Every screen production starts with a story. Getting from that first idea to something that captivates audiences involves much more than a great script.

Behind every screen production is a team making sure the people, places, schedules, budgets and practical details line up. They turn a plan into something that can be filmed.

Every detail you see on screen helps tell the story. Designing and building that world takes artists, designers, makers, and builders.

Performing on screen might be one of the industry’s most familiar careers, but there’s much more to screen performance than being the star of the show.

Every film, television series or documentary relies on skilled camera, lighting and grip crews whose creativity, technical ability and teamwork bring each scene to life.

What we hear can completely change the way a scene feels. Some sound specialists capture what happens on set, while some record, create, edit and combine sounds afterwards.

Not everything you see on screen was there when the cameras were rolling. Visual effects can transform real footage, create characters and make the impossible look believable.

Special effects are not always created digitally. Explosions, smoke, weather effects, car chases, fight scenes and other physical effects can be created and performed for real.

Filming may be finished, but the story is still taking shape. Editors select and arrange shots, deciding what audiences see, when they see it and how long each moment lasts.

The production is finished, but the work isn’t over. These roles connect screen productions with audiences through publicity, marketing, festivals, sales and distribution.