[custom_adv] Veteran filmmaker and actor Iraj Qaderi died after a long illness at Tehran's Mehrad Hospital early morning on Sunday. He was 77 years of age. Qaderi made his acting debut with a cameo role in "The Crossroads of Events", directed by Samuel Khachikian in 1954. [custom_adv] He began studying medicine in a university in Tehran. However he left his study unfinished and joined the cast of "The spring of Water of Life" in 1959. [custom_adv] He then worked as a producer for "The Cobweb", "Dead End", and "Sear of the Scandal", which all were written by writer and poet Ahmad Shamlu. He made his directorial debut in 1966 in "Leilaj". Qaderi directed over 60 films, in most of which he acted, before the victory of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979. [custom_adv] He returned to the stage with "Dada", "The Imperiled", "Plunder" and several other films. He appeared in "Aquarium" in 2005 after a 23-year hiatus in his career in acting. [custom_adv] Film directors have ultimate control over the creative side of a film production. They are responsible for making a film as powerful, entertaining and effective as possible. Without skilful direction, a well-written film with an excellent cast of actors can fail. Everyone who plays a part in the production of a film is important, but the film director is (arguably) the most vital member of the team. [custom_adv] They work alongside each and every member of the film production team, from the actors and producers to the lighting technicians and camera operators. They direct everyone else, asking them to perform certain tasks or act in a certain way, in order to visualise their creative ideas on the screen. [custom_adv] Some film directors may even write and edit the film scripts which they are responsible for transforming into fully-fledged film productions. As well as using their creative ideas and decision-making skills to produce effective cinema, directors must also have the ability to lead a team of talented professionals. [custom_adv] A director needs to understand all the different aspects of how a film is made, so working in a generalist assistant position is a great way to immerse yourself in the industry and pick up different ideas and skills. [custom_adv] A film director is an individual responsible for taking a project’s script, directives from producers, participating talent and the elements of production; and combining it in order to deliver the raw footage desired by the film's creators. [custom_adv] Veteran filmmaker and actor Iraj Qaderi died after a long illness at Tehran's Mehrad Hospital early morning on Sunday. He was 77 years of age. Qaderi made his acting debut with a cameo role in "The Crossroads of Events", directed by Samuel Khachikian in 1954. [custom_adv] He began studying medicine in a university in Tehran. However he left his study unfinished and joined the cast of "The spring of Water of Life" in 1959.