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Training, Resources, and Support
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You'll learn how to land your first gigs, and start moving up. One-on-one career counseling will help you keep on track.
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Start working on professional film sets in as little as 30 days.
Instead of struggling to learn the ropes, you'll demonstrate that you know how to work with a professional crew.
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Fast-track to the job you really want.
When production and crew see you as set savvy, they'll help you move up, and want you in their department - THAT is how you move up faster!
"Starting as a Production Assistant is the fastest path to every job on a film set."
"Starting as a Production Assistant is the fastest path to every job on a film set."
Don't Take Our Word for it - Ask Our Students
You'll find our students in every department on set:
Director of Photography
Production Coordinator
Script Supervisor
Assistant Director
Sound Engineer
Key P.A.
Art Department
Craft Services
Director
Grip
Gaffer
And more every day . . .
Get the Training, Resources, and Support to Start Working on Professional Film Sets ASAP
1. The Training
When the A.D. says "Fly an apple box to the D.P. at video village, grab a stinger for craftie, and bring me a couple bullets" you better know what that means - and how much trouble you can get in, if you do it wrong. Watch the video to get the answer
See the Full Course Curriculum:
Welcome Section (1 Module)
Welcome Module
Resource Center Section (1 Link)
Link to Resource Center
Orientation Section ( 9 Modules)
Introduction to the Film Industry
What is a P.A.
What are the Different Types of P.A.s?
Your Guide to Set Etiquette
Your Guide to Set Survival
Tools You'll Need
Get to Know the Call Sheet
COVID Precautions on Set (Archived)
Your Guide to When to Say NO
Set P.A. Tasks (4 Modules)
The Way of The Power P.A.
Drill Down on General P.A. Tasks
Drill Down on Managing Lockups
Your Guide to Managing Runs
Walkies Section ( 3 Modules)
Meet the Walkie
Walkie Lingo and Etiquette
Managing Walkies for the Crew
Petty Cash and Mileage Section ( 3 Modules)
How to Manage Petty Cash
How to Organize Receipts and Turn in Petty Cash
How to Track Miles and Get Reimbursed
Freelancer Survival Section ( 6 modules )
Your Guide to Freelance Life
Drill Down on How to Find Work
Drill Down on Getting Hired
Learn How Freelance Rates Work
Your Gide to Filling Out Start of Work Paperwork
Avoiding a common Production Scam
Build Your Resume Section ( 1 Link )
Link to 3 resume templates
Final Exam Section ( 1 exam )
Final Exam
Comprehensive Video-Based Training
A film set has a whole world of unfamiliar terms, unspoken expectations, and industry-specific rules. Thing is, it's a freelance world, so no one has time to teach you the rules . . . but they'll definitely yell at you if you get them wrong. Or, they might just not hire you again.
The good news is, the terms, rules and expectations are easy to understand, if someone just takes the time to teach you, and that is exactly what The Power P.A. Course does.
We take a deep dive into every aspect of succeeding as a Production Assistant, with a focus on moving up to the job you really want.
The training is broken up into skills-based videos that get to the point, and teach you how to succeed on real-world film sets.
You'll Learn About:
Where to find P.A. gigs
How to land a steady stream of jobs
What to expect when you arrive on set
What will be expected of you
The unspoken rules of working on a film set
Specific instruction for every common P.A. task
Strategies that will get you hired again
Strategies that will help you move up faster
Surprising pitfalls that will keep you stuck at the bottom
How to read a call sheet
How to communicate over radio
How to manage your petty cash
How to manage lockups
And much more . . .
