Confirm Your Schedule
The turning of the calendar got me thinking about dates, and scheduling. This is always a major headache in Hollywood, because you’re working with a […]
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The One Time Being a Fan Got Me a Job
Generally speaking, it’s not a good idea to talk about being a great big fan of the show you’re applying for. This business attracts a […]
Choosing Between Gigs
Ryan writes in about being forced to choose between jobs:
A predicament that I had earlier this summer was that I was offered an Additional PA […]
Working as a PA in Austin, TX
Hey there TAPA readers!
This post comes from a fellow PA to discuss navigating the film industry in the lovely city of Austin, Texas! It seems […]
How Not To Approach a Production Office
Angie writes in about how to approach a production office:
I have a friend who’s well connected in the local industry (not Hollywood, but there are […]
How Prevalent is Sexual Harassment in Hollywood?
Reader Jess wrote in response to this blog post on sexual harassment:
Obviously each department is its own animal, but having worked the majority of my […]
Get Your Resume Fixed Now!
For a while now, we here at TAPA have been offering a resume editing service to production assistants and others in Hollywood. You see, production […]
There’s Nothing Wrong With Ambition
Your script probably isn’t very good. Even if it is good, probably no one will read it. Even if they do read it, they probably […]
Negotiating Your Rate
Brie writes in:
Would you consider trying to negotiate a higher pay rate for a full-time PA gig?
The backstory: I’m interviewing with a prod. co here […]