The Production Assistant's Handbook

Every year, around the world, tens of thousands try to get work and keep working in the film and television business. Their dreams, hopes and desires are of making it big or just working regularly - in show business. Unfortunately, most of them don't know what steps to take or how to bring their formal education into line with professional needs. This book can fill the gap and show the reader how to reach those seemingly unattainable goals.

The Production Assistant can be considered an 'entry level' position starting the hopeful on the road to fame anywhere in the industry whether cinematographer, senior technician, casting, studio executive, producer or director. It can also be, and is, a very highly respected and integral career position within the industry.

This handbook guides the novice and aids the professional through the unique ins and outs of the business, risks of failure, and potentials for success. It carefully outlines the information needed to start work, find work, and keep working in television, video, movies, sit coms, cable and commercials.