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2026 Assistant Director Awards (ADA) Winners

Earlier this May, over 220 Assistant Directors from 7 associations across 7 countries cast their votes to recognize the best AD teams of the year in both Feature Film and TV Series categories.

We’re proud to announce the official results of the 2026 Assistant Director Awards (ADA)!

This year, 11 feature films and 6 TV series were in competition – each reflecting the high level of coordination, expertise, and commitment required from Assistant Director teams on today’s productions.

Congratulations to all the nominees and winning teams for their outstanding work and contribution to the profession!

FEATURE FILMS

The ADA proudly recognize the outstanding work and achievement of the AD team of the following Feature films :

  1. 🥇 Best AD Team Feature – Gold :  BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER

    1. 🥈 Best AD Team Feature – Silver :  LA OLA

    2. 🥉 Best AD Team Feature – Bronze :  PILLION

To learn more about the winning Feature films and discover the fantastic Assistant Director teams behind them, click on the posters below.

TV SERIES

The ADA proudly recognize the outstanding work and achievement of the AD team of the following TV Series :

  • 🥇 Best AD Team Series – Gold :  MUSSOLINI : SON OF THE CENTURY (M : Il Figlio Del Secolo)

    1. 🥈 Best AD Team Series – Silver :  THE MONSTER OF FLORENCE (Il Mostro)

    2. 🥉 Best AD Team Series – Bronze :  CARÊME

To learn more about the winning TV series and discover the fantastic Assistant Director teams behind them, click on the posters below.

Thank you everyone for taking part!