Interpret script, conduct rehearsals, and direct activities of cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or radio programs.

• Director, Motion Picture
• Director, Radio
• Director, Stage
• Director, Television
• Dramatic Coach
• Manager, Stage
• Program Coordinator

• Choose settings and locations for films and determine how scenes will be shot in these settings.
• Collaborate with film and sound editors during the post-production process as films are edited and soundtracks are added.
• Collaborate with producers to hire crewmembers such as art directors, cinematographers, and costumer designers.
• Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimized.
• Compile cue words and phrases, and cue announcers, cast members, and technicians during performances.
• Compile scripts, program notes, and other material related to productions.
• Confer with stage managers to arrange schedules for rehearsals, costume fittings, and sound/light development.
• Confer with technical directors, managers, crew members, and writers to discuss details of production, such as photography, script, music, sets, and costumes.
• Consult with writers, producers, or actors about script changes, or "workshop" scripts, through rehearsal with writers and actors to create final drafts.
• Create and approve storyboards in conjunction with art directors.
• Cut and edit film or tape to integrate component parts into desired sequences.
• Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
• Establish pace of programs and sequences of scenes according to time requirements and cast and set accessibility.
• Hold auditions for parts or negotiate contracts with actors determined suitable for specific roles, working in conjunction with producers.
• Identify and approve equipment and elements required for productions, such as scenery, lights, props, costumes, choreography, and music.
• Interpret stage-set diagrams to determine stage layouts, and supervise placement of equipment and scenery.
• Introduce plays, and meet with audiences after shows to explain how the play was interpreted.
• Perform producers' duties such as securing financial backing, establishing and administering budgets, and recruiting cast and crew.
• Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.
• Promote and market productions by giving interviews, participating in talk shows, and making other public appearances.
• Review film daily to check on work in progress and to plan for future filming.
• Select plays or scripts for production, and determine how material should be interpreted and performed.
• Study and research scripts to determine how they should be directed.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of camera, lighting, design, and sound crewmembers.

• assess script quality
• audition performers
• communicate visually or verbally
• compose scripts
• conduct research on work-related topics
• confer with other departmental heads to coordinate activities
• convey moods or emotions through music
• coordinate production materials, activities or processes
• create art from ideas
• direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
• direct camera operators
• direct talent
• edit video film scenes
• establish pace of program or sequence of scenes
• evaluate length, content, or suitability of program for broadcast
• evaluate talent or individual
• express creativity through music, dance, or acting
• give direction in audio recording studio
• hire director or production staff
• hire, discharge, transfer, or promote workers
• interpret stage-set diagrams to determine stage layout
• make decisions
• operate film or sound editing equipment
• operate recording or broadcast studio controls
• rehearse cast to develop performance
• rehearse role from script
• research topics for programs
• review assembled film or video tape on monitor
• review film, recordings, or rehearsals
• review script to determine costumes required
• signal directions or warnings to coworkers
• tell stories through musical, visual, or dramatic arts
• use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• use film production techniques
• use library or online Internet research techniques
• write business correspondence