05/22/2021
Looking for a 1st Assistant Director to be a part of a non-budget teen martial arts film. Compensation will be forthcoming, and disbursement determined as funding is obtained post-production. In the interim, all meals will be provided during film production.
1. The duties will entail the following:
- Coordinate all production activity while supervising the crew and cast
- Create the filming schedule in consultation with the director
- Prepare the storyboard
- Arrange the hiring of location, equipment and props
- Ensure that the cast is on standby at all times and ready for action when the director calls on them
- Create and adhere to the filming schedule
- Motivate and drive the crew and cast with announcements and directions
- Oversee production and distribution of the call sheet
(informs cast and crew members of the daily shooting schedule)
- Keep a close watch on health and safety regulations on the set (Covid19 guidelines strictly enforced)
- Assist with other tasks when and where necessary, such as making calls, running the office, interviewing personnel, helping with copyright documentation, arranging meetings, etc.
2. The desired candidate will be someone just getting into the field as this is also an opportunity to get experience. You must be able to pick up quickly, and ready to take on challenges. You must also be flexible as there may be unforeseen schedule changes. If you are under 18 (16 the youngest), your parent or legal guardian must make the initial contact.
3. Laptop or other PDA device preferred (cell phone not considered an option).
4. Vehicle not required, but must be able to appear onset or to meetings as required.
Please trust that this will not be as tasking as it sounds. You will have plenty of experienced guidance to help you grow, and will soon be almost running things as you get used to how things flow. You will also be treated with the respect that this position warrants, despite your age or experience. Your ARE the right-hand of the Director.
Serious inquiries only, send an email to [email protected]. In the subject, "Intern 1st AD".