Job requirements Filmmaker near Vancouver (BC)

Find out what you typically need to work as a filmmaker near Vancouver (BC). These requirements are applicable to all Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations (NOC 51120).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • 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
  • A university degree or college diploma in dance, or a period of study at a school of dance and extensive training with a dance company are usually required.
  • Record producers
  • A university degree or college diploma in music or the recording arts and experience in a technical or production occupation in the recording arts are usually required.
  • Directors of photography
  • A university degree or college diploma in film studies or cinematography and experience in camera operation or another technical occupation in video or motion picture production are usually required.
  • Demonstrated creative ability is required for all occupations in this unit group.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

British Columbia

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Find out where this occupation is regulated in Canada

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