The ADA were established in 2023, originally conceived by the ADU (Germany) and brought to life through collaboration with leading ADs associations: ADG (UK), AIARSE (Italy), AFAR (France), and SSFV (Switzerland).

Since then, the awards have been presented annually each spring, honoring the dedication, expertise, and impact of Assistant Directors. With a growing network of associations and unions, the ADAs shine a spotlight on the essential role ADs play in bringing productions to life, fostering collaboration, and maintaining the highest standards of excellence in the industry.

Now, the ADA are proudly supported by six leading ADs associations :

ADG (UK)
ADMX (Mexico)
ADU (Germany)
AFAR (France)
AIARSE (Italy)
SSFV (Switzerland)

We are always open and happy to welcome new partners.
If you represent an established national Assistant Directors’ union or association and share our commitment to recognition and excellence, we warmly invite you to contact us to become part of this growing international initiative.

BOARD

The board is made up of members from the different associations taking part in the AD awards.

Julia Eiber (ADU)
Benedict Hoermann (ADU)
Gianluca La Rosa (AIARSE)
Victoria Purgatori (AIARSE)
Ali Cherkaoui (AFAR)
Jérémie Steib (AFAR)
Florian Engelhardt (SSFV)
Sonja Levy (SSFV)
Alex Gavigan (ADG)
Christina Tsangaris (ADG)
Andrea Salgado (ADMX)
Bernardo Jasso (ADMX)