Directing & Assistant Directors
First Assistant Directorfor international productions
Breaks down the script, builds the shooting schedule and runs the set, keeping the shoot on time, organised and safe.
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Questions producers ask
- What does a first assistant director do?
- Breaks down the script, builds the shooting schedule and runs the set, keeping the shoot on time, organised and safe.
- How do I hire a first assistant director for international productions?
- Browse the First Assistant Director profiles on Crew Collective, check credits, showreels and availability, then send an enquiry from the profile. References checked on a profile means staff have confirmed their credits with at least 3 industry references. If you need a full directing & assistant directors team, list the roles in one enquiry.
- What else is a first assistant director called?
- Depending on the production and country, the role is also known as 1st AD, first AD, 1AD.
- Which department does a first assistant director work in?
- First Assistant Director sits in the Directing & Assistant Directors department. The director leads the creative interpretation of the script on set, while the assistant directors schedule the shoot and run the floor so each day is completed safely and on time.