The Anonymous Production Assistant

Amazon Rentals

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Jamie writes in: I just got a job as a PA (really an unpaid intern) on an independent movie. They put with the production designer

Letters of Recommendation

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I saw this harrowing tale about an internship gone wrong recently. I recommend reading it, if you want to know how badly these things can

One Simple Tool Every PA Should Have

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As a PA, you have to remember a lot of things: people’s names, directions to set, the producer’s favorite brand of liquor. It can be

When Your Boss Gives You Work That’s Not Your Job

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Samantha writes in: I work as an office PA, but cover also as a runner and as our Post PA too. I have a quick

Do You NEED to be Good at Networking?

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Nancy has a question about networking:1 Thinking of switching from medical office work to office work in the film industry. From what I’ve been reading

Does ‘Video Producer’ Experience Count for Anything?

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Elsa writes in: I’m a long time TAPA reader, first time question asker. I’m a video producer for a media company with 2 years of

Reading Material

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I’ve been gearing up for the next TAPA Networking Event (Saturday, March 31st, mark your calendar!). We’ve got some guests lined up, including an Academy

Want to be a Prepared Office PA?

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First of all, let me just say I’m super annoyed that Disney is dropping “Be Prepared” from the Lion King remake. Anyway, on to the

Don’t Spend Your Own Money

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It appears an old scam is circulating again. The gist is, someone offers a job to a PA (who is, presumably, fresh-faced and naive), which

How to Choose Your Credit

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Larry writes in about choosing the proper credit: I just worked on a show as a PA and the director said I could have an

If You Wanna Make It, You Gotta Make Something

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Today’s guest post comes from Richie Harrington, an awesome assistant, who’s also an aspiring writer/director. So, exactly like 95% of my audience. The only difference

Should I Finish My Degree Or Just Go to Hollywood Now?

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Tessa writes in: I’m currently studying Chemical Engineering in New Mexico and I really hate it. I no longer wish to pursue this degree even