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Director's Assistant

Supports the Director with notes, schedules, research and correspondence on and off set.

Duties

• Read the call sheet and sides before arriving
• Maintain radio/set etiquette and H&S
• Hand over notes/kit status at wrap
• Keep director's notes and lists
• Manage diary and research
• Liaise with production office

Reports to

Director

Works with

Director, ADs, Production office, Script Supervisor

Career path

Runner / Production Assistant → Director's Assistant → Director / Producer

Day to day

Tracks the Director's notes, preps materials for each day, and keeps the office in the loop.

Call times

Director calls with the 1st AD before unit call for blocking; wraps after rushes/next-day prep. Prep and post follow office/edit hours.

What to wear

Smart-casual in the office; practical layers and comfortable shoes on set.

Tools & kit

Laptop, phone, notebook, budget and schedule documents.

Tips

Confirm credit, fee, schedule of payments, exclusivity and any backend on a signed deal memo or contract before starting.

Software

• Google Workspace / Microsoft 365
• Scriptation / PDF annotation
• Notion / Trello
• ChatGPT for draft emails (Director approves)

Related roles

Director, Shadow Director

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