2. The Resources
Get the Training, Resources, and Support to Start Working on Professional Film Sets ASAP
1. The Training
Comprehensive Video-Based Training
When the A.D. says "Fly an apple box to the D.P. at video village, grab a stinger for craftie, and bring me a couple bullets" you better know what that means - and how much trouble you can get in, if you do it wrong. (see what the A.D. meant below)
Read More About the Training
A film set has a whole world of unfamiliar terms, unspoken expectations, and industry-specific rules. Thing is, it's a freelance world, so no one has time to teach you the rules . . . but they'll definitely yell at you if you get them wrong. Or, they might just not hire you again.The good news is, the terms, rules and expectations are easy to understand, if someone just takes the time to teach you, and that is exactly what The Power P.A. Course does.We take a deep dive into every aspect of succeeding as a Production Assistant, with a focus on moving up to the job you really want.The training is broken up into skills-based videos that get to the point, and teach you how to succeed on real-world film sets.
You'll Learn About:
• Where to find P.A. gigs
• How to land a steady stream of jobs
• What to expect when you arrive on set
• What will be expected of you
• The unspoken rules of working on a film set
• Specific instruction for every common P.A. task
• Strategies that will get you hired again
• Strategies that will help you move up faster
• Surprising pitfalls that will keep you stuck at the bottom
• How to read a call sheet
• How to communicate over radio
• How to manage your petty cash
• How to manage lockups
• And much more . . .
See the Full Course Curriculum:
Welcome Section (1 Module)
Welcome Module
Resource Center Section (1 Link)
Link to Resource Center
Orientation Section ( 9 Modules)
Introduction to the Film Industry
What is a P.A.
What are the Different Types of P.A.s?
Your Guide to Set Etiquette
Your Guide to Set Survival
Tools You'll Need
Get to Know the Call Sheet
COVID Precautions on Set (Archived)
Your Guide to When to Say NO
Set P.A. Tasks (4 Modules)
The Way of The Power P.A.
Drill Down on General P.A. Tasks
Drill Down on Managing Lockups
Your Guide to Managing Runs
Walkies Section ( 3 Modules)
Meet the Walkie
Walkie Lingo and Etiquette
Managing Walkies for the Crew
Petty Cash and Mileage Section ( 3 Modules)
How to Manage Petty Cash
How to Organize Receipts and Turn in Petty Cash
How to Track Miles and Get Reimbursed
Freelancer Survival Section ( 6 modules )
Your Guide to Freelance Life
Drill Down on How to Find Work
Drill Down on Getting Hired
Learn How Freelance Rates Work
Your Gide to Filling Out Start of Work Paperwork
Avoiding a common Production Scam
Build Your Resume Section ( 1 Link )
Link to 3 resume templates
Final Exam Section ( 1 exam )
Final Exam
2. The Resources
The Power P.A. Resource Center
Come here for:
• Essential templates
• Production Forms
• Calculators
• Job search resources
• Production scam alerts
• Industry news
• Additional study resources
Your Listing on The
Power P.A. Directory
When you pass the final exam and graduate, you'll be invited to add your listing to The Power P.A. Directory.
This is where productions can find and hire you.
Only Power P.A. graduates are allowed on the directory, so productions know they're getting a trained, set savvy P.A.
Three Industry Standard Resume Templates
There's a specific resume format productions expect. Resumes that don't match it are often discarded immediately.
#1 To help you land your first job - even though you have
zero
film experience.
#2 To help you get those next few jobs and build experience.
#3 When you've worked enough jobs to fill a resume, this is the template you'll use for the rest of your career.
3. The Support
One-On-One Career Coaching
You're going to encounter questions along the way. When you do, reach out and an instructor will set up a one-on-one zoom call to offer career counseling and advice.
Maybe something from a lesson is confusing, or you encounter an awkward situation on set. Maybe you just need advice before taking your next step.
Each student is entitled to four one-on-one career counseling sessions.
Office Hours
It's an open zoom hosted by one of the instructors. Students pop in to ask questions, and check in.
The Power P.A. Mentorship Group
This is where you'll find fellow students and graduates, your humble instructors and invited film industry experts.
• Industry news
• Scam alerts
• Advice
• Funny stories from other P.A.s
• Job opportunities
• Ask and answer questions
• New content alerts
Resume Review
After you use one of the templates in the Power P.A. Resourced center to build your resume, send it over to be reviewed by one of the course instructors.
