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Assistant Director (1st AD) — Client Project at Aru Labs

Assistant Director (1st AD) — Client Project

Aru Labs · AU

2 days ago

Assistant Director (1st AD) — Client Project

Aru Labs · AU

2 days ago
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About the Role

Aru Labs is seeking a 1st Assistant Director (1st AD) for an independent web-series project. This role involves translating the creative vision into an organized and efficiently executed production, working closely with the Director and DOP. The series explores themes of startups, ambition, relationships, friendship, money, and life.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with the Director and DOP during pre-production
  • Break down scripts and scenes for production
  • Build the shooting schedule and daily production plan
  • Prepare call sheets
  • Coordinate actors, crew, and locations
  • Manage the shooting day and keep the production on schedule
  • Coordinate with the DOP and other department heads
  • Help identify production requirements and potential issues before filming
  • Coordinate production assistants and supporting crew
  • Communicate schedule changes and requirements across departments
  • Help keep the production lean, practical, and on budget
  • Support the Director in maintaining a smooth set environment

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a 1st AD, 2nd AD, production coordinator, or similar production role
  • Strong understanding of film, television, web-series, or commercial production
  • Excellent organization and communication skills
  • Comfortable working with a small, independent production team
  • Strong time-management and problem-solving ability
  • Comfortable coordinating multiple departments simultaneously
  • Experience working with independent filmmakers is a plus
  • Ability to build the production structure from the ground up

Skills

  • Script breakdown
  • Schedule building
  • Call sheet preparation
  • Crew coordination
  • Budget management
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Communication

Location

  • Remote (pre-production)
  • San Francisco
  • Los Angeles
  • New York
  • London
  • Mumbai
  • Bengaluru
  • Bali

Work Type

  • Project-based
  • Contract
  • Remote (pre-production)
  • Travel required (production)

Experience Level

  • Previous experience as a 1st AD, 2nd AD, production coordinator, or similar production role
  • Experience working with independent filmmakers is a plus

About the Company

  • Aru Labs is coordinating this opportunity on behalf of the client.
  • The production will be intentionally lean and collaborative, with a small core team supported by project-based crew.