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7 Tips on How to Survive Being a Production Assistant
For many of us, being a production assistant was the first job we took in our filmmaking careers, and may be the first one you're considering for yours, as well. If you've never been on a film set...
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Your First PA Gig: Everything You Need to Know
From on-set lingo to do's and don'ts, this comprehensive guide to being a PA will help you start your first day with confidence—and even a little know-how. So you’ve been asked to be a Production...
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How to Make the Jump from Lowly PA to Almighty Director [PODCAST]
'Tramps' director Adam Leon makes a case for why everyone needs to do time on set as a production assistant. Adam Leon made only one short before breaking onto the indie scene with his SXSW winning...
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8 of the Easiest Ways to Get Yourself Fired on a Film Set
You did it! You landed that sweet film gig. Now, how do you keep yourself from getting canned? The film industry is so insanely competitive that it's nothing short of a miracle to actually get hired...
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Let This Infographic Tell You How to Be the Best PA You Can Be
If you're a production assistant and want to stand out among the rest of your fellow PAs, take a look at this. Production assistant: it's often the first position aspiring filmmakers take on their...
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How to Break In—As a Production Assistant
Hint: be the first to apply. On this week's episode of the No Film School Podcast, we tackle the prickly subject of the upcoming Will Smith project Emancipation choosing not to shoot in Georgia...
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What You Should Never Do as an On-Set Production Assistant
What does the job entail, and how do you be an all-star PA? Venturing into the film industry can be stressful and intimidating. One of the best ways to get your foot in the door is working on sets as...
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What Does a Production Assistant Do? And How Much Do Production Assistants...
Do you know what a production assistant does? Or how much they make? We have the answers. So you want to get into the film business, but have no idea where to start. Well, many people start as...
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