Industry structure

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Above-the-line

These are the key creative roles like screenwriter, director, producer and principal cast. They are engaged in the project well before filming begins.

Electrician on film crew setting up and adjusting a light on a film set.

Below-the-line

These are more technical roles that help create magic onset. These jobs include everything from costumes and editing to accounting and publicity.

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Animation, VFX, post-production

These technical wizards swing into action once shooting wraps up. They add visual effects, computer-generated images and animation to create the final product.

Camera crew on set filming

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