Production Roles

Production Roles

2d/Concept Artist

Concept artists are artists that draw sketches that reflect the ideas discussed in the film. They have to have to produce images in a timely manner to make short deadlines so the film can continue being produced. They work closely with the others members of design team, including the Art Director and Storywriters. 2d/Concept Artists work mainly in the pre-production stage.

Composer

A composer will need to write music to suit the mood and action in the film. They will need to compose, perform, arrange, and then work with producers to rearrange music as they change and finalize the film. Composers work with the producers to create the music they need. They work during the post-production stage.

Costumes / Wardrobe

This role is responsible for design, fitting, hire, purchase, manufacture and care of all costume items on feature films. These costumes are the costumes that actors wear. They are also responsible for jewellery, footwear, corsetry, hosiery, millinery and sometimes wig work. They work with the production designer and director to make sure that costumes fit and blend into the overall production design. They work during the production stage.

Dialect Coach

A dialect coach helps train an actor in diction or the use of inflections. This helps the actor create speech which fits the character and situation. Dialect coaches work with actors. They work during the production stage.

Hair Stylist

Hair Stylists prepare performers’ scalp and skin and create hairstyles to suit production requirements. They also work with wigs, hairpieces, and hair extensions and may be required to use chemical solutions. Hair stylists work with the other makeup and costume departments, as well as with directors, actors and extras. They work during the production stage.