Life Of A 1st AD On A Movie Set by Joe Bohn

This behind-the-scenes look from the independent horror film DEADLY REUNION shows First AD Joe Bohn and how he looks at time management, crew, actors and being the best fit for the film production.
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[@declant5890]

You seem to be keeping people moving without them feeling you're bullying or rushing them. The sign of a good first AD. Great interview.

[@VinodBharathan]

This guy might seem like he is acting like a director or is super annoying, but god, I wish I had someone like him on my sets. He keeps good check of things, like simple stuff like a hidden cable or set modifications that could ruin the days shooting, and on top of that, he keeps all of the team on toes - including the director himself. This guy will save you a lot of money!

[@JOEBOHN]

HA! Thank for the input Vinod!

[@johnrobinson4445]

He's not annoying to me. This is exactly what a supervisor in a busy kitchen does because there is ALWAYS something that needs to be done...until we all go home. You need to be forthright, specific, detailed, and unembarrassed about taking control.

[@TrevJ91]

What a bomb ass interview. He broke everything down beautiful. 1st AD is by far the toughest job on set and I hear has the shortest life expectancy rate for film workers. Go figure. I know at least another 3 AD’s who talk and sound just like this guy. It’s like every AD has the same exact mannerisms 😂

[@Kimtoofly]

He was extremely well at articulating himself!

[@JOEBOHN]

Thanks very much Kimberly.

[@Flairytale]

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH for this video! I have been looking into being a 1st AD but I never seem to find a good example of "on set" work, which is very important to see how it´s actually done, and answers to common questions. This is such valuable information. Thanks Joe Bohn for sharing your insight.

[@filmcourage]

Great that you found this video. Joe Bohn is excellent. It was nice to have the opportunity to interview him and see him in action. We have one other video that features a 1st AD that you may also find valuable - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnLTpHWKn7x8Y9E

[@JOEBOHN]

You're very welcome Flairytale. If you need anything further, feel free to reach out. My contact info is in the description.

[@jackizoza6121]

Definitely on the money from a responsibility standpoint. I think this job is even more important than the directors job. Totally the most undervalued players of production.

[@porcupineracer2]

Jack Bvuma I can certainly see the importance of the 1AD but they are working to make sure the Director can focus the entirety of their energy on the actors. It’s a team effort. Everybody is as important as the other.

[@JOEBOHN]

AD's certainly can be the hub of the wheel.

[@TheDude-vx6wn]

Great insight. Thank you! Could you do a video on the other roles and advice on how to get a job as one in one of these roles? How people started?

[@Andrelas11]

Your videos are wonderful and I think the content is beyond helpful for people looking to absorb as much knowledge as possible. That being said, incorrect focus seems to have been a consistent issue on several of your videos. I won't pretend like I haven't had issues with focus being off myself, but doing so once or twice made me learn to make sure I had it from then on. I'm not sure how you all go about creating these videos, if its a one man band interview set up then it can be hard to interview and pull focus. Just keep an eye on it.

[@RDSimpson]

another good interview and great insite into the ADs world.

[@JOEBOHN]

I hope it was informative.

[@liliahackert999]

It is really hard to find a good interview about ADs... Thanks!

[@PressureEntertainmentFilmsLLC]

this dude is the truth.. Good shit

[@williamsmith-bf2vv]

great video, congrats, great job, good advice..

[@filmcourage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hendsdance]

The crew started singing Backstreet Boys I want it that way, I joined them from here 🤣😂🤣😂

[@guardianoftruth1468]

I'm going back to school to learn this art. I'm wanting to network with anyone already working in a film studio. I've got questions and love advice. Thank you!

[@adamarad2090]

This is me on set lol

[@migueltanhi869]

AD needs an AC to focus that first shot.

[@ziggenss]

Fly in some carpets for sound!

[@tangobayus]

He's very impressive. Active mind. But it sounds like someone should have done more on the script before they started.

[@JOEBOHN]

Thanks for the compliment and indeed, a more polished script would have been nice.

[@tangobayus]

I've been writing screenplays for 10 years. I'd be happy to give you notes on your next piece :) Sample: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5O6goRqpat1ftU

[@isabellaromaine2687]

He kinda looks like James McAvoy

[@HectorHernandez-jg8jb]

Who the fuck thumbs down this?

[@Oceansta]

Joe, as. 1st AD, do you need to know EVERYTHING about EVERYTHING in that film?

[@EthanScottJohnson]

What is the difference between him and the director in this instance? It looks like he's the ACTUAL director on set.

[@VinodBharathan]

The director sets the rules. He just sees that they are met by the team. This is soo much weight off of the directors shoulders.

[@Flairytale]

The director gets to say what to shoot, aka actor´s performance, visuals, storylines, arcs etc and the 1st AD gets to say how to shoot it, scheduling, orgnanizing, keeping people working and helping the director have time to focus on his tasks.

