What is a film director?
Lights, camera, action! Director James Cameron knows that line well after four years of filming Avatar and an awesome career in the movie biz. Directors work in all kinds of performance art, turning story scripts into successful movies, TV shows, radio programs and plays. Directors are basically in charge of the entire production – from auditioning actors and setting scenes to providing direction for the cast and crew. They also help with editing, visual effects and soundtracks.

How much education do you need?
Most film director careers require a bachelor’s degree.

Does this career fit your personality type?
This career is great for enterprising and artistic types.

SKILLS YOU NEED

Creativity Can you set the scene? Directors have a vision that they bring to life through the actors and crew they direct. Time Mastery Take eleven! Filming can take a lot of time — and a lot of film! Directors have to stay on schedule to hit their deadlines. Writing Good writing skills are essential to communicating with actors, writers and other cast members. Teamwork Being a team player in this career means working well with the entire film crew and keeping everyone on task. Brain Power Film directors have to select stories for filming, research scripts, consider various technologies and solve problems on set. Leadership Directors are natural leaders. They set the tone of a film and support their crews through every reel. Math From movie length to budget limitations, directors have to do the math to get their films made.

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