About this career
Assistant video and motion picture directors are responsible for the organisation, scheduling and planning of the cast, crew and activities on a set. They assist the video and motion picture directors, maintain budgets and ensure that all production activities go according to schedule.
Essential skills
analyse goal progress
apply company policies
apply organisational techniques
collaborate with a technical staff in artistic productions
consult with production director
coordinate rehearsals
coordinate transportation
develop project schedule
handle paperwork
manage budgets
manage staff
Required knowledge
film production process
Additional skills
attend read-through
calculate production costs
create storyboards
develop drama production process
ensure visual quality of the set
fix meetings
liaise with event sponsors
liaise with financiers
present storyboard
purchase props
recruit personnel
search for a suitable filming location
write work-related reports
audiovisual equipment
cinematography
content marketing strategy
copyright legislation
Also known as
assistant director
director's right-hand person
director's right-hand man
director's right hand person
third assistant director
first assistant director
assistant video director
director's right-hand woman
director's right hand woman
second assistant director
director's right hand man
assistant motion picture director
