Script Supervisor Career Profile, Salary & Job Outlook
What does a Script Supervisor do?
Script Supervisors are responsible for maintaining script continuity during all stages of filming and production. They keep logs of daily shots and provide production notes and suggestions to help maintain the continuity. In addition, supervisors ensure accuracy by monitoring the script to ensure no dialogue is overlooked. They also cue actors when needed. Supervisors also break down the screenplay to notate various elements, including costume, location, time of day, etc.
How much does this career make?
According to Ziprecruiter, Script Supervisors make a national average of $67,055 or $32.24 an hour (as of March 2022). Entry-level script supervisors make around $41,000 annually, with senior-level script supervisors making $85,000 a year. This wide range also depends on skill, seniority, company, and location.
What impact does this career have towards the film industry?
Script supervisors ensure that a finished production has continuous verbal and visual uniformity. They check scripts for inconsistencies. The notes they typically keep include all shot timings and camera movements, whether the shoot needs to be done during the day or at night, and any scene changes.
What is the job outlook for a Script Supervisor?
Analysts predict that film revenue will grow to $392.34 billion by 2025. In addition, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job opportunities in the field (including Script Supervisors) will increase at a rate of 29% during the 2020-2030 decade.
How to kick off your career:
- Work as a production assistant.
- Shadow or do an apprenticeship with a senior script supervisor.
- Explore the NYU x Rolling Stone x IndieWire Film + TV Industry Essentials online course.
- Download Yellowbrick’s Ultimate Film Career Guide.
Learn from:
Judd Apatow, Film & TV Industry Essentials contributor,
Film director/producer/screenwriter/ comedian
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