Georgia Production Partnership, the Atlanta Film Society and Production Consultants & Equipment (PC&E) are proud to present The PA Academy.
GPP/ATLFS present The PA Academy - Fall 2022
DATE: Sat, Nov 5th and Sun, Nov 6th
TIME: 8am - 6:30pm (minus 45 minute lunch)
LOCATION: Online
PRICE: $125 NON MEMBERS | $100 for ATLFS/GPP MEMBERS
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SEPTEMBER 6TH.
The November 2022 PA Academy will be VIRTUAL.
Sign up for the waitlist. Tickets for this class will be offered first to those on the waitlist.
DEKALB COUNTY, GA RESIDENTS SCROLL DOWN TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP.
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DESCRIPTION
The PA Academy is now an ON-LINE ONLY weekend workshop, with same high level of training and instruction. Happening over 2 - 10 hour days, this workshop will be smaller, and more intimate than usual for more individualized attention.
Start your career or improve upon your current skills in the industry with advanced knowledge. The PA Academy shows you what it takes to succeed while preparing you for your first day on set or your transition from a dayplayer to a core crew member. Whether you want to work as an office PA, set PA, or production assistant in another department, The PA Academy teaches you everything you need to know to feel confident in your ability to do the job. But this workshop isn’t just for PAs. It’s for anyone looking to break into the business from camera to G&E and wardrobe to craft service. All the same protocol, terminology, and hiring practices exist no matter where you start your career. Training includes but is not limited to:
Production terminology and paperwork
Film crew titles, job descriptions, and hierarchy
Department duties and responsibilities
Office and set etiquette - Do's and Don’ts
How a typical day proceeds - from commercials and music videos to features and television
Locking up the set, distribution, and petty cash
Walkie protocol, terminology, and sign out
Supporting your AD team
Kits and gear
Covid protocols
We share resume tips, what key crew members look for when they hire PAs, and how to interview. We discuss best networking practices, and where to find experience as well as paid work. We'll explore the many entry-level PA positions available, the paths to different careers, and how your individual experience can influence your unique path to a career you may not even know exists.
All students who finish the two-day workshop will be included in a secret FB page that only these students and Producer Linda Burns can access for networking, job opportunities, internships, and mentorship. This workshop serves as a fundraiser for the Atlanta Film Society and Georgia Production Partnership, supporting education and outreach, and film tax incentive lobbying efforts.
DEKALB FILM SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Are you a DeKalb County resident? If so, you may be eligible for a scholarship provided by the DeKalb Entertainment Commission.
To qualify, submit a copy of your Driver's License showing your DeKalb County residency (OR current mortgage statement OR current rental contract) AND a current utility OR phone bill showing that address and your name. Once verified, a code will be provided to you to receive the reduced rate. Please click below button to apply for scholarship.
You must be 18+ to enroll.
REFUND POLICY
No refunds after Wednesday, October 19th at 5pm
INSTRUCTOR:
Producer Linda Burns runs The PA Academy with the help of Georgia’s best DGA ADs, office and set PAs, and crew working full-time in the industry. Each workshop offers a fresh and unique perspective to the students, with an ever-changing group of instructors and guest speakers. For questions regarding this workshop, go to The PA Academy website or contact Linda with PA ACADEMY in the subject line. For more information, visit Linda Burns's Instructor Page.