A film director is the person who guides the whole process of making a movie.
Film Director
A film director is the person who guides the whole process of making a movie.
They take the script (the story written down) and bring it to life by deciding how the scenes will look, how the actors should perform, what kind of mood or feeling each part should have, and how the camera should capture it.
They work closely with actors, the camera crew, and many others to make sure everything fits together the way they imagine it. In short, the director is like the captain of the ship, they make the creative decisions and lead the team so the film turns out the way it was envisioned.
Skills and Attributes
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Communication
- Decision making
- Attention to detail
- Patience and perseverance
- Knowledge of film and technology
Subjects
Suggested Subjects:
Suggested:
- Dramatic Arts
- Visual Arts
- English, History
- Computer Applications Technology
- Information Technology
- Business Studies
- Media Studies
- Film Studies

Study Paths
- AFDA (School for the Creative Economy)
Higher Certificate in Film, Television & Entertainment Production
Duration: 1 Year, Full‑Time - University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
Film and Television (undergraduate degree)
Duration: 4 Years - Revolution Media Academy
Film & TV Production
Duration: 12 months full‑time (or 18 months part‑time) Educor+14revolution.edu.za+14facebook.com+14 - AFDA (School for the Creative Economy)
Higher Certificate in Film, Television & Entertainment Production
Duration: 1 year, full‑time Educor - CityVarsity (School of Media and Creative Arts)
Advanced Diploma in Film and Television Production

Salary Range
R100,000 Per Month