand it in order to create good scenes for the film. This job is important as they have the responsibility of drawing the audience to the film and stopping them getting bored of the same shots.

Editor- There job is to tidy up the film and cut out any bad scenes or  anything bad that may have occurred. They have to put the film together and join the scenes together so that the film runs smoothly and is not

Production designer- A production designer’s job is to make the film look good by choosing items that may appear on set such as clothing they also have to choose the location of some of the shoots and have the responsibility to set up lighting and props.

Marketing- Their job is to advertise the film to the general public so that people will be attracted to watch the film.  Another job they have is to produce trailers and adverts for the film.

Exhibition- A exhibition is a place that shows the film (cinema) there are different types of exhibitions such as a mainstream exhibition which could be vue and also an independent exhibition which may show not as popular films or selective films which is a good thing in the film industry as it raises awareness of low budget films and also improves access to the films.