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How do you get a production assistant job on the set of a motion picture?

What does a Production Assistant do? How much do they get paid, if any? And how do I get a job as one? Is being a Production Assistant a temporary job? Where can I learn more? And if you've been one before tell me about your experience please.

do i have to move to california to get a production assistant job?

I want to get a production assistant job...Anyone have any pointers? I live in the Los Angeles area and everyone tells me it is all about who you know...but I do not know anyone who can give me a prodcution assistant job...what should I do...help! : )

What are ASM duties? I have applied for a job as a production assistant and it lists this as one of? the requirements. I would also need to know about audience development. I don't know what that is either! I would be a production assistant for a cabaret-theatre show. Please help as I have got the interview tomorrow!

Production Assistant: What Kind Of Jobs Can It Lead To? I'm looking to move up the ranks from being a PA. Would it be easier to move up starting in indies or television? Also, is it still possible to move from AD or DP to director or are those days long gone. Any other helpful advice would be much appreciated. Thank You.

How do you get a job as a production assistant in NYC. Do you need any special qualifications? Is it more of a who you know type thing. What is the compensation like?

What does this mean under description for job as Clerical Production Assistant? Ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, Main responsibilities to include card & ticket placement. What is card and ticket placement? The only thing I know about this place is it is a "rapidly growing wholesale accessories company".

In the film business, is it possible for a 16 year old to find a job as a production assistant? The lowest of the dogs in film business do nothing, but simple work. Low pay or no pay, act almost like a custodian, but in the filming life. Do you think I should find a job as a P.A at a younger age to gain experience as soon as possible?

Is it common for new actors to get jobs as P.A.s (Production Assistant)? ...Or are P.A. jobs only for those who work "behind-the-scenes"? I will be graduating from film school in a few months, and want to get a job that's still in "the industry". Thanks so much!

What are some good web sites to go to to find PA jobs on film sets? Im looking for any kind of production assistant job for the summer on a film set somewhere around chicago. Does anybody have any idea of any good websites besides craigslist that would help me find job listings for film in the chicago area?

Where can i find Film related jobs in Hong KOng? Where can I find crew jobs or any film production jobs, like production assistant, gaffer, etc. in Hong Kong? Anyone has any links or sites or contacts? Thanks

I have "a friend" who has a new job as a production assistant. What cell phone she will need. ?

I am 15 can i get a job as a productions assistant by the time im 16 ? Say a movie is going under production by the time im 16 but its in a different part of the U.S and its during the school year is there any way i could get a job as a Productions Assistant and it wont interfere with my schooling?

What does a production assistant do? I have a high school diploma I am in college pursuing a journalism degree and I am looking for a part time job but, I need to know what a production assistant does, and what are the degree requirements if any?

How to land a production job in the gay adult entertainment? Hi everyone. I am very much interested in becoming a part (production department) of gay adult entertainment here in Los Angeles. I have always wanted to become a pornographer (sorry to offend some) since high school. I wouldn't mind starting out as a production assistant or any equivalent positions for starters. Please help me on this. I just don't know where to start, who to contact and basically what to do.

Any job leads for a Production Assistant in a Los Angeles animation studio? I am looking for work as a Production Assistant at an animation studio. I have some experience doing just that at Cartoon Network Studios in Burbank where I was recently laid off. I am competent, intelligent and enthusiastic. Does anyone know of any animated productions in need of a PA, or any good resources for finding such a job? I am relatively new to the industry so "who I know" is not helping me. I live in Hollywood and would like to work in the areas of Burbank/Glendale/Hollywood but would consider commuting to, say, Culver City for a project of limited duration. Any and all help is appreciated.

Which jobs are secretary jobs but with different names? These days they use a lot of different words to describe the job of secretary- production assistant, research assistant, _____ coordinator. I was wondering if university advisor jobs, like graduate advisor or study abroad advisor are also just fancy names for secretarial work?

Where can I find TV Production Assistant work in NY? I'm looking to move to New York, at least I want to. I've been trying to find work as a PA in NYC and I constantly check out different websites like Mandy, hotjobs, entertainmentcareers, tv station websites, etc. I have been able to interview with two places from applying on Mandy.com. Are there any other places to find PA, entry level, or related jobs that I'm not looking at? Any suggestions on how to break in?

