A focused Introduction to Production course with an emphasis on training to become a Production Assistant. This PA course will focus on film lingo, equipment names, paperwork, and walkie-talkie protocol. Participants will also get a chance to unload a film truck and work with equipment. 

Participants will receive a Course Completion Certificate that attests to the content that was provided in training. Additionally, they will receive a link to valuable resources including the class syllabus, example production company protocols, and much more. 

 

They will be given the opportunity to be listed in Media Training Center database of those who have completed this training and which is a valuable and well-used resource to productions filming in Montana currently and in future.  Anyone from this PA course will get a virtual badge and moved to the top of the vetted list for productions to hire from on their projects.  

Badge Skills:

• Collaboration
• Creative problem solving
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal communication
• Familiarity with film industry hiring & production paperwork
• Knowledge of equipment used on film productions
• Ability to communicate using film production-specific lingo
• Competence communicating using a walkie talkie
• Preparation to contribute from the 1st day on set
• Awareness of how to network and gain employment in the film industry