Not only have all the instructors been P.A.s, we've hired them, and we know exactly what causes one resume to land in the "hire" pile, and another in the recycle bin. We'll give you the inside scoop.
Meet Your Instructors
We Started Where You Are Now
We're working film professionals, and we all started as Production Assistants.
We've seen too many new P.A.s get yelled at for breaking the unspoken rules of a film set, so we decided to do something about it.
That's why we built The Power P.A. Course.
We want to see the next generation of P.A.s have an easier time finding work, being treated with respect, and succeeding in the film industry.
Dave Nugent
Lead Instructor
Dave’s has been teaching how to succeed as a P.A., and build a career in the industry since 2015. His deep understanding of how to succeed in the film industry comes from nearly two decades of experience on set.
After starting as a P.A., Dave built a successful film career, moving up to several positions and departments, including Production Coordinator, Art Department, Locations, Transportation and Craft Service. He and his wife, Bobbie and operates Go4Nuge Production Rentals.
Matt Krzycki
Instructor &
Communications Director
Matt started as a P.A. twice - once right out of school, and again when he re-entered the film industry in 2000.
Matt has produced, shot and edited videos for biggest brands in the world, and now specializes in producing and marketing online courses.
He uses what he learned as a P.A. every day as the Creative Director at GoodSide Studio.
Mark Bueing
Instructor &
Director of Student Success
Mark began his career in the Film Industry in 2008 as a Production Assistant. His interests led him to the Grip and Electric departments. He paid his dues and honed his skills by working on Indie Features and Episodic TV.
He now works consistently on a mix of mostly Corporate and Commercial productions as a Gaffer and Key Grip.
Mark is active as a Mentor in the local Film Community and is the Director of Student Success for The Power P.A. Course.
"Should I take The Power P.A. Course, or Go It Alone?"
With The Power P.A. Course
Get help landing your first gigs
Show up confident and prepared
Be the P.A. everyone wants to hire
Earn respect from your colleagues
Have a team of mentors on your side
Move up to the job you want faster
or . . . Go It Alone:
Struggle to find gigs
Try to learn the ropes on the job
Get labeled as a "green" P.A.
Get yelled at for doing it wrong
Wonder what the #! you did wrong
Stall out at the bottom
Included With Your Enrollment
Video Training Library
($349 Value)
The Power P.A. Resource Center
($149 Value)
Resume Templates
($49 Value)
Listing on The Power P.A. Directory
($199 Value)
Four Career Coaching Calls
($299 Value)
Office Hours and Members only Mentorship Group
($199 Value)
Resume Review & Consultation
($149 Value)
Graduation Certificate
($49 Value)
Total Value = $1,442.00
Our No B.S. 30 Day Guarantee
We're confident that we've built the best Production Assistant training available. Sign up and check it out for yourself.
If you're not 100% satisfied with the training, resources, and support, let us know within 30 days and we'll refund your money. Simple as that.
Included With Your Enrollment
Video Training Library
Value = $349
Power P.A. Resource Center
Value = $149
Resume Templates
Value = $49
Lifetime Listing on Power P.A. Directory
Value = $199
Four Career Coaching Calls
Value = $299
Office Hours and Members Only Mentorship Group
Value = $199
Resume Review and Consultation
Value = $149
Graduation Certificate
Value = $49
Total Value = $1,442.00
Our No B.S. 30 Day Guarantee
We're confident that we've built the best Production Assistant training available. Sign up and check it out for yourself.
If you're not 100% satisfied with the training, resources, and support, let us know within 30 days and we'll refund your money. Simple as that.
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With either plan you get instant access to training, resources and support to jump-start your film career.
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of $349
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($60 today, and 5 monthly payments of $60 each)
Value = $1442.00
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Extensive Training Video Library
Power P.A. Resource Center
Listing on The Power P.A. Directory
Resume Templates
Four Career Coaching Calls
Office Hours & Mentorship Group
Resume Review & Consultation
Graduation Certificate
Value = $1442.00
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($60 today + 5 monthly payments)
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Extensive Training Video Library
Power P.A. Resource Center
Listing on The Power P.A. Directory
Resume Templates
Four Career Coaching Calls
Office Hours & Mentorship Group
Resume Review & Consultation
Graduation Certificate
Our No B.S. 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
We're confident that we've built the best Production Assistant training available. Sign up and check it out for yourself.
