Keys to the Production Office : Unlocking Success as an Office Production Assistant in Film & Television (Paperback)

DEDICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS AUTHOR PREFACE INTRODUCTION SECTION 1: YOU ARE HERE PHASES OF A SHOW WHERE ARE YOU? Production Hubs Production Office vs. On-Set NUANCES OF PRODUCTION HUBS CREW STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT Keys to Section 1 SECTION 2: WELCOME TO THE PRODUCTION OFFICE THE PRODUCTION STAFF Who’s the Boss? WHAT THE PRODUCTION OFFICE DOES Why the Production Office is Necessary The Production Pyramid Keys to Section 2 SECTION 3: UNLOCKING THE ROLE OF THE OFFICE PA RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OFFICE PA How long is the job of an Office PA? THE PRODUCTION OFFICE CYCLES Prep > Film > Wrap > Repeat WORKING HOURS JOB SKILLS & TOOLS THE PRODUCTION CREW "On" and "Off" Production Departments Keys to Section 3 SECTION 4: MAKING IT HAPPEN, BEHIND THE SCENES PRODUCTION OFFICE SET UP & WRAP Initial Production Office Set Up Vendor Services Distribution Office Signage Craft Services Set Up Parking, Public Transportation & Production Vehicles PRODUCTION FILING DIGITAL WORKFLOWS DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION Hard Copy Distribution Electronic Distribution OFFICE OPERATIONS Office Machines Runs Meetings, Greetings & Scouts That’s Lunch Craft Services SCRIPT REVISIONS & SIDES DAILY CHECKLIST BASIC ACCOUNTING Purchase Orders Petty Cash/ Purchasing Cards Check Requests SUPPORTING CAST & CREW TRAVEL Keys to Section 4 SECTION 5: TURNING THE PAGE ON PRODUCTION PAPERWORK FROM THE SCRIPT TO THE FILM SET Morning Paperwork CONTACT LISTS SCHEDULES SCRIPTS REPORTING DOCUMENTS POST PRODUCTION/EDITORIAL NEEDS FINANCIAL OTHER Keys to Section 5 SECTION 6: MASTERING THE ART OF WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE IMPRESSIONS & PERCEPTIONS ASK QUESTIONS, TAKE NOTES LISTENING & COMMUNICATING INITIATIVE & FOLLOW THROUGH BEING ONE STEP AHEAD OFFICE ETIQUETTE PHONE ETIQUETTE How to Give Good Phone Cell Phones & Texting APPROPRIATE VS NOT APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT Keys to Section 6 SECTION 7: REEL LIFE, UNHINGED GETTING PAID PA Pay Rates Start Paperwork UNEMPLOYMENT ON THE JOB Safeguards Day 1/ Your First Day Lessons Learned on the Job CLIMBING THE PYRAMID Inspirational Stories UNIONS & GUILDS Keys to Section 7 SECTION 8: RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION INITIATIVES PRODUCTION SAFETY Production Safety & You Employer Responsibilities Production Office Safety Awareness Guide Pandemic Safety HARASSMENT & DISCRIMINATION Types of Harassment Discrimination GREEN PRODUCTION INITIATIVES Keys to Section 8 SECTION 9: THE BIG SCREEN VS THE SMALL SCREEN PRODUCTION PATTERNS & SCHEDULES RELEASE PLATFORMS & SCHEDULES PA WORK LIFESPAN ON A SHOW Keys to Section 9 SECTION 10: WHERE YOUR STORY BEGINS NETWORKING OTHER JOB SEARCH TIPS YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW Internships Programs Mentors LANDING THE JOB The Resume Your Online Presence The Interview COMPETITION REFERRALS & RECOMMENDATIONS Keys to Section 10 　 CONCLUSION COORDINATOR CORNER APPENDIX DOCUMENTS 3.4 ? Crew List 4.2 ? Office Supply List 4.10A ? Prod File Org Chart 4.11 ? Episode File Labels 4.12 ? Prod File Labels 4.21 ? Mileage Log 4.25 ? Script Title Page 4.26 ? Script 6.1 ? Phone Activity GLOSSARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS INDEX