AMADEUS GONZALEZ
Assistant Director | Film • TV • Commercial
Status: Non-Union | Base: Austin, TX (Available for Travel & Worldwide Bookings)
Local Hire Options: San Antonio, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York,
ABOUT ME
Film-Maker/Worker/Lover
I am an independent, non-union Assistant Director built for narrative filmmaking. Shifting fluidly between 1st AD, 2nd AD, and 2nd 2nd AD roles, I bridge the gap between creative storytelling and production logistics.
Either running a fast-paced indie production floor, building an air-tight schedule in Movie Magic, or managing large background crowds and tracking the massive stacks of SAG paperwork to follow, my compass remains the same: protect the budget, keep the crew safe, and keep the set moving. As an active writer and director myself, my crew work is grounded in a deep respect for the director's vision.
As an AD, my sole objective is to take the logistical weight off your shoulders so you can focus entirely on the actors and the frame. Based in Texas, I am ready to set off anywhere your story takes us.
Highlighted Notable Work
Title | Project/Client | Format/Type | Director | Production Co./LP | Elements |
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2nd Assistant Director | Lady Kings of Texas | Feature Film | Erin Brown | Lady Kings of Texas LLC/Elena Weinberg | Exhibit-G tracking, Rural on-location shoot. |
2nd Assistant Director | One in a Million | Feature Film | Tanner Beard | One in a Million LLC/Silver Sail Entertainment LLC | SFX makeup for 2-3 minors on set daily, several weeks in hospital, set background daily. |
2nd Assistant Director | Deep Eddy | Feature Film | Temple Baker | Deep Eddy LLC/ Jeni Weiland | Exhibit-G tracking, Local staple on-location shoots daily. |
2nd 2nd Assistant Director | Here's Yianni! | Feature Film | Christina Eliopoulos | Here's Yianni LLC/ Mary Dougherty | Travel job/SAG signoffs, 20+ background daily working out of the zone (NY/NJ) |
What I do
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Budget Defense via Schedule Discipline: Scheduling that minimizes turnaround violations and overtime costs.
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Company Move Efficiency: Experienced in choreographing tight crew transitions between multiple locations.
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Proactive Hazard Management: Direct oversight of set safety protocols during complex setups, including night shoots, tracking vehicles, and practical effects
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SAG-AFTRA Paperwork Proficiency: Meticulous daily execution of Exhibit G timesheets, talent contracts, and production sign-offs, protecting the production company from union penalties and forced calls.
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Indie Framework Compliance: Versed in the specific logistical rules and labor constraints of SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget and Ultra-Low Budget Project Agreements.
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Basecamp & Asset Interlocking: Coordination of the hair, makeup, wardrobe, and talent pipeline that ensure actors arrive on the floor ahead of camera readiness, eliminating "waiting on talent" delays.
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Mass Background Mobilization: Efficiently managed, signed in/out, and cued large background crowds, including strict adherence to state child labor and minor schooling regulations.
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Daily Deliverables Auditing: Rapid generation and distribution of highly accurate, clean Call Sheets, maps, and Daily Production Reports (DPRs) directly tailored to executive review.
Proficiencies
1st Assistant Director
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Meticulous time tracking throughout the day, ushering our crew through the complete day.
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Skilled in drafting tight One-Line Schedules and Day-Out-of-Days (DOOD) grids in MovieMagic, StudioBinder, Casper, etc.
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Proven leadership in coordinating background talent, stunt logistics, and local crew bases.
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Eye for safety on set.
2nd Assistant Director
2nd 2nd Assistant Director
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Master of daily Call Sheet generation, cast logistics, and SAG-AFTRA exhibit-G tracking as well as daily Production reports.
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Vigilant in checking in and preparing actors for work by streamlining hair, makeup and wardrobe for particular scenes or scene changes.
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Coordinating and delivering marching orders to Key PA or production team for pertinent infornation regarding the daily logistics on set or with talent.
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A trusted boots-on-the-ground liason between the 2nd and 1st AD.
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Excellent relations with talent on set.
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Proficient in managing large groups of background talent and setting marks or crosses.
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Versed in delivering timely background breakdowns and/or daily production reports.
