Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 57 minutes ago
The importance of the First Assistant Director can't be understated. They set the tone for the crew, keep the production on schedule, and are one of the closest allies of the director.
And this is the role Hristo Dimitrov fills with ease. With films like Rambo: Last Blood, Hunter Killer, Paul, Apostle of Christ, and the recent Netflix original Concrete Cowboy on his resume, it's safe to say that Hristo is no stranger to the ins and outs of the process.
Today Ryan chats with Hristo about the responsibilities and challenges a 1st AD faces during the making of a feature film.
filmriot.com/podcast/the-importance-of-a-1st-ad
The importance of the First Assistant Director can't be understated. They set the tone for the crew, keep the production on schedule, and are one of the closest allies of the director.
And this is the role Hristo Dimitrov fills with ease. With films like Rambo: Last Blood, Hunter Killer, Paul, Apostle of Christ, and the recent Netflix original Concrete Cowboy on his resume, it's safe to say that Hristo is no stranger to the ins and outs of the process.
Today Ryan chats with Hristo about the responsibilities and challenges a 1st AD faces during the making of a feature film.
filmriot.com/podcast/the-importance-of-a-1st-ad
