Motion Picture Projectionists

Motion Picture Projectionists operate film projection and related sound reproduction equipment.

What the job involves

• Splices and un-splices film

• Splices advertisements and movie trailers to feature length films

• Feeds films into the projector

• Plays films on a projector

• Adjusts the sound, focus and brightness of film during the playing of the film as necessary

• Packages the film after its been played and stores it appropriately in a cool, dry area

• Looks after the projection equipment

• May carry out minor repairs on films and projectors as required