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Role of a DA in filmmaking Danish,Jasmin,Ishita Karra
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Join us for an online panel discussion and interactive session about filmmaking and understand different aspects of a Directors Assistant!
If you’re into movies, writing, art, or just curious about filmmaking, this is for you.
Meet the talented and young DAs Jasmin A Singh and Daanish Shastri. Get tips, guidance and advice on direction, filmmaking and other roles on the set as they share their experiences with aspiring filmmakers, artists and crew members.
Ishita Karra
Director’s Assistant
Jasmin Singh
Director’s Assistant
Daanish Shastri
Director’s Assistant- Roles for Aspiring Actors:
- Opportunities include working as an intern, clap boy, or casting assistant (34:30 – 36:18)
- Getting the First Job:
- Recommendations include interning at a production house (36:40 – 39:50)
- Entering as a CG from Film School:
- Advice to find a job as AC (42:18 – 43:47)
- Show Reels for Directors:
- Directors seek authenticity, showing the true self as an artist (43:57 – 47:00)
- First Project for an Intern:
- Discussion on earning respectably in the initial project (47:11 – 47:45)
- Roles of AD Team from Pre to Post-Production:
- Explanation of AD team responsibilities (48:34 – 50:19)
- First Step as an Artist:
- Insights into beginning the artistic journey (50:31 – 53:18)
- Favouritism towards DAs:
- Discussion on director favouritism towards close DAs (54:20 – 55:36)
- Advice for Newcomers:
- Recommendations on starting in films or advertisements (55:52 – 57:16)
- Software Skills for DAs:
- Any specific software skills needed for a DA career (57:53 – 58:34)
- Journey as CG:
- Request for Danish to share his CG journey (59:09 – 1:00:49)
- Approaching New Projects:
- Strategies for newcomers to approach new projects (1:01:13 – 1:03:18)
- Importance of DA’s Relations:
- Discussion on the significance of DA’s relations with other departments (1:03:50 – 1:05:40)
- Casting Experience for DAs:
- How casting experience can contribute to being a good DA (1:06:30 – 1:07:30)
- Tips to Join the Directional Team:
- Advice on joining the directional team (1:08:10 – 1:08:32)
- Time Management Advice:
- Suggestions for effective time management (1:09:20 – 1:12:00)
- Planning Life After a Long Film Project:
- Insights into planning life after a prolonged film project (1:12:28 – 1:13:08)
- Final Remarks about CININFO:
- Concluding thoughts on the session and CININFO (1:14:28 – 1:17:20)
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Contents
- Introduction of Panelists:
•Ishita: Young DA with extensive experience 00:09 – 01:47
•Jasmin Singh: Pioneer in music, filmmaker 01:55 – 02:40
•Danish Shastri: Filmmaker, freelancer, storyteller 02:46 – 03:20 - Reasons for Session with CININFO:
•Overview of the importance of the session 03:39 – 03:20 - Insights from Panelists:
•Ishita, Jasmin, and Danish share their views 03:56 – 07:07 - Definition of a DA:
•Brief description of a DA’s role 07:31 – 07:52 - Role of a DA:
•Explanation of DA as a creative project assistant 08:03 – 09:43 - Comparison of AD vs. DA Roles:
•Perspectives on the differences between AD and DA responsibilities 10:08 – 15:04 - Contribution of a DA in Movie Development:
Insights on the role of a DA in film development by Ishita and Jasmin 15:30 – 17:41 - Career Path and Education for DAs:
•Challenges and education required to pursue a career as a DA 18:20 – 22:20 - Networking Opportunities and Perks:
•Importance of networking for DAs 22:24 – 23:59 - Duration of DA’s Involvement:
Duration of a DA’s involvement until post-production 24:07 – 25:05 - Specialization and Evolution of DA’s Role:
•Discussion on not specializing as a DA for life and evolving roles 25:11 – 28:33 - Role of DA in Advertisement:
Differentiating DA’s role in advertisement and its significance as a training ground 28:48 – 31:10 - Handling Challenges:
Addressing the challenges and fears faced by DAs 31:20 – 34:13
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