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What exactly does an Assistant Director do?

December 06, 2023

Kathryn J. Hatam has worked as an indie film producer, but more often as an Assistant Director on films. Early in the interview, she explains that an AD is NOT the directors assistant, but part of the production team responsible for lots of logistics and more. She also covers:

– The responsibilities of an AD

– The difference between a 1st and 2nd and 3rd AD

– Being a producer on indie films

– Dealing with COVID on Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret

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