Part time job for a production assistant in Los Angeles? I am working as a production assistant in LA for film/television/tv pilots, etc. It is hard to get steady work and there is often times a few weeks where you are unemployed. My "cushion" is drying up and to keep living/paying the bills I need to get a part time job. Does anyone have any ideas of what job would allow me to start work, then leave for several weeks (even a month or two) at a time? The easy way would be to get a barback job at a bar/club or be a waiter, but I don't think people would want you to leave. If anyone knows someone that would take me in for a few weeks at a time in LA, I'm above no job.

how to become a production assistant of an actress in the philippines? I want to become a pa of an actress. do know any means of getting the job?

how should a production assistant dress ? i got a one day gig as a production assistant. i what to impress the boss so that this one day job can turn into a permanent job. how should i dress ?and also what do i need to know about this job ? i am a male

How to be a Tour/Production Manager? How do you go into the field of being a tour/production manager, production assistant, stage manager? jobs like that. I'm really interested in it and was wondering how would I get started etc. I'm going into my second yr of college. So basically does this require college education? Who would I contact about more info?

Can someone in NYC help me get a job as a production assistant in film or tv? My name is Brendan and I am 22 years old. I have been trying to get a job as a PA since I was 18. I worked briefly as a set dresser on two productions, a job which I landed from a family friend. I won't go into details, but I lost that job because of a falling out between the family friend and my uncle. I have been trying to get another job in the film world since. I have been rejected from every place possible, because the industry tends to hire only family members and close friends. I have sent countless letters, e-mails, and even been on several interviews, but with no results. I am not worried about collecting a large paycheck. I understand that many entry positions are unpaid, and that is fine by me. To tell you a little about myself, I work at a CD store in Long Island, and I do videography for a local roller derby league. My videos are up on youtube.com/rfeprod. I am running out of space. please e-mail me at rfeprod@yahoo.com. THANK YOU ALL!!

What do you have to do to become a Production Assistant? i need a basic overview of this job, i'm really interested in working in the entertainment industry. do you have to go to school to be a P.A? and what about pay how much do they get paid? i already live around the L.A area so no need of moving

What would a production assistant at a TV news station do? What's the job like?

I wanna be production assistant for films. How do i get started? Hi yall. I live outside of LA. I know where Paramount and Universal Studios are. I wan to know how I can get hired for a job as a production assistant. i know a it's a low paying job but Im welling to work my way up. I wanted to major in film but I dont wanna direct. In a way I think getting educated in film wont help me. But anyways, lets stick to the question. How can I work as a production assistant btw, where do I look for auditions? forget the newspapers because theyre useless

how do you get a job as a tv production assistant?

Where is a good website for an American to find international jobs in film production? Specifically as an assistant director.

Looking for job in production entertainment in CA? How do I get into TV production work as an assistant? I have a BA in communications. I have applied to hundreds of jobs with no response at all. I am so frustrated. I will start at the bottom and work my way up. I just want a chance!

Accountant with school debt wants to run away to LA and become Production Assistant? I am a straight-A senior in a four-year university who wants to run away to LA and see where being a production assistant (starting out with no pay, short films, low-budget films, etc) takes me. I know the work is irregular and I have to network like crazy. But... I have school debt. What to do? I have some financial support from family but it's difficult to rely on that. I had potential to become a CPA with a stable salary, but my real interests lie in film and television production! Am I forsaking my life? It's a point of no return! What use is an accountant background in the film industry? I don't want fame or fortune. Can I slip into more stable, steady office jobs requiring my accounting and economics knowledge through being a production assistant? Any advice or related stories are appreciated. @Ryan M: That is enormously helpful advice. I think that is what I will do. By the way, how did you become a CPA in a major film studio? Did you work in public accounting first?

Any one know were i can apply for jobs in the film industry? I want to apply for jobs in the film industry specifically as a casting assistant, distribution, post production or production assistant. Already tried, Criaglist, Media Bistro, and Media Match thanx in advance

where can I find on set jobs? I am recent graduate from brooks institute of photography, and I am having a hard time finding a PAID job on film shoots as a set dresser or production assistant. where can I find these jobs?...and I have already looked at craigslist, mandy, entertainmentcareers.net

Audio Engineer assistant or runner job in Singapore? i'm looking for a job as assistant or runner in Audio Film production as well as in Theater jobs.i graduated in 2005 with Diploma in Audio Engineer but i don't have work experience so i'm trying to start as a runner or a training-offered job. I can work as a basic staff like carrying, moving things, loading and unloading. Look for in Singapore.

Anyone looking for an Production Manager or Assistant in or around the Ashford, Middx. area? I am a 54 male, recently made redundant after nearly 40 years in the aircraft model making business. l have a very good production orientated mind and would like to use it to other things that may be of help. I am very good at making tight deadlines have trained other during my model making career. I can work on my own and make sudden changes that may result in a quicker job turnaround. If you have an opening are interested please email me or answer here Thank you

How many people have lost their jobs because of the writer's strike? I mean production assistants, grips, runners, everybody. I'm writing a paper and I need exact numbers. I remember I saw a website once where those who had lost their jobs were putting their names down, but I can't find it now. Anyone have anything official-sounding? Websites, news articles, anything? Thanks so much!

