The PA Academy with Linda Burns will Prepare You For You First Work On-Set
In association with GPP and PC&E, we are pleased to present the Fall 2015 edition of The PA Academy with Linda Burns! Get expert training in this two-day bootcamp.
Georgia Production Partnership, in association with the Atlanta Film Society and Production Consultants & Equipment (PC&E), are proud to present The PA Academy.
CLASS DETAILS
What: (2) 12-Hour Workshop Days (see below)
When: November 14-15, 2015 | 8AM to 8PM
Location: PC&E (Overflow parking along DeFoor Hills Rd)
Cost: $150 Non-Members | $120 GPP & ATLFF Members
Registration Deadline: November 12, at Midnight
Catered hot lunch and craft services provided. Space LIMITED.
CLASS SYNOPSIS
This two day, bootcamp-style Production Assistant workshop is perfect for those just starting their career as a PA as well as those looking to advance their knowledge of what it takes to succeed as an office or on set production assistant working on commercials, industrials, music videos, independent films, television series and studio features.
Training includes, but is not limited to:
- Production Terminology and Paperwork
- Film Crew Titles & Job Descriptions
- Production Assistant Duties & Responsibilities
- Set Etiquette » Dos & Don'ts
- How a Typical Set Day Proceeds (on music videos, commercials, feature films, etc.)
- Locking Up the Set, Distribution, and Petty Cash
- Walkie Protocol, Terminology & Sign Out
- Setting Up Video Village, Extras Holding, and Supporting Your AD Team
We discuss must have PA gear and kits, provide hands-on equipment training, and share resume tips and where to find experience as well as paid work. Learn how successful office and set PAs as well as DGA assistant directors got into the business, what they look for when they hire PAs, their tips for success, and how to avoid their pet peeves. This bootcamp simulates a typical day on set to prepare new PAs for their first job, and more experienced PAs the knowledge and training they need to up their skills and compete in the fast paced and growing Georgia film industry. All students who finish the two day workshop are listed on the GPP member only website database, and offered internship and paid work opportunities for at least two years through a secret FB page that only these students and Producer Linda Burns can access for networking and mentorship.
The PA Academy is a bi-annual fundraiser for GPP and ATLFF, supporting GPP’s lobbying efforts on behalf of the industry as well as providing continuing educational opportunities and outreach to the community through ATLFF’s year round programming. To learn more - www.ThePAAcademy.org.
Price includes hot lunch & craft services.
INSTRUCTOR
Producer Linda Burns runs the PA Academy with the volunteer assistance of Georgia’s best DGA ADs, and Office and Set PAs working full-time in the industry. Former PA Academy attendees return to the workshop to share how they got their start, what’s been successful for them, and how the PA Academy helped jump start their careers. Additionally, Linda invites crew members from other departments to speak to the group, to show the range of job opportunities the film business offers, and the different paths people take to successful careers in the industry. Each workshop offers a fresh and unique perspective to the students, with an ever-changing group of instructors and guest speakers.
TESTIMONIALS
I have never attended a workshop that was more thorough and comprehensive. Your sharing of your knowledge and experience was invaluable. Each speaker brought another facet of the movie business into focus. I learned more about the industry and movie making process in two days than in years of research.
– Kim
I just want to say thank you for a very informative and exciting PA Academy. I really appreciate you and your guests for giving me a better understanding about being a PA and how the film production process works. Your candor and honestly made me laugh and help me forget about the discomfort in my knees (from all that standing).
– Nathan
I find being on set is a lot of hard work and always long hours but I genuinely enjoy myself every single time.The PA Academy was an invaluable stepping stone for me so, a million times, thank you.
– Krystle
Thanks to the connections I made at the PA Academy I got my first job in the industry.
– Alex
Linda Burns’ PA Academy gave me an internship opportunity that developed my career with the camera department as a consistently working 2nd AC. The workshop is educational and serves to prepare individuals to work on set, whether it is the film, television, or commercial industry. I recommend Linda’s courses to anyone wanting to expand their interests in the field of production.
– Chad
I've worked four jobs now in the office and on-set and I am IN LOVE with PA work and production life in general. Every time I set foot on-set PA's with more experience than me are asking questions and looking to me to take the lead because of all the knowledge and materials you gave us! Everyone on the crew is always shocked at how green I actually am. I cannot thank you enough for this head start, I finally found my niche in this world and can't wait to see where I end up!
