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Production

A temporary organization.

People come together to make the film. The organization disperses; professional relationships continue.

The production lifecycle

  1. 1Development

    Producer · Writer · Director

    • Financing
    • Initial creative development
    • Script and concept
  2. 2Pre-Production

    Production office · Department heads · Casting

    • Hiring
    • Casting
    • Availability
    • Locations
    • Scheduling
    • Department preparation
    • Equipment
    • Approvals
  3. 3Production

    Cast · Shooting crew · Production office

    • Production Days
    • Call sheets
    • Shooting
    • Department coordination
    • Presence
    • Changes
    • Daily communication
  4. 4Wrap

    Production management · Department heads · Post

    • Equipment returns
    • Media handoff
    • Department closeout
    • Outstanding paperwork
  5. 5Post-Production

    Editorial · Sound · VFX · Color

    • Editorial
    • Sound
    • Music
    • VFX
    • Color
    • Review
    • Delivery preparation
  6. 6Delivery / Distribution

    Producer · Distribution · Marketing

    • Masters
    • Marketing
    • Distribution
    • Archival

Phases overlap. People, decisions and resources carry forward; the active crew changes with the work.

Departments and specialties

One production, many specialties.

Small Production

People combine responsibilities; some specialist departments are absent.

19illustrative people

Illustrative production structure. Real crew size varies significantly by production type, budget, geography, schedule, and creative requirements.

Production ManagementCoordinating people and logistics3 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Producer
  • Line Producer
  • UPM where applicable
  • Production Manager
  • Production Coordinator
  • Production Secretary
  • Production Assistants
Assistant DirectorsKeeping the shooting day moving1 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • 1st AD
  • 2nd AD
  • Additional ADs where applicable
DirectingShaping performances and coverage1 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Director
  • Assistant to Director
  • Additional directing support
CameraPreparing cameras and media2 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Director of Photography
  • Camera Operators
  • 1st Assistant Camera
  • 2nd Assistant Camera
  • DIT / Data where applicable
  • Specialty camera roles where applicable
GripRigging and camera support1 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Key Grip
  • Best Boy Grip
  • Grips
  • Dolly Grip where applicable
ElectricLighting and power1 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Gaffer
  • Best Boy Electric
  • Electricians
SoundRecording production sound1 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Production Sound Mixer
  • Boom Operator
  • Sound Utility
ArtCoordinating the visual world1 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Production Designer
  • Art Director
  • Set Decoration
  • Props
  • Graphic Design
  • Construction
  • Art Assistants
CostumeTracking looks and continuity1 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Costume Designer
  • Costume Supervisor
  • Set Costumers
MakeupPreparing cast and touch-ups1 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Makeup Department Head
  • Makeup Artists
LocationsManaging site access1 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Location Manager
  • Assistant Location Manager
  • Location Assistants
CastRehearsing and performing3 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Principal Cast
  • Supporting Cast
  • Background performers where applicable
Catering / CraftSupporting the crew1 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Catering Lead
  • Catering Crew
  • Craft Service
Post-ProductionReceiving and reviewing material1 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Editor
  • Assistant Editor
  • Post Supervisor
  • Sound
  • Music
  • VFX
  • Color

Medium Production

More dedicated specialists, with a single main shooting unit.

53illustrative people

Illustrative production structure. Real crew size varies significantly by production type, budget, geography, schedule, and creative requirements.

