Assistant Director Scheduling

Get Certified in Assistant Director Scheduling

Taught by Jerram Swartz, a Directors Guild Of America First Assistant Director and Production Manager, with over 150 film and television credits that include THE WALKING DEAD, BATMAN FOREVER, E.T. - THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL, THE BLUES BROTHERS, MERCY STREET, THE ASTRONAUT WIVES CLUB, THE DALE EARNHARDT STORY, BEETHOVEN and more. Jerram is also currently an analyst at the California Film Commission, where he oversees the Career Readiness Program.

One of the most important skills you will need as an Assistant Director is to know how to build a production schedule and how that production schedule is utilized to keep your production on time and running smoothly. This certification module will explain the various iterations of schedule documents used during production including a one-line schedule, a shooting schedule, and the various day out of days (dood) documents that help track all of the elements required for a successful production. This certification module will also discuss theoretical things that always impact schedules, as well as examples of events that can disrupt the schedule, and how you, as an Assitant Director, will work through all circumstances to keep your production running on schedule. 

This course will help you understand how to create a production schedule. It is vital to anyone interested in working as an Assistant Director.

The course will cover:

• An Overview of Production Scheduling
• What is the Point of Making a Production Schedule
• What Does a Production Schedule Look Like
• An Overview of How To Make A Schedule
• The Nuts and Bolts of Breaking Down a Script
• How To Schedule Within a Day
• How To Schedule Within a Week
• Tips For Preparing A Successful Schedule 
• How To Manage Your Schedule During Prep and Production 
• How Your Schedule Helps You To Finish Your Production On Time and On Budget
• *Includes handouts and examples to help you learn Assistant Director Scheduling

After viewing the certification module, there is a test to challenge your knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. You’ll walk away from this session with an overview and understanding of production schedules, how they are made, and how they are utilized during production. 

About the Instructor

This certification module is taught by Jerram Swartz, a Directors Guild Of America First Assistant Director and Production Manager, with over 150 film and television credits that include THE WALKING DEAD, BATMAN FOREVER, E.T. - THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL, THE BLUES BROTHERS, MERCY STREET, THE ASTRONAUT WIVES CLUB, THE DALE EARNHARDT STORY, BEETHOVEN and more.

Jerram is also an analyst at the California Film Commission, where he oversees the Career Readiness Program.

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