ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

We aim to provide aid to the Production Assistants (PAs) working in film and television in the form of

immediate financial support during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes as well as any future unforeseen work stoppages out of their control. We offer ongoing emergency financial aid and resources to assist them and allow them to perform their jobs safely and without as much financial hardship.

OUR PURPOSE

We are here for the PAs.

We want them to know that their contributions to the film and television industry are not unnoticed. We are not here to attempt to make industry-wide changes. We are here to provide some much needed and well-deserved relief and support during the current strikes and any future unforeseen work stoppages.

OUR VALUES

We lead with integrity, determination, and passion.

We never give up on a fight, we always face challenges head on, and we do it all with a smile.

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From the Minds of Two ADs, Go For PAs Alliance Was Born!

Hi! We're Andrea and Katie - DGA Assistant Directors (ADs) and best friends.

We met as DGA Trainees, and from the first day of orientation, it was clear that we were meant to be friends. We both love our work wholeheartedly and learn something new every day.

Like most of Hollywood, we've been out of work since the start of the 2023 WGA Strike (and before, due to a very slow start of the year for production). We knew that most of the PAs had been struggling to find jobs at the start of the year as well, and in May we found ourselves all at a standstill. After about a month of the WGA Strike, with no end in sight, and the impending doom of the SAG-AFTRA Strike, we knew it was time to do something to help.

While both of us wanted nothing more than to get back to work, our conversations always went very quickly to the PAs. How were they surviving this? How would they be able to wait it out without falling deeply into debt? Would they all have to move back home and give up the Hollywood dream for now? Did anyone else care about the PAs?

And from worrisome hearts, Go For PAs Alliance was born.

How We're Trying to Help!

Meet the Team

Co-Founder, President

Katie Wincor Hacker

Hey There!

I believe that when life hands you a dumpster fire, you can either sit there and complain about it, or you can charge into the flames head on and do something about it. I choose the latter.

As an Assistant Director in film and television (and a PA and DGA Trainee before that), I know firsthand what an invaluable part of our team PAs are. Not only do they make our work easier, but they are some of the best people I've met. I make it my mission to fight for them when I'm on a show, and I am making it my mission to fight for all of them now that our industry is at a standstill.

Outside of work as an AD and now Go For PAs Alliance, I'm an endurance runner, a wine enthusiast (DipWSET), a movie lover as well as reality TV junkie, and a devoted dog and cat mom. I have a bachelor in Cinema Studies and Art History from The University of Victoria in BC, and an MFA in Film Production from USC's School of Cinema. I'm from LA, but I prefer to hide out in the forests of Southern Oregon.

Thank you in advance for supporting our endeavor. I wholeheartedly believe we can help make a difference, and I am grateful for any and all support!

Co-Founder, Vice President, Secretary

Andrea Block

Hey Y’all!

“Life is tough, my darling, but so are you.”

- Stephanie Bennett Henry

This past year has been a rough one for me personally but within that silver lining that Katie and I always look for: it taught me A LOT. I’m always learning, and I think some of the best lessons I was reminded of were don’t assume you know it all, ask for help, and accept the help. Thus, here I am – wanting to help and pay it forward.

I was a PA for some time (4 1/2 years) before being accepted into the DGA Trainee program, and those PA years were some of the hardest (and most rewarding) of my life. PA’ing can be hard on your body as well as your pocketbook. Now, on any show I work on I promote mutual respect within my team of ADs & PAs. This goes beyond the workday, and since there seems to be no end in sight to this work stoppage, join us in helping the PAs.

Outside of work I stay active, read, watch movies, and reality TV, duh. I walk my best friend, Scout, and enjoy wine, hamburgers, nachos, sushi, steak, salad, milkshakes, Dr. Pepper, PB & J, breakfast burritos, Brussels sprouts, the list is endless… I’m sorry if my love of food offends you – I swear I’m healthy 85% of the time.

Thanks in advance for learning about our current passion, and thank you for spreading kindness throughout our film community!

Board of Directors

Christina Gonzalez

Over the last 15 years I have worked in various on set positions within the film/television
industry. I worked several years as a set PA before finding my niche as a Contact Lens Tech.

Over the years, I have seen first-hand how hard production assistants work, all the while being paid state minimum wages. With cost of living being at an all-time high, I see a need where PAs may need help bridging the gap to meet their financial needs. Being involved with Go for PAs Alliance is an exciting opportunity to help bridge the gap for those who work so hard on set.

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