Production Personnel
1st Assistant Directors
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.
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!
Van Cummerford
Non-Union 1st AD. USC Film School graduate and LA trained, working full time in Arizona on Features ~ Commercials ~ Industrial ~ Print. Valid passport, very comfortable and experienced traveling for shoots. References and resume upon enquiry! No set is too big or small--give me a call!
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.
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."
Terry D. Cornwell, AD
www.terrydcornwell.comNon-Union 1st & 2nd A.D. 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. Ref. and resume upon request. Passport is up to date, will travel anywhere. AZ Production Association Board Member & Committee Chair. Let's go to work!
Jared Scott Mercier
jaredscottmercier.comDGA Qualified 1st Assistant Director with over 15 years of experience as a 2nd AD on major hollywood films, TV, and commercials. Local to Phoenix & LA, I specialize in scheduling, talent management, set management, and union-compliant production operations. Proficient in both large-scale and indie projects, I’m looking to expand my work in Arizona.
Jeff Tavani is an Assistant Director and Producer from New York / New Jersey. His professional career began shortly after graduating from Towson University with a degree in Film and Media. He joined DGA in 2015. For the last 10 years he has primarily worked and been based out of L.A. He is now a resident of Scottsdale and works locally, as well as in L.A.
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.
DGA 1st AD. Highest quality production work. Arizona and distant locations. Commercials/Features/Television/Digital/VR. Current Safety Passport certification.
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.
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.
Brianna Frisbey
www.flagstaffinternationalfilmfestival.comMy 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.
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