– Lauren
The PA Academy was a good starting point for me. It gave me a roadmap with the guidance of industry folks sharing their expertise in different departments. The accessibility to resources and job leads was/is great! I don’t think I would have gotten that same exposure under one roof anywhere else. What I appreciated the most was the no-nonsense and realistic approach to the nature of this industry. Linda Burns and her panel of industry experts gave us what we needed to hear, not what we wanted to hear. There are many people who enter the industry for the wrong reasons. The PA Academy does not promise you a job nor a glamorous tv/film life, but it gives you a sense of direction and it’s up to you to make it happen.
– Marge
Linda, you’ve got some excellent people there. David and Luke were both incredibly helpful on set and off. I’d use both of them again in a heartbeat and recommend them to others. Luke was particularly helpful lending a hand with equipment returns and helping to keep one of our skeleton units on schedule. David was also always right there to help. Neither were ever sitting around or on their phones so kudos to your training!
– Producer
The DP and I were having a conversation at wrap about how great Cate and Vince were throughout the shoot, when my production designer mentioned how helpful Marge was and to ‘thank Linda.’ Ryan was very helpful as well. Really good group all around. We got off to a pretty rocky start and it was a long shoot (on a music video, you say?) but they kept on trucking with a smile. Thanks for sending them our way!
– Producer
The PAs that I got from Linda for Star Trek: First Frontier are the most amazing PAs I’ve EVER had on set.
– Producer
Space is limited and The PA Academy will fill up!
CANCELLATION POLICY:
(all dates are by midnight)
- By November 7th: 100% Refund
- By November 10th: 75% Refund
- By November 12th: 50% Refund
- No refunds after November 12th.
BECOME AN ATLFS MEMBER
Interested in registering for the PA Academy at a discount? Become a member of the Atlanta Film Society today and, in addition to your member discount on this class, you'll also receive year-round benefits such as: invitations to advanced screenings, free tickets to special ATLFS screenings at The Plaza Theatre, a 20% discount on year-round screenings, events, and workshops, and much more!
Plus, every membership comes with access to our annual 10-day film festival -- being held in the spring of 2016!
For more details regarding our membership and festival badge/card options, with a full list of year-round membership benefits, please click here. If you purchase a membership to receive a discount to the PA Academy, please email jessica@atlantafilmfestival.com to receive your discount code.
Last chance to enroll in The PA Academy until the Fall!
Are you eager to jump into the Atlanta film industry this summer? Before you take the plunge, be sure to know the basics by attending The PA Academy presented by GPP and ATLFF on May 16 & 17.
Are you eager to jump into the Atlanta film industry this summer? Before you take the plunge, be sure to know the basics by attending The PA Academy presented by GPP and ATLFF on May 16 & 17. Learn the Dos and Don'ts of working on-set and in production offices.
Linda Burns, along with PC&E, bring in full time ADs and PAs to work with you on what a typical day as a production assistant entails. You will get hands-on experience with equipment and a working knowledge of set terminology. Learn how to present your resume and where to look for paid jobs.
ATLFF Members receive 20% off this workshop! Registration ends May 15.
Learn the basics of becoming a PA at this month's Eat, Drink, & B-Indie!
This month's Eat, Drink, & B-Indie presented by Stella Artois is all about being a PA! Whether you want to get into PA work, change your area of focus or don't even know what a PA is, check out this free event!
Leading up to the new GPP/ATLFF PA Academy, brought to us by master producer Linda Burns on May 16th and 17th, we are going to answer all of your questions about who PAs are, what PAs do, and how to become a PA! Whether you are a set PA, an office PA, an art PA or working in another department—there are a lot of basics you need to know. Get primed for your admission to the Academy by Linda and a group of experienced Atlanta PAs.
Tuesday, April 21, 7:30 PM at Manuel's Tavern
Join us on the third Tuesday of every month at Manuel's Tavern for Eat, Drink, & B-Indie presented by Stella Artois! The first 40 (age appropriate) attendees will receive a ticket good for a free Stella Artois.
Atlanta Film Festival - Fall Professional Development Classes
Fall Professional Development classes are continuing throughout the month. Don't miss out - sign up today!
There's still time to sign up for the next two weekends of local Producer Linda Burns' Fall Professional Development Classes.
Whether you're looking to explore different careers within the business, transition from another industry, or move from one department to another, these classes offer practical advice on how to begin that journey. Start 2014 off with a bang.
These are back by very popular demand, which means they'll fill up fast. Sign up today - you don't want to miss out!
