What is a Film Crew?

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A film crew is a group of people which works on the production aspect of a film. Film crews are differentiated from actors in that they support the production of a piece without actually appearing on screen (except by accident), and the members of the crew are also separate from the producers, who handle the intellectual property and distribution aspects of production. There are a number of positions on a film crew, ranging from the prestigious roles to scut work, and a good film crew is key to producing a high quality film, commercial, television show, or any other sort of filmed piece.

There are a number of broad departments within a film crew, each with specific responsibilities and players. As a general rule, these departments work closely with one another to ensure that the film has a polished, consistent, professional look and to create a piece which matches with the vision of the producer and director.

 

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The production department on a film crew consists of the producers, director, and their support staff, including second units, stunt coordinators, continuity supervisors, and choreographers. This department handles the creative aspect of the film, working together to create and realize a vision, and they also handle the day to day needs of production, through production assistants who organize everything from facilities rental to catering services. Also included on the production team is the front office staff.