[@josephvanwyk2088]

The director and 1st AD are WORLDS APART. The 1st AD controls the set = logistics and TIME. The director = creative control (actors, blocking, script).

[@maxsdad538]

Basically, the First "directs" the crew.

[@happymeltedcity]

Yeah, basically the Director works more with the actors and the AD works more with the crew.

[@Chidsuey]

This poor guy's head will explode if he ever takes a job working for a big budget Hollywood film.

[@Mr.CantThinkOfAName]

Why do you say that?

[@Chidsuey]

Because between union time and celebrity time, there is no such thing as a tight ship on set. Look up Kevin Smith talking about Bruce Willis and what people called "Bruce time". Basically, he shows when he wants to, while $100,000s goes down the drain on people and things sitting around doing nothing.

[@Mr.CantThinkOfAName]

Ohh ok

[@tangobayus]

How long will directors tolerate "Bruce time" whether for him or anyone? Given a choice between someone who shows up on time vs someone who shows up when they feel like it, who gets the job?

[@Chidsuey]

For one thing, unions make you tolerate it, and don't give you a better choice. But the star power is an issue I think is waning. Since there are so many other mediums and means now to make quality "independent" films, the era of mega stars is coming to an end, and with it, the entitled way some of them treat their co-workers.

[@akshaychandran5332]

Very efficient guy he did all that in between takes or he wrote a plot where he's is pretending to be

[@xeeblischannel1340]

You ( 209 n )

[@aleksandrakettner905]

👶❤️💓💌💌💌💙💝

[@AdmiralofU2]

Is the assistant director more of a technical rather than a creative role?

[@tineldr8680]

yes:) more of a timing, but also creative in solving problems

[@versioncity1]

Neither, it's management.

[@josephvanwyk2088]

On my set, my AD will not direct actors ever at all (nor shout action). Your job is to control the set, so that I don't need to run around and have split-focus on crew and cast. 1st AD and Director fields are worlds apart. The one is all about logistics, time & schedule management, health & safety and control discipline whilst the other one, carries the responsibility of the cast and their performance. Both go hand in hand - otherwise it's chaos. And you do not want your actors on a chaotic set.

[@emmamccraystone817]

Sounds like you haven't worked with any good AD's.

[@maxsdad538]

Then you're not a professional, huh? It's the AD's JOB to get actors ON SCENE and ON THEIR MARKS. And he didn't call "action", he called for film and sound.

[@Thenfe]

1st shout action because they are aware of and in control of so many aspects. They know when everything is set and in place the director doesn't.

[@josephvanwyk2088]

@@Thenfe When your directors hide in away in VT you have ADs doing this. Not all sets are the same.

[@josephvanwyk2088]

@@maxsdad538 I was speaking in GENERAL, because I am a professional, my dear friend.

[@trentbell2718]

Since when does a 1st AD direct actors and blocking? Why is he telling actors what to do in the scene here?

[@maxsdad538]

He's telling them where the director and DP have already determined they want the actors to start from (referred to as "one"... hence the term "back to one" to reset the scene), Slick.

[@TrevJ91]

1st AD’s tell actors what to do all the time. Especially on bigger productions. I was a cast on a big tv show for an episode and the director barely talked to me. The AD gave me most of my notes. I presume they came from the Director. Tbh everyone thinks of a Director as the stereotypical loud guy with a beret and megaphone, but in actuality their the quietest most low key person on set.

[@robb0995]

AD: “I’m incredibly busy every second and barely get away to pee because there isn’t a single minute available to be wasted on set.” Also AD: “Hold on a second as I call out time to remind everyone that I’m on set while taking a 15 minute break to do this interview” Lol

[@jack62782]

Legally crew need breaks

[@TraciDargan]

It’s not just him who is taking a break, it’s obviously break time/lunch time. You don’t shoot without an AD.

[@xbang]

You have this video and one other of basically the same thing for a 1st AD, but unfortunately, the viewpoint is both from white men. They both seem very competent and great at their jobs, but I would love to see one posted from the perspective of a woman 1st AD instead. As a woman who AD'ed before becoming a full-time producer, I can say that although the job is essentially the same, being a woman inherently brings a whole other set of challenges, as well. Especially on a big union or commercial shoot when many male crew members who have been in the industry for 20+ years are very much set in their ways and do not show the same respect for women as they do for men. There are so many badass women 1st AD's I work with, and I hate the current world's perception that a film set is only run by men.

[@ackronomicon]

Gross. This video was about Joe on set of Deadly Reunion. There wasn't any politics of race or gender involved. Film Courage came to our set and asked Joe about being an AD, amongst several of us and our jobs. Holy fuck this comment is moronic. Black people are ADs wherever they may me. Any other race or color are the same around the world. Females have been my boss in most of the jobs I've been involved in over my 24 year career. Holy fucking shit the internet is shit.

[@maxsdad538]

The facts are that there are VERY FEW women AD's, and no amount of PC whining will change that fact.