The Set PA Kit: What You Actually Need (and What You Don’t) If you’re stepping onto set as a Set Production Assistant, there’s always that moment of panic before day one: What do I
Do You Need to Move to LA to Work in Film? The Short answer? No. Long answer? Not only do you not need to move to LA… in a lot of cases, it might
Film Set Language You Should Know Before Stepping on Set If you’ve spent any time on a film set, you’ve probably caught pieces of conversations that sound something like: “Copy.”“Lock it up.”“Going again.”“Check the
How to Become an Assistant Director: A Step-by-Step Career Path If you’re researching how to become an Assistant Director in film or television, you’re not alone. Many filmmakers are drawn to the role because
No One Will Hand You a Directing Opportunity – You Have to Make One If you’re waiting for someone to hand you a directing gig, stop waiting. The truth is, no one is going
Finding Your Way as a Director: Tips for Beginners Many aspiring filmmakers look at famous directors and think, “They just call ‘action’ and the camera does all the work.” The truth is, directing is
Behind the Departments: What Every Film Crew Actually Does When you first step onto a film set, it can feel like you’ve entered a small city with its own language and structure. Every crew
What Every Aspiring Director Needs to Know Directing isn’t just about calling “action” on set. It’s about storytelling, leadership, and understanding both the technical and emotional aspects of filmmaking. If you want to become
How To Build a Film Portfolio When You Have No Credits Yet Breaking into film is tough enough, but doing it without credits can feel impossible. Everyone keeps saying “build a portfolio,” but no
Film School vs. Learning on Set: What No One Tells You Film School vs. Learning on Set: What No One Tells You is not the easy answer to your film career. And you’ve probably
Underrated Set Jobs That Can Launch Your Film Career If you’re trying to break into film, everyone tells you to start as a PA. That’s true, but most beginners start on general set duties
How to Stand Out as a Set PA in Your First Week Your first week as a Set PA matters more than you think. Not because you’re expected to know everything, you’re absolutely not,
How to Get on Your First Film Set (The Brutally Honest Guide) How to get on your first film set isn’t complicated. Just contact some people, offer help and BAM! You’re on set! Easy
The #1 Soft Skill That Will Get You Hired MORE on Set I get asked all the time, “What can I do to set myself apart from the crowd of PAs I’m working with
Why Your First Short Film Shouldn’t Be Perfect Here’s a little secret: your first short film isn’t supposed to be perfect. So, for my perfectionists out there, this is going to be very tough