Students Can’t be Choosers
Emily writes in: I noticed that you said certain PA jobs can only be found through a certain networking group within the industry. I am still a student, and looking into getting an internship in the area of television development/ Writer’s office. I have seen certain postings in the common areas such as entertainmentcareers and […]
Recommended Day Jobs
Sam writes: Do you have any recommendations for day jobs that a new PA might take? I’m talking about jobs that are super flexible, and allow for last minute schedule changes, as many PA gigs are short notice. Preferably something besides waiter or minimum wage slave. Might seem like a dumb question, but I’m having […]
Should I Text or Call?
Henriette writes in: Thanks again for explaining how POs work, you saved my green PA ass! I’m writing because a couple of months ago I had an interview with the Designer and the Art Director for a show, which went great, but the show never actually started. The Art Director called me and gave my […]
Reality Television is Very Different
D writes in: I have a few friends in the industry who have told me to NEVER work in reality production. I recently moved back to LA from Atlanta and have a lot of experience producing independent film and TV. I know the game is bigger in LA and am happy to start off working […]
A High Class Problem: How to Choose Between Two Offers
Nick writes in: I recently was called by a Production Coordinator I’ve worked with previously for an Office PA position on a TV show. He mentioned the show’s producer/writer was also in need of an assistant, and if I preferred I could take that position. Which position make the most sense to take from a […]
Looking for the Next Gig
First up: a reminder to check out the Kickstarter campaign for Crew Call. On to the real topic of the day! Holly writes in with a question that a lot of people can probably relate to right about now: With a little over a week left of shooting, talk of “the next show” has already […]
Coming to America
Jess writes in: I’m an experienced production set, location and office runner in Britain (basically our equivalent of a PA, sure you know that…) with loads of credits in prime-time UK TV programmes. I’ve wanted to work in the US since ‘always’ but can’t for the life of me work out how to get my […]
Your Driving Record
Andrew writes in: I just got offered a potential PA job pending a drivers license check, and I was wondering what the requirements are that production companies look for regarding license checks. Most of the time, they just want to make sure that you have a license (and insurance), so they can send you on runs. […]
Time Change for the TAPA Meeting
Quick note: The time for the TAPA get-together this Sunday is now 4:00pm, rather than 2:00pm.
Can I Be an Office And a Set PA?
Janice writes in: I just landed an office PA job for a pilot that has a good chance of going to series. But all of the jobs I’ve had so far have been on set. I’m nervous; I don’t want to be stuck in the relatively small office and never see set, or be just […]
On the Injured Reserve List
Suri writes in: I’ve been off sick from my job with two separate knee injuries for the past 18 months. (These were work-related injuries, covered by workman’s comp.) My question is: how open should I be about everything to potential employers? While my resume states I’ve worked with [Show Title] for 3 years, I’ve only […]
What Can a Teenager Do?
Alexandria writes in: I’m a 17 year old aspiring filmmaker/screenwriter. I’m consistently making my own shorts, writing scripts, entering into festivals, etc. However, I really need to learn a little more about the business side of film, and working on shoots where I’m not the director, and that have a larger budget than a broke […]