Screen Training Ireland and Limerick and Clare ETB, in partnership with Universal Cable Productions, are hosting a P.A. Bootcamp training programme for new industry entrants. This renowned Bootcamp is not a school. Not a class. Not a seminar. Not a powerpoint presentation. The P.A. Bootcamp is JOB TRAINING: a two-day thorough, intensive, real-world programme designed to give participants a full and practical understanding of the role of Office, Set and Location Production Assistant. As part of the programme, participants will also complete a one-day Health & Safety programme offered by BECTU, and accredited under the BBC/BECTU/PACT/Skillset Production Safety Passport Scheme.
Participants will be divided into two groups for the P.A. Bootcamp: One group will complete the training from Tues 5th – to Thursday 7th December and the second group from Thursday 7th – Saturday 9thDecember.
DAY ONE:
- Mock Production Meeting.
- Production paperwork (one liner, D.O.O.D, shooting schedule, sides).
- Call Sheet. Line by line reading and explaining. Emphasis on where to find information on the sheet.
- “Tree” for Production. The job description and responsibilities for each position:
- UPM, 1st A.D., 2nd A.D., 2nd A.D., DGA Trainee, Key Set P.A., Set P.A.
- Definition of a Set P.A.: Extension to the A.D. Lock-ups. Anticipation not initiation. Understanding what the A.D. wants from the P.A. Personality and work ethic. Staff vs. Day Player.
- CALL OUT/SHOUT OUT. Explaining how the radio communication works for calling out. Review and explanation of all terms.
- TERMINOLOGY GAME Team competition for guessing definitions of terms.
- DON’TS. Interactive “game” format covering many set etiquette issues.
- KIT BUILDING. Divide into groups and build A.D. kits.
- PUSH THE CALL. All trainees have Call Sheets and red Sharpies. They push the call on their sheets.
DAY TWO:
- Full radio instruction and drill. Mic plug-in, battery changing, correct use of channels; keying; clipping; proper communication; terminology; answering questions from call sheets.
- Radio Inventory
- OFFICE P.A.
- BACKGROUND. Check-in, vouchers, skins, sorting and categorizing. Bringing background to set, background holding, background cuing.
- Military time for time cards.
- Gear. What to wear and bring. What NOT to wear and bring.
Day two always ends with work search resources and resume building.
DAY THREE:
Day three will provide participants with BECTU Health and Safety awareness training, including the following:
- Introducing creative industry training
- Defining hazards and risks
- Hazards and practical control measures
- Common workplace measures
- Personal responsibility for safety.
Participant Profile:
Graduates, trainees and new entrants to the film industry seeking an opportunity to enhance their understanding of office, set and location production assistance.
Application Procedure:
Please apply online at www.screentrainingireland.ie For further details contact Sorcha Loughnane at sorcha.loughnane@screentrainingireland.ie Application Deadline: Monday 20th November 2017.