How Do I Hire a Professional Film Director?

The services of a film director are something that just about every style and type of film project will require. Not just movies require this advanced role in the production staff — case study videos, corporate marketing videos, and even testimonials require the professional interaction and oversight of a film director to ensure the success of the project.

Hiring a professional film director can help you to achieve success with your production, but what steps are required to bring on a director that will guide your film to new levels of achievement? Regardless of the style of film that you’re producing, a professional film director is an important service professional to include in the hiring process. Let’s take a look at what you need to know in order to hire a professional film director for your project.

Film Director Qualities to Look For

First, let’s consider the various qualities that you should be on the lookout for when hiring a film director. Some potential film directors will carry all of the skills and potential qualities that you’re looking for while others may only possess certain potential skills. Just like you would vet any other employee for a position within your business, this same vetting process must take place in hiring a film director.

Look for qualities that showcase a director’s ability to deliver a powerful message to the audience.

These qualities may include:

• A love for directing.
• A passion for film.
• Knowledge of creative concepts.
• Understanding of all areas of production.
• Ability to incorporate various concepts.

Questions to Ask a Potential Film Director Candidate

Before hiring a film director you should prepare some basic questions to ask to determine whether they are an ideal candidate for your production. Some questions should relate directly to your project while others should help you to get a general idea of whether the prospect is qualified to direct your production (or not).

Consider the following questions before hiring a film director:

• What is your experience in film direction?
• Who are your most valuable teachers and what lessons did they teach you?
• How do you use your experience to produce films that meet client needs?
• Where does your inspiration come from for a project?
• What inspires you about “THIS” project?
• What skills do you have that will be powerful for this project?
• What skills do you find most important to the role as a director?

Each answer to the above questions should help you to define whether the prospective candidate is a good fit for your production. To learn more, or for help hiring a film director for your project, give Beverly Boy Productions a call!