The art and design field is made up of many exciting careers, including filmmaking. This profession, which involves making movies or videos, is highly competitive. Succeeding as a movie director or screenwriter requires both talent and luck. But there are also many jobs that different people must perform to create a film. People with an interest in storytelling are often ideal for many of these professions, which include screenwriting, directing, and costume design. Part of the Art and Design Careers series, A Career in Film and Video is a guide for young people who dream of bringing their ideas to the big screen.