How To Survive On Set: The Set Production Assistant's Guidebook

by Jessica Dean Rose

Crafted from her experience as a Production Assistant working in the AD department, this guidebook was written by an Assistant Director for Set PAs. This guide covers the essentials of proper radio and set etiquette in detail. It also includes tips, tricks and advice based on real world set experience. Unlike other books written about working as a PA, this book focuses on the roles most commonly seen within the AD department on every set. It breaks down each of the typical staff Set PA Key PA, Walkie / Distro PA, Background PA, First Team PA and Basecamp PA. It also touches on Additional Set PAs and becoming an Assistant Director. This guide is written to help anyone & from a beginner gearing up for their first day on set, to ADs who want a blueprint of things to go over with their team. Whether it’s your first day on set or you’re looking to learn more details, this guidebook has something for everyone.

Genres: Film

123 pages, Paperback

Published June 29, 2020

Reviews

[Maddie]

Extremely helpful and informative regardless of what department you’re trying to get into