Production ManagementCoordinating people and logistics6 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Producer
  • Line Producer
  • UPM where applicable
  • Production Manager
  • Production Coordinator
  • Production Secretary
  • Production Assistants
Assistant DirectorsKeeping the shooting day moving3 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • 1st AD
  • 2nd AD
  • Additional ADs where applicable
DirectingShaping performances and coverage2 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Director
  • Assistant to Director
  • Additional directing support
CameraPreparing cameras and media5 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Director of Photography
  • Camera Operators
  • 1st Assistant Camera
  • 2nd Assistant Camera
  • DIT / Data where applicable
  • Specialty camera roles where applicable
GripRigging and camera support3 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Key Grip
  • Best Boy Grip
  • Grips
  • Dolly Grip where applicable
ElectricLighting and power3 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Gaffer
  • Best Boy Electric
  • Electricians
SoundRecording production sound2 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Production Sound Mixer
  • Boom Operator
  • Sound Utility
ArtCoordinating the visual world3 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Production Designer
  • Art Director
  • Set Decoration
  • Props
  • Graphic Design
  • Construction
  • Art Assistants
Set DecorationDressing the set2 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Set Decorator
  • Leadperson
  • Set Dressers
PropsPreparing action props1 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Property Master
  • Assistant Props
  • On-set Props
CostumeTracking looks and continuity2 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Costume Designer
  • Costume Supervisor
  • Set Costumers
HairPreparing cast1 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Hair Department Head
  • Hair Stylists
MakeupPreparing cast and touch-ups1 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Makeup Department Head
  • Makeup Artists
LocationsManaging site access2 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Location Manager
  • Assistant Location Manager
  • Location Assistants
TransportationMoving people and equipment1 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Transportation Coordinator
  • Transportation Captain
  • Drivers
CastRehearsing and performing5 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Principal Cast
  • Supporting Cast
  • Background performers where applicable
VFX / DataCapturing references and data1 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • VFX Supervisor
  • On-set VFX support
  • Data support where applicable
Script SupervisionTracking coverage and continuity1 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Script Supervisor
Catering / CraftSupporting the crew2 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Catering Lead
  • Catering Crew
  • Craft Service
Stills / BTS / EPKDocumenting the production1 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Unit Stills Photographer
  • BTS Photographer / EPK Crew
Safety / MedicalSupporting safe work1 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Set Medic
  • Safety Officer where applicable
Post-ProductionReceiving and reviewing material3 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Editor
  • Assistant Editor
  • Post Supervisor
  • Sound
  • Music
  • VFX
  • Color
Marketing / ClientReviewing approved material2 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Client Representative
  • Marketing Lead
  • Agency / Brand support where applicable

Large Production

An example with roughly 100–150 people across preparation, shooting and post.

125illustrative people

Illustrative production structure. Real crew size varies significantly by production type, budget, geography, schedule, and creative requirements.

Production ManagementCoordinating people and logistics10 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Producer
  • Line Producer
  • UPM where applicable
  • Production Manager
  • Production Coordinator
  • Production Secretary
  • Production Assistants
Assistant DirectorsKeeping the shooting day moving5 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • 1st AD
  • 2nd AD
  • Additional ADs where applicable
DirectingShaping performances and coverage3 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Director
  • Assistant to Director
  • Additional directing support
CameraPreparing cameras and media9 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Director of Photography
  • Camera Operators
  • 1st Assistant Camera
  • 2nd Assistant Camera
  • DIT / Data where applicable
  • Specialty camera roles where applicable
GripRigging and camera support7 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Key Grip
  • Best Boy Grip
  • Grips
  • Dolly Grip where applicable
ElectricLighting and power7 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Gaffer
  • Best Boy Electric
  • Electricians
SoundRecording production sound3 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Production Sound Mixer
  • Boom Operator
  • Sound Utility
ArtCoordinating the visual world6 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Production Designer
  • Art Director
  • Set Decoration
  • Props
  • Graphic Design
  • Construction
  • Art Assistants
Set DecorationDressing the set5 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Set Decorator
  • Leadperson
  • Set Dressers
PropsPreparing action props3 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Property Master
  • Assistant Props
  • On-set Props
ConstructionBuilding and adapting sets5 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Construction Coordinator
  • Carpenters
  • Scenic Artists
CostumeTracking looks and continuity4 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Costume Designer
  • Costume Supervisor
  • Set Costumers
HairPreparing cast2 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Hair Department Head
  • Hair Stylists
MakeupPreparing cast and touch-ups3 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Makeup Department Head
  • Makeup Artists
LocationsManaging site access4 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Location Manager
  • Assistant Location Manager
  • Location Assistants
TransportationMoving people and equipment6 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Transportation Coordinator
  • Transportation Captain
  • Drivers
CastRehearsing and performing10 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Principal Cast
  • Supporting Cast
  • Background performers where applicable
StuntsPlanning and rehearsing action4 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Stunt Coordinator
  • Stunt Performers
Special EffectsPreparing practical effects3 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Special Effects Supervisor
  • Special Effects Technicians
VFX / DataCapturing references and data3 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • VFX Supervisor
  • On-set VFX support
  • Data support where applicable
Script SupervisionTracking coverage and continuity1 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Script Supervisor
Catering / CraftSupporting the crew5 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Catering Lead
  • Catering Crew
  • Craft Service
Stills / BTS / EPKDocumenting the production2 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Unit Stills Photographer
  • BTS Photographer / EPK Crew
SecurityManaging access2 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Security Lead
  • Security Crew
Safety / MedicalSupporting safe work2 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Set Medic
  • Safety Officer where applicable
Post-ProductionReceiving and reviewing material8 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Editor
  • Assistant Editor
  • Post Supervisor
  • Sound
  • Music
  • VFX
  • Color
Marketing / ClientReviewing approved material3 illustrative people

Representative roles; exact roles vary by production. Roles can overlap, and listed roles are not a staffing formula.

