The Director is engaged by the Producer and assigned by the Producer to direct a Motion Picture. The Director directs whatever is seen and heard in a Motion Picture. The Director has the right to be present on the set whenever shooting is in progress. The fact that the Director may also render services as Producer or Writer or in any other capacity shall not change the Director’s job classification, with reference to work performed as a Director, and during the period of such work. The terms “Director” and “directing” as used herein shall include directing all related functions and activities required for translating and transferring the premise, idea, and/or concept to the audio-visual images.

A Director’s duties include the following: survey and approve all locations and their use as they pertain to the directorial idea and need; directorial planning and breakdown of the shooting script; plot the camera angle and compositions within the frame; participate in determining the requirements of the set, costumes, make-up, props, etc., for their proper directorial perspective and mechanical functioning; participate in the final casting of all performers; rehearse actors, extras, and any of the visual and audio devices necessary for the completion of the Production; direct the action of all performers, extras, etc.; direct the dialogue as well as pre-recording and post-recording of dialogue; directorial supervision of the duties of the entire crew during the rehearsal and shooting periods; make such script changes as necessary, within the Director’s jurisdiction, for the proper audiovisual presentation of the Production; the right to the “first cut.” The Director’s total function is to contribute creatively to all the above elements and to guide, mould, and integrate them into one cohesive, dramatic, and aesthetic whole.

The Second Unit Director is engaged by the Producer in consultation with the Director under Article DR2.01 to direct Second Unit photography. A Second Unit Director works under the supervision of the Director and the Producer

The First Assistant Director operates in cooperation with the Director applying artistic, technical and professional expertise as the on-set expediter and is responsible for maintaining optimum coordination among crew categories and performers in order to maintain the pace required by the shooting schedule as set by the Director. The First Assistant Director, alone or in conjunction with the Production Manager, organizes pre-Production, including organizing the crew, securing equipment, breaking down the script, preparing the stripboard and a shooting schedule. During Production, the First Assistant Director assists the Director with respect to on-set Production details, coordinates and supervises crew and cast activities and facilitates an organized flow of Production activity.

The Second Assistant Director is engaged by the Producer in consultation with the First Assistant Director as an assistant responsible to the First Assistant Director, and functions as the administrative Head of the AD Department.

Set Third Assistant Directors (3rd AD) support the 1AD and 2AD to keep on schedule by coordinating, cueing, and setting the background actors, moving cast from trailers to set, ensuring security and crowd control when the film is shooting on location.

Fourth Assistant Director (4AD) are trainee assistant directors responsible for assisting in all tasks delegated down from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ADs

The Trainee/Fourth Assistant Director is engaged by the Producer in consultation with the First Assistant Director. The duties of the TAD/Fourth shall be performed under the coordination, direction or supervision of the First Assistant Director or their designate.