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Promoting the craft of UK Assistant Directors

Year Review

2024 Round Up

The AD Guild is the professional association for all Assistant Directors working in the UK - a centre of excellence which provides training, benefits and grade certification.

Upcoming Events

YAMDU SOFTWARE: Introductory Webinar 25th June @ 14:00

25th June 2025 @ 14:00

Join AD Guild for an EXCLUSIVE introductory webinar on Yamdu Software taking place on Wednesday 25th June @ 14:00 PM. Find out more

Becoming a 3rd AD – Skills Bootcamp APPLY NOW!

30th June 2025

Are you a Set PA or Runner looking to get ready for the next step in your career? Our Becoming a 3rd Assistant Director Skills Bootcamp is a fully funded, intensive two-week training programme designed to help you make that move with confidence. Find out more

COVID 19 Guidance

Get up to date with the latest experiences of working with COVID on various production and read the most up to date guidance in our resources section.

Find An AD

The latest upgrade to our Find an AD facility. Fine-tune your search to include AD's availability, skills and on set experience.

Guild Committees

Education & Training

Pioneering initiatives across education and training in order to offer continual professional development for AD's across the UK.

Commercials

Working on behalf of all Guild members working in Commercials.

Membership

Evaluating all membership applications and running the Guild Grading Scheme.

Diversity & Equality

Championing greater diversity in our industry, valuing our differences and promoting equal opportunity for all.

Regional

Representing the interests of our UK-wide membership and looking at regional opportunities for training and development.

Pensions and Insurance

Aiming to provide professional insurances, pensions and other benefits for Guild members

Rate Card

Following feedback from the Guild membership, we are working on a new, fair and achievable rate card in association with BECTU.

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