What is a First Assistant Director?
If you ever visit a film set, you are likely to see one person running around barking orders and generally keeping everyone moving. It is a common mistake to assume that this person at the center of a flurry of activity is the director. In fact, the person charged with running the set is called the first assistant director, or first AD. In filmmaking terms, the first AD is typically considered one of the most important members of the crew. Instead of contributing to the creative aspect of filmmaking, the first AD is your best bet at actually assuring that the film is made on a day to day basis. Any film production that tries to move forward without a competent first assistant director is likely to end up in a scheduling nightmare.
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