Meet the Expert: Ben Hands
Assistant Directors’ Essentials
See Yourself In The Credits
Learn the essentials of Assistant Directing from industry professional Ben Hands. Explore set protocols, department communication, and practical on-set skills, with real-world insights you can apply straight away.
With extensive experience across the AD department, Ben brings a strong combination of organisational skills, diligence, and proactive problem-solving to every production. As a 1st AD, he devises creative solutions that meet targets and deadlines while safeguarding artistic integrity, coordinating multiple productions with precision and professionalism.
Who can join?
To sign-up for this course, you must be:
· Able to travel to Oxford for the session.
· A member of BFI South East, Membership is free and there are many opportunities for those who sign up across the South East.
As places are limited we ask you to apply to sign up and will confirm your attendance later
Opportunities Across The South East:
If you’re in the South East, but not based near Oxford, fear not! BFI Film Academy South East is delivered in partnership with leading creative organisations based across the South East of England and other Short Courses will soon be offered in or around:
• Folkestone (Kent)
• Slough (Berkshire)
• Hastings & St Leonards (East Sussex)
Become a member to get news when courses are announced.
