The Anonymous Production Assistant

Some Paperwork Matters

If you’re wondering why I haven’t posted in a bit, it’s because I’ve been spending may days buried in binders. Which is unfortunate, because some cool things have happened. (More on that in a minute.) Mostly it feels like picking up diamonds on a deserted island, saving them in case we get rescued. The majority […]

Crew Call: The Below-the-Line Podcast

I have officially launched the Kickstarter campaign for Crew Call: The Below-the-Line Podcast! And I couldn’t be more excited! Can’t you tell by all the exclamation points?! Crew Call is just about the only place you’ll hear interviews with below-the-line crew; you know, the people who actually make the TV shows and movies you watch? It’s […]

Crew Call: The Below-the-Line Podcast

UPDATE! The Kickstarter campaign is back on! Here’s the new link. * * * I have officially launched the Kickstarter campaign for Crew Call: The Below-the-Line Podcast! And I couldn’t be more excited! Can’t you tell by all the exclamation points?! Crew Call is just about the only place you’ll hear interviews with below-the-line crew; […]

The TAPA Podcast is Coming Soon

I wanted to remind all of you that the TAPA podcast will be coming very soon. I’m titling it Crew Call: The Below the Line Podcast. Because it’s not just for PAs; it’s for the whole crew. Often times, we know our jobs very well, but have very little understand of what other departments are […]

Casting Is Harder Than You Think

Reader Sean writes in: I was wondering if you could shed some light on casting directors, and why they’re ATL. Seems like a pretty easy job to me. “Oh, YOU’RE the one that thought Tom Hanks would be great in that role! What a genius!” Psssh! If by “ATL,” you mean “Above the Line,” they’re not. “Above […]

Coming Attractions

Last week’s PA support group was so successful, I’d like to make it a regular thing. I’m inclined to hold it at a different location every month, so if it’s not close to you this time, it might be next time. What do you think? Where should we go next? Also, I’ll probably be starting […]