If you're not 100% satisfied with the training, resources, and support, let us know within 30 days and we'll refund your money.
Option 1
One Time Payment
of $349
Keep it simple!
Value = $1442.00
OPTION 1:
One-Time
Payment
$349
24/7/365 Lifetime access to everything
Extensive Training Video Library
Power P.A. Resource Center
Listing on The Power P.A. Directory
Resume Templates
Four Career Coaching Calls
Office Hours & Mentorship Group
Resume Review & Consultation
Graduation Certificate
Or
Option 2
Six Payments
of $60 Each
Easy payments
($60 today, and 5 monthly payments of $60 each)
Value = $1442.00
OPTION 2:
Interest Free
Payment Plan
$360
($60 today + 5 monthly payments)
Instant access to the exact same benefits as the One-Time payment option.
Our No B.S. 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
We're confident that we've built the best Production Assistant training available. Sign up and check it out for yourself.
If you're not 100% satisfied with the training, resources, and support, let us know within 30 days and we'll refund your money.
FAQs
Is The Power P.A. Course better than film school?
We wouldn't say The Power P.A. is "better" than film school. We're another option, that can be useful whether you go to film school or not.
We don't teach the history or theory that you're going to learn in film school. Those can be valuable lessons, especially if you want to be a Director or a Director of Photography.
Reality Check #1: Not everyone has the time or money to go to film school. Starting as a Production Assistant and moving up is viable alternative to film school.
Reality Check #2: Even if you go to film school, you'll probably still start as a Production Assistant. We have many students who went to film school, but still signed up for the course, because they needed help getting started.
Reality Check #3: There are a lot of people with film degrees who never want to set foot on another set. If you're thinking about going to film school, we'd recommend working on a few sets as a Production Assistant first. It's an easy, low commitment way to check it out.
How long will it take to complete the course?
That's up to you. Some students complete the course in less than a week, and others take more than a month. In addition to studying the course videos, you'll want to allow time to write your resume, connecting with your fellow students, and familiarizing yourself with The Power P.A. Resource Center.
How quickly will I start to find work?
We see some graduates finding gigs in as little as two weeks of completion, but that result can't be guaranteed for every student.
Your level of success will depend on many factors, including your aptitude, level of commitment, and willingness to put in the work. While we can't guarantee when or if you'll find work, we can guarantee we'll provide you with world-class training, resources, and support to help you find the gigs and rise above the competition.
If I have questions, can I talk with an instructor?
Short answer: YES!
Long answer: There are four ways to contact your instructors:
• Post your question in The Power P.A. Mentorship Group to get advice from fellow students, graduates, your instructors, and invited film industry experts.
• Email your question to Shout@thePowerPAcourse.com. Your instructors will respond.
• Join us for our regularly scheduled Open Office Hours Zoom.
• Schedule a one-on-one Zoom with an instructor.
Where does the course take place?
The Power P.A. Course is entirely online, and accessible 24/7/365. This gives our students the flexibility to study when and where they want. You can repeat the course as many times as you like, and review individual modules as needed.
How long do I have access to the course material?
When you sign up for The Power P.A. Course, you get life-time access to all course materials and resources. This includes membership in The Power P.A. Mentorship Group, your listing on The Power P.A. Directory, and access to new content and resources as they become available.
Do your offer a certification?
Yes. Upon graduation, you'll be a certified Power P.A., and will receive a certificate you can download and print.
even more importantly, you'll be invited to add your profile to The Power P.A. Directory, where productions can find and hire you.
Choose Your Payment Plan
One time payment or interest free payment plan - either way you get instant access to the training, resources and support to jump-start your film career.
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$349 + tax
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$58.16 +tax now, and 5 monthly payments of $58.16 + tax
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