The Jobs on a Film Set

Movies are team projects. Here are some of the many jobs involved.

Before Filming

• Producer: Organizes money, schedules, and people so the film can be made.
• Screenwriter: Writes the script.
• Casting director: Helps find the right actors.
• Production designer: Plans how sets and places will look.

During Filming

• Director: Guides the story and the performances.
• Actors: Bring characters to life.
• Cinematographer: Decides how each shot is lit and framed.
• Camera crew: Operate the cameras and keep images sharp.
• Costume and makeup artists: Create each character’s look.
• Sound recordist: Captures dialogue on set.
• Stunt performers: Carry out action safely.
• Runners and assistants: Keep everything moving.

After Filming

• Editor: Chooses and joins the best shots to shape the story.
• Visual effects artists: Add digital creatures and places.
• Composer: Writes the music.
• Sound team: Add sound effects and balance volume levels.
• Colorist: Adjusts color to set the mood.

Why the Credits Are So Long

The names that roll at the end are the people who helped make the film. Next time, stay and read a few.

Play Film Crew

Make a short film at home. Give each family member a job and see how it all fits together.