Will Chapman | 1st AD | 2nd AD | 3rd AD

Will CHAPMAN | 1st AD | 2nd AD | 3rd AD

📱 0428 417 363

📧 willalexc@hotmail.com

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Will Chapman is an exceptional 1st, 2nd and 3rd AD, widely respected for his calm, professional approach and ability to keep productions running smoothly under pressure. With extensive experience across high-profile television dramas, feature films, and streaming series, Will is known for his clear communication, efficient scheduling, and strong working relationships with cast, crew, and production teams.

His career includes work on acclaimed productions such as The Twelve, The Claremont Murders, Kid Snow, Sweet As, and Bali 2002. Will thrives in both fast-paced, high-stakes environments and on location shoots in challenging conditions, bringing adaptability, precision, and a solutions-focused mindset to every project.

Producers, directors, and fellow crew consistently value Will’s reliability, collaborative spirit, and ability to anticipate production needs before they arise, making him an integral member of any set.

KEY SKILLS

2nd & 3rd Assistant Director roles across feature film, television, and streaming series

Excellent scheduling, time management, and communication skills

Proven ability to work in high-pressure environments while maintaining team morale

Experience liaising between departments to ensure seamless on-set operations

Strong leadership and delegation skills, with a focus on safety and efficiency

Adaptable to varied locations and production scales

Will is known for having deep respect for the

artistic intent behind every project,

balancing creativity with the practical demands of production.

He is passionate about preserving creative vision

while recognising when efficiency decisions must be made.

CREDITS — 2nd ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

2025 – Reckless (TV Series) – Producer: Andy Walker | Production Manager: Vikki Barr

2025 – Ghosts Australia (TV Series) – Producers: Bree-Anne Sykes | Production Manager: Vikki Barr

2024 – Warm Props (Feature Film) – Producer: Jodie Bell | Line Producer: Elizabeth Symes

2024 – Birthright (Feature Film) – Producers: Cody Greenwood, Kate Neylon, John Maynard | Production Manager: Vikki Barr

CREDITS — 3rd ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

2024 – The Twelve S3 (TV Series) – Producers: Ian Collie, Rob Gibson, Ally Henville & Hamish Lewis | Line Producer: Bettina Hamilton

2023 – The Twelve S2 (TV Series) – Producers: Ian Collie, Rob Gibson, Ally Henville & Hamish Lewis | Line Producer: Bettina Hamilton

2023 – Paper Dolls (TV Series) – Producers: Kerrie Mainwaring & Jess Carrera | Line Producer: Manny Caracciolo

2022 – The Claremont Murders (TV Series) – Producers: Kerrie Mainwaring, Peter Andrikidis & Jamie Hilton | Line Producer: Biatta Czerkies

2022 – Bali 2002 (TV Series) – Producers: Kerrie Mainwaring, Peter Andrikidis & Tim Pye | Line Producer: Biatta Czerkies

2021 – Sweet As (Feature Film) – Producer: Liz Kearney | Line Producer: James Grandison

2020 – ITCH S2 (TV Series) – Producer: Amanda Morrison | Line Producer: Peter Muston

2020 – What We See (Web Series) – Producer: Ali Roberts | Production Manager: Vikki Barr

2019–2020 – The Heights S2 (TV Series) – Producers: Peta Astbury & Warren Clarke | Line Producer: Annalisa Brown

2018 – H is for Happiness (Feature Film) – Producers: Julie Ryan, Tenille Kennedy & Lisa Hoppe | Production Manager: Jane Sullivan

2018–2019 – The Heights (TV Series) – Producer: Peta Astbury | Line Producer: Annalisa Brown

SPLINTER UNIT / ADDITIONAL AD ROLES

2025 – Splinter Unit 1st AD – Whale Shark Jack (Feature Film) – Producers: Tim White, Miranda Edmonds | Line Producer: Ange Lavey-Manché

2022 – Second 2nd AD – Kid Snow (Feature Film) – Producers: Lizzette Atkins, Bruno Charlesworth & Megan Wynn | Line Producer: Julie Byrne

2021 – Additional 3rd AD – How to Please a Woman (Feature Film) – Producers: Tania Chambers & Judi Levine | Line Producer: Biatta Czerkies

2021 – Additional 3rd AD – Iggy & Ace 5eva (Web Series) – Producers: Hannah Ngo & Melissa Kelly | Line Producer: Ryan Hodgson

EARLY CAREER & OTHER ROLES

2018 – Runner, Production Assistant – The Naked Wanderer (Feature Film) – Producers: Alan Lindsay & Helen Clucas | Line Producer: Naomi Mitchell

QUALIFICATIONS



• Bachelor of Humanities (Screen Arts), Curtin University
• Diploma of Mechanical Engineering
• Working with Children Check & Police Check
• Australian Manual Driver’s Licence