  • Client Representative
  • Marketing Lead
  • Agency / Brand support where applicable
People and reporting lines

One Production · 125 people

Fictional demo. Reporting lines illustrate one simplified organization, not a universal film hierarchy. Department leads report to the Producer here; other assignments report to their department lead. Communication and software permissions are separate.

Full connection graph · all 125 people

Arrows run from supervisor to direct report. The reporting table below lists every relationship.

Fictional 125-person production organizationProducer supervises department leads; leads supervise their crew. These illustrative relationships are also listed in the complete reporting table.ProducerCrew member 001Production ManagementLine ProducerCrew member 002Production ManagementUPM where applicableCrew member 003Production ManagementProduction ManagerCrew member 004Production ManagementProduction CoordinatorCrew member 005Production ManagementProduction SecretaryCrew member 006Production ManagementProduction AssistantsCrew member 007Production ManagementProduction AssistantsCrew member 008Production ManagementProduction AssistantsCrew member 009Production ManagementProduction AssistantsCrew member 010Production Management1st ADCrew member 011Assistant Directors2nd ADCrew member 012Assistant DirectorsAdditional ADs where applicableCrew member 013Assistant DirectorsAdditional ADs where applicableCrew member 014Assistant DirectorsAdditional ADs where applicableCrew member 015Assistant DirectorsDirectorCrew member 016DirectingAssistant to DirectorCrew member 017DirectingAdditional directing supportCrew member 018DirectingDirector of PhotographyCrew member 019CameraCamera OperatorsCrew member 020Camera1st Assistant CameraCrew member 021Camera2nd Assistant CameraCrew member 022CameraDIT / Data where applicableCrew member 023CameraSpecialty camera roles where applicableCrew member 024CameraSpecialty camera roles where applicableCrew member 025CameraSpecialty camera roles where applicableCrew member 026CameraSpecialty camera roles where applicableCrew member 027CameraKey GripCrew member 028GripBest Boy GripCrew member 029GripGripsCrew member 030GripDolly Grip where applicableCrew member 031GripDolly Grip where applicableCrew member 032GripDolly Grip where applicableCrew member 033GripDolly Grip where applicableCrew member 034GripGafferCrew member 035ElectricBest Boy ElectricCrew member 036ElectricElectriciansCrew member 037ElectricElectriciansCrew member 038ElectricElectriciansCrew member 039ElectricElectriciansCrew member 040ElectricElectriciansCrew member 041ElectricProduction Sound MixerCrew member 042SoundBoom OperatorCrew member 043SoundSound UtilityCrew member 044SoundProduction DesignerCrew member 045ArtArt DirectorCrew member 046ArtSet DecorationCrew member 047ArtPropsCrew member 048ArtGraphic DesignCrew member 049ArtConstructionCrew member 050ArtSet DecoratorCrew member 051Set DecorationLeadpersonCrew member 052Set DecorationSet DressersCrew member 053Set DecorationSet DressersCrew member 054Set DecorationSet DressersCrew member 055Set DecorationProperty