AD Guild Podcast

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ADG Podcast Episode 5:
January 15, 2026

ADG Podcast Episode 5: "Behind the Scenes: Life as an Assistant Director"

Listeners are taken inside the fast-paced, high-pressure world of assistant directing. The episode explores what it really means to be an AD on set—from managing tight schedules and coordinating departments to balancing creative collaboration with logistical problem-solving.

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Previous Episodes

ADG Podcast Episode 4
January 5, 2026

ADG Podcast Episode 4 "Sharing the Load: Job Sharing for AD’s"

This episode will explore how job sharing can help prevent burnout and promote healthier work-life balance among Assistant Directors including...

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ADG Podcast Episode 3:
December 26, 2025

ADG Podcast Episode 3: "Industry Accomplishments, Challenges and the Road Ahead"

We're joined by Jay Arthur, 1st AD and Spencer McDonald, National Secretary Spencer Macdonald at Bectu, to discuss industry accomplishments,...

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ADG Podcast Episode 2: “Project Insight: Adolescence
December 16, 2025

ADG Podcast Episode 2: “Project Insight: Adolescence"

In this special Project Insight episode, we take listeners behind the scenes of the critically acclaimed production Adolescence. Featuring Sarah...

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ADG Podcast Episode 1: “Breaking the Mould: Leading Ladies on the role of a 1st AD”
December 8, 2025

ADG Podcast Episode 1: “Breaking the Mould: Leading Ladies on the role of a 1st AD”

The Assistant Directors Guild UK is launching a podcast series to explore the experiences, challenges, and insights of ADs across the UK film and...

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ADG Podcast Teaser: Watch NOW!
December 8, 2025

ADG Podcast Teaser: Watch NOW!

🎬 ADG PODCAST — UK ASSISTANT DIRECTORS TEASER 🎬 Ever wondered how the best 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ADs across the UK keep productions moving like...

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