This intensive practical course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a successful future career in the Assistant Directors department.  The course will be taught by top industry professionals, led by Nick Heckstall-Smith (Churchill, Ex Machina, Skyfall)

This 5-day course will be delivered online, combining virtual classroom learning and practical exercises.

The course will cover:

• The roles and responsibilities of each member of the ADs’ department in pre-production and during the shoot
• Where the department fits in with production and how to work collaboratively with other departments
• The paperwork used by the whole of production as well as department-specific documents
• Set protocol, etiquette and communication skills
• How to break down a script for different purposes
• How to develop a shooting schedule
• The skills required to be a capable and successful Assistant Director
• Health & Safety from the 1st Assistant Director’s perspective and COVID-19 protocols

This course is for anyone wishing to work in the Assistant Director’s department.