{"product_id":"production-assisting-paperwork-department-interaction","title":"Production Assisting: Paperwork \u0026 Department Interaction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003eGet Certified in Production Assisting: Paperwork \u0026amp; Department Interaction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eTaught by Gary Romolo Fiorelli, a Directors Guild of America First Assistant Director, and a former Production Assistant, on films such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); font-size: 14px\"\u003ePIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, BLADES OF GLORY, RENDITION, BODY OF LIES, OCEAN’S ELEVEN, GET SHORTY, A FEW GOOD MEN, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eand TV shows such as SONS OF ANARCHY, ALL AMERICAN, and many more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003eIn this certification course, you’ll learn about the essential types of paperwork that a Production Assistant needs to understand and how a Production Assistant interacts with each department on a film or TV set. This knowledge will allow you to excel from the first moment you land the job so you can contribute on any production team and make a great impression. Production Assisting is generally considered the first \"foot-in-the-door\" job for anyone who wants to work in production. Being a production assistant is a critical step toward becoming an assistant director, a 2nd assistant director, a production \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); font-size: 14px\"\u003ecoordinator, or a part of any production team \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003ewho can work on any size of production for film or television.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003eProduction assistants who are effective, enthusiastic, and who can communicate well will succeed and there is no limit to their success. Many famous directors, producers, and executives got their start as a production assistant on a movie or TV show set. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style='color: rgba(35, 35, 35, 1); font-family: \"Open Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica, Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bolder\"\u003eThe course will cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style='color: rgba(35, 35, 35, 1); font-family: \"Open Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica, Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400'\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003eThe Importance Of Production Paperwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003eProduction Paperwork\u003cul style=\"font-size: initial\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003eScript To Call Sheet: How Call Sheets Are Made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003eHow To Read A Call Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003eProduction Report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003eSides And Who Gets Them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003eStart Paperwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003eTime Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003ePetty Cash Reports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003eExtras (Background) Players Paperwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003eHow A P.A. Interacts With Each Department During Production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style='color: rgba(35, 35, 35, 1); font-family: \"Open Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica, Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bolder\"\u003eWhat is Individual Certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style='color: rgba(35, 35, 35, 1); font-family: \"Open Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica, Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003eIndividual Certification is a single course centered around one subject. Upon the completion of this course you will be Stage 32 Certified in this area of production. (To be Master Certified in a particular area of expertise, please see the Master Certification section of the platform.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style='color: rgba(35, 35, 35, 1); font-family: \"Open Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica, Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003eAfter viewing the course you will be given a test of your knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. You have the ability to pause your course and go back to review sections as you are learning. You will be given three attempts to take the test. If you do not pass the test after the third time you will need to re-enroll in the course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style='color: rgba(35, 35, 35, 1); font-family: \"Open Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica, Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003eOnce you pass the test you will be issued a Stage 32 Certificate recognizing your efforts in passing the course. You will also be listed in our master database accessible by film commissions, productions and any executives that are looking for talent. You will also receive a Stage 32 Certification badge that will be added to your Stage 32 profile, so people who are hiring on Stage 32 will know that you have completed a Stage 32 Certification course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style='color: rgba(35, 35, 35, 1); font-family: \"Open Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica, Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003eIn addition to Stage 32, we highly recommend you post your Stage 32 Certificate on your LinkedIn and other social media profiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/stage32.myabsorb.com\/files\/98b3def6-307c-46ea-b5eb-d48086839534\/Public\/Courses\/fc33013a-df58-43cd-a992-64cb10caf34f\/Gary%20Fiorelli%20Headshot%202.jpg\" style=\"width: 124px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0; text-align: left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bolder\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003eAbout the Instructor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003eYou will learn directly from Gary Romolo Fiorelly. Gary began his career in entertainment as an entry-level Production Assistant in the Northern Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland area. This unique setting attracts large-scale productions for filming using local crew. Using the skills he learned as a P.A., coupled with a strong work ethic, Gary gained membership to the prestigious Directors Guild of America as an Assistant Director. Gary has worked as an Assistant Director and a Producer on big-budget studio films, independent films, and commercials while mentoring Production Assistants around the world. 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