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Assistant Director (1st AD) — Client Project
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1st Assistant Director (1st AD) — Client Project
Aru Labs | Project-based opportunity
Aru Labs is looking for a 1st Assistant Director (1st AD) for an upcoming independent web-series project being produced for a client.
This is a project-based opportunity, not a permanent position at Aru Labs.
The series is a character-driven story exploring startups, ambition, relationships, friendship, money and life.
We are looking for someone who can help turn the creative vision into a well-organized, efficient and professionally executed production.
What you'll do
- Work directly with the Director and DOP during pre-production
- Break down scripts and scenes for production
- Build the shooting schedule and daily production plan
- Prepare call sheets
- Coordinate actors, crew and locations
- Manage the shooting day and keep the production on schedule
- Coordinate with the DOP and other department heads
- Help identify production requirements and potential issues before filming
- Coordinate production assistants and supporting crew
- Communicate schedule changes and requirements across departments
- Help keep the production lean, practical and on budget
- Support the Director in maintaining a smooth set environment
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What we're looking for
- Previous experience as a 1st AD, 2nd AD, production coordinator or similar production role
- Strong understanding of film, television, web-series or commercial production
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- Comfortable working with a small, independent production team
- Strong time-management and problem-solving ability
- Comfortable coordinating multiple departments simultaneously
- Experience working with independent filmmakers is a plus
- We're not looking for someone who only knows how to work within a large production company.
- We want someone who can help build the production structure from the ground up.
Working arrangement
- Remote: Yes, during pre-production
- Travel: Required during production
- Engagement: Project-based / contract
- Production window: Late November – early December
- Potential locations: San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, London, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Bali and other global creative and startup hubs
- International and India-based candidates are welcome.
Who you'll work with
You will work closely with:
- Creator / Writer / Director
- Director of Photography
- Production team
- Actors and creative talent
- Location and production teams
- Sound and post-production teams
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The production will be intentionally lean and collaborative, with a small core team supported by project-based crew.
Ideal candidate
You might be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy working on independent productions
- Can take a script and turn it into a practical shooting plan
- Are comfortable making decisions under time pressure
- Know how to keep a set moving without creating unnecessary complexity
- Enjoy working directly with creative people
- Want to help build a new series rather than simply execute an existing studio workflow
How to apply
Please send:
- CV / profile
- Previous production experience
- Relevant credits or portfolio
- LinkedIn / Instagram
- Current location
- Availability during late November / early December
- Expected project fee or day rate
Apply with the subject: 1st AD — Web Series Client Project
Aru Labs is coordinating this opportunity on behalf of the client.
Project-based. Remote-first. Travel required during production.
If you're interested in helping build and execute an ambitious independent web series with a lean team, we'd love to hear from you.
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