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21st June 2022

ScreenSkills: Support & Resources for AD’s

ScreenSkills are supporting continued growth and future innovation across the country by investing in the skilled and inclusive workforce who are critical to the UK screen industries' global...

13th June 2022

COVID-19: What’s Changed for Assistant Directors?

In line with the Government’s ‘Living with COVID-19’ plan, the British Film Commission has updated its Working Safely During COVID-19 in Film and High-end TV Drama Production guidance to help...

9th June 2022

Child Safeguarding in the Entertainment Industry Webinar

AD Guild held a successful webinar this month alongside key speakers on the subject of child safeguarding in the entertainment industry. The panel included P.A.R.T representative Arlene de Cruz, RE...

06 Jun

2022

Why Financial Planning as an AD Matters

Emily Man's goal in changing her career path was to use her understanding of the industry to ensure creatives, executives and managers are better...

12 May

2022

Virgin Media BAFTA TV Awards in 2022

The Virgin Media BAFTA TV Awards is the highlight of the television calendar, recognising the incredible quality and variety of television enjoyed in 2021,...

10 May

2022

Microsoft Excel Training for FREE to AD Guild Members

As part of our commitment to use Guild funds for the betterment of all AD members, we are proud to offer this fabulous opportunity to learn new skills or...

09 May

2022

Practical Accredited Children’s Regulations Training & Webinar

The webinar ‘CPSH: Working with Children in the Entertainment Industry’ will take place on Saturday 14th May at 10.30am. AD Guild will speak on the panel...

30 Apr

2022

Let’s Talk About Rates

How does one stay competitive in their rate negotiation? And how is the increasingly demanding role of an AD changing shape making these negotiations even...

28 Apr

2022

Q&A: 'Trans+ on Screen' Discusses Pioneering Inclusivity

Trans+ On Screen operate as a business model which challenges industry norms, and distances itself from agency fees and tokenistic hires, in favour of a...

26 Apr

2022

BAFTA TV Craft Awards: Winners Announced

The ceremony was hosted by Mel Giedroyc, and featured guest presenters including; Ade Adepitan, Aisling Bea, Mary Beard, Olivia Colman, Natalie Emmanuel,...

26 Apr

2022

MMS Training Weekend in collaboration with the NFTS

With a fantastic turn-out from AD Guild Members, the training was a productive period of Movie Magic Software training led by Francesco Reidy, AD Guild Vice...

26 Apr

2022

Movie Magic Software: 3 Tips & Tricks

Tip 1: Inputting Scene NumbersWhen inputting scene numbers into MM Scheduling, always put a Zero in front of scenes 1 to 9. So, I mean like this: 01, - 02, -...

19 Apr

2022

Q&A: 6ft From The Spotlight on Wellbeing in the Film Industry

The importance of positive working cultures and crew wellbeing has become more important than ever, therefore, in conjunction with the BFI’s Bullying,...

31 Mar

2022

Could You Be the Next AD Guild Treasurer?

Are you an AD, or working in the industry at large? Are you interested in contributing to the success of the AD Guild? Could you bring a unique skill set to...

31 Mar

2022

Have You Joined the AD Guild on Telegram?

For the benefit of any members who have not yet joined the AD Guild's Telegram Groups (Telegram is similar to WhatsApp), or for those members who may...

29 Mar

2022

#ADGuildMembersVoice: What AD Guild Means to You

Whether giving them confidence to negotiate using the provided rate cards, or benefiting from a host of resources at their fingertips, we showcase the...

28 Mar

2022

The 94th Oscars Winners Announced

Academy members from each of the 17 branches voted to determine the nominees in their respective categories – actors nominated actors, film editors nominated...

14 Mar

2022

British Academy Film Awards: Winners Announced

BAFTA aims to inspire the next generation of talented people, no matter who they are or where they come from. It also discovers and supports talent with a...

10 Mar

2022

The Ukraine Conflict: Resources for Donation & Support

Given the current circumstances in Ukraine, and following the vulnerability of both its citizens and the Ukrainian production community, the AD Guild is...

08 Mar

2022

International Women's Day: A Spotlight on Female AD’s

AD Guild is spotlighting a selection of female Assistant Directors who share their unique perspective on pioneering innovation and success across their...

19 Mar

2021

Why you need a great AD...

"It would be hard to over-estimate the importance the 1st Assistant Director plays in helping the Director complete the shooting schedule on time and on...