The single most important thing a 1st AD needs to do…
…is be the guide for any department to get over any issues at all costs. That takes a lot of knowledge in the way a set runs. It always takes a lot of experimenting with protocol and making mistakes that you learn from along the way. At some point though, you stop burning bridges, and start using the wood to build them.
It’s been an interesting year. I always feel like there’s constantly more to learn and room to grow. But every production I’ve worked on this year has challenged me in very positive ways from learning how to handle experimental production protocols to not taking things personally and allowing myself to take the high road in times of adversity on set.
I can only hope to get more productions like the ones I’ve been hired to this year and continue to gather more and more wisdom to guide everyone towards the common goal.
