Listen "What exactly does an Assistant Director do?"
Episode Synopsis
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
– Helping prepare a birthday surprise for Alexander Skarsgård
LINKS
Podcast with Reggie Bythewood about Swagger
Website for My Father, The Queen
My reviews of
The Menu
Prey
Harriet
– 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
– Helping prepare a birthday surprise for Alexander Skarsgård
LINKS
Podcast with Reggie Bythewood about Swagger
Website for My Father, The Queen
My reviews of
The Menu
Prey
Harriet
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