The departments within the film industry

The film crew are a group of people hired by the production company for the purpose of producing a fil or motion picture.


Production Department : the film producer ( creates conditions for making movies ) , executive producer , production manager , director , stunt co-ordinator , casting director.
Special effects department : special effects supervisor , special effects assistant.
Hair and make-up : make-up artists , hairdresser/hair stylist.
- Wardrobe : Costume design , costume supervisor , key costumer , art finisher/costume breakdown , costume buyer , cutter/fitter.
Art department : art director , set designer , illustrator.
Set department : set decorator , buyer , set dresser.
Construction department : construction co-ordinator , head carpenter , key scenic artist.
Prop department : props master , props builder , armourer or weapons master.
Grip department : trained lighting and rigging technicians , key grip , best boy ( grip ) , dolly grip.
Camera : cinematographer , director of photography , camera operator , 1st assistant camera , 2nd assistant camera , loader , camera production assistant , digital imaging technician , stedicam operator , motion control technician ( operator ).
Production and sound department : production sound mixer , boom operator , utility sound technician.
Location department : location manager , assistant location manger , location scout , location assistant , location production assistant.