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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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