Job Title Description Pre-production Production Post

Production

Producer The producer is responsible for managing ✔ ✔ ✔

the film’s financing, logistics, and overall
production, ensuring the project stays on
budget and schedule. They oversee hiring,
funding, and organizational aspects while
supporting the director’s creative vision.

Production A production manager oversees the ✔ ✔ ✔

Manager day-to-day operations of a film or TV
production, managing budgets, schedules,
and resources to ensure the project stays
on track and runs smoothly. They handle
logistics, personnel, and problem-solving
during the production process.

Director A director is responsible for overseeing the ✔ ✔ ✔

film's creative vision, guiding the cast and
crew, and shaping the story through visual
and performance elements. He also
ensures the script is translated into a
cohesive, engaging film.

First A first assistant director is responsible for ✔ ✔ 𝓧

Assistant setting up, planning, and managing the
Director daily activities of the film crew. He also
creates a detailed budget for the project
with a script breakdown.

Second The second assistant director aids the first ✔ ✔ 𝓧

Assistant assistant director and they’ll both work on
Director the call sheets for each shoot day with the
production coordinator.

Casting A casting director is responsible for finding ✔ 𝓧 𝓧

Director and selecting actors for a film, TV show, or
theater production. They collaborate with
the director and producers to match the
right talent to each role based on the
project's needs and vision.
Location The location scout is responsible for finding ✔ 𝓧 𝓧
Scout and securing suitable locations for filming
that match the director’s vision.

Storyboard The storyboard artist is an illustrator who ✔ 𝓧 𝓧

Artist specializes in bringing the director’s vision
to life by drawing it to form the storyboard.

Production A production designer is responsible for ✔ ✔ 𝓧

Designer creating the visual concept of a film and
overseeing the design of sets, locations,
and props to ensure they align with the
story's tone and aesthetic.

Camera A camera operator is responsible for ✔ ✔ 𝓧

Operator capturing high-quality video or film footage
by operating the camera equipment and
ensuring proper framing, composition, and
movement to visually support the director's
vision.

First The first assistant camera operator is 𝓧 ✔ 𝓧

Assistant responsible for maintaining and adjusting
Camera the camera's focus during shooting, as well
as setting up, cleaning, and handling the
camera equipment to ensure it runs
smoothly throughout production.

Second The second assistant camera fills a report 𝓧 ✔ 𝓧

Assistant with info for each shot with its technical
Camera info.

Production A production sound mixer is responsible for 𝓧 ✔ ✔

Sound Mixer capturing and balancing audio on set during
filming, ensuring that dialogue and sound
effects are recorded clearly and effectively.
They work closely with the sound crew to
manage microphones, monitor sound
levels, and address any audio issues in real
time.

Script The Script Supervisor is responsible for ✔ ✔ ✔

Supervisor keeping track of what parts of the script
have been filmed, noting any changes to
the script and sharing them with the editing
team, and pays close attention to the
 continuity of the film.

Boom The boom operator is responsible for 𝓧 ✔ 𝓧

Operator positioning and holding the boom
microphone to capture clear audio,
primarily dialogue while ensuring the mic
stays out of the camera frame during
filming.

Grip The grip department is responsible for 𝓧 ✔ 𝓧

Department setting up all necessary rigging (equipment
needed to hold up other equipment)

Art The art department is responsible for 𝓧 ✔ 𝓧

Department creating the visual environment of a film or
TV production, including the design and
construction of sets, props, and
decorations. They collaborate with the
production designer to ensure that the
aesthetics align with the overall vision and
storytelling of the project.

Set Dresser The set dresser places all the decorations 𝓧 ✔ 𝓧

and props in the set in its place. He also
maintains the continuity from shot to shot
making sure the set looks the same in each
take.

Hairdresser A hairdresser in film and television is 𝓧 ✔ 𝓧

responsible for styling and maintaining the
hair of actors to ensure their looks align
with the character's portrayal and the
overall aesthetic of the production.

Makeup The makeup artist transforms actors' 𝓧 ✔ 𝓧

Artist appearances to fit characters, time periods,
and settings, enhancing storytelling through
beauty, special effects, and character
creation while ensuring continuity and
safety on set.

Custom The costume designer creates outfits that ✔ ✔ 𝓧

Designer reflect the characters' personalities, social
status, and the film's time period, helping to
visually tell the story and support the
director's vision.
Post-Produc The post-production supervisor oversees 𝓧 𝓧 ✔
tion the entire post-production process,
Supervisor managing the workflow, budget, and
timeline to ensure the editing, sound, visual
effects, and final delivery of the project are
completed smoothly and on schedule.

Film Editor A film editor assembles and arranges the 𝓧 𝓧 ✔

raw footage into a coherent, engaging
story, cutting scenes, adjusting pacing, and
ensuring continuity while collaborating with
the director to achieve the desired narrative
and emotional impact.

Assistant The assistant editor’s main task is 𝓧 𝓧 ✔

Editor organizing and managing raw footage,
helping take files, and inputting metadata.

Visual The visual effects supervisor oversees the ✔ ✔ ✔

Effects creation and integration of visual effects in
Supervisor a film or video project, collaborating with
the director and the VFX team to ensure
that the effects align with the overall vision
and enhance the storytelling.

Colorist A colorist is responsible for adjusting and 𝓧 𝓧 ✔

enhancing the color and tone of the footage
during post-production, ensuring visual
consistency, mood, and style that align with
the director's vision and the overall
aesthetic of the project.

Supervising The supervising sound editor oversees the 𝓧 𝓧 ✔

Sound sound design and editing process for a film,
Editor coordinating the work of sound editors and
designers, ensuring the integration of
dialogue, sound effects, and music aligns
with the director's vision and enhances the
overall audio experience.

Sound 𝓧 𝓧 ✔
Designer A sound designer is responsible for
creating, recording, and manipulating audio
elements, including sound effects and
ambient sounds, to enhance the storytelling
and emotional impact of a film, ensuring the
 audio complements the visual experience.

Automated An Automated Dialogue Replacement 𝓧 𝓧 ✔

Dialogue (ADR) editor oversees the process of
Replacement recording and editing dialogue in
Editor post-production to replace or enhance the
original audio captured during filming,
ensuring clarity and sync with the visual
elements while maintaining the intended
performance of the actors.

Foley Artist A foley artist creates and records sound 𝓧 𝓧 ✔

effects in sync with the action on screen,
using various props and techniques to
enhance the audio experience by adding
realistic sounds for footsteps, movements,
and other everyday noises to enrich the
film's atmosphere.

Music A music composer creates original musical May participate 𝓧 ✔

Composer scores and themes for films, television in the project’s
shows, or other media, enhancing the theme and
emotional tone and storytelling through tone.
carefully crafted melodies, harmonies, and
arrangements that complement the visuals
and narrative.

Music A music supervisor is responsible for ✔ ✔ ✔

Supervisor finding and obtaining pre-existing music for
the film ensuring that the chosen track
aligns with the project’s creative vision and
budget while managing clearance,
licensing, and fees.

Music Editor A music editor is responsible for selecting, May participate 𝓧 ✔

editing, and arranging music cues for a film in the musical
or television project, ensuring that the direction and
music fits seamlessly with the visuals and theme.
dialogue while collaborating closely with the
composer and sound team to achieve the
desired emotional impact and ensure that
they’re all having the same vision.