What is a Production Assistant (P.A.)?
A Production Assistant is an entry-level job but it is extremely important! It may include a wide range of tasks from clerical work, getting coffee, driving producers, wrangling extras to tracking talent. It is widely seen as a stepping-stone to other positions; however, you must do this job well in order to move on. The keys to being a good P.A. are listening and taking direction. Be reliable, aware, efficient and resourceful. Becoming a production assistant may expose you to the various career paths available in film. You will start gaining experience and meeting people, including union members, in higher positions within the departments that interest you.
