EU FILMS STAFF JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Positions are in effect from the time of assignment until the movie is completed on DVD for distribution. The contract period is not necessarily tied to the semester of film workshop. Stipends may be withheld if significant work remains after movie night (which we hope doesn't happen).

 

PRODUCER

The producer is responsible for the following:

- manages the shooting schedule

- keeps in contact with talent and other non-crew people in terms of participation and scheduling

- makes requests for funds from the advisor concerning the purchase of props or equipment

- acts as a script supervisor during pre-production and production

- acts as a liason with other departments or outside organizations connected with the project including representing the film area on the student media committee

- arranges for transportation, food, etc. during any extended shooting dates (in cooperation with the advisor)

- oversees the publicity and promotion of the film

- assigns workshop students individual projects as stated in the syllabus

- arranges and oversees the auditions

- oversees production design unless a production designer is assigned specifically from the workshop

- works with the director in determining choice of locations
- oversees the activities related to the final preparation and distribution of the film for movie night (introduces the film to the audience also)

- assists adviser with development and distribution of DVD after film is completed

 

DIRECTOR

The director is responsible for the following:

- works with the producer in script supervision, though defers to the producer on script details

- helps with casting in cooperation with the producer (director preferences tend to prevail here - the director generally emcees the auditions)

- decides choice of locations with approval of the producer (producer finds locations - director approves)

- creates director's book dealing with camera shots and blocking of actors - this book is brought to staff meetings and is discussed with the advisor

- communicates with crew concerning most areas of production

- works with actors in terms of characterization and dialogue - director is the only one who gives acting direction outside of the advisor, if needed

- oversees art direction concerning costumes and makeup (shared with producer and/or production designer if one exists)

- has significant influence in all creative aspects of production including editing and effects

- works with crew during production periods

- oversees the editing of the film (this means approval of editing, not doing the editing itself unless editor asks for help)

- introduces the film to the audience along with the producer on movie night

- assists in the creation of the movie DVD

- should the director be absent from a shoot, either the director of photography or assistant director will fill in using directions from the director

 

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

The director of photography is responsible for the following:

- acts as the lighting director for the project

- acts as the head technician in terms of camera operation and exposure

- prepares and maintains equipment from the EU Films storage area and reserves equipment from the TV Studio for each shoot as needed.

- decides on focal length, f-stop, and shutter speed during production shoots (choice of camera to use is a cooperative one between DP and director)

- assists the camera operator with camera equipment setup and operation (it is not assumed that the DP runs the camera - that job should be shared with crew members)

- helps oversee overall look of the film in cooperation with the director

- suggests camera shots to the director (director has final say)

- during post-production, acts as color and exposure quality control supervisor for film clips (works with editor once scenes are locked)

- functions as the director when the director is not in attendance (if neither director nor DP are available, the producer or assistant director will act as director for a shoot)

- maintains the organization and upkeep of the film equipment, including charging batteries immediately and keeping inventory

- works with editor to make sure all footage is properly transferred and memory cards are not lost or confused

 

CHIEF EDITOR

The chief editor is responsible for the following:

- maintains and organizes the software and files needed for post-production

- works with the director to develop an editing schedule including when rough and final cuts would be completed for approval

- backs up all video files for archive purposes

- creates rough cuts for preview during meetings as they are available (when a scene has been produced, a rough cut should be made immediately)

- suggests ideas for music and sound effects for director - edits these in when appropriate

- prepares completed footage for viewing during the meeting

- creates final scene cuts for export to audio sweetening (some audio adjustments should be made in the video cut)

- adjusts coloring and use of effects as needed for maximum quality of video (work with DP for this)

- coordinates post-production effects with crew members who are helping with post-production tasks (includes assigning tasks to assistant editor)

- assembles the final version of the film for export and playback on movie night

- works with advisor to create the DVD, Blu-Ray or both versions of the film

The ASSISTANT EDITOR has similar duties as the cheif editor, but defers to and assists the chief editor in completing them. Primarily, the assistant directer logs and prepares files for the editor, then assists in the duties listed above.

 

AUDIO SUPERVISOR
The Audio Supervisor is responsible for the following:
- oversees the recording of all audio elements including dialogue, dialogue replacement, sound effects, and music
- assists the editor with integrating sound files into the edited scenes
- takes completed scene audio files and sweetens them using software tools so dialogue is clear and background noise is minimized
- works with workshop personnel in terms of assigning boom operators
- works with camera or audio recorder operators for proper sound levels
- checks synchronization of audio and video after sweetened audio is restored to master edit
- inserts sound effects into scenes during sweetening
- assists editor with inserting music files into master edit

- helps with final audio for DVD

 

The ASSISTANT AUDIO SUPERVISOR has similar duties as the audio supervisor, but defers to and assists the audio supervisor in completing them. Primarily, the assistant audio supervisor runs boom, records live sound, collects sound effects, and prepares files for the sound sweetening, then assists in the audio duties listed above.

 

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
The Assistant Director is responsible for the following:

- assists the producer in pre-production planning and scheduling

- acts as a stage manager on the set for the director

- reminds all personnel about schedules, call times, setup, and crew activities

- manages and maintains props

- assists with costume and makeup

- helps director work out shooting day and sequence of shooting

- helps in location scouting

- checks to make sure all locations are secure and clean at end of shoot

- assists organization and scheduling of post-production activities