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Director (Film, TV, Theatre, Opera, Video)
Role & responsibilities
Interprets scripts, guides cast and crew, and coordinates schedules and budgets to deliver cohesive performances or films.
Key strengths
- Leadership30% (Job)
- Creativity26% (Job)
- Communication18% (Job)
- Decision making14% (Job)
- Teamwork12% (Job)
What this means for you
- Leadership – Guides people with clear direction and support.
- Communication – Shares information clearly with clients and colleagues.
- Creativity – Generates fresh ideas and approaches for better outcomes.
Typical tasks
- Develop creative vision and shot lists for productions.
- Lead rehearsals or shoots and direct actors and crew.
- Collaborate with writers, designers, and producers on storytelling.
Daily work
- Evaluates dailies and adjusts schedules or creative direction
- Reviews scripts and production boards with department heads
- Blocks scenes or shots and directs performers and crews
Education & entry routes
Helpful but not mandatory
- Script breakdown and scheduling course
- Film production workshop
Alternative pathways
- Assistant Director
- Creative Producer
- Production Manager
Work environment
- Team size
- Production teams of 20–200 depending on project scope.
- Typical employers
- Film and TV studios, theatres, and independent productions.
- People contact
- High—intensive collaboration with cast, crew, and producers.
- Stress level
- High with tight schedules and creative expectations.
- Working hours
- Long, irregular hours across pre-production to post-production.
Entry & progression
Common entry roles
- Assistant Director
- Production Assistant
Next career steps
- Executive Producer
- Creative Director (Film/TV)