It is our GOAL to thoroughly prepare you, so when you get your first job on a film, television, or commercial set, you will be completely familiar with, and ready for, everything expected of you. We make YOU an ASSET to the production.
Included in our program:
- Making the film, from prep to wrap
- All production paperwork
- Production terminology
- Hands on radio training
- Set protocol, i.e. “do’s and don’ts”
- How the A.D. team functions
- Other crew departments function and interaction
- Gear and supplies
- The Office PA
- Preparing your resume
- Where to find a job
Quixote’s P.A. Bootcamp is designed as a real-world, practical job training program. If you are going to your first day of work as a P.A wouldn’t it be better to know what is going on all around you? Our goal is to prepare you thoroughly and completely for the job of Production Assistant, which is your first step into the entertainment business as it has been for many highly successful producers, executives, directors and others currently working in the industry.
We provide take-home paperwork which covers everything taught in the course, as well as many actual production documents from recent films and TV shows.
In addition to the regular curriculum, we frequently have guest speakers from all aspects of production.
Working as a P.A. on a feature film is different from working on a commercial or music video. Quixote’s P.A. Bootcamp trains for ALL types of production
- Features–high and low budget
- Episodic TV
- Reality shows
- Commercials
- Music videos
IN OUR 2 DAY SESSION YOU WILL LEARN:
- How to be a highly effective Set and Office Production Assistant
- How to anticipate the needs of your production
- Hands on training with radios (walkie talkies)
- Hands on training with equipment used for commercials
- Where to find production jobs and understanding the industry career path
- How to read & understand production paperwork
- Lock-Ups, Call Outs, Daily & Nightly duties
- How to communicate in production language
- Set and Office Etiquette
- Office P.A. responsibilities- Distribution, Sides, Script Revisions
- Overview of the crew departments, their responsibilities and how it relates to you as a P.A.
- Film and TV versus commercials/videos/low budget P.A.
- Gear and supplies necessary for the job
NETWORKING:
After training with Quixote’s PA Bootcamp, graduates have the option to stay in touch via facebook and twitter. By doing this, they will grow their network of industry contacts from the ground up which will help them gain employment.
PRICE & SIGN-UP:
TWO-DAY WEEKEND SESSION
HOURS: Saturday: 9a – 5p Sunday: 9a – 5p
COST: $295.00
We are offering 40% off for students with current valid student ID or proof of AICP (Association of Independent Commercial Producers) membership.
($50 deposit required within 72 hours of registration)*
*Deposit will be deducted from the cost of camp (see our Cancellation Policy below for further details).
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
PAYMENTS:
Final payments are due in full no later than the morning of the first day of camp. Advance payments are encouraged.
We accept Paypal, Cash, Check, Cashier’s Check or Money Order made payable to “PA Bootcamp.”
We do not accept credit card payments on the day of.
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RESCHEDULE & CANCELLATION POLICY:
The $50 deposit is not refundable. If you need to reschedule your session, you may do so 72 hours or more in advance and apply your deposit to a future session. The deposit will not be transferable to future bootcamps for cancellations that occur within 72 hours of the session. If you need to cancel your PA Bootcamp reservation and would like a refund of payments (with the exception of the $50 deposit), you must cancel 72 hours prior to the session. There are no refunds for cancellations within 72 hours of the bootcamp.