What does Below the line mean?

Below the line - production jobs refer to the various crew positions and roles involved in the physical production of a film or television project. These positions are typically responsible for the production's technical, logistical, and operational aspects. Below are some typical below-the-line production jobs:
 
 
1. Director of Photography (DP) or Cinematographer: The DP is responsible for the visual aspects of the film, including lighting, camera work, shot composition, and overall visual style.
 
2. Production Designer: The production designer oversees creating and overseeing the visual and aesthetic aspects of the film, including sets, costumes, props, and overall art direction.
 
3. Art Director: Works closely with the production designer to implement the visual style and design of sets, props, and locations.
 
4. Costume Designer: Designs and selects costumes for the characters in the film, ensuring they align with the director's vision and the period or setting of the story.
 
5. Makeup and Hair Stylists: Responsible for the makeup and hairstyling of the actors to achieve the desired look for their characters.
 
6. Gaffer: The chief electrician on set is responsible for lighting design and execution.
 
7. Key Grip: In charge of camera support equipment, rigging, and dolly operations.
 
8. Sound Mixer: Records and manages all audio on set, ensuring clean and clear sound for the film.
 
9. Boom Operator: Operates the microphone on a boom pole to capture dialogue and sound effects.
 
10. Location Manager: Handles the logistics of securing and managing shooting locations, including permits, access, and scheduling.
 
11. Stunt Coordinator: Coordinates and executes stunts and action sequences to ensure the safety of the cast and crew.
 
12. Production Assistant (PA): Entry-level positions that perform various tasks to support the production team, such as running errands, assisting with equipment, and helping with set preparation.
 
13. Script Supervisor: Ensures continuity in the script, noting discrepancies or changes in scenes, dialogue, and props during filming.
 
14. Editor: Responsible for assembling and editing the footage to create the final film or television episode.
 
15. Visual Effects (VFX) Supervisor: Oversees creating and integrating visual effects into the film, working with VFX artists and studios.
 
16. Sound Editor: Works on post-production sound editing and mixing, including dialogue, music, and sound effects.
 
17. Colorist:  Responsible for color correction and grading to achieve the desired visual look for the film.
 
18. Costume Supervisor: Manages the costume department, ensuring costumes are appropriately maintained and ready for each shoot.
 
19. Property Master: Responsible for procuring and caring for all props used in the production.
 
20. Casting Director: Collaborates with the director to cast actors for various roles in the film.
 
 As you can see, there are a lot of positions that make a film or television series! So, we will have many different stories from all over the industry.