Media Job Roles

MANAGEMENT

Production Manager

• Managing the production budget.
• Making sure the production runs smoothly for the Producer and Line Producer.
• Scheduling shoots and negotiating hire of crews and equipment.

Location Manager

• Finding ideal locations for a film shoot.
• Negotiating fees, terms and permissions.
• Managing the location during the shoot.

Construction Manager

• Supervising the construction of sets and stages for film productions.
• Leading a team of craftsmen, including Carpenters, Painters, Riggers and Plasterers.
• Ordering tools and materials and staying within budget.

Producer

• Turning story ideas into profitable films.
• Putting together a creative and talented cast and crew.
• Being responsible for all aspects of a film's production.

Director

• 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.

CREATIVE

Actor

• Interpreting others' words in order to bring a script to life, and to put flesh and blood on characters.

Make-up and Hair Artist

• Creating make-ups and hairstyles to meet production requirements.
• Overseeing make-up and hair continuity during filming.
• Working to the Make-up and Hair Designer's brief.

Costume Designer

• Being in charge of designing, creating, acquiring and hiring all costumes for Actors and extras.
• Managing a team of skilled personnel.
• Supervising practical issues, such as departmental budgets and schedules, the organisation of running wardrobes, and costume continuity.

Sound Designer

• Creating sound effects for giant explosions or car crashes.
• Creating more subtle sounds to enhance mood and feeling.
• Managing the sound post production process.

Set Decorator

• Analysing the script and listing all items needed for the film set.
• Finding, hiring or commissioning props.
• Keeping detailed records before and during shooting and returning all props when they're no longer needed.

TECHNICAL

Lighting Technician

• Looking after lighting equipment on a film set, or on location.
• Helping with the power supply.
• Helping to set up lighting equipment.

Gaffer

• Running all the electrical work on a production.
• Leading a team of lighting technicians.
• Working closely with the Director of Photography.

Crane Operator

• Setting up and operating all cranes, which carry cameras and crew.
• Working closely with Grips and Camera Operators.
• Making sure safety procedures are closely followed.

Camera Operator

• Preparing and operating the camera and all its equipment.
• Working with the Director and Director of Photography to achieve the visual style of the film.
• Managing other camera department staff and communicating with Actors.

Console Operator

• Operating fixed lights on a film set.
• Mixing lighting effects during filming.
• Setting up and maintaining lighting consoles.