Hangover Joe's Holding Corp. (fka HJOE)

[james885]

After all, I'm a 30 year production assistant and have taught those very same classes. Matter of fact, we would take any local product and produce a marketing campaign complete with video commercials and 'man on the street' interviews and every thing. It was great fun for all. At broadcast quality too at the time. They would get college credit.

Well if they are taking classes perhaps it's so they can land an entry level position until they develop the necessary skills to advance.

http://getinmedia.com/careers/production-assistant


Skills & Education
This is an entry-level position, and as such there are few educational requirements. A college degree in film and television production is useful, but not necessary. For a gig as a PA, a film/television degree demonstrates to the person reading your résumé that you understand the process of production and have a basic skill level for working on set. Survivor or Transformers 3 will require more experience as a PA than a pilot for a new show or a music video; as you build skills, you can work your way up into larger productions. The most important skills a PA must have are attention to detail, a “get it done” work ethic, the ability to follow directions, and a willingness to take orders. You should be organized, polite, and know how to anticipate needs on set before they arise.
What to Expect
The truth is that the production assistant gets the tasks that no one else on set wants. It isn’t uncommon to empty trash cans or bring lunch to the second unit who is running over schedule on location. Yes, production assistants also get coffee, sparkling water, and Diet Cokes for the leading man. Work as a PA is like boot camp for the entertainment business.