A production assistant, also known as a PA, is a member of the film crew and is a job title used in filmmaking and television for a person responsible for various aspects of a production.
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Preparing and delivering daily call sheets that describe the scenes being filmed and the actors and items needed
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Preparing the cast, crew and set for each day’s shoot
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Relaying instructions from the director to the cast and crew
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Announcing when each shoot starts and ends
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Identifying issues that occur during filming and communicating those to pertinent crew members to ensure a smooth filming process
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Running errands and gathering supplies
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Preparing the set by organizing lights, equipment, cameras and props
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Assisting camerapeople, crew, directors, and makeup/costume designers
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Printing and distributing essential paperwork such as call sheets, scripts, etc.
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Escorting actors and extras to their required locations (makeup/costume/scene placement)
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Maintaining crowd behavior through redirection, signage, and locking down the set
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Answering phones and other administrative tasks.