Episode 138 - Set Dynamics: Roles and Responsibilities

In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, host Geoffrey Whitt welcomes back Joth Riggs to discuss set logistics and the various roles of assistant directors (ADs) on a film set. They delve into the responsibilities of first ADs, second ADs, and production assistants, highlighting their importance in maintaining order and efficiency. Joth shares advice for aspiring ADs and discusses the skills necessary for the role, emphasizing diplomacy and a can-do attitude. The episode concludes with an overview of Joth’s online course, 'Directing Your Movie,' and information about his production company, Whitestone Entertainment.

Highlights Include:

• Welcome and Introduction
• Roles and Responsibilities on Set
• First AD vs. Second AD Roles
• Path to Becoming an Assistant Director
• Skills Needed for AD Roles
• Understanding Film Set Dynamics
• Joth's Directing Course
• Whitestone Entertainment
• Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers

Joth Riggs is an award-winning filmmaker whose career spans more than 30 years on over a hundred movies and t.v. shows for all the major Hollywood studios. After graduating with a degree in Film Production, Joth got his start on the set of Pet Sematary II. From there he went on to work on the sitcom Coach on the Universal lot before ultimately landing at Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment. It was only after being accepted into the prestigious Director's Guild Training Program that Joth left Amblin to become a DGA Assistant Director.

After years as a sought out A.D. on everything from Starship Troopers, End of Days with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Suicide Kings with Christopher Walken, to series' such as CSI, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, and Baywatch among others, Joth made the move to the director's chair.

Joth's latest film, Night of the Sicario, starring Natasha Henstridge, was released theatrically by Paramount Pictures and Saban Films.

Joth is currently working on his next feature, the action/thriller Coyote Dawn.

Joth’s Directing Your Movie Course:

https://www.faffassociation.com/directing-your-movie

Joth’s Links:

https://www.whitestoneentertainment.com/

https://www.facebook.com/jothriggs

FAFF Association Online Meetups: https://faffassociation.com/#faff-meetings

Screenwriters Retreat - Mexico: https://www.faffassociation.com/writers-retreat

Jaclyn's Book - In the Beginning, Middle and End: A Screenwriter’s Observations of LIfe, Character, and God: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9V

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