Someone who loves movies. Someone who is good at bringing everyone together. People who are willing to go through hardship to achieve their goals.

The director is responsible for the overall direction of the visual production of a film. The first step of the job is planning, in cooperation with the producer, who is responsible for production financing and publicity, to consider what kind of film will be made. A screenwriter is then added to the team to develop a script that will serve as the blueprint for the film. Some directors may themselves work as producers and screenwriters. Another important job of the director is to determine the production staff, including cinematography, lighting, sound, music, costumes, and art, as well as the actors and actresses who fit the image of the film. Once shooting begins, the director decides on the composition of the picture and how to move the camera, and while guiding the actors' performances, captures the ideal image on film. In the process, the director's role is to draw out the strengths of the actors and production staff, and to solve unexpected problems. After filming is complete, the film is edited, with necessary parts of the film being joined together and music and sound effects added. The editing staff is in charge of this work, and the director gives instructions to ensure that the content matches his or her own image, checks the images and sound, and makes the final decision. After the film is completed, the director's role is to promote the film so that as many people as possible will see it. As the leader of many staff members and actors, he has to make decisions repeatedly from planning to preparation, during production, and after completion of the film, which is a great responsibility. This is why it is such a rewarding job.

There are no special qualifications to become a film director, and no educational background is required. Nor is there a set path to becoming a film director. One path is to join a film production company or a video production company that makes TV programs and commercials, and work as an assistant director to assist the director. If you gain experience and are recognized for your abilities, you may have a chance to become a director. However, it is difficult for inexperienced people to be hired by such production companies. Therefore, it is a good idea to attend a university or vocational school to learn the basics of film production. At such schools, students can experience making independent films under the guidance of professional instructors and have the opportunity to present their work at on-campus events. Another option is to participate in film production as a part-time student, gain experience, build a network of contacts, and wait for an appointment as an assistant director.

Independently produced films made as students may win awards at film competitions, and works transmitted to the world via the Internet may attract attention. If one's filmmaking abilities are recognized in such a way, the possibility of being assigned to direct a commercial film increases. In addition, there are an increasing number of cases where staff from the TV and commercial industries become film directors, or actors, celebrities, and comedians become film directors, such as when a TV drama is made into a film and the director who directed the drama serves as the director of the film version. Thus, there are a number of paths to becoming a film director. The important thing is to have the enthusiasm "I want to work in film! and continue to work hard with your own talent and connections on your side.

With film festivals screening films shot with smartphones with improved camera capabilities, anyone can be a filmmaker today. However, only a few people can become commercially successful filmmakers whose names are known by many people. In addition, due to the outbreak of the new type of coronavirus infection, many people have decided to watch movies using Internet video distribution services, and the number of people visiting movie theaters has decreased. As a result, the film market has shrunk and film production costs have also decreased. Some films are even being financed through crowdfunding, in which money is collected from many people on the Internet. Future film directors will be required to have abundant creativity and strong passion to overcome the difficult task of "creating highly finished films on a small budget to attract a large audience to movie theaters.

The average annual income is 5.14-6.3 million yen. There is no fixed income because of the guarantee system, which is based on a per-film fee. Even successful film directors find it difficult to make a living solely from films, and many of them also work in commercial production to earn an income. However, if a film becomes a hit, becoming a millionaire is not a dream.

It is not particularly set in stone. During the production of a film, there may be no breaks of more than six months in some cases.

Offices of film and video production companies, as well as locations, shooting studios, and editing studios.

It's a chart that shows at a glance the main routes to getting a job as a film director!