MasterCrew member 056PropsAssistant PropsCrew member 057PropsOn-set PropsCrew member 058PropsConstruction CoordinatorCrew member 059ConstructionCarpentersCrew member 060ConstructionScenic ArtistsCrew member 061ConstructionScenic ArtistsCrew member 062ConstructionScenic ArtistsCrew member 063ConstructionCostume DesignerCrew member 064CostumeCostume SupervisorCrew member 065CostumeSet CostumersCrew member 066CostumeSet CostumersCrew member 067CostumeHair Department HeadCrew member 068HairHair StylistsCrew member 069HairMakeup Department HeadCrew member 070MakeupMakeup ArtistsCrew member 071MakeupMakeup ArtistsCrew member 072MakeupLocation ManagerCrew member 073LocationsAssistant Location ManagerCrew member 074LocationsLocation AssistantsCrew member 075LocationsLocation AssistantsCrew member 076LocationsTransportation CoordinatorCrew member 077TransportationTransportation CaptainCrew member 078TransportationDriversCrew member 079TransportationDriversCrew member 080TransportationDriversCrew member 081TransportationDriversCrew member 082TransportationPrincipal CastCrew member 083CastSupporting CastCrew member 084CastBackground performers where applicableCrew member 085CastBackground performers where applicableCrew member 086CastBackground performers where applicableCrew member 087CastBackground performers where applicableCrew member 088CastBackground performers where applicableCrew member 089CastBackground performers where applicableCrew member 090CastBackground performers where applicableCrew member 091CastBackground performers where applicableCrew member 092CastStunt CoordinatorCrew member 093StuntsStunt PerformersCrew member 094StuntsStunt PerformersCrew member 095StuntsStunt PerformersCrew member 096StuntsSpecial Effects SupervisorCrew member 097Special EffectsSpecial Effects TechniciansCrew member 098Special EffectsSpecial Effects TechniciansCrew member 099Special EffectsVFX SupervisorCrew member 100VFX / DataOn-set VFX supportCrew member 101VFX / DataData support where applicableCrew member 102VFX / DataScript SupervisorCrew member 103Script SupervisionCatering LeadCrew member 104Catering / CraftCatering CrewCrew member 105Catering / CraftCraft ServiceCrew member 106Catering / CraftCraft ServiceCrew member 107Catering / CraftCraft ServiceCrew member 108Catering / CraftUnit Stills PhotographerCrew member 109Stills / BTS / EPKBTS Photographer / EPK CrewCrew member 110Stills / BTS / EPKSecurity LeadCrew member 111SecuritySecurity CrewCrew member 112SecuritySet MedicCrew member 113Safety / MedicalSafety Officer where applicableCrew member 114Safety / MedicalEditorCrew member 115Post-ProductionAssistant EditorCrew member 116Post-ProductionPost SupervisorCrew member 117Post-ProductionSoundCrew member 118Post-ProductionMusicCrew member 119Post-ProductionVFXCrew member 120Post-ProductionColorCrew member 121Post-ProductionColorCrew member 122Post-ProductionClient RepresentativeCrew member 123Marketing / ClientMarketing LeadCrew member 124Marketing / ClientAgency / Brand support where applicableCrew member 125Marketing / Client
Production125 distinct people
ProducerCrew member 001

