Film & Design
Film Director
Lead the creative vision of films and video productions, guiding actors and crew to bring stories to life.
Salary RangeUSD 50,000 - 250,000+/year
Growth Outlook5% growth expected by 2032
A Day in the Life
You'll plan shots, direct actors, work with cinematographers, review footage, and shape the final edit.
Key Skills & Competencies
Visual Storytelling
Cinematography
Actor Direction
Script Analysis
Production Management
How to Build Your Pathway
Projects
- Short films
- Music videos
- Documentary projects
- YouTube content creation
Internships
- Film production assistant
- Director's assistant
- Camera department roles
Certifications
- Film school degree
- Directing workshops
- Cinematography courses
Suggested Majors
- Film Production
- Cinema Studies
- Communications
- Theatre Arts
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