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Tag Archives: PA
Twelve Hours Not Guaranteed
In the last year or so, I’ve noticed a trend among the bigger studios– no 12 hour guarantee for production assistants.
Technically, the law took effect on January 1st, 2013, but not every studio has pressed the issue. Others, like Warner … Continue reading
The Best Advice For Becoming a Writers’ Assistant
Earlier this week, script coordinator Kate Powers shared some advice with fellow SCs on a private board. With her permission, I’m re-posting it here for all of you to read:
If there’s a job you’re interested in, approach someone who does … Continue reading
When Is an Intern Not an Intern?
When she’s an unpaid PA, of course!
B.W. writes in:
Most of my experience comes from working for producers in the advertising world as an intern. I’ve been able to work on a lot of really great commercials with a lot of … Continue reading
Posted in Finding a Job, On the Job, Reader Question
Tagged intern, PA, production assistant, resume
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Experience is a Terrible Teacher
Alexandria writes in:
I emailed you a few months regarding PA’ing, and it really helped. So thank you. I have another question:
My goals as a director is to succeed within the independent circuit, and more specifically, work within the … Continue reading
Students Can’t be Choosers
Emily writes in:
I noticed that you said certain PA jobs can only be found through a certain networking group within the industry. I am still a student, and looking into getting an internship in the area of television development/ Writer’s … Continue reading
A High Class Problem: How to Choose Between Two Offers
Nick writes in:
I recently was called by a Production Coordinator I’ve worked with previously for an Office PA position on a TV show. He mentioned the show’s producer/writer was also in need of an assistant, and if I preferred I … Continue reading
Posted in Finding a Job, On the Job
Tagged networking, PA, producer, producer's assistant, production assistant
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Your First Day on Set
In case you missed it over the weekend, I wrote a guest post for the Work in Entertainment blog. If you’ve never worked on set, you should give it a read. It covers everything: where to go, who to talk … Continue reading
What’s Taking So Long?
Different types of shows have their own rhythms.
Multi-camera shows build slowly, from a simple table read and maybe a rehearsal on day one, all the way up to the full-0n craziness of a 16 hour shoot night. Single-camera comedies can … Continue reading
Posted in On the Job
Tagged directors, drama, electricians, hour long, make-up artist, PA, production assistant
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Looking for the Next Gig
First up: a reminder to check out the Kickstarter campaign for Crew Call.
On to the real topic of the day! Holly writes in with a question that a lot of people can probably relate to right about now:
With a little … Continue reading
Coming to America
Jess writes in:
I’m an experienced production set, location and office runner in Britain (basically our equivalent of a PA, sure you know that…) with loads of credits in prime-time UK TV programmes.
I’ve wanted to work in the US since ‘always’ … Continue reading