↓ Department reporting lines

Production Management10 people · Producer
Production leadershipProducerCrew member 001
  • Line ProducerCrew member 002Reports to Producer
  • UPM where applicableCrew member 003Reports to Producer
  • Production ManagerCrew member 004Reports to Producer
  • Production CoordinatorCrew member 005Reports to Producer
  • Production SecretaryCrew member 006Reports to Producer
  • Production AssistantsCrew member 007Reports to Producer
  • Production AssistantsCrew member 008Reports to Producer
  • Production AssistantsCrew member 009Reports to Producer
  • Production AssistantsCrew member 010Reports to Producer
Assistant Directors5 people · 1st AD
Producer1st ADCrew member 011
  • 1st ADCrew member 011Reports to Producer
  • 2nd ADCrew member 012Reports to 1st AD
  • Additional ADs where applicableCrew member 013Reports to 1st AD
  • Additional ADs where applicableCrew member 014Reports to 1st AD
  • Additional ADs where applicableCrew member 015Reports to 1st AD
Directing3 people · Director
ProducerDirectorCrew member 016
  • DirectorCrew member 016Reports to Producer
  • Assistant to DirectorCrew member 017Reports to Director
  • Additional directing supportCrew member 018Reports to Director
Camera9 people · Director of Photography
ProducerDirector of PhotographyCrew member 019
  • Director of PhotographyCrew member 019Reports to Producer
  • Camera OperatorsCrew member 020Reports to Director of Photography
  • 1st Assistant CameraCrew member 021Reports to Director of Photography
  • 2nd Assistant CameraCrew member 022Reports to Director of Photography
  • DIT / Data where applicableCrew member 023Reports to Director of Photography
  • Specialty camera roles where applicableCrew member 024Reports to Director of Photography
  • Specialty camera roles where applicableCrew member 025Reports to Director of Photography
  • Specialty camera roles where applicableCrew member 026Reports to Director of Photography
  • Specialty camera roles where applicableCrew member 027Reports to Director of Photography
Grip7 people · Key Grip
ProducerKey GripCrew member 028
  • Key GripCrew member 028Reports to Producer
  • Best Boy GripCrew member 029Reports to Key Grip
  • GripsCrew member 030Reports to Key Grip
  • Dolly Grip where applicableCrew member 031Reports to Key Grip
  • Dolly Grip where applicableCrew member 032Reports to Key Grip
  • Dolly Grip where applicableCrew member 033Reports to Key Grip
  • Dolly Grip where applicableCrew member 034Reports to Key Grip
Electric7 people · Gaffer
ProducerGafferCrew member 035
  • GafferCrew member 035Reports to Producer
  • Best Boy ElectricCrew member 036Reports to Gaffer
  • ElectriciansCrew member 037Reports to Gaffer
  • ElectriciansCrew member 038Reports to Gaffer
  • ElectriciansCrew member 039Reports to Gaffer
  • ElectriciansCrew member 040Reports to Gaffer
  • ElectriciansCrew member 041Reports to Gaffer
Sound3 people · Production Sound Mixer
ProducerProduction Sound MixerCrew member 042
  • Production Sound MixerCrew member 042Reports to Producer
  • Boom OperatorCrew member 043Reports to Production Sound Mixer
  • Sound UtilityCrew member 044Reports to Production Sound Mixer
Art6 people · Production Designer
ProducerProduction DesignerCrew member 045
  • Production DesignerCrew member 045Reports to Producer
  • Art DirectorCrew member 046Reports to Production Designer
  • Set DecorationCrew member 047Reports to Production Designer
  • PropsCrew member 048Reports to Production Designer
  • Graphic DesignCrew member 049Reports to Production Designer
  • ConstructionCrew member 050Reports to Production Designer
Set Decoration5 people · Set Decorator
ProducerSet DecoratorCrew member 051
  • Set DecoratorCrew member 051Reports to Producer
  • LeadpersonCrew member 052Reports to Set Decorator
  • Set DressersCrew member 053Reports to Set Decorator
  • Set DressersCrew member 054Reports to Set Decorator
  • Set DressersCrew member 055Reports to Set Decorator
Props3 people · Property Master
ProducerProperty MasterCrew member 056
  • Property MasterCrew member 056Reports to Producer
  • Assistant PropsCrew member 057Reports to Property Master
  • On-set PropsCrew member 058Reports to Property Master
Construction5 people · Construction Coordinator
ProducerConstruction CoordinatorCrew member 059
  • Construction CoordinatorCrew member 059Reports to Producer
  • CarpentersCrew member 060Reports to Construction Coordinator
  • Scenic ArtistsCrew member 061Reports to Construction Coordinator
  • Scenic ArtistsCrew member 062Reports to Construction Coordinator
  • Scenic ArtistsCrew member 063Reports to Construction Coordinator
Costume4 people · Costume Designer
ProducerCostume DesignerCrew member 064
  • Costume DesignerCrew member 064Reports to Producer
  • Costume SupervisorCrew member 065Reports to Costume Designer
  • Set CostumersCrew member 066Reports to Costume Designer
  • Set CostumersCrew member 067Reports to Costume Designer
Hair2 people · Hair Department Head
ProducerHair Department HeadCrew member 068
  • Hair Department HeadCrew member 068Reports to Producer
