The Role of the Director

Think about what you know and what questions you have about the role of a director in film.

Write two paragraphs about the following:

1. What do you know about a directors role on a film?

2. What questions do you have about the directors role on a film?

The director coordinates with the cast and crew in order to create their desired vision of the film. Directors are all different in their approach; some would rather work with the cast and keep the camera direction to the cinematographer while others will have specific directions for the cinematographer. They also work closely with the art director and the sound mixer, playing a key role from beginning to end.

Questions: What are some techniques to effectively direct actors? How does the director manage to coordinate with everyone on set to create their vision?