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Joe Reidy, Assistant Director
Episode 53

Joe Reidy, Assistant Director

Team Deakins · James Ellis Deakins

October 11, 20201h 24m

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EPISODE 53 - JOE REIDY - Assistant Director

Team Deakins speaks with an amazing AD, Joe Reidy (THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7, THE DEPARTED, BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY, CASINO). He leads us through the many aspects of the role of Assistant Director - from Scheduling, his prep, AD breakdown, dealing with extras and his relationship with the line producer and creative producer. He speaks of working with specific directors, such as Marty Scorcese, Sidney Lumet and Oliver Stone. He delineates the various positions in the AD department and feels that "running the set is setting the tone". Everything you wanted to know about the role of the AD and more!! An information packed episode!