Director / Creative Writer

**Director**

The Director brings content concepts and ideas to life with artistic vision. He/She develops an idea into engaging content by defining the style and structure of the production. During the pre-production phase, he/she guides script development and makes key decisions on cast, crew and locations. He/She directs the content shoot with both cast and crew. He/She also manages the technical aspects of production such as the camera, lighting, design and special effects departments. He/She guides the post-production crew to achieve the final cut of the production.

He/She may also be required to manage single and multiple camera production operations, by communicating production requirements to Production teams to achieve the required film shots. He/She plans and drives a creative vision to deliver content, requiring a high amount of concentration, collaboration and creative thinking.

He/She should have a good understanding of the entire content production process, and be good at storytelling to create compelling stories for various forms of visual media. He/She should have an artistic vision to be able to create linear and non-linear forms of content.

He/She should have effective leadership, collaboration, communication and stakeholder management.

**Writer**

The writer devises the long-term storyline and outlines the overall story in sequence. He/She is to develop scripts for various audiences and ensures that the ideas appeal to them. He/She must ensure that overall quality, budget and schedule are in line with requirements. He/She seeks direction from the Creative Leadership team to execute the vision of desired content and works with various production teams to ensure that the story is translated to a visual concept appropriately. He/She understands technical and production constraints and may identify solutions for required story adaptations. He/She should also understand the production processes and have expert knowledge on regulatory requirements to identify legal issues that may occur.

He/She works either independently or in a team, and depending on the production requirements, he/she may be required to travel for work.

He/She should have a deep understanding of the target audience to create stories that engage them. He/She is effective at storytelling and has an expert grasp of the language.

**Tasks - **Director**
- Assess the requirements of the production in terms of cast, crew, location, studio, equipment, logistics and marketing costs.
- Communicate the requirements of each film shot including the visual setting, type of shots for correct emphasis and creative atmosphere.
- Compose the visual details of each film shot as per the storyboard by finalising camera angles, lighting, positioning and movement of actors.
- Create the content concept which may include the genre, theme period setting, broad storyline and basic plot.
- Direct the creation of the trailer for the content.
- Finalise agreements and contracting with the production houses.
- Finalise edited content for production release.
- Guide main cast actors during script readings to help them understand the characters' traits and behaviours.
- Guide revisions to the screenplay based on the creative and commercial inputs from stakeholders.
- Guide talent during the takes on scene requirements and emotions required to achieve the vision of the scene.
- Guide the creation of storyboards by communicating the creative vision for each scene.
- Guide the development of the script based on the content concept and storyline.
- Maximise the production cost estimate by making changes to the screenplay.
- Oversee the hiring of the entire crew and support staff as per the production requirements.
- Pitch ideas, scripts or screenplays to potential stakeholders.
- Provide creative inputs for scene cuts and edits.
- Provide creative inputs to guide the creation of the final sound mix.
- Recommend the best suited personnel for key positions.
- Review auditions for major roles to evaluate and identify suitable actors.
- Review unedited content as part of the editorial viewing.

**Tasks - Writer**
- Approve the required budgets based on the copyright clearances required.
- Brainstorm ideas to shortlist options for managing copyright or legal issues.
- Develop the storyline with the Creative Leadership team based on the creative vision.
- Discuss the narrative and visual requirements with the creative leadership teams.
- Drive the development of the story based on agreed concepts and research.
- Evaluate concepts or ideas for suitability and potential audience appeal.
- Guide the team on legal clearances required.
- Guide the writers for development of immersive story elements.
- Guide writers to ensure quality writing of the script specifications conforms to requirements.
- Highlight possible legal and copyright issues that may hinder production.
- Lead secondary and primary research efforts to obtain factual information and authentic details