Breaking down the film crew roles

What do the ending credits of a film mean?

We’ve all seen the ending credits to a film and it’s at that point we sometimes realise how many people are actually involved! But do we know what they all mean or their role on set? Let’s break down some of the most common ones and what they are:

Director

1st AD

2nd AD

Script writer

Script supervisor

Producer

Executive producer

Production manager

Location manager

Location scout

Runner

Director of Photography

Camera operator

1st AC

2nd AC

Video split operator

DIT

Continuity

Stills photographer

Actors

Extras

Stunt doubles

Stand ins

Set designer

Set dresser

Prop designer

Standby props

Armourer

Editor

Editor’s iassistant

Gaffer

Best boy

Grip

Key grip

Best boy

Sound designer

Sound recordist

Boom operator

Foley artist

Music/ score composer

Visual Effects co-ordinator

VFX supervisor

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