Choreographers

Strong job outlook

Overview

Choreographers

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Choreographers

  • Create dances for film, theatre and television performances that convey stories, ideas and moods, and direct rehearsals for dancers to achieve desired interpretation.

  • Art directors

  • Plan, organize and direct the artistic aspects of motion pictures, video games, stage productions and television shows by overseeing the design of sets, costumes, furnishings and props to create portrayals of period and setting.

  • Film editors

  • Edit motion picture film and arrange film segments into sequences to achieve continuity and desired dramatic, comedic and thematic effects.

  • Record producers

  • Plan and coordinate the production of musical recordings, direct musicians and singers during rehearsals and recordings and manage technicians involved in duplicating, dubbing and mastering of recordings.

  • Directors of photography

  • Coordinate and direct the photography of motion pictures, supervise camera operators and other crews and determine lighting, lenses, camera angles, backgrounds and other elements to achieve desired visual effect.

  • Film, radio, television and video game producers

  • Plan, organize and control the various stages and scheduling involved in the production of presentations, motion pictures, television shows and radio programs; engage directors and other production personnel and supervise all technical personnel, and determine the treatment, scope and scheduling of production; maintain production archives, negotiate royalties and may plan and control the budget pertaining to a particular production.

  • Directors

  • Interpret scripts and direct the mise-en-scène; select and direct the actors, extras and technical crew; advise the cast and crew on the interpretation and delivery of the performance; direct rehearsals, filmings, broadcasts and performances; and confer with crew and specialists throughout production and post-production to achieve desired presentation.

Job titles

  • art director - graphic design
  • art director - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
  • artistic director - motion picture
  • assistant director
  • assistant director - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
  • audiovisual (AV) producer

Employment prospects

Source: BC Labour Market Outlook 2023 edition
The labour market information for this career is aggregate data for Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations

Annual salary

Low

$43,276

Median

$69,555

High

$121,653

Job openings

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Strong job outlook

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1,488

expected job openings (5-year forecast)

Education and training

Employment requirements

  • Producers, directors and film editors

  • A university degree or college diploma in the performing arts, broadcasting, journalism, business administration, theatre production or film studies and experience in a technical or production occupation in motion pictures, broadcasting or theatre are usually required.

  • Choreographers

Additional information

  • Membership in a related guild or union may be required.

Certification requirements

  • No certification requirements

Work Experience

Work experience recommended

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