Due to the enormous demand and the large number of applications, we unfortunately have an early application stop for this area. Thank you for your understanding.

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The assistant director is the right hand of the creative director and the communicative link between the production team (production management, make-up, set, costume, etc.) and the actors and presenters.

The assistant director is part of the directing department and is responsible for extensive preparation. In the case of fictional productions, these are the scripts. This results in various meetings, which the assistant director organizes, leads and passes on all filming-relevant information. For show and entertainment formats, show sequences are prepared, performances and music are timed and their creation and distribution are communicated. The acceptance of props and the positioning of actors/presenters and extras are also part of the job. All of this is done in close collaboration with the director. The assistant director is responsible for organizing a smooth show or filming process in the studio or on location and supporting the creative work of the director in the best possible way. On the fictional set, the assistant director is the contact person for all scheduling processes in close cooperation with the set manager. They are also a very relevant interface for show productions.

Course of the training:

As you will probably have no previous media experience, we will first introduce you to the industry, UFA and its units as well as your specialist area together with the trainees from the other departments. And then we’ll get started. At the side of an experienced assistant director, you will be introduced step by step to the tasks and responsibilities of an assistant director. You will learn how to read scripts and show sequences and work out aspects relevant to assistant directing, take part in preparatory meetings, learn how to time scenes and show sequences correctly and become familiar with cross-departmental preparations for the various trades. During the shooting of fictional productions, you will be familiarized with the assignment and management of extras as well as communication between the director and actors or presenters and will also take on additional responsibilities over time.

We will provide you with a solid foundation for your induction with further training opportunities and will deploy you in various teams to fill your treasure chest of experience as fully as possible before you take on sole responsibility.

Aim of the training:

The assistant director is the most important support for the director. Filming or show sequences require good preparation and someone who can coordinate communication between different colleagues and departments. At the same time, an assistant director needs to be sensitive to the different personalities involved. Let yourself be inspired by the organization of a film, television or show production and learn about the tasks of an assistant director so that you can start a new professional field with passion after completing your training.

We will be happy to answer any further questions in the FAQ.

• like to motivate, support, organize and coordinate
• have 360-degree communicative strengths (in the 1st and 2nd row)
• can act quickly and think efficiently
• have a high level of comprehension and a solution-oriented way of working
• are multitasking and persuasive
• like to work outside sometimes
• are a team player

The application deadline for participation in the UFA Academy program from 2022 has already ended.

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