SCRIPTDC PRESENTS:

Production Assistant Training (Friday 5:00-8:00 pm/All Day Saturday)
Limited to 10 Participants

GMU Mason Square Campus
3351 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22201

PART 1: “Before I Get to Set, What Do I Need to Know?” (Friday 5:00-8:00 pm)We’ll demystify what it means to be a Production Assistant in the DMV area, show you how to find local gigs, secure your first job, and navigate the nuts and bolts of getting paid. You’ll also learn how to step onto a film set for the first time with confidence, fully prepared.

PART 2: “I’ve Arrived On Set, Now What?”  (All Day Saturday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Discover what it’s like to collaborate with crew members as a Production Assistant. This is your chance to learn about the essential daily tasks that keep a set moving, the tools a PA needs, production etiquette, on-set safety, and much more. You’ll spend the afternoon guided by industry experts through a simulated film set experience designed to prepare you for your first real gig.

Overall, the Production Assistant Workshop is an opportunity to gather insights and practical know-how to set you up for success in this dynamic field. Whether you’re set on starting your career or simply curious about what a PA does, join us for this immersive experience and become an indispensable crew member of any production team! Limited to 10 participants.

MIKE ROSE is a lighting designer and photographer who has collaborated with brands like National Geographic, Bravo, and PBS. His expertise spans corporate, government, and reality TV productions, where he is recognized for his creative and technical approach. When he’s not working on a video production, he’s focused on photographing DC’s lively music scene.

***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this project and it is up to the participants interested in this opportunity to vet the project and get more details directly from the filmmaker.***