Preview: Role of the AD

In this preview clip from the Film Production Workshop DVD, Tom introduces the Role of the Assistant Director in feature film production.

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The Assistant Director (AD)

As the Assistant Director (AD), you have to be ready for anything and everything. The AD must keep the production set disciplined for the Director at all times. Keeping on top of every aspect of the shoot, the AD is the primary communicator to all on the set.

The Assistant Director (AD) is responsible for the following:

  • Script Breakdown
  • Production Board & Schedule
  • Call Sheet
  • Production Report
  • Day-out-of-Days
  • and much, much more...

In only 3 intensive days, Tom Kane's Film and Video Production Workshop, will teach you not only what you need to know to become a disciplined assistant director, but also the skills to be a successful feature film producer and a shrewd unit production manager.

Also learn the roles of the 2nd AD and 2nd 2nd AD!

Tom Kane's All New Film Production Workshop DVD Series was recorded on location in Denver, CO during a live workshop. The package includes: 8 discs: 7 DVDs of the 3-Day Film Workshop, recorded live, plus the Workshop Manual, and both Prizzi's Honor and Crossfire Trail screenplays on disc. The DVDs are enhanced with visual references to The Workshop Manual.

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Through this course Tom will discuss factors related to International Filming as well, with examples from his own work as Producer of Crossfire Trail (filmed in Canada) and Brush with Fate (filmed in The Netherlands).

There are additional bonus clips on each disc with anecdotes from Tom about his own experience in the film industry.

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