The Actor and the Second Assistant Director: In Conversation with Nick Hadland and Monica Main

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  • 5 June 2025
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Online
Applications Open 19 May 2025 8:00 am
Applications Close 5 June 2025 10:00 am
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Synopsis

Would you like to better understand how a film set works and how actors collaborate with the Second Assistant Director? The 2nd AD is the main point of contact for all actors on set. During pre-production, they break down the script, organise fittings and rehearsals, and arrange transport and facility requirements for cast members. Once filming begins, they prepare the next day’s call sheet, ensure actors are ready when needed, and coordinate transport, make-up, and wardrobe schedules. Working closely with the 1st AD, they help keep everything running smoothly. Join Second Assistant Director Nick Hadland and Equity member Monica Main as he shares insights into his role, how he works with actors, and what you need to know about on-set protocols—so you can feel confident and prepared when you step on set. Please note: This event will take place via Zoom at 12pm Australian Eastern Standard Time AEST and 2pm NZ time.    

Host(s)

  • Nick Hadland

    Nick Hadland is a well-versed 2nd Assistant Director from Sydney. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Nick has worked on a diverse range of film and television productions in the Assistant Director's department including: Heartbreak High, Last King of the Cross, Mr Inbetween, Interceptor, Total Control, Ruby’s Choice and more recently Stan's Sunny Nights and the film SOS: Send Help.

  • Monica Main

    Monica is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts and has a Post Graduate Certificate in Broadcasting from WAAPA. She has worked extensively across theatre, film, TV and radio, as an award- winning Actor & Voiceover Artist, Writer, Puppeteer, Director, Producer, Theatre-maker, Film-maker, MC, Corporate Performer, Radio Host and a multi artform Audio Describer for the blind and vision impaired with DADAA Fremantle. She's had 5 writing commissions for the WA Museum and her community work includes residencies in WA schools and WA Prisons.  She is the narrator for AudioWalks WA, presenting numerous historical walks around the Perth metro area and she produces and presents a weekly radio show Suburban Farm Yarns on RTRFM. 

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