Become an Assistant Director
Learn the fundamentals of being an Assistant Director in this two-day course led by Industry expert 1st Assistant Director Liam Branagan. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet other industry professionals in key production roles. This is the only Assistant Director’s course in Australia approved by the Australian Director’s Guild (ADG).
Covers pre-production workflows and developing a shooting schedule
Explores the responsibilities of the Assistant Director including resource efficiency, workflow management and OH&S
Learn about the challenges of coordinating a film set and the nitty-gritty, day-to-day stuff you need to know to be a great 2nd or 3rd AD
Is Assistant Directing Fundamentals right for you?
This course is designed for those with some on-set or production office experience. If you are keen to work in Production, with a view to eventually being a Director, Producer or First AD in TV or film you’ll gain valuable knowledge and skills.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- An understanding of the role of 1st AD, including breaking down and scheduling a film, and coordinating a set.
- The different responsibilities of the 2nd AD and 3rd AD covering pre-production and production responsibilities, including managing actors, liaising with all departments, and information dissemination.
Course Delivery & Requirements
This course is designed for those with some on-set experience, either amateur or professional. This course is only open to students aged 18 +.
You will need to bring a laptop, with Excel if you have one, for use during the course. All other needed course materials will be supplied.
$450
$405 (10%)
Early bird price is automatically applied at checkout until 14 days prior to course start date.
Over 18 years
12
14
Meet Your Tutors
AFTRS short courses are taught by leading industry professionals.
Liam Branagan
Liam Branagan has worked for over twenty years in television and feature film as an Assistant Director both in Australia…
Assistant Directing Fundamentals Offerings
Sydney
Melbourne
$405
This is the standard course price including the early bird discount, as it is currently more than 14 days from commencement of the course.
124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This course is for students aged 18+ only.
If a student wishes to withdraw from a course, they may do so up to 15 days before the course commences and get a full refund. Cancellations 14 days or less before course commencement will incur a penalty.
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