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What It’s Like to Work as a Production Assistant [VIDEO]

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Here are 7 ways on how to survive working as a production assistant.

Every TV show has a production assistant. Even The Walking Dead has a team of production assistants that assist with the production and filmmaking process of the most watched show on television. If you plan on joining the film industry, working as a production assistant is more or less a rite of passage. Production Assistants are often overlooked and next to background extras, PAs are on the bottom of the production totem pole. However, they work as a team, watching everything, communicating messages across the entire set, and making sure everything runs smoothly.

Recently, the YouTube Channel RocketJump gave an inside look at what it’s like to work as a production assistant. There’s particular language, duties, and responsibilities and if you watch this video, we are pretty sure you will get hired time and time again.

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Megan Diane
Megan Dianehttps://www.projectcasting.com
Hi, I'm Megan Browne, the Head of Partnerships at Project Casting - a job board for the entertainment industry. As Head of Partnerships, I help businesses find the best talent for their influencer campaigns, photo shoots, and film productions. Creating these partnerships has enabled me to help businesses scale and reach their true potential. I'm excited to continue driving growth by connecting people with projects they're passionate about.

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