In film, the sound mixer, also known as a sound recordist or production mixer, is responsible for all of the sound recording on location or in a studio and is considered the head of the sound department. Learn more about what sound mixers do!

While craft service refers to the food and drinks that are available to cast and crew throughout the day, catering refers to the hot sit-down meals that are served during 30-60 minute breaks. Learn more about catering on a film set!

On a film set, there are two different departments that handle food for film crews – catering and craft service. Craft service is the department that makes sure that food and beverages are always available throughout the work day for cast and crew members, inbetween the hot plated meals served by the catering department. Learn more about craft service!

A gaffer is the head of the lighting and electrical department, responsible for working with the director of photography to achieve the lighting design desired for each scene. They are sometimes referred to as the chief lighting technician. Learn more about what gaffers do!