Job for the future Producers, Directors, and Choreographers
Average hourly wage
$34.87
Job description
These individuals supervise and coordinate various productions (films, shows, music recordings, video games, etc.). They oversee the staging, technical and artistic aspects, and editing.
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Artistic
- People with this profile prefer to express their emotions and thoughts through various art forms. They like to use their imagination.
- Enterprising
- People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.
- Social
- People with this profile prefer to be in contact with others, in particular to entertain, help or teach them.
Main tasks
Motion Picture, Radio, and Television Program Producers
- Plan, organize, and coordinate production schedules.
- Hire directors and production staff.
- Supervise all technical staff.
- Determine the guidelines and scope of production.
- Maintain production records.
- Negotiate copyright.
- Submit projects and obtain financing.
- Manage budgets and schedules.
Directors
- Interpret the script and direct the staging.
- Select and direct actors, extras, and technical crew.
- Explain text interpretation and execution to the whole team.
- Direct rehearsals, filming, recording, and performances.
- Discuss with the team and specialists before, during, and after production in order to achieve the desired effect.
Choreographers
- Create dances that communicate a story, an idea, or a mood.
- Conduct rehearsals so that dancers achieve the desired performance.
- Choose the artistic team.
- Produce choreographic works and ensure their follow-up.
Art Directors
- Plan, organize, and direct the artistic component of productions.
- Coordinate set design.
- Selects costumes, furniture, and props as required.
Film Editors
- Edit the visuals of film productions.
- Organize the elements of a film into a sequence that follows the continuity of the action.
Record Producers
- Plan and coordinate the production of original music recordings.
- Direct musicians and singers during rehearsals and recording.
- Direct the technicians in charge of duplication, dubbing, and production.
- Submit projects and obtain financing.
- Manage budgets and schedules.
Directors of Photography
- Coordinate and direct the photography of film productions.
- Supervise camera operators and other team members.
- Choose lighting, lenses, angles, and backdrops to achieve the desired visual effect.
Formation
College
DCS in production scénique (Conception d'accessoires, de costumes et d'espaces scénographiques) 
Placement rate: 92.3%
DCS in production scénique (Régie et techniques scéniques)
Placement rate: 66.7%
20% of graduates pursue further studies
DCS in techniques de production et de postproduction télévisuelles (Production télévisuelle)
Placement rate: 91.7%
DCS in techniques de production et de postproduction télévisuelles (Postproduction télévisuelle)
Placement rate: 84.4%
12.5% of graduates pursue further studies
University
Cinematography or film studies
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 70.9%
13.4% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 50%
44.4% of graduates pursue further studies
Communications and journalism
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 75.8%
16.2% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 69.4%
21% of graduates pursue further studies
Drama
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 53.2%
25.5% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 100%
Expressive movement, dance, mime or rhythmics
Music
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 39.3%
43.6% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 48%
34% of graduates pursue further studies
Targeted regions
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Capitale-Nationale
- Mauricie
- Estrie
- Montréal
- Outaouais
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Côte-Nord
- Nord-du-Québec
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Laval
- Lanaudière
- Laurentides
- Montérégie
- Centre-du-Québec
- All regions/national
More information
Last update: April 28, 2023
