Breaking into the film and television industry can be both exciting and overwhelming. Landing your first production job is a huge step, but no matter how much research you do, nothing fully prepares you for the realities of life on set. When I first started, I had no clue what to expect and it was… Continue reading 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Production Job
Month: September 2025
How I Broke Into the Entertainment Industry: From ESPN Intern to LA Production Assistant
With any career, you’re normally asked questions such as, “What do you do for work?” or “What’s the end goal?” And in our line of work, people seem to get awestruck. They wonder if we went to school for our craft and how we got our foot in the door. So, allow me to share… Continue reading How I Broke Into the Entertainment Industry: From ESPN Intern to LA Production Assistant
How to Transition From PA to Assistant Director: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’ve ever worked a gig as a Production Assistant (PA), then you’ve probably done it all: late-night coffee runs, moving crew equipment, wrangling background extras, guarding a location using only a clipboard and vibes, and holding an umbrella for an actor’s dog named “Fairness.” And chances are, during these tasks, you’ve asked yourself on… Continue reading How to Transition From PA to Assistant Director: A Step-by-Step Guide
Clare Sladden on Going All In: Building a Global Screenwriting Career from Australia
Clare Sladden has quietly built an impressive filmmaking career from her Meanjin (Brisbane, Australia) base. In just the past two years, Sladden has worked as the showrunner’s attachment on Good Cop/Bad Cop (Roku, Stan, and The CW), scored writing credits on NCIS: Sydney (Paramount+, Network 10) and the upcoming Sunny Nights (Stan), and was selected… Continue reading Clare Sladden on Going All In: Building a Global Screenwriting Career from Australia
The Future of Unscripted TV with Emmy-winning Producer Arthur Smith
You might not know who Arthur Smith is by name, but you certainly know his work. The prolific Canadian producer has pioneered some of the world’s most ubiquitous unscripted television, from American Ninja Warrior to Hell’s Kitchen and Floor Is Lava to The Titan Games. After stints at CBC Sports and FOX Sports Net, Smith… Continue reading The Future of Unscripted TV with Emmy-winning Producer Arthur Smith
The Complete Guide to Becoming a Production Assistant in Film and TV
If film and TV production is a giant machine, then the production assistant (PA) is the WD-40, (without that weird grease smell). They’re not the flashy part everyone sees, but they keep the whole thing running. A PA is the entry-level position on a film, TV or commercial set, and yes, it’s usually the first… Continue reading The Complete Guide to Becoming a Production Assistant in Film and TV
Step by Step Guide to Editing Unscripted Content
Anyone who has set out to make a documentary or unscripted content can tell you the amount of footage, information and interviews can be overwhelming. Oftentimes, opportunities arise to catch new interviews or footage that wasn’t part of the initial plan, and the amount of footage can expand into it’s own chaotic universe that is… Continue reading Step by Step Guide to Editing Unscripted Content
What is The Difference Between a Set PA and Office PA?
Without production assistants, the show really would not go on. These hard-working crew members take on a myriad of roles and tasks in the entertainment industry, but two of the most common roles in production are as a set PA or an office PA. Here are the main differences between each position and how you… Continue reading What is The Difference Between a Set PA and Office PA?