Atlanta Film Society and Georgia Production Partnership are proud to present The PA Academy.
GPP/ATLFS present The PA Academy - Winter 2025
DATE: Sat, Feb 22nd and Sun, Feb 23rd
TIME: 8am - 8:30pm (minus 30 minute catered lunch)
LOCATION: Atlanta Metro Area
PRICE: $250 NON MEMBERS
ATLFS Member discounts applied at checkout
The PA Academy is in person, and takes place every February, June, August, and November. Sign up for our free newsletter to learn dates and when registration opens for each!
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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 - if they are still being used
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 in full will be included in a secret FB page and hiring database 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.
You must be 18+ to enroll.
See below for scholarship opportunities.
Scholarships
GWINNETT SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Are you a Gwinnett County, GA resident? The PA Academy, thanks to Explore Gwinnett Tourism + Film, is offering 50% off scholarships for those with proof of residency.
DEKALB SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Are you a DeKalb County, GA resident? The PA Academy, thanks to the DeKalb Entertainment Commission, is offering 50% off scholarships for those with proof of residency.
REFUND POLICY
No refunds after Wednesday, February 5th at 5pm. All sales are nonrefundable 16 days before the start of the event. By completing this purchase you agree to the refund policy.
INSTRUCTOR:
Producer Linda Burns runs The PA Academy. Each workshop offers a fresh and unique perspective to the students. For questions regarding this workshop, contact Linda with PA ACADEMY in the subject line. For more information, visit Linda Burns’s Instructor Page.