AFAR is a professional association governed by the French Law of 1901.

Its 9 founding members [1] had the will to break the isolation in which sometimes the assistant directors are, in front of productions companies and film crews, by creating a communication network open and accessible to all.

Beyond any unionism or corporatism, they wanted to defend the interests of this profession: in publishing a charter of the assistant director. Beyond it, the respect and promotion by all members of the association of true ethics in this profession, in order to offer an « real added value » to production companies which will find here the same will of professionalism.

AFAR’s mission are :

• to enable all professionals in film and audiovisual production to connect with experienced assistant directors among its members, who will help them successfully complete their projects.
  All AFAR members have worked on multiple feature films, TV movies, or series. Many also have experience in production management.

• to offer producers and directors a rapid and confidential distribution of their projects to the members of the Association.
  An email hotline (info@afar-fiction.com) is available for quickly contacting all members who meet your search criteria and may be interested in your projects.

• to promote the exchange of information and tools essential for the profession of assistant director.
  Through its website, www.afar-fiction.com, AFAR aims to support assistant directors in their work as well as all professionals involved in film and audiovisual production.

• to promote awareness among official and private organizations of the specific nature of the assistant director profession and its relationship with directors.
  The Association maintains close ties with Film France CNC, Film Paris Region, CST, Paris Film, Ecoprod, and others. It regularly participates in meetings, conferences, events, and exhibitions—both public and private—related to film and audiovisual production.

• to encourage the transfer of knowledge and skills among its members, as well as provide adequate training for future assistant directors.
  AFAR members teach courses in various schools and universities in France and across Europe.