director
/daɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/noun
The person in charge of leading or managing a department, a project, or a production such as a film or play.
Example sentences
- “The director called the cast together to rehearse the final scene.”
- “She was promoted to director of human resources last spring.”
Film credits distinguish the director from the producer: the director controls the creative side. In business, board members are also directors.