David McGiffert, Assistant Director

Film Ireland Podcast

In this Film Ireland podcast, Paul Farren talks to Assistant Director David McGiffert about the film industry and his book Best Seat in the House – An Assistant Director Behind the Scenes of Feature Films. Shooting a feature film is a fascinating and complex process. With his uniquely personal insight and experience, David McGiffert offers a captivating and entertaining view of moviemaking from the Best Seat in the House. Drawing from over three decades as an assistant director, McGiffert charts a revealing and informative journey through the making of many major studio productions working with noted directors such as Robert Zemeckis, Tim Burton, Cameron Crowe, Sydney Pollack, Milos Forman, Peter Weir, Steve Zaillian, Jon Avnet, and Terry Gilliam, and top actors like Tom Cruise, Michael Fox, Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, Michelle Pfeiffer, Paul Newman, Natalie Wood, Christopher Walken, and Robin Williams. Illustrated with photographs from across the author’s cinematic career, this behind-the-scenes book is a must-read for casual moviegoers and committed film lovers alike. Best Seat in the House – An Assistant Director Behind the Scenes of Feature Films Buy the Book https://www.davidmcgiffert.com/available-at Buy on Audible https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Best-Seat-in-the-House-Audiobook/B0CW6KB74J