Saturday, Noember 16th
12:30 - Intro to Production Assistant (PA)
4:00 - Resume 101
Saturday, November 23rd
12:00 - Intro to the Grip and Electric Departments
Linda Burns produces and production supervises national commercials, industrials, TV shows and promos, as well as indie features, two of which premiered and sold out at Sundance. She runs the PA Academy, develops local writers with her D-Girl Project, sits on the executive boards of GPP and the Atlanta Film Festival, and is a charter member of the Producers Guild of America - Atlanta Chapter.
Atlanta Film Festival Fall Professional Development Courses - Second Wave Now Open for Registration
Get ready for 2014 by signing up for the next round of Producer Linda Burns' professional development courses.
This fall, Producer Linda Burns, in association with local film industry professionals, is offering a series of courses through the Atlanta Film Festival geared toward educating aspiring filmmakers. Whether you're looking to explore different careers within the business, transition from another industry, or move from one department to another, these classes offer practical advice on how to begin that journey. Start 2014 off with a bang.
These are back by very popular demand, which means they'll fill up fast. Sign up today - you don't want to miss out!
The second round of classes will be held November 16th, and are open for registration now:
Intro to Production Assistant (PA)
And there's still time to register for the first three classes on November 9th:
Intro to the Camera Department
Linda Burns produces and production supervises national commercials, industrials, TV shows and promos, as well as indie features, two of which premiered and sold out at Sundance. She runs the PA Academy, develops local writers with her D-Girl Project, sits on the executive boards of GPP and the Atlanta Film Festival, and is a charter member of the Producers Guild of America - Atlanta Chapter.
Atlanta Film Festival Fall Professional Development Courses - First Wave Now Open for Registration
Get ready for 2014 by signing up for the next round of Producer Linda Burns' professional development courses.
This fall, Producer Linda Burns, in association with local film industry professionals, is offering a series of courses through the Atlanta Film Festival geared toward educating aspiring filmmakers. Whether you're looking to explore different careers within the business, transition from another industry, or move from one department to another, these classes offer practical advice on how to begin that journey. Start 2014 off with a bang.
These are back by very popular demand, which means they'll fill up fast. Sign up today - you don't want to miss out!
The first three classes will be held November 9th, and are open for registration now:
Intro to the Camera Department
Linda Burns produces and production supervises national commercials, industrials, TV shows and promos, as well as indie features, two of which premiered and sold out at Sundance. She runs the PA Academy, develops local writers with her D-Girl Project, sits on the executive boards of GPP and the Atlanta Film Festival, and is a charter member of the Producers Guild of America - Atlanta Chapter.
Intro to Locations PA for Features, Television and Commercials
June 11th, 2011
3 Hour Class – Limit 35 Students – 10:00a – 1:00p
Interested in photography, good at cold calling, sales, and speaking to strangers, love working outdoors, great at problem solving, able to work unsupervised? If so, you’ll should consider a job in the Locations Department starting as a Locations PA. Learn terminology, protocol, tools of the trade, what it’s like to work as a Locations PA, how to get and keep a job, what people hiring look for in a Locations PA, and the disposition needed to work as an Locations PA and eventually join the ranks of Georgia's Locations Managers and Scouts!
Instructors: Kalena Smith - Assistant Location Manager and Scout (The Three Stooges, Necessary Roughness and Detroit 1-8-7: Pilot Episodes; The Walking Dead and Past Life: Seasons 1; Ben 10: Alien Swarm), Seth Zimmerman - Assistant Location Manager and Scout (The Walking Dead, Warm Springs, The Gospel, ATL, Stomp the Yard, Three Can Play That Game, One Missed Call, Van Wilder: Freshman Year, Halloween II, The Joneses, and The Odd Life of Timothy Green), Andrew C. Kirk (The Three Stooges, Zombieland, Fast Five, Killers, The Walking Dead, Wanderlust), Tony Holley - Location Manager and Assistant Location Manager (Single Ladies, My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 1 & 2, The Gospel, We Are Marshall, Broken Bridges, ATL) and moderated by Linda Burns (Producer).
Creating a Proper Film Resume - How to Get a Job
2 Hour Class – Limit 25 Students – 1:30p – 3:30p
Wonder why you send in your resume but don’t get a call? Learn how to craft a film resume, whether you have experience or not. Learn how to translate your experience into related film experience. Learn where to gain experience, how build your resume, trade favors and network. See if you have what it takes to get a job in the film business. BRING your CURRENT RESUME to WORKSHOP in the class.
Instructor: Linda Burns - Producer, Line Producer, and Production Manager for Commercials, Television, and Features
Hollis Gillespie’s Shocking Real Life Workshop Space
327 Nelson Street Storefront Suite #313 Atlanta, GA 30313 FREE STREET AND DECK PARKING