  • Hair StylistsCrew member 069Reports to Hair Department Head
Makeup3 people · Makeup Department Head
ProducerMakeup Department HeadCrew member 070
  • Makeup Department HeadCrew member 070Reports to Producer
  • Makeup ArtistsCrew member 071Reports to Makeup Department Head
  • Makeup ArtistsCrew member 072Reports to Makeup Department Head
Locations4 people · Location Manager
ProducerLocation ManagerCrew member 073
  • Location ManagerCrew member 073Reports to Producer
  • Assistant Location ManagerCrew member 074Reports to Location Manager
  • Location AssistantsCrew member 075Reports to Location Manager
  • Location AssistantsCrew member 076Reports to Location Manager
Transportation6 people · Transportation Coordinator
ProducerTransportation CoordinatorCrew member 077
  • Transportation CoordinatorCrew member 077Reports to Producer
  • Transportation CaptainCrew member 078Reports to Transportation Coordinator
  • DriversCrew member 079Reports to Transportation Coordinator
  • DriversCrew member 080Reports to Transportation Coordinator
  • DriversCrew member 081Reports to Transportation Coordinator
  • DriversCrew member 082Reports to Transportation Coordinator
Cast10 people · Principal Cast
ProducerPrincipal CastCrew member 083
  • Principal CastCrew member 083Reports to Producer
  • Supporting CastCrew member 084Reports to Principal Cast
  • Background performers where applicableCrew member 085Reports to Principal Cast
  • Background performers where applicableCrew member 086Reports to Principal Cast
  • Background performers where applicableCrew member 087Reports to Principal Cast
  • Background performers where applicableCrew member 088Reports to Principal Cast
  • Background performers where applicableCrew member 089Reports to Principal Cast
  • Background performers where applicableCrew member 090Reports to Principal Cast
  • Background performers where applicableCrew member 091Reports to Principal Cast
  • Background performers where applicableCrew member 092Reports to Principal Cast
Stunts4 people · Stunt Coordinator
ProducerStunt CoordinatorCrew member 093
  • Stunt CoordinatorCrew member 093Reports to Producer
  • Stunt PerformersCrew member 094Reports to Stunt Coordinator
  • Stunt PerformersCrew member 095Reports to Stunt Coordinator
  • Stunt PerformersCrew member 096Reports to Stunt Coordinator
Special Effects3 people · Special Effects Supervisor
ProducerSpecial Effects SupervisorCrew member 097
  • Special Effects SupervisorCrew member 097Reports to Producer
  • Special Effects TechniciansCrew member 098Reports to Special Effects Supervisor
  • Special Effects TechniciansCrew member 099Reports to Special Effects Supervisor
VFX / Data3 people · VFX Supervisor
ProducerVFX SupervisorCrew member 100
  • VFX SupervisorCrew member 100Reports to Producer
  • On-set VFX supportCrew member 101Reports to VFX Supervisor
  • Data support where applicableCrew member 102Reports to VFX Supervisor
Script Supervision1 people · Script Supervisor
ProducerScript SupervisorCrew member 103
  • Script SupervisorCrew member 103Reports to Producer
Catering / Craft5 people · Catering Lead
ProducerCatering LeadCrew member 104
  • Catering LeadCrew member 104Reports to Producer
  • Catering CrewCrew member 105Reports to Catering Lead
  • Craft ServiceCrew member 106Reports to Catering Lead
  • Craft ServiceCrew member 107Reports to Catering Lead
  • Craft ServiceCrew member 108Reports to Catering Lead
Stills / BTS / EPK2 people · Unit Stills Photographer
ProducerUnit Stills PhotographerCrew member 109
  • Unit Stills PhotographerCrew member 109Reports to Producer
  • BTS Photographer / EPK CrewCrew member 110Reports to Unit Stills Photographer
Security2 people · Security Lead
ProducerSecurity LeadCrew member 111
  • Security LeadCrew member 111Reports to Producer
  • Security CrewCrew member 112Reports to Security Lead
Safety / Medical2 people · Set Medic
ProducerSet MedicCrew member 113
  • Set MedicCrew member 113Reports to Producer
  • Safety Officer where applicableCrew member 114Reports to Set Medic
Post-Production8 people · Editor
ProducerEditorCrew member 115
  • EditorCrew member 115Reports to Producer
  • Assistant EditorCrew member 116Reports to Editor
  • Post SupervisorCrew member 117Reports to Editor
  • SoundCrew member 118Reports to Editor
  • MusicCrew member 119Reports to Editor
  • VFXCrew member 120Reports to Editor
  • ColorCrew member 121Reports to Editor
  • ColorCrew member 122Reports to Editor
Marketing / Client3 people · Client Representative
ProducerClient RepresentativeCrew member 123
  • Client RepresentativeCrew member 123Reports to Producer
  • Marketing LeadCrew member 124Reports to Client Representative
  • Agency / Brand support where applicableCrew member 125Reports to Client Representative
All 125 people and reporting relationships
PersonAssignmentDepartmentReports to
Crew member 001ProducerProduction ManagementProduction leadership
