First Assistant Director Production Jobs

Responsibilities:

Assist the director in organizing and overseeing all aspects of the film production.
Create and manage the shooting schedule, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
Coordinate with department heads and crew members to ensure smooth workflow on set.
Facilitate communication between the director, cast, and crew.
Ensure adherence to safety protocols and production guidelines.
Problem-solve and troubleshoot any issues that arise during filming.
Maintain a positive and collaborative working environment on set.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a 1st Assistant Director or similar role in film production.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Familiarity with film production equipment, terminology, and processes.
Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
Flexible availability to accommodate the production schedule.

There will be a one day $200 Prep rate for pre production work. This will be mostly creating the shooting schedule.

We are looking for an experienced 1st AD who is local, or willing to work locally, to the Houston, TX area. This job is non-union, capturing short-form digital content.

Shoot Day: Mon 6/10
Rate: $600/12
Job Type: Non-Union

We are looking for an experienced 1st AD who is local, or willing to work locally, to the Hazleton, PA area. This job is non-union, capturing short-form digital content.

Prep Day: Tue 6/4
Shoot Days: Wed 6/5 and Thursday 6/6
Rate: $600/12 (hourly rate based on 14 hours to account for OT)
Project: Amazon low budget social video
Crew: Ability to work as Non Union
Local to Hazleton, PA or willing to work as a local (has local accommodations)
Project location: Hazleton, PA

We need a First ADfor a 4-day shoot in Rio Grande Valley.

You should have at least two credits to your name and be a strong AC.

We are brining the series Black Clown FROM Dallas TO THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY and are looking to connect with up and coming talent in the valley.

The shoot will be 2-days on, 1 day off, 2-days on for a total of 4 shoot days.

Looking for a collaborative and personable assistant director for a microbudget, minimalist feature film shooting in Bridgewater, Connecticut (Litchfield County) - dates are likely late July (5-6 shoot days) but not yet confirmed 100%. The film is nearly dialogue-free and has one on-camera character, telling the story cleaning up in the aftermath of a murder he was paid to commit, and emotionally unprepared to deal with. Most of the filming will take place in a private family home that we will have full access to and entire crew will stay at throughout the shoot. Some scenes to be shot on nearby roads as well.

Ideal candidate would have experience working with very small crews and willing to handle other minor PA duties during the shoot - much of the traditional AD work will be in prep more than anything: joining for location scout, helping schedule the shoot, and figuring out ways to help cut down on costs via creative scheduling (e.g. scheduling all car rig shots for same day so equipment can be returned, scheduling all b-roll for 1st and last days of shoot so actor's work days are scheduled as efficiently as possible and they minimize their days needed, etc.).

Once on set, main AD duties are expected to be a little less traditional / arduous, as the crew is very small, the film only has one character who never speaks throughout the film, and there are likely only going to be 40-45 shots in the entire film, if that. So expectation is tasks more along the lines of coordination of equipment return / pickup, ensuring important time-of-day dependent shots are either done on time or re-scheduled wisely and effectively, and etc. (rather than managing department heads, running the set itself, and ensuring smooth flow of communication between various parts of set - as there really is only going to be one area where the entire production is communing at a given time)!

Please Note: Start Date listed on job is to start initial prep (which will occur sporadically per main crew's schedules, rather than day-to-day), NOT the start date of shooting by any means. We are aiming for a shooting schedule of 5-6 days, with an efficient but detail-oriented prep time ahead of time.

Rate is for 12 hour days, with first 2 hour of OT being 1.5x and anything after time and a half. Travel days paid, all meals and lodging will be provided and paid for by production (three meals a day).

I am looking for an Assistant Director for June 10th and June 11th for my short film "Heaven's Diner."

Heaven’s Diner is run by women of color who have taken justice against harassers into their own hands. They hire Lilah to walk down NYC streets at night to scout and bring back male catcallers to the diner. The staff then work together to kill and butcher the men into burgers.

It is important to me to elevate women and non-binary people in filmmaking. As a result, I will have an all female/non-binary crew, with a particular emphasis on people of color.

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director for a commercial shoot in the San Diego area. The ideal candidate must have prior experience in commercial work and be proficient in creating shot lists.

1 Tech scout + 1 day of the shoot.
Important! Must be available for an overnight shoot ( 5 PM - 5 AM).

Looking for assistant director for one day commercial shoot in San Diego. Tech Scout on May 19. Shoot: May 21 from 5pm till 5am.

We are seeking an Assistant Director for a vertical drama series on ShortMax. The role involves 10 days on set, with a total compensation of $4,000.

All preparation and breakdowns are complete and ready for production. Some pre-production work might be required but should be very minimum since most of it is done.

The date is 10 days spanning from 05/20 to 05/31.
Please make sure you have those dates open before submission.

Seeking an Assistant Director for "Liz Here Now," a feature film. Set in 1967 Oakland, CA, and based on true events: a privileged white child's life is forever changed by the bravery of the family's Black maid, Elizabeth Baxter, who refuses to silently witness the abuse of the children she looks after.

A strong voice and steady hand at the wheel, our assistant director must be comfortable in command while projecting a calm and collected demeanor. To be considered, you must have prior experience as an AD on feature films. We strongly prefer candidates who are familiar with and regularly use Movie Magic Scheduling. Should also be comfortable with and have prior experience directing background.

Salary will be based on experience and STN.

Seeking an Assistant Director for "Liz Here Now," a feature film. Set in 1967 Oakland, CA, and based on true events: a privileged white child's life is forever changed by the bravery of the family's Black maid, Elizabeth Baxter, who refuses to silently witness the abuse of the children she looks after.

A strong voice and steady hand at the wheel, our assistant director must be comfortable in command while projecting a calm and collected demeanor. To be considered, you must have prior experience as an AD on feature films. We strongly prefer candidates who are familiar with and regularly use Movie Magic Scheduling. Should also be comfortable with and have prior experience directing background.

Salary is BOE and STN.

Seeking crew for "Real Work," a short film about an elderly getting scammed. The audience will see how the relationship between the scammer and elderly man builds through the story.

Plays a crucial role in supporting the director's vision and managing the logistical aspects of production. They assist in organizing the shooting schedule, coordinating with cast and crew, and ensuring that filming runs efficiently and on schedule. The AD also helps maintain a safe and professional working environment on set, allowing the director to focus on capturing the story effectively.