filmmaking occupation
activity of a person that is part of the filmmaking business
script editor
editor who manages production of scripts in television and film
film distributor
company that markets and distributes films
stunt performer
person who performs stunts
body double
profession
make-up artist
person who applies make-up, style and applies special effects make-up, prosthetic make-up
location manager
person responsible for locations where a movie is shot
production coordinator
coordinates the various groups and personnel in a filmmaking or video production
gaffer
head electrician responsible for lighting in film, TV, and theater productions
dialogue writer
screenwriter whose role is to write dialogs
utility sound technician
assistant to both the production sound mixer and the boom operator on a film or television set
executive producer
top position in the production of media
Focus puller
Person responsible for ensuring that the camera's focus is sharp throughout each shot and also manages the focus during movement.
weapons master
person responsible for weapon care and safety on a film set
co-producer
profession in the film, television and radio industry
movie lighting designer
person responsible for lighting on the set of a movie
screenwriter
writer who writes for films, TV shows, comics and games
animation director
person in charge of all aspects of the animation process during production of an animated film or segment
camera operator
professional operator of a film or video camera; filmmaker who moves the camera according to the instructions of the cameraman or director
property master
person responsible for purchasing, acquiring, manufacturing, properly placing, and/or overseeing any accessories needed for a film, television or theatrical production
line producer
head of the film or TV program production office, responsible for human resources and solving any production problems, manages the film's schedule and budget, staff and the day-to-day physical aspects of production
set dresser
someone who prepares a creative production set with props and furniture
film producer
person supervising the making of a film
senior producer
second most senior person of a film of television production
film actor
actor who appears in films
special effects director
production staff in charge of special effects scenes in video works
film screenwriter
author of scripts and screenplays for motion picture production
wardrobe master
position responsible for the acquisition, care, and maintenance of costumes for a theatrical company, studio, film, or television production
re-recording mixer
post-production audio engineer
Script doctor
Screenwriter hired to rewrite an existing script
sound editor
creative professional responsible for selecting and assembling sound recordings in preparation for the final sound mixing or mastering of a visual media production involving recorded or synthetic sound
cinematographer
chief over the camera and lighting crews working on a film
film score composer
musical profession
camera resectioning
determination of the geometric model parameters of a camera for technical and scientific applications
production sound mixer
member of a film crew or television crew responsible for recording all sound recording on set during the filmmaking or television production
production designer
responsible for developing the visual concept of a film, television show, or theater production
dolly grip
cinematography technician who operates the camera dolly
documentarian
author of documentaries
unit still photographer
person who takes still photographs used to promote films and television programs and record details of their production
character animator
profession in animation film productions
clapper loader
member of a motion picture filming crew
grip
occupation in film and TV production
film critic
journalist who is dealing with films
costume designer
person who designs costumes for a film, stage production, or television show
production manager
film and television profession; manager overseeing film production plans, controls resources, initiates production, ensures ongoing operations, monitors schedules and expenditures, and creates a detailed production schedule and budget
casting director
person selecting performers for a screenplay
script
oversees the continuity of scenes during filmmaking
key grip
person who supervises lighting and rigging crews and reports to the director of photography on a film crew