Role Allocation

The Film Director

The general role of a film director is to direct the making of the film. They have the task of creating an overall vision of what the film will be and what it will look like. They are tasked with selecting the right task and location amongst other things. They also manage the technical aspects of filming, including the camera, sound, lighting, design and special effects departments. They may also work along with the editor during the final editing process in creating the final product he wants. They may also take on some roles of the producer.

In our film this will be Harriet Watson

The Film Producer

Film producers prepare and then supervise the making of a film. They have complete control of the overall film production. They are therefore ultimately accountable for the success of the finished film. They will be heavily involved in all 4 main phases of production, the Development, Pre-production, production and post-production and marketing.

In our film this will be Rebecca Campbell

The Film Editor

They are very important in the overall editing and final production of the film. They work closely with the director during the production phase. The film editor works with the raw footage, selecting shots and combining them into sequences to create a finished motion picture.

In our film Rebecca Campbell and Harriet Watson will all be fulfilling this role.

Cameraperson

This is the role that involves the taking of shots during the filming process. They are responsible for physically operating the camera and maintaining composition and camera angles in a given scene or shot. They will also be responsible for collaborating with the director in making technical and creative decisions.

In our film this will be Rebecca Campbell

Art and Music

There are various roles within art and music during the production of a film. The main roles within the art area are Art director and illustrator. The Art Director works closely with the Construction Coordinator to oversee the aesthetic and textural details of sets as they are realized. The illustrator is responsible for the drawing of designs to communicate ideas about scenes. In the sound area, there are also quite a few important roles. The sound designer is responsible for the post-production sound of a film, for example.

In our film the Art director and Illustrator will be Rebecca Campbell and Harriet Watson

The music will be controlled by Harriet Watson