$55.00
The Production Assistant is at the foundation of any production
Add to your current knowledge and abilities to become a solid crew member behind the scenes on a variety of production types.
Virtual or In-Person
by request and new dates coming soon
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
$55.
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for a private, group or in-person class
Your login link will be emailed the day before the online class with details
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Description
Description:
This intensive course is part of the signature Getting Into the Movies workshop series. The content is regularly updated to accommodate changing technology, project types, production standards, methods, protocols and environmental influences and risks.
Participants have added this training to enhance current skills on the road to becoming Assistant Directors, Production Coordinators, Producers, Department Heads, Production Managers and ShowRunners, etc. Others are making career changes. This workshop offers solid grounding for work on a variety of project types (feature films, reality shows, documentaries, commercials, etc.) and is designed to provide and/or increase basic skills and knowledge for work as a successful Production Assistant.
Topics include:
Overview
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Elements for Success
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Ethics
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Lingo
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Production Safety
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Getting work
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…and much more.
Expect:
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lessons based on real world practices and protocols
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quizzes
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examples and anecdotes
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downloadable handouts
Why work as a Production Assistant?
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the opportunity to work as part of a team, supporting production and other departments.
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the opportunity to work your way up the ladder in your area of interest
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Production Assistants currently earn a typical rate range of $200 – $275/per 10 or 12 hour day. Some productions pay more, depending on the budget and the work itself, while low budget productions may offer less.
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the gratification that your work contributes to the overall success of the production.
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your name will often be listed in the ending credits, depending on your deal and the type of project (for example, commercials don’t run credits).