Expected salary for a Jr. Assistant Post Production? I have applied for a job to a known television company as a Jr. Assistant in Post Production. I just completed Broadcasting school, and don't have much experience...I want to know how much I should be asking for...? Thanks.

Why do I get so nervous and doubt myself when great opportunities come my way? I just got a job as a production assistant for a huge company that is throwing a party. I feel like I do not deserve the job and will mess up. It always happens to me, when I booked a great job- I showed up very nervous because I thought everyone looked better than me and had agents, I felt extremely out of place. I keep trying to get great jobs, and when I get them I dont know what to do. I dress like I have money and know what Im doing but I know I really do not. I have to take the bus and get to places hours before Im supposed to show up so no one knows I dont have a car. I read my horoscopes for a certain date in the future that I have something important planned and if it says anything slightly negative I think that day is doomed and something will go wrong. I hate that I dont have confidence in myself to do what has to be done, I try my best but Im always worried I will be exposed as a phony and become embarrassed. How can I stop this negative pattern Ive had forever?

Television Production Assistant? What are the education requirements for this job? and where do i go to apply for a job like this and also what is the average salary?

Can you put these jobs in order from lowest rank to highest rank for me? I have a basic idea, but I would rather be right than wrong if anyone actually knows! This is for my Journalism A Level, so they are jobs within a magazine. Publisher/commercial editor Editor Deputy editor Features editor Chief sub/production editor Editorial assistant PA Features writer Ad sales Art director Designer Picture editor/picture desk Section editor

Are production assistants allowed to wear shorts to work? It is a job for a television show. The job is mostly out of the office, making deliveries & running errands. Also, they are nice bermuda shorts from Gap, not like beach shorts. I already have the job, it is NOT an interview situation. Also, I've seen co-workers wear jeans and cargo pants. I just wonder about actual shorts.

Entertainment jobs in San Diego? I am a film major at UCSD and I want to get experience in television and film but everything seems to be in LA. Where could I go to get a job in San Diego? Just like a Production Assistant (PA) or anything. Or even just working at a studio or at a production company. Any suggestions? I have some experience working in tv in LA as an intern for CBS. I need your help. I've been looking for months and I can't find anything!

What is the going rate for a photographer's assistant? How much do most photographer's assistant's make? This is the job description- if I've had an internship assisting a photographer, and a BA (in english) what am i worth? Production and clerical studio assistant wanted by fast-paced, deadline driven PR/event photographer Many and varied responsibilities include: • Retouching, digital printing & scanning film • Coordination of work flow among studio staff • Creating organizational structures for archiving/filing • Trouble-shooting equipment & computers • Communicating with clients & vendors • Evaluation & tracking of print orders & proof sheets • Set-up of photo equipment (location assisting possible) • Multi-tasking, heavy phone work, heavier paper work and recordkeeping Requirements: • PhotoShop CS2 retouching expertise (work experience a must) • Versatile, flexible & innovative • Detail-oriented; organized • High energy for long hours, focused under pressure • Mac platform a must; FileMaker Pro & Dreamweaver a plu

How do you get a job at a movie studio if you're a film major right out of college? Lets say you want to work on feature films in Hollywood. For example if you wanted to be a grip or gaffer or foley artist, how would you apply for these jobs or find out if they are available? I know you have to start out on the bottom in this industry and to get your foot in the door you night have to be a production assistant, what is the best way to get a job with a studio like Warner Bros or Paramount etc.....

How can I get a administrative assistant job if I dont have expierence? I really need a job that will point me in production/publishing positions. and ive noticed alot of them are administrative assistant jobs. Ive never done anything like that. so how can i get a job like that when i dont have expierence? i need the expierence first but no one will hire me. should i go to a employment agency or a job fair? Thats what Im looking for to get enough expierence where it leads to production/printing assistant or assistant to art director. i have a B.F.A. to get them but they all want expierence

short description of why you would be the best person for the job? Someone help me answer this, please? I am trying to get a job as production assistant. My English grammar sucks.

Has anyone considered the Imus' employees who lost their jobs? I'm not talking about the producer Bernard. He was worse than Imus. I'm talking about production assistants and such. What about the Imus ranch for kids with cancer and other blood diseases? Imus may have done a bad thing but he's also done a lot of good. He has been punished over and over for what he said and so have employees who had little or nothing to do with the Imus schtick. The backlash has affected so many more people that it doesn't seem fair. The punishment so exceeds the crime.

Office jobs for a 19-year old? I'm currently working as a part-time production assistant (majoring in production, needed experience) and it sucks, haha. I don't want to work at any fast food restaurants or restaurants in general, but I was just wondering if there were any office jobs for someone my age with little experience? PS - I'm not interested in stay-at-home jobs. I'm interested in OFFICE jobs, lol.

