Other Film, Television, Radio and Stage Director

Overview

Other Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors includes jobs like Audio Director, Casting Director, Lighting Director, and Location Manager (Film or Television).

Day-to-day

• studies scripts and scenarios to determine theme and setting
• researches and locates locations appropriate to the script
• assesses locations and stage requirements for productions
• determines lighting requirements
• supervises the positioning of lighting equipment
• locates talent to take on roles
• negotiates with actors and actresses
• manages cast including leads and extras to make sure they have what they need.

Considerations

• stressful.