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Meet the ADs
by Julia Eiber, Tim Schaer (ADU Germany)
Brought to you by the ADU (Assistant Directors Union Germany), "Meet the ADs" will take you on a ride behind the scenes of some of the biggest films and tv shows - from the perspective of Assistant Directors - often times the most important crew members behind every show. Each episode the two hosts Julia and Tim will have an interesting conversation with a different AD-team from all over the world. For the first time ever a spotlight is put on the careers and achievements of ADs. Enjoy the journey with us and the access to a whole new way of sharing knowledge about this profession!
Episodes
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Ep. #18: "The Substance" (Live from the 2025 AD Awards Winner Q&A) with 1st AD Matthieu de la Mortière, 2nd ADs Olivia & Benoît, 2nd 2nd AD Anne and 3rd ADs Agathe & Joséphine
This is part two of our two-part Assistant Director Awards Special - because this year, Meet the ADs partnered with the Assistant Director Awards (ADA) to share the winning teams’ insights with a wider audience. We’re not part of the awards organisation itself, but we’re proud to collaborate in...
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Ep. #17: "Ripley" (Live from the 2025 AD Awards Winner Q&A) with 1st AD Peter Thorell, Key 2nd AD Barbara Pastrovich and Floor 2nd AD Gianluca La Rosa
Today’s episode is part one of our two-part Assistant Director Awards Special because this year, Meet the ADs partnered with the Assistant Director Awards (ADA) to share the winning teams’ insights with a wider audience. We’re not part of the awards organisation itself, but we’re proud to...
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Ep. #16: "The Last of Us" with 1st AD Paul Domick
On today's episode we will dive deep into the world of "The Last of Us" with 1st Assistant Director Paul Domick. Starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey the show is set in a post-apocalyptic America haunted by a fungal infection that turns humans into terrifying creatures, it’s as much about...
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Ep. #15: "The White Lotus" with 1st AD Justin Ritson
This episode features Justin Ritson - the 1st Assistant Director of all three Seasons of the HBO series "The White Lotus" created by Mike White. Justin told us the most interesting things about how shooting changed from Season 1 to 3 and why the shoot days tripled over time. You will never guess...
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Ep. #14: "Adolescence" with 1st AD Sarah Lucas & 3rd AD Ash Spall
This episode features two Assistant Directors who might as well be legends already: 1st AD Sarah Lucas and 3rd AD Ash Spall. Sarah and Ash will be telling us how the hell they pulled off Netflix’s latest hit miniseries, Adolescence. The show got so much love from within the industry because of…
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Ep. #13: "Anora" with 1st AD Liza Mann
We´re back! This episode features the 1st Assistant Director of "Anora": Liza Mann. "Anora" has won five Oscars this year, including best picture, best director for Sean Baker and best actress for Mikey Madison. Today we are be talking to 1st AD Liza Mann who also won this years DGA award as part...
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Ep. #12: „From Mad Max to All Quiet on the Western Front: Life and career of Art Director Bryce Tibbey"
This episode features Australian Art Director Bryce Tibbey. Bryce has over 25 years experience in the Art Department. His most famous jobs that he will also talk about include „All Quiet on the Western Front“, „Anonymous“, „Mad Max: Fury Road“, „Tribes of Europe“ and „James Bond: Spectre“. Learn...
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Ep. #11: "Joker: Folie A Deux" with 1st AD David Webb and Key 2nd AD Trevor Tavares
Episode 11 features two industry legends who we spoke to about one of the most anticipated films of 2024: "Joker: Folie A Deux" directed by Todd Phillips. 1st Assistant Director David Webb and 2nd Assistant Director Trevor Tavares will be telling us about the logistics and challenges the musical...
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Ep. #10: „The Apprentice“ with 1st AD Joel Hay
This episode features ‘The Apprentice’ - a film about young Donald Trump building his business in the ’70s and ’80s in America as he was mentored by the famously ruthless lawyer Roy Cohn. Canadian 1st Assistant Director Joel Hay takes us behind the scenes of this brilliant film. It is not a...
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Ep. #9: "Ted Lasso" with 1st ADs James Blackwell, Sophie Worger and Jim Imber
This episode features the American Apple TV sports comedy series "Ted Lasso" developed by Jason Sudeikis who also plays the lead role of Ted. We are talking to the three British 1st ADs James Blackwell, Sophie Worger and Jim Imber about the art of "letting go" as an AD, scheduling an entire…
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Ep. #8: "James Bond: Skyfall & the career of an industry legend" with 1st AD Michael Lerman
This episode features the industry legend Michael Lerman. 1st AD Michael worked on the biggest pictures possible such as the Bond movies "Quantum of Solace", "Skyfall" and "Spectre". But also on "1917", "Jurassic World", "Doctor Strange", "Man in Black" or "Garden State". We are talking about...
