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Film and TV Director *

Last modified: July 29, 2010, 11:21 AM
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This is an ideal career for creative thinkers. Film and Television Directors direct the overall production of a film or television show or commercial. You deal mainly with the actors, giving them insight and interpretation to the characters they are playing. Directors also have the final say on the creative elements of a production.

Salary p/a
37k - 100k
Qualifications
Degree
Intensity
Sitting
Standing
Demand
Stable
Travel
Medium
Conditions
Indoors & Outdoors
Weekly Hours
50-60
Pros
  • Having the majority of creative control
  • Having personal interaction with actors
  • Being rewarded with the end product
Cons
  • Working long and irregular hours
  • Facing unpredicted hurdles
  • Occasionally being disappointed with the end result
The Bottom Line

Being a Film and Television Director can be an extremely rewarding profession. You can express your creativity and flair on a daily basis, and build personal relationships with the people you work with. Directors must be prepared to work hard, with dedication and persistence and be willing to undertake different forms of work.

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