Dance Captain
A Dance Captain is a musical theater performer who maintains the integrity of the production’s choreography, running maintenance rehearsals and teaching choreography to new cast members.
Dolly Grip
A Dolly Grip operates the camera dolly during tracking shots, pushing and steering the camera platform to execute smooth, precise camera movements in coordination with the camera crew.
Editor’s Cut
An Editor’s Cut is the first complete assembled version of a film created by the editor after principal photography, before director or studio notes — the starting point for the editing process.
Electrical Department
The Electrical Department manages all power distribution and lighting on a production, led by the gaffer and responsible for executing the director of photography’s lighting design.
Executive Producer for TV
The Executive Producer for TV is the most senior producer credit on a television series — typically the showrunner with overall creative and financial responsibility for the production.
Film Director
A Film Director is the creative authority who translates a screenplay into a finished film, overseeing performances, visual design, and every creative decision across the production.
First Assistant Director
The First Assistant Director is the director’s organizational deputy, managing the set, enforcing the shooting schedule, and running day-to-day production operations.
Guardian on Set
A Guardian on Set is the parent or designated adult legally required to accompany and remain present with a minor performer throughout their working day on a production.
Helmer
Helmer is entertainment trade slang for a film or television director, commonly used in industry publications like Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.
Location Manager
A Location Manager scouts, secures, and manages all real-world filming locations — handling permits, property agreements, and the logistical relationship between production and its locations.