Past Workshop Descriptions

Assistant Directing

This lecture based workshop provides practical information to the independent filmmaker on running an organized, safe and efficient production as an Assistant Director (AD). The Assistant Director is one of the most important job on set. Not only are they responsible for setting the tone of the crew, the 1st AD also creates the schedule and communicates with all departments and performers to ensure that everyone is on the same page so that the production stays on track and comes in on schedule. The Assistant Director team run the set in a safe manner, working within the guidelines as defined by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, and Section 21 Film And Television Health And Safety Advisory Committee. Participants will learn to break down a script and create an efficient schedule and all of the documents that go along with it. Explore with an industry professional the roles of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Trailer (4th) Assistant Directors, how to direct background action and efficiently run the floor, as well as how the Assistant Director works within a union and non-union environment.

The Introduction to Independent Filmmaking workshop is strongly recommended as a prerequisite. This workshop is recommended as a companion to the Producing Dramatic Film, Directing Dramatic Film, Script Supervision and Production Management workshops.

Past Instructors: Jason M. Washington & Jordana Lieberman
Category: Directing
Maximum Capacity: 12
8 hours of instruction in 2 parts$125 /member$150 /nonmember

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