The AD's Role on Independent Productions - 2010
Film Co-op Training and Development - PAST!
Intro - Theory
March 20, Saturday, 11am - 4pm
Instructor: Tim O'Neill & Corena Walby
Location: Saint John Free Public Library, 1 Market Sq.,
Saint John, New Brunswick
Fee: $20 For NBFC Members/$30 For Non-Members
Number Limit: 8
First ADs must be authoritative team-leaders and motivators, whilst also being approachable team players. They need exceptional organizational and time-management skills. The ability to plan ahead, trouble-shoot and pay close attention to detail is vital.
Overall, they provide the key link between the Director, the cast and the crew, providing regular progress reports about the shoot.
The instructor will cover the role of the First AD on
smaller independent shoots.
INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Alumni Film Co-op member filmmaker Tim O'Neill is a past recipient of the Short Film Venture Program for his film Unseen Enemy, and has worked on multiple productions as a key grip and AD. Tim is on the Film Co-op board of directors and is heavily involved in screenwriting and mentorship.
Corena Walby has been involved in
filmmaking since 2004. She first joined the New
Brunswick Filmmakers? Cooperative as an Associate
Member when she moved to Fredericton, gradually
working on her volunteer hours on some local
independent short films, and then moved her way into
being a full member, joining the Board of Directors,
and also works as the Galas and Events Chair for the
Silver Wave Film Festival.She has worked on over 20 short films, in many different crew positions (and acting). Her crew positions vary from craft services, continuity/script supervisor, production manager, production designer, to assistant director. She enjoys all aspects of filmmaking.