Assistant Directors
Experienced 1st and 2nd ADs managing productions across Lima, Cusco, and Peru's Andean landscapes.
The assistant director faces extraordinary logistical challenges in Peru, where productions can move from sea-level Lima to 3,400-meter Cusco to dense Amazon jungle within a single shoot. From coordinating at Machu Picchu — where professional equipment requires special MinCultura permits — to managing shoots in Lima's colonial center, the 1st AD must combine scheduling precision with the flexibility to adapt to altitude, climate, and infrastructure changes.
NeedAFixer connects you with Peruvian ADs who understand the country's unique production demands. Our network includes professionals experienced across Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and the Amazon, with practical knowledge of PromPeru Film Commission coordination, MinCultura heritage site permitting, and the logistics of working at extreme altitudes where crew acclimatization becomes a scheduling factor.
Complete AD Services
From pre-production scheduling through wrap, our assistant directors provide the organizational leadership that keeps productions efficient and on track.
1st Assistant Director
- • Set management & control
- • Shooting schedule execution
- • Director collaboration
- • Crew coordination
- • Safety oversight
2nd Assistant Director
- • Call sheet preparation
- • Talent coordination
- • Background management
- • Paperwork & reports
- • 1st AD support
AD Team Services
- • 2nd 2nd ADs
- • Key set PAs
- • Crowd marshals
- • Base camp coordination
- • Multi-unit support
Pre-Production
- • Schedule breakdown
- • Day-out-of-days
- • Strip board creation
- • Location logistics
- • Shooting order planning
Why Choose Our Assistant Directors
Andean Production Expertise
Our ADs have credits on international features, documentaries, and commercials across Peru. They manage complex shoots involving altitude changes, archaeological sites, and remote Amazon locations with proven logistics experience.
Heritage & Altitude Knowledge
ADs experienced with MinCultura permitting for Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley sites. They understand PromPeru Film Commission coordination and plan around altitude acclimatization requirements for crew working above 3,000 meters.
Spanish-English Bilingual Communication
Fluent Spanish and English speakers ensuring clear communication between international directors and Peruvian crews. They coordinate with Quechua-speaking communities when filming in indigenous areas of the Sacred Valley and highlands.
Altitude-Aware Scheduling
Expert schedule management accounting for Peru's extreme altitude variations. Our ADs build crew acclimatization days into Cusco schedules, plan around Machu Picchu's strict daily visitor limits, and manage the logistics of Amazon jungle production.
AD Department Expertise
What does a 1st Assistant Director do in Peru?
The 1st AD runs the set — managing the shooting schedule, coordinating all departments, and ensuring the director focuses on creative decisions. In Peru, the 1st AD also manages MinCultura heritage permits, plans for altitude acclimatization, and coordinates equipment logistics for remote locations.
What's the difference between 1st and 2nd AD?
The 1st AD runs the set during shooting, while the 2nd AD handles logistics off-set — preparing call sheets, coordinating talent movements, managing background artists, and handling production paperwork. On larger productions, they work as a team with the 2nd supporting the 1st's set management.
How does altitude affect production scheduling in Peru?
Cusco sits at 3,400 meters and Machu Picchu at 2,430 meters. Crew members arriving from sea level need 1-2 days to acclimatize. Our ADs build this into schedules, typically starting Lima shoots before moving to altitude, and maintain contingencies for altitude-related delays.
Do your ADs speak English?
Yes, all our ADs for international productions are fluent English and Spanish speakers. For shoots in indigenous communities, they also coordinate with local Quechua translators to ensure respectful communication.
Can you provide AD teams for multi-unit productions?
Yes, we staff complete AD departments including 1st ADs, 2nd ADs, 2nd 2nd ADs, and additional support for main unit, second unit, and splinter units. We coordinate to ensure consistent communication across all units.
What experience do your ADs have?
Our AD roster includes professionals with credits on international features, documentaries, and commercials shot across Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, and the Amazon basin.
Need an AD Team?
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