GIM Film Industry Chart

CAREERS IN FILMMAKING
WHERE DO YOU FIT IN?

The number of crew members on a film can vary
widely depending on the size of the production.
Producers
Directors
Story Development
Executive Producer
Director
Casting
Screenwriter
Producer
1st Asst. Director
Casting Director
Story Editor
Co-Producer
2nd Asst. Director
Assoc. Casting Dir.
Researcher
Producers Asst.
2nd Unit Director
Casting Assistant
Script Reader
Associate Producer
Script Supervisor
Literary Agent
Line Producer
Script Assistant
Production Manager
Production Asst.
Unit Prod. Manager
Trainee
DEVELOPMENT & PRE-PRODUCTION

Development: The process of fleshing out a
script and clarifying the story before a film
can be given the greenlight for production.
Pre-Production: The planning stage before
a film begins shooting; includes casting
and hiring senior designers to prepare
for production.
Asst. Prod. Manager
PRODUCTION: PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Prod. Coordinator
Asst. Coordinator
Trainee Coordinator
Production: The phase when filming takes place, led by the

director. Also known as principal photography.
Office Prod. Asst.

Set Runner
In pre-production, designers lead their crews in constructing
visual elements like scenery and costumes.
Art Department
Camera
Locations
Set Decoration
Props
Makeup/Hair
Costume
Production Designer
Cinematographer
Grip
Lighting
Production Sound
Special Effects
Location Manager
Set Decorator
Prop Master
Key Makeup Artist
Costume Designer
Art Director
Camera Operator
Key Grip
Gaffer
Sound Designer
SFX Supervisor
Asst. Location Mgr.
Asst. Set Decorator
Asst. Master
Key Hairstylist
Assistant Designer
Asst. Art Director
1st Camera Asst.
Best Boy Grip
Best Boy
Sound Mixer
Key Special Effects
Location Scout
Set Buyer
Prop Buyer
1st Asst. Makeup
Coordinator
Set Designer
2nd Camera Asst.
Dolly Grip
Rigging Gaffer
Boom Operator
1st Assistant SFX
Location Security
Leadman
Prop Builder
1st Asst. Hairstylist
Costume Buyer
Illustrator
Clapper Loader
Rigging Grip
Generator Operator
2nd Boom Operator
2nd Assistant SFX
Location Lock Off
On-Set Dresser
Armourer
2nd Asst. Makeup
Set Supervisor
Art Coordinator
Film Loader
Grip
Set Wireman
Playback Operator
Model Maker
Location Prod. Asst
Set Decor Crew
Prop Crew
2nd Asst. Hairstylist
First Hand
Storyboard Artist
Video Playback Asst.
Swing
Lamp Operator
Sound Assistant
SFX Technician
Swing
On-Set Dresser
Special FX Makeup
Performers Dresser
Construction
Stills Photographer
Cable Puller
Special FX Trainee
Trainee
Makeup Trainee
Set Truck Costumer
Coordinator
Trainee
Hair Trainee
Extras Coordinator
Construction Buyer
Costumer
Foreman
Dresser
Lead Carpenter
Transportation
Greenery
Tailor
Scenic Carpenter
Craft Services
Catering
Publicity
Coordinator
Head Greensperson
Seamstress
Carpentry Asst.
Key First Aid
Head Chef
Production Publicist
Captain
Best Boy Greenery
Stitcher
Metal Fabricator
Key Craft Services
Sous Chef
Publicity Assistant
Picture Car Coord.
Greensperson
Milliner
Sculptor
First Aid Attendant
Assistant
Publicity Trainee
Driver
Greenshelper
Cutter
On-Set Carpenter
Craft Services Asst.
EPK Producer
Costume Assistant
Assistant
EMT-A
EPK Cameraperson
Trainee
Paint
EPK Audio Op.
Paint Coordinator
Paint Foreman
POST-PRODUCTION: EDITING
Lead Painter
Key Scenic Painter
Scenic Artist
Post-Production: After filming is complete, the director works with the

editor to cut together the raw footage. Sound effects, a musical score,
and visual effects are integrated during post-production, refining the
motion picture before it is released to theaters.
Painter
Man of Action Figures

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Screenwriter Justin Marks

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Through the Wardrobe
A Score to Settle
Casey Storm, Costume Designer
Brian Tyler, Composer
This fashion addict, obsessive

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Sign Painter
Plasterer
Wallpaper Hanger
On-Set Painter
Post-Production
Depending on the extent of the visual effects required for a film, the
crew of artists could expand to dozens or hundreds of individuals.
Music
Sound Editing
Post-Production Supervisor
Picture Editing
Visual Effects
Music Supervisor
Supervising Editor
Post-Production Coordinator
Supervising Editor
VFX Supervisor
Lighting Artist
Composer
Sound Effects Editor
Post-Production Assistant
Editor
Asst. Supervisor
Texture Artist
Orchestrator
Music Editor
1st Assistant Editor
Plate Supervisor
Layout Artist
Orchestra Contractor
ADR Editor
2nd Assistant Editor
Technical Director
Compositor
Scoring Stage Mgr.
Foley Artist
Titles Designer
Lighting Director
Rotoscope Artist
Music Coordinator
Re-recording Mixer
Layout Director
Modeler
Lead VFX Artist
Animator
Visual Effects Artist
Matte Painter
Sequence Programmer Asst. Sound FX Editor

Recording Engineer
Assistant ADR Editor
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CAREERS IN FILMMAKING

WHERE DO YOU FIT IN?

1st Asst. Director

2nd Asst. Director

Assoc. Casting Dir.

2nd Unit Director

Unit Prod. Manager

DEVELOPMENT & PRE-PRODUCTION

Asst. Prod. Manager

PRODUCTION: PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Production: The phase when filming takes place, led by the

Office Prod. Asst.

Key Makeup Artist

Asst. Location Mgr.

Asst. Set Decorator

Asst. Art Director

1st Camera Asst.

Best Boy Grip

Key Special Effects

1st Asst. Makeup

2nd Camera Asst.

1st Assistant SFX

1st Asst. Hairstylist

2nd Boom Operator

2nd Assistant SFX

Location Lock Off

2nd Asst. Makeup

Location Prod. Asst

Set Decor Crew

2nd Asst. Hairstylist

Video Playback Asst.

Set Truck Costumer

Key First Aid

Best Boy Greenery

Key Craft Services

Picture Car Coord.

First Aid Attendant

Craft Services Asst.

EPK Audio Op.

Post-Production: After filming is complete, the director works with the

Man of Action Figures

Screenwriter Justin Marks

Through the Wardrobe

Casey Storm, Costume Designer

Brian Tyler, Composer

This fashion addict, obsessive

The Expendables composer was a

Sound Effects Editor

1st Assistant Editor

2nd Assistant Editor

Scoring Stage Mgr.

Lead VFX Artist

Visual Effects Artist

Sequence Programmer Asst. Sound FX Editor

Assistant ADR Editor

Film & TV | Music | Games | Live Event Production

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