Crew member 002Line ProducerProduction ManagementCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 003UPM where applicableProduction ManagementCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 004Production ManagerProduction ManagementCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 005Production CoordinatorProduction ManagementCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 006Production SecretaryProduction ManagementCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 007Production AssistantsProduction ManagementCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 008Production AssistantsProduction ManagementCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 009Production AssistantsProduction ManagementCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 010Production AssistantsProduction ManagementCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 0111st ADAssistant DirectorsCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 0122nd ADAssistant DirectorsCrew member 011 · 1st AD
Crew member 013Additional ADs where applicableAssistant DirectorsCrew member 011 · 1st AD
Crew member 014Additional ADs where applicableAssistant DirectorsCrew member 011 · 1st AD
Crew member 015Additional ADs where applicableAssistant DirectorsCrew member 011 · 1st AD
Crew member 016DirectorDirectingCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 017Assistant to DirectorDirectingCrew member 016 · Director
Crew member 018Additional directing supportDirectingCrew member 016 · Director
Crew member 019Director of PhotographyCameraCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 020Camera OperatorsCameraCrew member 019 · Director of Photography
Crew member 0211st Assistant CameraCameraCrew member 019 · Director of Photography
Crew member 0222nd Assistant CameraCameraCrew member 019 · Director of Photography
Crew member 023DIT / Data where applicableCameraCrew member 019 · Director of Photography
Crew member 024Specialty camera roles where applicableCameraCrew member 019 · Director of Photography
Crew member 025Specialty camera roles where applicableCameraCrew member 019 · Director of Photography
Crew member 026Specialty camera roles where applicableCameraCrew member 019 · Director of Photography
Crew member 027Specialty camera roles where applicableCameraCrew member 019 · Director of Photography
Crew member 028Key GripGripCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 029Best Boy GripGripCrew member 028 · Key Grip
Crew member 030GripsGripCrew member 028 · Key Grip
Crew member 031Dolly Grip where applicableGripCrew member 028 · Key Grip
Crew member 032Dolly Grip where applicableGripCrew member 028 · Key Grip
Crew member 033Dolly Grip where applicableGripCrew member 028 · Key Grip
Crew member 034Dolly Grip where applicableGripCrew member 028 · Key Grip
Crew member 035GafferElectricCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 036Best Boy ElectricElectricCrew member 035 · Gaffer
Crew member 037ElectriciansElectricCrew member 035 · Gaffer
Crew member 038ElectriciansElectricCrew member 035 · Gaffer
Crew member 039ElectriciansElectricCrew member 035 · Gaffer
Crew member 040ElectriciansElectricCrew member 035 · Gaffer
Crew member 041ElectriciansElectricCrew member 035 · Gaffer
Crew member 042Production Sound MixerSoundCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 043Boom OperatorSoundCrew member 042 · Production Sound Mixer
Crew member 044Sound UtilitySoundCrew member 042 · Production Sound Mixer
Crew member 045Production DesignerArtCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 046Art DirectorArtCrew member 045 · Production Designer
Crew member 047Set DecorationArtCrew member 045 · Production Designer
Crew member 048PropsArtCrew member 045 · Production Designer
Crew member 049Graphic DesignArtCrew member 045 · Production Designer
Crew member 050ConstructionArtCrew member 045 · Production Designer
Crew member 051Set DecoratorSet DecorationCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 052LeadpersonSet DecorationCrew member 051 · Set Decorator
Crew member 053Set DressersSet DecorationCrew member 051 · Set Decorator
Crew member 054Set DressersSet DecorationCrew member 051 · Set Decorator
Crew member 055Set DressersSet DecorationCrew member 051 · Set Decorator
Crew member 056Property MasterPropsCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 057Assistant PropsPropsCrew member 056 · Property Master
Crew member 058On-set PropsPropsCrew member 056 · Property Master
Crew member 059Construction CoordinatorConstructionCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 060CarpentersConstructionCrew member 059 · Construction Coordinator
Crew member 061Scenic ArtistsConstructionCrew member 059 · Construction Coordinator
Crew member 062Scenic ArtistsConstructionCrew member 059 · Construction Coordinator
Crew member 063Scenic ArtistsConstructionCrew member 059 · Construction Coordinator
Crew member 064Costume DesignerCostumeCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 065Costume SupervisorCostumeCrew member 064 · Costume Designer
Crew member 066Set CostumersCostumeCrew member 064 · Costume Designer
Crew member 067Set CostumersCostumeCrew member 064 · Costume Designer
