First Assistant Director

This is a Freelance Job

SWAYS Movie, LLC has an opportunity for a 1st Assistant Director on an upcoming independent feature film set and shot in Hampton Bays, NY from mid-to-late September.

We are seeking a non-union, Long Island/Suffolk County local that has experience and passion to come aboard this project. The ideal candidate will have some professional experience in this role, preferably on a previous feature length project. The candidate will need to commute to the location each day. We may consider non-locals for this position and provide housing with a small travel stipend if the candidate is exceptional.

PRODUCTION DETAILS:
• SAG Ultra-Low Budget actor agreement
• Roughly 14 shoot days (+ prep day) near Hampton Bays, 6 day weeks, 10-12 hour days
• September 9-25 estimated production window

Duties & responsibilities:
• Work with producer in prep to adjust filming schedule
• Coordinate production activity, supervising the cast and crew
• Keep filming on schedule - we are setting an aggressive pace
• Set a positive and collaborative tone on set
• Create call sheets

Required skills:
• Must be a team leader and motivator
• Must be exceptionally organized and have time management skills
• Must be an excellent, tactful communicator
• Must have strong multi-tasking capabilities

Qualifications:
• Prior 1st AD experience, preferably on at least one feature film
• Extensive 2nd AD experience will be considered