2nd AD Responsibilities (M1)

Pre-Production

  • Create the Call Sheet, including map and set diagram. Have 1st AD approve it. Then send it no later than 12 hours before the next day’s call time.
  • Communicate any changes to the schedule to the entire cast and crew.
  • Check the weather periodically to monitor adverse conditions. Have a back-up plan.

On Set

Start of day

  • Arrive at set FIRST, at least 30 minutes before call time.
  • Establish Base Camp.
    • Set up Checkpoint with Walkies and Production iPad, where crew will check in when they arrive.
    • Get the snacks and drinks from the Producer, and set up the craft service table.
  • As crew members arrive, check them in using the Production iPad and hand them a walkie.

Throughout the day

  • Maintain the craft service table throughout the day to make sure it is stocked.
  • Stay at base camp and handle the phones, paperwork and actors. Know where everything and everyone is.
  • Remain in or near the Green Room with the Actors, except to escort them to/from set at 1st AD’s request.

Meals

  • When the Producer arrives with lunch, help set up the lunch table.
  • At lunch make sure everyone signs the Meal Sign-In Sheet.
  • Make periodic announcements on time remaining on lunch.
  • Make sure lunch does not exceed one hour.

End of day

  • Complete the Performers Time Report, and have the actors sign it before they are dismissed for the day.
  • Make sure 2nd AC, Script Supe, and Sound Mixer meet at end of day to verify reports. Collect all reports.
  • Collect the camera card from the 2nd AC, and the sound card from the Sound Mixer, and deliver to Producer.
  • Have crew members sign out using the Production iPad and collect their walkie.
  • Organize all the of the Daily Production Paperwork for the Producer and deliver in a folder.
  • With Producer, clean and secure location. Be the LAST TO LEAVE (except perhaps Art Dept). Leave the location better than when you arrived.
  • Complete the Daily Production Report and have it approved by the 1st AD. Then distribute within 2 hours after wrap.

Post-Production

  • Assist in wrapping production paperwork if necessary.