Roles and Responsibilities of our Film Crew
Film (or project) Title:___________________________________________________________________________________
The film CREW are those people working on the set behind the scenes. If you have actors in your film, they are members of the CAST. If you have, casts of actors in your film
make a list of their names with the name of the character they played to add to the credit list later – along with the crew names.
NOTE: Some of you might have multiple roles depending on the number of people in your class or group. You may not need to fill every role depending on the type of film you
make.
Role Responsibility Name(s)
Director provides creative leadership for the overall design, style, continuity, technical aspects & keeping to schedule for the
entire film. The director usually helps choose the actors, decides on locations, and plans the shots before filming. The
Director says “Action” when filming begins, and “Cut” at the end of the take.
Producer selects a script to be made into a film, hires the director, actors, technical crew and is responsible for the film’s finances.
Writer The term “Written by” in the credits refers to the screenwriter or scriptwriter. The writer creates the story or adapts a
book or play for use on the screen
Boom Operator holds the microphone boom, a long pole on which the microphone is placed for the actors
Sound Operator /Engineer responsible for all sound recording on set during the shoot or filmmaking or separately as voiceover using
quality audio equipment. The provide the finished audio to the editor to add into the film later.
Foley Artist creates sound effects that cannot be properly recorded during filming, such as footsteps, thunder, doors slamming, etc.
Director of Photography (aka responsible for managing the camera crews so that the look (visual impact) of the film is the best creative choice for the
Cinematographer or DOP) film. Such as the lighting, type of shots and camera angles used.
Gaffer is the main electrician on the set and is responsible for making sure all the lighting equipment is where it should be and
is working correctly
Costume Designer is in charge of deciding on the costumes for a film
Set Designer decides on the set with the help of the art director
Make-up Artist applies make-up to the actors
Camera Operator operates the camera so they are responsible for what you see on the screen
Clapper/Loader is responsible for operating the slate or clapperboard
Storyboard Artist is responsible for drawing the film scenes on paper.
Continuity Person is responsible for ensuring continuity in the film, for example, making sure that an actor isn’t wearing a hat in one scene
and then reappearing without it in the next.
Researcher collect, verify and prepare information for the production team (especially important for documentary making
projects)
Editor Responsible for working with the whole crew, making sure everyone gets to view the footage and works out what shots
and sequences “work”. The editor makes notes on which clips/footage are best to use, edits the film accordingly and
works out who will assist with sound, music, titles, credits and graphics
Assistant Editor Responsible for sourcing (copyright free) soundtrack, creating titles and graphics.
FÍS Film Project – Classroom Resources (2019) FFP_AS01
