Distribution across 38 profiles.
Middle half of Film Directors score between 12% and 15%.
0%
50%
100%
p10 · 9%
18% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work11%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen21%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action14%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person53%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Film Director, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Directing actors during rehearsals and on-set performances, including coaching them on emotions, delivery, and character development
deep expertisesocial core
36%AA
0%
Interpreting the script and developing a creative vision for the film, including visual style, tone, and narrative approach
21%AD
27%
Overseeing the technical aspects of filming, such as shot composition, camera movement, lighting, and sound, to ensure they align with the creative vision
13%DA
13%
Making real-time decisions on set to adapt to unforeseen challenges (e.g., weather, actor availability, budget constraints) while maintaining the film's integrity
deep expertisesocial element
11%AA
0%
Collaborating with producers, writers, and department heads (e.g., cinematography, production design, costume) to align on the film's direction and resolve creative differences
deep expertisesocial core
9%AA
6%
Promoting the film through interviews, press events, and public appearances to build audience engagement and support
deep expertisesocial element
6%AA
0%
Reviewing daily footage (dailies) and providing feedback to the editing team to shape the film's pacing, structure, and emotional impact
0%DD
57%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Interpreting the script and developing a creative vision for the film, including visual style, tone, and narrative approach
deep expertisesocial element
25%AD
19%
Directing actors during rehearsals and on-set performances, including coaching them on emotions, delivery, and character development
deep expertisesocial core
22%AA
0%
Overseeing the technical aspects of filming, such as shot composition, camera movement, lighting, and sound, to ensure they align with the creative vision
20%DA
12%
Collaborating with producers, writers, and department heads (e.g., cinematography, production design, costume) to align on the film's direction and resolve creative differences
some context neededsocial core
15%AA
3%
Reviewing daily footage (dailies) and providing feedback to the editing team to shape the film's pacing, structure, and emotional impact
9%DD
53%
Making real-time decisions on set to adapt to unforeseen challenges (e.g., weather, actor availability, budget constraints) while maintaining the film's integrity
6%AA
6%
Promoting the film through interviews, press events, and public appearances to build audience engagement and support
1%AA
0%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Directing actors during rehearsals and on-set performances, including coaching them on emotions, delivery, and character development
deep expertisesocial core
34%AA
0%
Interpreting the script and developing a creative vision for the film, including visual style, tone, and narrative approach
20%AD
32%
Making real-time decisions on set to adapt to unforeseen challenges (e.g., weather, actor availability, budget constraints) while maintaining the film's integrity
deep expertisesocial element
17%AA
4%
Overseeing the technical aspects of filming, such as shot composition, camera movement, lighting, and sound, to ensure they align with the creative vision
13%DA
14%
Reviewing daily footage (dailies) and providing feedback to the editing team to shape the film's pacing, structure, and emotional impact
9%DD
51%
Collaborating with producers, writers, and department heads (e.g., cinematography, production design, costume) to align on the film's direction and resolve creative differences
deep expertisesocial core
2%AA
6%
Promoting the film through interviews, press events, and public appearances to build audience engagement and support