A film director plays a pivotal role in the creative aspect of movie production, guiding the artistic vision and ensuring the story is effectively communicated. They collaborate closely with actors, editors, cinematographers, and screenwriters to bring a cohesive and compelling narrative to life.
Could be self employed
May be employed by professional movie studio
Trends & Future Outlook
Trends have an important role in the career. The trends of popular movies will change, changing the demand.
Right now, Hollywood has a comic book movie trend
My blueprint recommends university for this career.
Action Plan
Take Digital Art in grade 11
Take Film in grade 11
Image arts Film program in university
Practice at home
Educate myself via youtube videos
Barriers
Money for buying equipment. Equipment cost a lot so I’ll have to work in order to buy some
Grade average. I’ll have to improve my grades
A lot of competition. I’ll have to stand out.
Conclusion
My highest marks were in Digital Arts
I enjoy doing it
Possess video editing and framing skills
Enjoy writing stories
Career Profile
Directors are responsible for the creative decisions of a production. They are involved with everyone's job and help the cast and crew bring their vision to life. They guide the artistic direction of the project. They work with actors to help portray their characters. They work with editors/cinematographer to make sure everything looks fine and they work with screenwriters to make sure the story is going in the right direction.
Experiences
This year, last semester I had both Digital Arts and Communication Technology which gave me tons of experience as well as knowledge
Worked on several film related projects
Help friends with film related stuff
Financial Reward
Mean Salary.The average film director earns an average of $92,220 per year, $44.34 per hour.
The bottom 10 percent earned an average of $32,010 annually.
The top 10 percent earned in excess of $187,199 per year.
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Responsibilities
Education
School 2: Wilfrid Laurier
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Five additional Grade 12 university-level or university/college-level courses
Grade 12 English
Four Years
BA
School 1: Ryerson University: Image arts - Film Studies
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Five additional Grade 12 university-level or university/college-level courses
Grade 12 English
Four Years
BA