Crew member 068Hair Department HeadHairCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 069Hair StylistsHairCrew member 068 · Hair Department Head
Crew member 070Makeup Department HeadMakeupCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 071Makeup ArtistsMakeupCrew member 070 · Makeup Department Head
Crew member 072Makeup ArtistsMakeupCrew member 070 · Makeup Department Head
Crew member 073Location ManagerLocationsCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 074Assistant Location ManagerLocationsCrew member 073 · Location Manager
Crew member 075Location AssistantsLocationsCrew member 073 · Location Manager
Crew member 076Location AssistantsLocationsCrew member 073 · Location Manager
Crew member 077Transportation CoordinatorTransportationCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 078Transportation CaptainTransportationCrew member 077 · Transportation Coordinator
Crew member 079DriversTransportationCrew member 077 · Transportation Coordinator
Crew member 080DriversTransportationCrew member 077 · Transportation Coordinator
Crew member 081DriversTransportationCrew member 077 · Transportation Coordinator
Crew member 082DriversTransportationCrew member 077 · Transportation Coordinator
Crew member 083Principal CastCastCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 084Supporting CastCastCrew member 083 · Principal Cast
Crew member 085Background performers where applicableCastCrew member 083 · Principal Cast
Crew member 086Background performers where applicableCastCrew member 083 · Principal Cast
Crew member 087Background performers where applicableCastCrew member 083 · Principal Cast
Crew member 088Background performers where applicableCastCrew member 083 · Principal Cast
Crew member 089Background performers where applicableCastCrew member 083 · Principal Cast
Crew member 090Background performers where applicableCastCrew member 083 · Principal Cast
Crew member 091Background performers where applicableCastCrew member 083 · Principal Cast
Crew member 092Background performers where applicableCastCrew member 083 · Principal Cast
Crew member 093Stunt CoordinatorStuntsCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 094Stunt PerformersStuntsCrew member 093 · Stunt Coordinator
Crew member 095Stunt PerformersStuntsCrew member 093 · Stunt Coordinator
Crew member 096Stunt PerformersStuntsCrew member 093 · Stunt Coordinator
Crew member 097Special Effects SupervisorSpecial EffectsCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 098Special Effects TechniciansSpecial EffectsCrew member 097 · Special Effects Supervisor
Crew member 099Special Effects TechniciansSpecial EffectsCrew member 097 · Special Effects Supervisor
Crew member 100VFX SupervisorVFX / DataCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 101On-set VFX supportVFX / DataCrew member 100 · VFX Supervisor
Crew member 102Data support where applicableVFX / DataCrew member 100 · VFX Supervisor
Crew member 103Script SupervisorScript SupervisionCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 104Catering LeadCatering / CraftCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 105Catering CrewCatering / CraftCrew member 104 · Catering Lead
Crew member 106Craft ServiceCatering / CraftCrew member 104 · Catering Lead
Crew member 107Craft ServiceCatering / CraftCrew member 104 · Catering Lead
Crew member 108Craft ServiceCatering / CraftCrew member 104 · Catering Lead
Crew member 109Unit Stills PhotographerStills / BTS / EPKCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 110BTS Photographer / EPK CrewStills / BTS / EPKCrew member 109 · Unit Stills Photographer
Crew member 111Security LeadSecurityCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 112Security CrewSecurityCrew member 111 · Security Lead
Crew member 113Set MedicSafety / MedicalCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 114Safety Officer where applicableSafety / MedicalCrew member 113 · Set Medic
Crew member 115EditorPost-ProductionCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 116Assistant EditorPost-ProductionCrew member 115 · Editor
Crew member 117Post SupervisorPost-ProductionCrew member 115 · Editor
Crew member 118SoundPost-ProductionCrew member 115 · Editor
Crew member 119MusicPost-ProductionCrew member 115 · Editor
Crew member 120VFXPost-ProductionCrew member 115 · Editor
Crew member 121ColorPost-ProductionCrew member 115 · Editor
Crew member 122ColorPost-ProductionCrew member 115 · Editor
Crew member 123Client RepresentativeMarketing / ClientCrew member 001 · Producer
Crew member 124Marketing LeadMarketing / ClientCrew member 123 · Client Representative
Crew member 125Agency / Brand support where applicableMarketing / ClientCrew member 123 · Client Representative
Organization and communication

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Who works together

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Stages

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Roles

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Information

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Current tools

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