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Chief Assistant Director Agreement Template

This document outlines the Chief Assistant Director Agreement between a Producer and the 1st AD for an audio-visual production. It details the engagement terms, responsibilities during pre-production and production, compensation, working hours, and credit attribution. The agreement emphasizes professionalism and adherence to industry standards throughout the project's duration.

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Chief Assistant Director Agreement Template

This document outlines the Chief Assistant Director Agreement between a Producer and the 1st AD for an audio-visual production. It details the engagement terms, responsibilities during pre-production and production, compensation, working hours, and credit attribution. The agreement emphasizes professionalism and adherence to industry standards throughout the project's duration.

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CHIEF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made on [Date], by and between:

1. ENGAGEMENT & PROJECT

1.1 Producer hereby engages the 1st AD to render full services as Chief Assistant Director (First
Assistant Director) for the audio-visual production tentatively titled:
“[Project Title]” (“Project”).

1.2 The 1st AD accepts the engagement and agrees to provide such services diligently, professionally,
and in accordance with the standards of the Indian film and digital content industry.

1.3 This includes services in pre-production, principal photography, and wrap/post-production


documentation, as required by the Producer.

2. TERM OF AGREEMENT

2.1 The Agreement shall commence on 1st October (“Commencement Date”) and continue until the
completion of all required services (“Term”).

2.2 The Term may be extended by mutual consent in writing, especially in cases of schedule
revisions, weather delays, cast availability, force majeure, or other production-related reasons.

2.3 If extension requires additional days, compensation for extra days shall be mutually agreed and
documented in writing or through email confirmation.

3. SERVICES & DUTIES OF THE 1st AD

The 1st AD shall perform all duties customary to the position, including but not limited to the
following:

3.1 Pre-Production Responsibilities

a. Conduct a complete script breakdown—scenes, cast, props, costume, locations, special


requirements, and logistics.
b. Prepare or collaborate on the Master Production Schedule.
c. Attend and lead pre-production meetings and technical recces.
d. Coordinate with all departments (Direction, Camera, Locations, Production Design, Art, Costume,
Makeup, Sound, VFX, Stunts, Action, Crowd Management, etc.).
e. Prepare preliminary and final Call Sheets for all shooting days.
f. Identify safety risks, logistical challenges, and time-management solutions.
g. Assist in budgeting implications related to scheduling.

3.2 Production Responsibilities

a. Manage the film set operations on a daily basis.


b. Ensure that cast and crew follow the shooting schedule and remain punctual.
c. Conduct daily safety briefings and ensure safe practices.
d. Coordinate closely with Director and DOP on shot execution.
e. Manage crowd/background actors, extras, blocking, and movement.
f. Enforce set discipline and maintain workplace decorum.
g. Supervise the smooth flow of information across departments.
h. Monitor logistical movements, transportation, equipment setup, and teardown.
i. Maintain control of the set to avoid delays, disputes, and safety breaches.

3.3 Documentation & Reporting

a. Issue daily call sheets and distribute them to all departments.


b. Prepare daily progress reports (“DPRs”).
c. Log work hours, scenes completed, and pending work.
d. Maintain incident reports and accident logs.
e. Assist with shoot wrap checklist and completion documentation.

3.4 Professional Conduct

a. Maintain politeness, punctuality, and discipline.


b. Avoid alcohol or drug use on-set or during working hours.
c. Behave respectfully towards cast, crew, vendors, and public.
d. Avoid conflicts of interest or working on parallel projects during the Term.

4. COMPENSATION

4.1 The Producer shall compensate the 1st AD as follows:

4.3 Unpaid dues shall be cleared within 7–14 working days, failing which the 1st AD may pause
services after written notice.

5. WORKING HOURS

5.1 Standard shooting day shall be 12 hours including breaks, as per industry norms.

5.2 Extended hours, night shoots, double shifts, or emergency shoots will be compensated per
agreed overtime terms.

5.3 Reasonable rest periods between shoot days shall be provided (minimum 8 hours).

6. CREDIT

6.1 The 1st AD shall receive on-screen credit as:


“Chief Assistant Director” or “First Assistant Director.”

6.2 Credit shall appear in the main titles or end credits, subject to Producer’s final edit.

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Professional conduct is ensured by maintaining politeness, punctuality, avoiding alcohol or drugs on-set, behaving respectfully towards others, and avoiding conflicts of interest or parallel projects during the Term .

The agreement mandates reasonable rest periods between shoot days, with a minimum of 8 hours as required .

The agreement stipulates that extended hours, night shoots, double shifts, or emergency shoots will be compensated according to pre-agreed overtime terms .

The agreement provides for the 1st AD to receive on-screen credit as 'Chief Assistant Director' or 'First Assistant Director,' which will appear in the main titles or end credits, subject to the Producer's final edit .

The 1st AD ensures punctuality and discipline by managing daily set operations, enforcing the shooting schedule, conducting safety briefings, coordinating closely with the Director on shot execution, and maintaining control to avoid delays or disputes .

The 1st AD is responsible for conducting a complete script breakdown, collaborating on the Master Production Schedule, leading pre-production meetings, coordinating with all departments, preparing call sheets for shooting days, identifying safety risks, and assisting in budget calculations related to scheduling .

The 1st AD is responsible for issuing daily call sheets, preparing daily progress reports, logging work hours and completed scenes, maintaining incident reports, and completing wrap documentation .

If dues remain unpaid for more than 7–14 working days, the 1st AD is entitled to pause services after providing written notice to the Producer .

The agreement allows for the extension of the 1st AD’s term by mutual consent in writing, especially in the case of schedule revisions, delays, cast availability, or other production-related reasons. Compensation for additional days will be agreed upon and documented in writing or through email .

The 1st AD must conduct daily safety briefings, ensure safe practices on set, identify safety risks during pre-production, and maintain incident reports and accident logs to ensure workplace safety .

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