LO1: Task 2 - Job Roles Report

Employer Input

As part of Unit 46, making and developing a film trailer in the style of WARP Films; we were given a brief by Mark Herbert, the founder of WARP films who also directs their productions in Television (This is England 86', The Midnight Beast) and also in Film (Four Lions, Donkey Punch). he gave us a valued insight into his job and what his role entailed as well as important points about the brief from his point of view. We looked particularly closely at the Dead Mans Shoes Trailer as we felt it most resembled our own concepts of a dark, mystery thriller genre of film.

Dead Mans Shoes Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFi6FrAV9SE

Topic of Research

I will be researching the job roles within the film industry which are a Director and a Producer.

Director 

Directors are responsible for translating the film's written script into actual shots and sounds on the screen. They are accountable for a film's artistic and commercial success. Directors may write the film's script or permit it to be written, or they may be hired after an early draft of the script is completed. They must then make a idea for the completed film and work out how to achieve it. During pre-production, Directors make important decisions, such as choosing 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 control 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 answerable 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. Throughout their job, the Director will come across every form of production equipment, they will have to instruct an equipment operator on what they need to do in order to create an intended effect. For example, a cameraman may be directed to position himself from a vantage point in order to capture a high angle shot of the subject. They will have to manage set up of technical elements while on set, such as camera positioning, lighting and timing narrative components. This could be anything from a change in a characters emotion to the execution of an explosive for an action sequence. 

N/A. (N/A). TV or film director. Available: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/tvorfilmdirector.aspx. Last accessed 09/05/16.

Suitability 

I believe I have the required skills for this role which are;

• creativity and imagination.

• good communication and 'people skills'

• the ability to lead and motivate others.

• excellent organisational and planning skills.

• initiative and problem-solving ability.

• decision making ability.

• good time management and budget awareness.

Producer

Film producers fill a range of roles depending upon the type of producer. Either employed by a production company or independent, producers plan and coordinate various aspects of film production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing. During the "discovery stage", the producer has to find and acknowledge promising material. Then, unless the film is supposed to be based on an original script, the producer has to find an appropriate screenwriter.

Suitability
I believe I have the required skills for this role which are;

• Have a good business sense 

• Have a good understanding of finance

• Have good creative vision

• Be self-motivated

• Be good at negotiating

• Be good at motivating people 

• Be good at problem-solving

• Understand the creative processes of filmmaking

• Be able to secure finance for the production

• Be able to prepare and control the production budget

• Have excellent communication skills

• Be able to work well under pressure and motivate the production team

• Ensure compliance with regulations and codes of practice

• Understand the relevant health and safety laws and procedures

2016, C.S. © (2016) DCP author. Available at: http://creativeskillset.org/job_roles/757_producer (Accessed: 10 May 2016).