Thursday, 10 September 2015

Roles in a short film

There are many roles for people take up in order for a short film to be created successfully.
These are:

  • DIRECTOR
The director has control over the entire project from the beginning of the making of the film to the end.

  • PRODUCER
The producer oversees the organisation of the film and its entire team, including the rights of the film.

  • LINE PRODUCER
Ensures that the film comes in on time and on budget.

  • DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
In charge of the technical side of the film, including how it is lit and shot.

  • PRODUCTION DESIGNER
They create the style of the set


  • GAFFER
Chief lighting technician

  • EDITOR
Cuts the film together

  • HAIR AND MAKEUP
In charge of the organisation, design, and execution of hair and makeup for all cast members. Crucial for portraying detail in time period film.

  • STORYBOARD ARTIST
Works with the director to create the film shot by shot in storyboard form to make it easier to follow in creation.

  • CAST
Everyone with a part in the film itself that is shown to the audience


As I am making a short film with limited availability for casting and people to fill job roles, the majority of these listed roles will be taken up by me. For this reason I need to make sure I focus on having good organisation in my filmmaking process so I reach full potential in taking up all of these roles.

1 comment:

  1. Explain that you will be playing all these roles, and so organisation will be paramount.

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