Teaches students to survive the production life, on set or in the office
May 17-18 at San Antonio College
WHAT
Taught by working industry professionals, and offered in cooperation with San Antonio College, the Texas Film Commission Production Assistant (P.A.) Workshop is a two-day, intensive introductory course teaching the jargon, terminology, paperwork, etiquette, processes and physical requirements of the job.
WHEN
Saturday-Sunday, May 17-18, 2008
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days
(Arrive early – late attendees will not be admitted.)
WHERE
San Antonio College
1300 San Pedro Ave., 78212
Longwith Radio Television and Film Building
(The building is located on the north side of the college, on E. Courtland Pl. at N. Main St.)
WHO
To participate, students must:
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be a legal resident of Texas
• Have a valid Texas Driver’s License or Texas I.D. Card
• Be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Have basic math and reading skills (English)
• Be physically up to the training – a P.A.’s job is challenging physically and requires very long hours (for example, a P.A. may be required to stand and move around an open air filming set for more than eight hours per day).
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Two-day workshop cost: $60
Students must register in advance.
In-person registration:
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
and Fridays, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
San Antonio College Continuing Education Network
1300 San Pedro Ave., 78212
Fletcher Administration Center room 202
(The FAC building is located near N. Main and Dewey Pl.)
Fax registration:
Download a generic registration form from http://www.accd.edu/sac/ce/register.html and follow the instructions to complete and fax to (210) 733-2054.
Course title: Production Assistant (P.A.) Workshop (ID: FLMC1091301)
Starting date: 5/17/08 - Ending date: 5/18/08
For assistance, call the CE Registration Desk, (210) 733-2635.
ADD’L DETAILS
A Production Assistant (P.A.) is the film/video industry’s primary entry-level job, providing support to most production areas. The course will also introduce related crafts such as camera loader, locations scout or grip/electrician, greens keeper, wardrobe or craft service. During the workshop, students will meet and learn from crewmembers in all areas of production; conduct simulations of on-set work flow; and learn tips for a successful job search.
Upon completion and certification, students will be listed in the Texas Production Directory as having completed the TFC Texas Film Commission P.A. Workshop training. The directory is available at the Texas Film Commission’s website – www.texasfilmcommission.com. Completers will also be eligible for Texas Film Commission’s training in specialized production departments, including: Camera, Craft Service, Grip, Lighting, Locations, Props, Art/Set Construction, Sound, Video Assist and Wardrobe.
For more information, contact Heather Page, Workforce Training Administrator, Texas Film Commission, 512-463-9200 or heather.page@governor.state.tx.us.
