The ADA are the only annual AD Awards where ADs from all over the world vote on the best AD-teams in the categories Feature film & Series. Without a brilliant, organized, respected and firm but fair AD-team behind it no project is running smoothly. We therefore want to shine a light on our craft internationally and connect ADs across countries.
We are at the exciting stage of submitting the nominations for the awards.
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Eligibility
The distribution period for nominations for this year is the 1st Jan - 31st Dec 2025.
Who will be awarded ? Assistant Director teams will be recognized in two categories: Feature Film (including theatrical releases, streaming films, and TV movies) and TV Series.
In each category, three awards will be presented: Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
How does the nomination process work?
To ensure fairness and objectivity in awarding prizes, the following eligibility rules apply:
Nominated candidates must demonstrate substantial contributions as Assistant Directors.
The eligibility distribution period for nominated films is January 1st to December 31st of the previous year.
Nominations may only be submitted by the Associations.
The nominated projects must have an international release or broadcast (one with only national release is NOT eligible).
Each Association has to provide the ADAs with all the required information about their nominations.
Only feature films/series can be nominated where at least one member of an association worked on as 1st/2nd/3rd Assistant Director.
Voting may only be done by eligible members of these Associations.
Voting has to be done in May.
Please keep in mind:
The projects we collate will be based on the 3 most requested projects by our membership.
About the ADA
The ADA were established in 2023, originally conceived by the ADU (Germany) and brought to life through collaboration with leading ADs associations: ADG (UK), AIARSE (Italy), AFAR (France), and SSFV (Switzerland).
Since then, the awards have been presented annually each spring, honouring the dedication, expertise, and impact of Assistant Directors. With a growing network of associations and unions, the ADAs shine a spotlight on the essential role ADs play in bringing productions to life, fostering collaboration, and maintaining the highest standards of excellence in the industry.
