Stage 32 2-Part Class: The Mechanics and Art of Being An Assistant Director

Learn what it takes to be an Assistant Director from the AD of blockbusters like Mission Impossible, 2Fast 2Furious, Transformers and more!

Get an AD Production Packet - templates that you can use on your own projects including script pages, call sheet, production report, story boards, partial one-line, shooting schedule

PLEASE NOTE: Although this exclusive Stage 32 class is no longer live and the teacher is not available on email, we highly encourage you to do any assignments to get the most out of the educational experience.

Countless filmmakers have started as AD's before finding their own projects to helm--even Martin Scorsese and Alfred Hitchcock! So what exactly does an Assistant Director do? And how can you become successful in this key role? 

Jason Roberts is one of the top DGA Assistant Directors in the business and has worked with filmmakers such as Michael  Bay, Doug Liman, Alexander Payne, Angelina Jolie and more. Over his 30+ years of experience as an AD, Jason has helped manage projects such as HEAT, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, COLLATERAL, ALMOST FAMOUS, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL, JURASSIC WORLD among many others. Jason has built a name for himself as a go-to and effective AD on set which has allowed him to contribute to countless films, TV series and maintain a career over decades. He's now going to share how he is so successful in his role.

In this epic Stage 32 2-part on-demand master class, Jason will call upon his 30+ years of experience to teach you the mechanics and art of an assistant director's role, including prep, shooting, working relationships with the director, producers, cinematographer, actors, and all tools you need .

Plus, Jason will provide you with an AD Production Packet - templates that you can use on your own projects:

• Script Pages
• Call Sheet
• Production Report
• Story Boards
• Partial One-Line
• Shooting Schedule

Praise for Jason's Stage 32 Class:

"Jason's class was fantastic. I really enjoyed it. I loved his work ethic. That's why he's where he is today." - Elmo R.

"Jason was and is wonderfully inspiring!" - Paul F.

"First of it's kind for me in the 'behind the scene' look at his life in the business. Quite fascinating. I'm sure he has many many stories to tell. Boy, that was a fast class." - James T.