Production Personnel
1st Assistant Directors
Non-union 1st + 2nd with decades of experience supporting creatives to reach shared objectives—as efficiently, safely, and enjoyably as possible. Skilled in running dynamic commercial, broadcast, print, and hybrid projects with casts and crews of all sizes.
Cedric St. Clair
Age 37. Over 400 days experience w/SAG talent as 1st AD or UPM. Qualified for DGA 3rd Area but not joined DGA yet. Commercials: Twix, Sony, Mercedes, Olay, Call of Duty, FTWD. Talents: Terry Crews, Thandie Newton, Pam Grier, Ariel Winters, Brian Cox. LiveTV/Event Coordinating for NFL Honors and Billboard TV shows. 35mm, 16mm, IMAX, UNreal, Unity. VFX, SFX, Stunts.
Taz Entertainment
www.tazentertainment.netI have 17 years of experience as a Non-Union 1st AD in features, industrial, and commercial productions. Proficient in MM Budgeting/Scheduling and other software. Have a track record of coming in on schedule and running multiple units at once. Clients include Discovery Channel, Disney, Caterpillar, Cox Media, PBS, Dove, Fox, and many others.
Sean Hobin
DGA 1st AD. Highest quality production work. Works in AZ (local), LA (production center) and distant locations. Commercials/Features/Television/Digital/VR. Current Safety Passport certification.
Chris Kubek
Non-Union Commercial & Structured Documentary TV 1st AD. Organizing productions for 15+ years around the world. Credits in 25+ countries. References and resume upon request.
Ranke Media
DGA Commercial 1st AD, 2nd AD. DGA Feature 2nd AD and Feature 1AD low budget sideletter. Based in AZ. 10 years in LA. DGA Safety Training Card current. Efficiency and Safety are my top concerns. Can work within any budget. See IMDb credits. Commercials credits too many to list, recent list on request.
Terry D. Cornwell, AD
www.terrydcornwell.comNon-Union 1st & 2nd Assistant Director for Commercial|Industrial|Print|Short Film|Music Video. OSHA Dual Certs. U.S. Army Veteran, Experienced leader, calm demeanor in high pressure situations, current passport. References and resume upon request. Will travel anywhere.
Margaret Knight
DGA 1ST / 2ND AD. Commercials/Features. 15+ yrs in LA. Also work as PM. Local & Remote location pro. Clients - MJZ, Hungryman, Believe Media, Hub Strategy, Disney, Boeing, Honest Films, Native.
Brianna Frisbey
My passion and admiration for the craft of filmmaking led my career through various departments. Working in production I help to oversee the logistics, and ensure that under my leadership a project finishes on-time and within budget.
1st & 2nd Assistant Director. Available for local & distant hire. Experienced working in film & digital mediums, including narrative features, commercials, television episodic, music videos, & print. Knowledgeable in SAG & union agreements. Professional & realistic while being positive & approachable. Resume & references available upon request
Farris Reels, LLC
Non-union 1st/2nd AD since 2014. Experienced in a range of productions including commercials, features, corporate videos, and shorts throughout the state. I am dedicated to making every production a success. Knowledgeable, diligent, organized, professional, and always positive. "There is nowhere that I would rather be than on set."
Rob Gerstner
DGA with National and Local Commercials and Industrial experience. Wilson, Verizon, New Balance, BMW, PGA Store, MLB. Give me a call, we'll talk!
Jared Scott Mercier
www.imdb.com/name/nm2370595DGA 1st & 2nd AD - I do commercials in Phoenix & movies and TV in LA. I'm a local to both. I have over 10 years of experience on big budget hollywood productions as well as a few small independent films. I'm friendly, assertive & by the book. Pro union %100. DGA jobs only please! I was in LA 100 days in 2022. Would love to work in Phoenix more!
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