Top Job Thursday

Film Director

A Director is king in the movie world. What he or she says goes, from the look of the overall picture to the action contained within. They direct the shot choices, actors movements, script changes and the final edits. The director works closely with all major departments to make sure the project has all the elements they need.

Major Motion Picture Director:

If you’re lucky and talented enough you will have the opportunity to direct a major motion picture. These films cost a studio millions and millions to produce, but for them the risk is worth the reward.

As we all know, just because a film has a high profile group of stars and a monstrous budget does not insure it will succeed. But with a great director attached, the chances of success can go up. However, most “blockbuster” directors are not first time prodigies. These are men and women who have already proven themselves.

Studios don’t just fund large budget mega-blockbusters they also fund much smaller films as well. They hope that if two or three of their smaller films strike box office gold with an audience they will avoid the financial disaster. Choosing directors on these films is much the same in the respect that either the studio executive or the producer will bring a director to the project.

Independent Feature Film Director:

A director who is just starting out may work on an independent feature. There are numerous examples of those who have achieved great success by working as a director on an independent feature film. Usually the budgets are smaller, the cast less well-known (if at all) and the production support staff smaller, but it’s an opportunity for an unknown director to get an opportunity to show what they are capable of.

Education:

Although by no means mandatory, film school is an excellent option to consider if you are hoping to become a Film Director. You will have the opportunity to truly hone your creative craft before setting out into the entertainment community. As with any entertainment job, it often comes down to whom you know. Network, network, network!

Overall, the job of a Film Director can be a high profile and rewarding career.

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