Motion Picture Directing Lights, Camera, Action! A common phrase heard from a motion picture director. The director is the main part of the creation of a major motion picture. He is involved in almost all of the various stages of a film production. He puts forth all effort into taking a written story and changing it into a visual image. Films are being produced daily and the director is behind the magic. In a movie, people see actors and actresses portraying a story, but the director creates this story and makes it come to life. Many talents and special abilities are necessary in the product