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production Assistant Mistakes
July 8, 2020
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10 Common Production Assistant Mistakes to Avoid!

July 8, 2020 By Amber M ShermanLeave a comment

Production Assistant Mistakes   A lot of new folks to the film industry have a hard time moving up, or getting hired on their next set, and have no idea why. I wanted to put

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Link in bio to sign up for the Online Set PA Train Link in bio to sign up for the Online Set PA Training! So many want to get into film and have no idea HOW to DO it! 🎬 Learn the basics of a film set 🎬 Film Set Lingo and Language 🎬 What expected of you as a Set PA 🎬 What you can expect on Set 🎬 Learn Walkie Etiquette 🎬 Learn about all the Film Departments On Set 🎬 Explore all the different types of PAs and what they do 🎬 Lock-Ups / Lock-downs explained 🎬 Where to look for jobs 🎬 Networking 🎬 And so much more in this course! Take as long as you need - you have access to materials for a full year from signing up. https://www.beyondfilmschool.com/courses/beyond-film-school-set-production-assistant-training-course/
No rehersing in film equals literal chaos on set No rehersing in film equals literal chaos on set
Let's get into it! Let's commiserate 😁😆😁 Let's get into it! Let's commiserate 😁😆😁 Link in bio for the full video! https://youtu.be/HL18Dlf0WWE
We ain't going nowhere bro. 😆 We ain't going nowhere bro. 😆
Anything can happen, but you make it happen! Anything can happen, but you make it happen!
It's really about the people you know, connect and It's really about the people you know, connect and vibe with - trust me on that. And not everyone is going to like you, and that's perfectly ok.
Staying in the theme of Basecamp let's jump into w Staying in the theme of Basecamp let's jump into what a 1st Team PA (Cast PA) does in their day! Link in bio for the full video. 🎥😁🎥https://youtu.be/NxpwgYAjf3U
This relationship can be amazing! But I've seen it This relationship can be amazing! But I've seen it go way worse in the other direction. Support your PAs! They're part of your team!
How to Prep Basecamp - this seems pretty easy, but How to Prep Basecamp - this seems pretty easy, but if you happen to not do it or get to it chaos at Basecamp ensues! You'll end up creating cranky actors and crew. Make it easier for everyone and yourself.
ADs are def introverts too! All types make the mov ADs are def introverts too! All types make the movie magic happen! Beyondfilmschool.com
During the acceptance speech when "Everything, Eve During the acceptance speech when "Everything, Everywhere, All at once" won for and Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, Daniel Kwan said how his Imposter Syndrome "is at an all time high" and that really stuck with me because we all struggle with that at some point. But it didn't hold him back, and you shouldn't let it hold you back either! Watch the full video with the link in my bio. https://youtu.be/gx9uDyqs-9s
1st let me just say that legit grievances of unsaf 1st let me just say that legit grievances of unsafe work environments, or disrespect/harassment on set is one thing and yes we need to address those - y'all know the type of folks I'm talking about!
Set the tone, and make it a good one! Assistant Di Set the tone, and make it a good one! Assistant Directors shouldn't take this lightly.
Those little moments really matter when you're fir Those little moments really matter when you're first starting out in film, and I'll never forget this moment!
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It can be lonely at the top sometimes as a directo It can be lonely at the top sometimes as a director. There's a ton of pressure involved in that position, I def give that praise! We all need a little praise now and then - even Directors.
it's all about the story right? we all wanna make it's all about the story right? we all wanna make something great and something that makes sense in that world we're creating. otherwise what are we doing this all for? #filmindustry #1stAD #filmcareer #1stassistantdirector
Assistant Directors have to work with actor schedu Assistant Directors have to work with actor schedules as well.
We're all talking about it, and there's a fair amo We're all talking about it, and there's a fair amount of anxiety that is surrounding this topic. I lay it all out, and breakdown what happens if they do strike, what's happened in the past, what was gained, and what it might look like in the film industry if it happens this year. Link in bio for the full video! #WGA #writersguildofamerica #writerssupportingwriters #screenwriters #filmindustry #filmindustrynews
The responsibilities are the same, but a Union job The responsibilities are the same, but a Union job for Assistant Directors vs a Non-Union gig - Whooooweeee! you're gonna be doing a lot!
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