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Job Description
- We are looking for an experienced director to take overall responsibility for film and television show production.
- As a director, you will lead the production team to direct full-length films, short films, live or recorded television programmes, commercials and music videos.
- You should be able to translate writers’ and producers’ visions into cohesive, marketable, entertaining and informative programs.
- Ultimately, you should be able to make creative decisions that guide the rest of the team and enhance, refine and translate original ideas into finished programs.
Responsibilities
- Read scripts and develop storyboards
- Write and edit scripts as needed
- Meet the producers and prepare budget
- Decide on filming locations
- Hire cast and crew
- Liaise with crew about technical requirements (e.g. lighting and camera movements, sound recording requirements, set dressing, vision effects and graphics and transitions)
- Prepare a carefully calculated shooting schedule ensuring deadlines and budget requirements are met
- Guide the production team ensuring all members are in sync with the program’s requirements
- Incorporate creative ideas to achieve the best possible visual result
- Supervise editing to make the final cut
- Ensure that the final program is faithful to the original concept
Job Requirements
Requirements
- Proven experience as a director
- Demonstrable portfolio of full-length or short films, videos or commercials
- Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages
- In-depth understanding of the production process
- Familiarity with camera operation, sound systems, special effects and music editing
- Ability to lead and motivate
- Creativity and imagination
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Good people skills and ability to negotiate
- Time management and budget awareness
- BSc/BA in film studies, cinematography or relevant field; further training is a plus