Film Roles

Roles involved in the pre-production, production, and post-production of motion pictures.

Director

The creative leader of a film who guides the overall vision from pre-production through shooting. They work with actors, crew, and collaborators to translate a script into the final on-screen product.

Screenwriter

The person(s) who writes the screenplay, which is the blueprint for the film. This includes dialogue, scene descriptions, and the overall story structure that the production will follow.

Cinematographer / DP (Director of Photography)

The head of the camera and lighting departments, responsible for the visual look and feel of a film. They collaborate closely with the director to determine how each scene is shot, lit, and framed.

Editor

The person(s) who assembles all the footage shot during production into the final film. They shape pacing, structure, and storytelling by deciding which takes to use and how scenes flow together.

Executive Producer

A senior producer who is typically involved in the financing, high-level strategy, and overall oversight of a film project. They usually have less hands-on involvement in the day-to-day production than a line or supervising producer.