Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors (ANZSCO 2123) are professionals who oversee the artistic and production aspects of film, television, radio, and stage productions. They play a crucial role in bringing creative visions to life and ensuring the smooth execution of various projects in the entertainment industry.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand, most occupations in this unit group require a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. However, relevant experience of at least five years can be substituted for formal education. Some positions may prioritize high levels of creative talent and personal commitment over formal qualifications or experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• Studying scripts and scenarios to determine the theme and setting
• Assessing locations and staging requirements in collaboration with specialist designers
• Overseeing the creative aspects of film, television, radio, and stage productions
• Determining lighting, camera angles, film techniques, and other variables to achieve the desired mood and effect
• Evaluating and selecting scenes by reviewing film and video tape
• Planning and organizing the preparation and presentation of programs
• Supervising the positioning of scenery, props, lighting, and sound equipment
• Assessing technical requirements by studying scripts and discussing program content with the production team
• Creating, planning, writing scripts for, recording, videotaping, and editing programs

Occupations:

• 212311 Art Director (Film, Television or Stage)
• 212312 Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
• 212313 Director of Photography
• 212314 Film and Video Editor
• 212315 Program Director (Television or Radio)
• 212316 Stage Manager
• 212317 Technical Director
• 212318 Video Producer
• 212399 Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors nec

212311 Art Director (Film, Television or Stage)

Also known as a Production Designer, an Art Director plans, organizes, and controls the artistic aspects of film, television, or stage productions. This occupation values high levels of creative talent and personal commitment, which may be considered equivalent to or even more important than formal qualifications and experience.

Skill Level: 1

212312 Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)

A Director interprets and approves the selection of scripts, and provides guidance to the cast and crew during filming, recording, or performance. This occupation requires exceptional creative talent and personal commitment, which may be considered equivalent to or even more important than formal qualifications and experience.

Skill Level: 1

212313 Director of Photography

Also known as a Cinematographer, a Director of Photography plans, directs, and coordinates filming to ensure control over the quality and style of photography in films or videos.

Skill Level: 1

212314 Film and Video Editor

A Film and Video Editor makes and implements editorial decisions regarding the mood, pace, and climax of films, television programs, video productions, or commercials.

Skill Level: 1

212315 Program Director (Television or Radio)

A Program Director compiles and directs programs for television or radio.

Skill Level: 1

212316 Stage Manager

A Stage Manager plans, organizes, supervises, and coordinates the activities of workers responsible for placing sets and properties, as well as operating lighting and sound equipment in film, television, or stage productions.

Skill Level: 1

212317 Technical Director

Also known as a Technical Producer, a Technical Director controls the quality of pictures and sound for television or radio programs by directing technical teams and planning and organizing technical facilities.

Skill Level: 1

212318 Video Producer

A Video Producer creates films, television programs, video productions, or commercials by filming, adding sound, and editing in digital or analogue format. This occupation highly values creative talent and personal commitment, which may be considered equivalent to or even more important than formal qualifications and experience.

Skill Level: 1

212399 Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors nec

This occupation group covers Film, Television, Radio, and Stage Directors not elsewhere classified. It includes various roles such as Audio Director, Casting Director, Lighting Director, and Location Manager (Film or Television).

Skill Level: 1