Unit 29: Music Video Production (Being a Director)

A director is the driving creative force in a film's production they visualising and define the style and structure of the film and bring it to life. They carry out duties such as casting, script editing, shot composition, shot selection and editing and act as the crucial link between the production, technical and creative teams.


To do this role I will need to:

have exceptional artistic vision and creative skills

have unerring commitment

have a deep passion for filmmaking

be a strong and confident leader

make decisions

delegate and collaborate with others

have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

inspire and motivate the team

work intensively for long hours

pay attention to detail

remain calm and think clearly under great pressure

have great self-belief

be determined to succeed

What Does a Director Do?

Directors are responsible for creatively translating the film's written script into actual images and sounds on the screen. They are ultimately responsible for a film's artistic and commercial success or failure. Directors may write the film's script or commission it to be written, or they may be hired after an early draft of the script is complete. They must then develop a vision for the finished film and work out how to achieve it.

During pre-production, Directors make crucial decisions, such as selecting the right cast, crew and locations for the film. They then direct rehearsals and the performances of the actors once the film is in production.
They also manage the technical aspects of filming including the camera, sound, lighting, design and special effects departments.

During post production, Directors work closely with Editors through the many technical processes of editing, to reach the final cut or version of the film. At all stages, Directors are responsible for motivating the team to produce the best possible results. Directors must also always be aware of the constraints of the film's budget and schedule and manage the expectations of the film's financiers.