1st Assistant Director

Looking to hire a 1st AD on a low budget short film that will shoot in Philadelphia in late October. Flat rate of $2000. You’ll work closely with the Producer and Director to fulfill their creative ambitions, ensuring the project is executed safely, within budget and on time

If you’re interested, please email your resume and the following info to [email protected]

– Your availability from September through October
– Your resume (detailing relevant preproduction and onset experience)

Requirements: You must have a valid Driver’s license and be comfortable driving an equipment van. Meals provided on set. Travel/transportation, and lodging not provided or compensated. On-set days will consist of portal-to-portal 10 hour work days. You will be responsible for pre production duties beginning as soon as possible leading up to your on-set duties during the 2 rehearsal days and 5 shoot days in late October. 

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Pre Production duties: 

Act as main contact with vendors such as location owners, equipment rental, and food vendors
Check-in with location owners of shoot days and Notify surrounding tenants and necessary city officials of shoot day activities prior to production
Track all on-set production related expenses in order to rectify 
Distribute payment to cast and crew on time according to schedule
Create and distribute all production related materials (call sheets, time reports, etc.) for all cast and crew
 

On-set duties: 

Serve as liaison between Director and rest of crew 
Direct crowds & extras
Direct 2 PA’s 
coordinate with actors and extras to make sure that everyone is on set and camera ready when their respective scenes are ready to be filmed
Manage transportation for cast & crew between shoot locations
Make sure every aspect of the shoot keeps to schedule 
Responsible for health and safety of all production operations 
Resolve any conflicts on set

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Project Synopsis: While looking for a change in life, BMX’er Van Xander is given the chance to mentor young Eli, a fifteen-year old trying to make a name in Philly’s wheelie culture. They soon realize they need each other.