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Roles and Positions

On Camera

Actors-
Anyone who says lines on camera. One scene or many, minor, supporting, or lead role.


Extras-
Any actor who has no lines, but fills out the scene. Most flexible on-camera role.


Stunt and Fight Performers-
The people who train to make the action scenes look good. Most physically demanding on screen position.



Behind the Scenes

AD (Assistant Director)-
1st, 2
nd, and 3rd, their jobs are to interface with people, and make sure everyone and everything is where it needs to be, when it needs to be there.

Camera/DP-
Film shots and scenes. Set up composition and lighting. Some experience required.


Script Supervisor/Continuity-
Make sure things are consistent between takes, from where a glass of water is on a table, to how someone touches their face and when.


Costuming-
Finding and making costumes for the characters. This can include designing, sewing, and distressing the clothing.


Hair and Makeup-
Both making the character look like they're supposed to, but also using effects makeup (blood, dirt, prosthetics, etc.) as needed.


Masks and Prosthetics-
Making creature heads and hands, or simple scars and ears.


Props-
Making or finding the things actors use, from rings to bowls to swords.


Model Building-
Building miniature vehicles and locations for effects shots.


Set Construction-
Build, paint, and dress the sets for scenes.


Sound Recording-
Capture the dialog on set during the shoot.


Foley and Sound Design-
Capturing sound after the fact, and mixing it to create a mood or specific sound for anything from doors to dragons.


Composer and Musicians-
The most important element in a movie, after the visuals. Composes and records the score for the movie.


Visual Effects-
Anything from adding fire to a scene, to integrating a model into a shot, to animating a creature.


Craft Services-
Feeding people and keeping morale up.


Behind the Scenes Photographer/Videographer-
Records the process of making the project, and interfaces with the Director and Social Media Manager for best use of the footage.



Support aka “The Producers”

Funding-
Providing funds to pay for the raw materials we couldn't source, anything we can't make ourselves, and all other expenses of pre- and post-production.


Marketing and Distribution-
Getting eyes on the project, and selling it to our audience. Some experience needed.


Sourcing and Procurement-
Finding the raw materials, (from metal, to cloth, to lumber,) that are needed to make things for the production. (“Free” is the best price.)


Locations-
Finding or providing places to build sets or shoot scenes, ideally away from road noises.


Social Media Manager/ Content Creators-
Creating the social media posts to keep eyes on what we do, and build the audience and community.




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