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Ep. #7: "Poor Things" with 1st AD Hayley Williams and Key 2nd AD Edoardo Petti
This episode features the Oscar winning feature by Giorgos Lanthimos "Poor Things" starring Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo. We are talking to 1st Assistant Director Hayley Williams and Key 2nd Assistant Director Edoardo Petti about the director´s very unique style of filming and the perks of…
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Ep. #6: "Tár" with 1st AD Sebastian Fahr-Brix, Key 2nd AD Maria Mehnert and Crowd 2nd AD Ann Sophie Heier
Episode 6 features the 2022 drama "Tár" written and directed by Todd Field. Cate Blanchett stars as Lydia Tár, a world-renowned conductor facing accusations of misconduct. We're talking to 1st AD Sebastian Fahr-Brix, Key 2nd AD Maria Mehnert and Crowd 2nd AD Ann Sophie Heier about their journey…
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Ep. #5: "The Crown" with 1st AD Finn McGrath & Key 2nd AD Lynsey Muir
This episode features two Assistant Directors of the British hit series THE CROWN who have worked on a variety of episodes across all 6 seasons. THE CROWN is a historical TV series about the British monarchy, specifically the rein of Queen Elizabeth II principally written by Peter Morgan for...
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Ep. #4: "1899" with 1st AD Rickie-Lee Roberts, Key 2nd AD Georgina Foley and Crowd 2nd AD David Wunderlich
Episode four features the multilingual German hit series "1899" created by Baran Bo Odar and Jantje Friese for Netflix who previously created "Dark". We're talking to 1st AD Rickie-Lee Roberts, Key 2nd AD Georgina Foley and Crowd 2nd AD David Wunderlich about how they managed over 100 shooting…
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Ep. #3: "Eine Million Minuten" with director & producer Christopher Doll (IN GERMAN)
In unserer ersten Deutschen Folge, hatten wir die große Freude, mit Produzent und Regisseur Christopher Doll zu sprechen. Chris ist Mitbegründer und Geschäftsführer der Hellinger/Doll Filmproduktion und den meisten Filmschaffenden in Deutschland seit Jahren ein bekannter Begriff; z.B. als…
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Ep. #2: "All Quiet on the Western Front" with 1st AD Benedict Hoermann & Crowd 2nd AD Valerie Adamer
Episode two features the core AD team of Edward Bergers epic German anti-war film "All Quiet On The Western Front" from 2022, also called "Im Westen nichts Neues" in German. It was a pleasure speaking with 1st AD Benedict Hoermann and Crowd 2nd AD Valerie Adamer about their their achievements,...
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Ep. #1: "Peaky Blinders" (S. 5&6) with 1st AD Jon Midlane, Key 2nd AD Arizona Eastwood and 3rd AD Mike King
Our first episode features the core Assistant Director (AD) team of the British hit TV show "Peaky Blinders" Season 5 and 6. It was an honour speaking with 1st AD Jon Midlane, Key 2nd AD Arizona Eastwood and 3rd AD Mike King about their careers as well as their achievements, challenges and most…
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Intro Episode
This episode is the best way to get started if you are interested in our podcast. Who are the two full-time ADs and part-time podcast hosts Julia and Tim? What is the Assistant Directors Union Germany? And what do the first AD Awards have to do with the creation of this podcast? What is this...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Brought to you by the ADU (Assistant Directors Union Germany), "Meet the ADs" will take you on a ride behind the scenes of some of the biggest films and tv shows - from the perspective of Assistant Directors - often times the most important crew members behind every show. Each episode the two hosts Julia and Tim will have an interesting conversation with a different AD-team from all over the world. For the first time ever a spotlight is put on the careers and achievements of ADs. Enjoy the journey with us and the access to a whole new way of sharing knowledge about this profession!
HOSTED BY
Julia Eiber, Tim Schaer (ADU Germany)
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Brought to you by the ADU (Assistant Directors Union Germany), "Meet the ADs" will take you on a ride behind the scenes of some of the biggest films and tv shows - from the perspective of Assistant Directors - often times the most important crew members behind every show. Each episode the two hosts...
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