Motivating actors to produce their best dramatic performance.
Reading scripts and working on its continued development.
Attending casting sessions and selecting actors.
Interpreting a script and understanding the story and narrative style.
Overseeing rehearsals.
Identifying set locations.
Working within budgetary constraints.
Managing conflict on set.
Adhering to a production schedule.
Coordinating with camera crew, art directors, costume designers and musical composer to ensure a consistent creative execution.
Working with the editor to create the film in its final form.
Assisting in the marketing and promotion of the film.