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Film Director

Shape the vision behind movies and series

$50,000 – $500,000/yr

Lead creative direction of films and television by guiding cast, crew, and storytelling.

Highlights

Common tasks

Develop vision, direct actors, collaborate with department heads, and oversee post-production.

Potential downsides

Project-based income, years between gigs, studio interference, and all-consuming schedules.

Skills

StorytellingCommunicationWritingCreativityPersuasion

Interests

Media & entertainmentCommunicationCreating & designing

Industries

Media

Work style

CreativeCollaborativePeople-focused

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