Second Assistant Directors
Skilled 2nd ADs keep your Saudi shoot on schedule, from Riyadh to Jeddah.
The 2nd Assistant Director runs call sheets on a Saudi shoot. They set up background artists too. They handle the small logistics so the 1st AD can focus on the floor. In Saudi Arabia, 2nd ADs must track crew hours under Saudi Labour Law. They set up talent across many sites. They also manage the admin for shoots that tap local film incentive programmes.
Through NeedAFixer, we connect you with Arabic and English-speaking 2nd ADs. They bring tidy planning and clear talk to each shoot day. Our network has pros skilled with features and series at NEOM Studios and Film AlUla. They also know multi-site shoots and the global co-productions that Saudi Arabia's rebates scheme draws in.
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Capabilities
Complete 2nd AD Services
From call sheets to cast coordination, our 2nd ADs handle the key logistics. This keeps your shoot moving fast.
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Call Sheets
- Daily call sheet creation
- Schedule distribution
- Crew notification
- Cast coordination
- Update management
Communication Hub
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Talent Management
- Cast scheduling
- Makeup & wardrobe calls
- Transport coordination
- Holding management
- Actor liaison
Cast Coordination
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Background Artists
- Extras coordination
- Check-in management
- Wardrobe flow
- Holding supervision
- Voucher processing
Crowd Control
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Production Reports
- Daily reports
- Time tracking
- Scene status
- Cast & crew logs
- Production paperwork
Documentation
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Why Us
Why Choose Our Second Assistant Directors
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Arabic and English-speaking Communication
We make clear, accurate call sheets in the local language and English. Our 2nd ADs keep talk smooth between global crews and local Saudi departments, vendors, and background artists.
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Talent Coordination
We manage cast moves across Saudi shoots like pros. This runs from studio pickups in Riyadh to site transfers across Saudi Arabia. We keep talent flow smooth with local transport and hotel services.
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Background Expertise
We handle crowd scenes with skill. We plan them through local extras agencies in Saudi Arabia. We run quick check-in, smooth wardrobe flow, and tight holding for shoots of any size.
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Administrative Precision
We keep careful forms and reports. They line up with Saudi Labour Law and local film incentive record needs. We track crew hours and production accounts with care.
On Location
Saudi 2nd AD background and call sheets — modest-dress compliance, prayer-time scheduling, multilingual crew
Our Saudi 2nd ADs build call sheets, cast wrangling, and background plans across many sites. These span NEOM Bajdah Studios (9,000 m² largest in MENA, four sound stages), MBC Studios Riyadh and Jeddah, and Telfaz11 Studios (Sattar 2022 Saudi box-office record dir. Ali Kalthami). They also cover Manga Productions Riyadh (Saudi-Japan Toei Animation JV). Field shoots run at AlUla / Hegra UNESCO 2008 (Kandahar 2023 Gerard Butler $43M dir. Ric Roman Waugh, Desert Warrior 2024 Anthony Mackie dir. Rupert Wyatt, Cherry Apple TV+, Hellraiser plates 2022, Born a King 2019). We cast background extras through the GEA (General Entertainment Authority) performer registry. Saudi has no home film actor union. So we draw on the kingdom's many-language workforce: Arabic MSA + Najdi (Riyadh) / Hejazi (Jeddah) / Eastern (Dammam) dialects, English, Urdu (large Pakistani expat pool), Filipino, Hindi, Bengali, Tagalog, Indonesian. Saudi-resident actors feed lead and supporting roles. They include Mila Al Zahrani (The Perfect Candidate), Waad Mohammed (Wadjda), Fatima Al-Banawi (Barakah Meets Barakah), Hisham Fageeh, Fahad Albutairi, Saeed Saleh, Khalid Saqer, Sumayya Sabbagh, Bayan Al-Zahrani, plus the Telfaz11 ensemble.
The schedule works around prayer-time pauses five times daily (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha). It also plans for Friday ~12:00-13:30 and Ramadan iftar-to-suhoor 9pm-2am peak windows. October-April is the best shoot window (15-30°C). June-September brings 45-50°C extreme heat (heat-illness protocols required). Female on-camera talent on domestic broadcast (MBC, Saudi Broadcasting Corporation) must meet a modest dress code. We handle this through wardrobe planning: abaya layering, sleeve and neckline build, no skin exposure. Religious site rules bar non-Muslim background within Mecca / Medina Haram. We run Bedouin-tribal / Najdi / Hejazi / Asiri heritage background work for Saudi National Day (Sept 23) and Founding Day (Feb 22) campaigns. Compliance covers GCAM (General Commission for Audiovisual Media) type and Ministry of Human Resources work permits and Iqama residency. It also covers GOSI payroll sign-ups, 15% VAT, and Saudization Nitaqat quotas. Saudi-national background hires drive a 5% rebates uplift on the Cultural Development Fund's 40% cash rebates. Tawuniya / Bupa Arabia medical insurance applies too. The workweek runs Sunday-Thursday. International DGA / DGGB 2nd AD work routes via Dubai EPS bureaus (Entertainment Partners ME, Talent Bank Dubai).
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FAQ
2nd AD Expertise
What does a 2nd AD do?
The 2nd AD handles logistics and forms that back the 1st AD's set work. They make call sheets and set up talent moves. They manage background artists and wrap production reports. They also handle the admin side of each shoot day.
How does the 2nd AD work with the 1st AD?
The 2nd AD works off-set to keep the 1st AD informed and backed. They get cast and background ready for set. They handle the forms the 1st AD needs. They plan the logistics so the 1st AD can focus on running the floor.
What information goes on a call sheet?
Call sheets list the shooting schedule, cast calls, and crew calls. They show location addresses, parking info, and department notes. They also cover weather forecasts, safety info, and any special steps for Saudi shoots.
Can you handle large background calls?
Yes. Our 2nd ADs are skilled with large crowd scenes across Saudi shoots. They work with local extras agencies. They run quick check-in, smooth wardrobe flow, and tight holding logistics.
What production reports do 2nd ADs complete?
2nd ADs fill in daily production reports. These log scenes shot, cast work times, background numbers, hours worked, and any incidents. The reports are key for production tracking, accounting, and incentive compliance records.
Do your 2nd ADs speak English?
Yes. Our 2nd ADs in Saudi Arabia speak fluent English and have strong local language skills. They talk clearly with global cast and crew. They also work with local Saudi departments, extras, and authorities.
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