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Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations (NOC 5131)
Description
This unit group includes producers, directors, choreographers and others who oversee and control the technical and artistic aspects of film, television, radio, dance and theatre productions. They are employed by film production companies, radio and television stations, broadcast departments, advertising companies, sound recording studios, record production companies and dance companies. They may also be self-employed.
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Example Titles
- artistic director
- choreographer
- cyber-choreographer
- director
- director of photography
- film editor
- filmmaker
- multimedia audio producer
- producer
- producer-director
- radio producer
- record producer
- stage director - performing arts
- technical director
- television producer
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Classified Elsewhere
- Managers - Publishing, Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and Performing Arts (0512)
- Photographers, Graphic Arts Technicians and Technical and Coordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts (522)
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Duties
Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations perform some or all of the following duties:
- Film, radio and television producers plan, organize and control the various stages and scheduling involved in the production of presentations, motion pictures, television shows and radio programs; engage directors and other production personnel and supervise all technical personnel, and determine the treatment, scope and scheduling of production; maintain production archives and negotiate royalties.
- Directors interpret scripts and direct the mise-en-scène; select and direct the actors, extras and technical crew; advise the cast and crew on the interpretation and delivery of the performance; direct rehearsals, filmings, broadcasts and performances; and confer with crew and specialists throughout production and post-production to achieve desired presentation.
- Choreographers create dances for film, theatre and television performances that convey stories, ideas and moods, and direct rehearsals for dancers to achieve desired interpretation.
- Art directors plan, organize and direct the artistic aspects of motion pictures, stage productions and television shows by overseeing the design of sets, costumes, furnishings and props to create portrayals of period and setting.
- Film editors edit motion picture film and arrange film segments into sequences to achieve continuity and desired dramatic, comedic and thematic effects.
- Record producers plan and co-ordinate the production of musical recordings, direct musicians and singers during rehearsals and recordings. Manage technicians involved in duplicating, dubbing and mastering of recordings.
- Directors of photography co-ordinate and direct the photography of motion pictures, supervise camera operators and other crews and determine lighting, lenses, camera angles, backgrounds and other elements to achieve desired visual effect.
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Skills
Persons working in these jobs need:
- a deep interest in all aspects of their particular field,
- a knowledge of technical and other aspects of the creative project needed to bring it to life,
- ability to work with other creative artists who are knowledgeable in their own fields,
- problem solving ability,
- the ability to visualize a finished product and communicate this vision to others,
- leadership skills,
- negotiation skills,
- the ability to deal with stress,
- be accountable for decisions, willing to accept risk,
- organizational skills and ability to manage projects on schedule.
- Producers need a broad range of background knowledge, including an understanding of what each person does in the creation of the project, a strong business and international marketing background, and an understanding of Canada's tax system.
- To succeed in the arts sector, creators and cultural workers must develop general and career management competencies. These include the ability to understand and negotiate contracts, to actively network, to assess one's progress and review one's goals.
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Employment Requirements
- Demonstrated creative ability and experience in assistant roles are the primary requirements for employment in these artistic fields.
- Producers, directors and film editors often have a university degree or college diploma in the performing arts, theatre production or film studies, and experience in a technical or production occupation in motion pictures, broadcasting or theatre.
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Terms & Conditions
Producers, directors, choreographers, and persons in related occupations work irregular hours in a range of locations including studios, theatres, and outdoors. In most cases, and especially in the film industry, the work is project based. There may be periods of unemployment between projects.
Producers, directors, choreographers and related professionals are constantly under pressure to meet work schedules, stay within budget restrictions, resolve personnel disputes, and put together a production that will be commercially successful. At the same time, the work is creative and personally rewarding. The majority work full-time (94%). There are opportunities for self-employment (26%).
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Earnings
$33,200 per annum - starting
$45,800 per annum - average
$83,400 per annum - high
Earnings are reviewed annually or more frequently if new information becomes available.
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Education / Training
- The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Arts, offers programs in drama, theatre and film studies.
- Brandon University, Faculty of Arts, offers a program in drama.
- The University of Winnipeg offers programs in Theatre/Drama and Dance.
- Assiniboine Community College offers a two-year diploma program in Media Production.
- Red River College offers a program in Creative Communications - Broadcast Arts.
- Red River College also offers a program in Media Production through the Continuing Education Division.
- The Academy of Broadcasting Corporation, a private vocational institution, offers a Radio and Television Broadcaster program.
- Some high schools offer a program in Media Production.
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Career Paths
Experience in producing or directing amateur or school productions or with small theatre companies is common. Showcase festivals (e.g., Fringe Festival) provide useful experience. With experience and demonstrated ability, persons in these fields may move to progressively larger productions.
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Outlook
Employment prospects for producers, directors, choreographers and related workers are expected to be limited. However, prospects will fluctuate over time and the future is impossible to predict. Decisions made in Hollywood and elsewhere regarding the suitability of Manitoba as a film location, and the level of government and private sector support for the arts, are key factors. Employment in Manitoba in 2010 is estimated at 425.
Growth in the film production industry was stimulated by the low Canadian dollar and provincial tax credit programs which made production cheaper in Manitoba. The worldwide recession in 2008 and 2009 caused a slump in production that impacted the number projects planned for Manitoba sites. Lucrative tax credits in other jurisdictions and a stronger Canadian dollar have eroded the local economic advantage and outlook for future growth. However, the local availability of experienced crews, production facilities, and unique locations are still positive factors in attracting productions to Manitoba.
Jobs in this occupational group are concentrated in Winnipeg. Employment is in the Information and Cultural Industries (81%) as well as in Arts, Entertainment and Recreation (6%), Educational Services and Other Services (except Public Administration) (6%).
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Employment by Age Group
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Employment by Industry
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Employment by Region
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Employment by Gender
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Employment by Aboriginal Self-Identification
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Employment by Visible Minority
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Please Note - The source for above charts is the 2006 Census.
Professional Associations, Unions, and Regulatory Bodies...
- Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA Manitoba), http://www.actra.ca
- Directors Guild of Canada - Manitoba District Council, http://www.dgcmanitoba.ca
- Manitoba Independent Choreographers Association, 131 Salme Drive, Winnipeg, MB, R2M 1Y9
- On Screen Manitoba, http://www.onscreenmanitoba.com/
- National Screen Institute of Canada, http://www.nsi-canada.ca
- Directors Guild of Canada, http://www.dgc.ca
- Royal Academy of Dance Canada, http://www.radcanada.org
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