What should I put in a resume' for a Administrator assistant post? I'm applying for a Administrator assistant post in clinical research firm. MY job responsiblities include - To perform efficient and accurate Data Entry - To provide efficient and accurate administrative support as required - Collate information for reports and collate and summarise results - Compile, format, copy and distribute reports, presentations, agendas and correspondence – ensuring production is timely and accurate. What are the information i should include in my Resume' to impress the interviewer?

can I get a job in Canada as production supervisor in canada.? I have worked as an assistant production manager for the last 21 years in a garment manufacturing company .Iwant to get a jod in manufacturing /prodution /operation in canada.I have a bachelor degree in chemical engineering from INDIA. The company manufactures garment for reknown customer as marks and spencer /burton/woolworths/La redoute.Gap.

Career Suggestions for a College Graduate? OK, here's my story: I just graduated from Film School with a BA in Film. I have always loved Movies and I still do. Motion Pictures are like Medicine for Life to me. I keep my Tylenol and Excedrin Pills next to my DVD collection so I know where to find them. However, after going through school and practicing what I watched for so long, the lifestyle doesn't apeal to me so much anymore. I know that once I get me name out there in the business, more jobs will start raining in. But I've done a lot free Production Assistant and Film Intern Jobs for just that reason, and now bills are starting to rain down on me. I also just got married and I wouldn't feel comfortable traveling all the time or scrambling for work project after project. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what other stuff I can possibly do with my life? I've already applied to local news stations and other local Film Companies here in Dallas, TX. Just wanting to hear what you guys have to say.

are visible tattoos allowed in the film industry? i want to cover myself in tattoos but my mom won't let me because she says i wont be able to get a job. i know that some companies are like that, but isn't it only like that in a corporate type of environment? i'm planning to work in film. my dream is to become a director but i might work as an production assistant, a writer, or a cinematographer first. will tattoos be a problem in this line of work? i might also do some part-time, are there any part-time jobs that don't allow tats?

Am I applying for the right jobs? I graduated with a B.A. in Media Production in December and have been looking for jobs in advertising, media marketing, media planning and broadcasting (although the entry-level opportunities have been fewer). Media production was just the department's new name for broadcasting so I figured that with that and ad campaign experience I could land an assistant job in the industry. So far...I have had my resume viewed 3 times on the standard job boards in the 2 months, and not a single call. I thought it was my resume (and it very well may be) but now I'm also starting to think I may be searching in the wrong field. Any thoughts or suggestions?

What is the best way of enquiring about a job on the phone (media)? I need to call some film/tv production companies to get an assistant level job. Its not something im used to doing im used to the work coming to me but that I don't think that will happen soon enough! Im qualified and experienced but how can I make the call and not get shot down quick with the old 'send your cv to....' or 'no we are not looking'... type thing.

If I am a makeup artist assistant can I get a MAC pro card? I do bridal but I also do editorial work as a makeup assistant for my boss. I do the makeup sometimes but the problem is my name isn't on the credits his is. Is there any way I can get the 40% discount makeup artist discount? I also did a freelance job recently for a red carpet event and got a check from the production company, in the "for" section its made it for makeup artist, will that work?

Should I change one of my past job titles? One of the jobs I did in the past included making advertisements (stuffing envelopes), and bookkeeping using computer programs. I put down production assistant as the title but I'm beginning to think that's not the correct title. Should I change it to office assistant or something else or should I leave it be?

Been fired twice, now what do I do? I was fired from my first job in PR and my second job as an editorial assistant for a magazine. I worked hard in both jobs taking work home as well as working and thinking ahead and was well liked by everyone. I have a new job as a production assistant which im positive I won't get fired from because I work one on one with my boss, but my love and goal for the past 12 years is to be a magazine writer and now Im just to scared to try office work again, but don't want to freelance. I just am asking how do I get over this fear and how do I NOT GET FIRED AGAIN. What are some tips you can give this young professional.

Does WWE hire local freelancers for set-up/stage/production work for each show? I read somewhere a few years ago that WWE hires about 60 local people for each live show (RAW, SD, PPV, etc.). I'd imagine that it'd be odd jobs like unloading the trucks, running cables and such - but I think it'd be so much fun to be a part of an event like that. There is a SmackDown taping coming up in my area soon (September 1st in Cleveland, Ohio at The Quicken Loans Arena) and I'm interested in helping out if I can... can anyone point me in the right direction as to who I could talk to about this? For what it's worth, I do work professionally in the television industry as a production assistant - so I have a fair amount of experience with this type of stuff (setting up monitors, cameras, running cables, etc.).

Have A Degree but can't find a Job. What should I do? I graduated from Full Sail Film School in Orlando with a Degree in Film but I can't seem to find a job that pays. I worked on several Music Videos and other projects as a Production Assistant but that's not paying the bills. Now, I'm a Projectionist for AMC Theaters. Somebody help!! What do I do?