Film Director

Education

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

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

Responsibilities

They select cast members, conduct rehearsals, and direct the work of the cast and crew.
During rehearsal, they work with the actors to help them more accurately portray their characters
They also work with cinematographers and other crew members to ensure the final product matches the overall vision.

Directors work with set designers, costume designers, location scouts, and art directors to build a project’s set.

During a film’s post production phase, they work closely with film editors and music supervisors to make sure that the final product comes out the way it was envisioned

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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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

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.

Conclusion

My highest marks were in Digital Arts
I enjoy doing it
Possess video editing and framing skills
Enjoy writing stories

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.

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

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.

Employers & Working Conditions

Could be self employed
May be employed by professional movie studio