Symmetry Entertainment » Production Assistant http://www.symmetryentertainment.com A Harmonious Blend of Vast Proportions Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:26:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 How To Get Started In The Film Business http://www.symmetryentertainment.com/2009/12/28/how-to-get-started-in-the-film-business/ http://www.symmetryentertainment.com/2009/12/28/how-to-get-started-in-the-film-business/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:59:08 +0000 admin http://www.symmetryentertainment.com/2009/12/28/how-to-get-started-in-the-film-business/ A production assistant or PA is an entry-level position in the film industry. The production assistant must be creative, assertive, dependable, detailed and goal-orientated individual with excellent people skills that can carry out various tasks with grace and precision.

Although they don’t get much glory, production assistants have played a key role in the making of just about every film, television, and video production. Frankly, it is very difficult to operate a successful production without Production Assistants.

There are several different areas of film where you can get your start in the business. Starting as a production assistant, however, has proven to be the best. PAs are exposed to every aspect of the filming process. This gives them opportunity to interact with different departments and provides a broad scope of experience which is an asset when plotting a career path. The training you receive as a Production Assistant will prepare you immensely for your career goal.

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