Producers and directors must coordinate the work of many different people to finish a production on time and within budget. Creativity. Because a script can be interpreted in different ways, directors must decide how they want to interpret it and then how to represent the script’s ideas on the screen or stage. Leadership skills. A director instructs actors and helps them portray their characters in a believable manner. They also supervise the crew, who are responsible for the behind the scenes work. Management skills. Producers must find and hire the best director and crew for the production and make sure that all involved do their jobs effectively and efficiently
