An assistant director does more than just serve coffee! During the workshop, we will take a closer look at this role – one that is quite inconspicuous, but essential for the smooth running of a film set. In the theoretical part, I will talk about the duties of an assistant during pre-production and filming. We will talk about working with the director, second director (on set and in the office), as well as with members of various departments and actors. As part of the practical tasks, we will analyse scenes in terms of staging and look for common solutions to difficult situations that may arise during filming. Finally, we will try to answer the questions: can an assistant director have a creative influence on the final effect of a film, and what can the experience gained in this role give us in the next stages of our film career? The workshop lasts two days.