Episode 6: Who is an Assistant Director? with Trina Griffin
Is an Assistant Director important?
The magic of filmmaking goes beyond what we see on the scene, with various crew members working collectively to achieve a common goal.
But there is this particular crew member whose role is crucial (but always goes unnoticed)and always serves as the brain of the Director. This is the Assistant Director.
Curious to know how an assistant director commands the set and why their role is important?
Ever wondered about the journey of finding your perfect niche in the filmmaking industry?
Get your curiosity answer from Derek and Trina by listening to today's episode
Guest Appearance: Trina Griffin (Assistant Director)
Trina Griffin Owner and Executive Director of Rising-Reels. Trina is a graduate of Shoreline Community College. Owner of Trina Studios Production. She created the company to offer underserved BIPOC children the opportunity to learn the art of filmmaking. She has been working in the film community since 1998
You’ll Learn
Various roles of an Assistant Director #1
Whether or not an assistant director is important #2
Does an assistant director command the scene #3
What makes working on set successful #4
How to find your niche in the filmmaking industry #5
Advice from Trina to film enthusiast #6
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One of our productions that was successful with the help of Trina Grifin and other crew members.
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