A director is a person who directs the actors and crew in the making of a film. He or she controls a film's artistic and dramatic aspects, while guiding the technical crew and actors. Film directors are responsible for overseeing creative aspects of a film under the film producer. They often develop the vision for a film and carry the vision out, deciding how the film should look. They are responsible for turning the script into a sequences of shots. They also direct what tone it should have and what an audience should gain from the cinematic experience. Directing a film is a kind of storytelling. Film directors are responsible for deciding camera angles, lens effects, lighting, and set design, and will often take part in hiring key crew members. They coordinate the actors' moves and also may be involved in the writing, financing, and editing of a film.
Fictional directors[]
Character | Source |
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Carl Denham | King Kong |
Ron Erickson | Cavewoman |
Notes[]
- For the Marvel Comics character who is code-named The Director, see Malcolm Colcord.