Rooni, Los Angeles
Hey!
I’m Rooni, and I’ve been a PA since 2017. I started in NYC and moved out to LA in ’21. PAing is the most fun job I've ever had.
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Lauren, Los Angeles
Many people think the role of a Production Assistant is to only be the “gofer”. Take coffee orders, pick up lunches, hold umbrellas, etc....
Neema, New York
Once upon a time there was a girl who could not see herself fit into any mold, so she took a leap of faith and went after her dreams. ...
Talia, Florida
Being a PA in this industry has taught me so much about myself and others. One of the things I love is connecting with so many different...
Sal, Los Angeles
I've been a PA for about 3 years now. I started as an Office PA and was fortunate enough to work during the Pandemic when many people...
Maryam, Atlanta
I am a PA in Atlanta, GA. I've been a PA since 2017 when I would come home from my film courses at my university in England, working on...
Samantha, Atlanta (via Pennsylvania )
Hey! I’m Sam, and growing up I would go to set with my father here and there when allowed which started my love for the film industry. So...
Maxwell, Los Angeles
I’ve been a PA in Los Angeles for 2 years now. I started PAing right out of college and was INSANELY lucky with my first project. I was...
Heath, Los Angeles
Production Assistants are vital to Hollywood, but a majority of shows pay minimum wage. Even though we have jobs that dictate how smooth...
Melodi, Los Angeles
I can’t tell you enough how much I enjoy PA’ing despite of all the hardship. I remember the first big show I ever worked on. I was crazy...
Kiera, Los Angeles
I started PAing a little over a year ago. Although strenuous and unappreciated at times, PAing is one of the most meaningful roles on...
Sam, Los Angeles
I've been PAing for 4 years while in LA, and even longer while in NYC. I absolutely love being on set, watching the magic happen, being a...
Paddy, Los Angeles
My best experience on set: I was lucky enough to work twice in my career, as a PA With the one and only “The Muppets”. One time was a...
Anonymous, Los Angeles
My experience on set is always determined by my fellow PAs on the job. Most sets I have worked on I am put through the fire of a busy and...
Nic, Los Angeles
As an aspiring filmmaker myself, PA work has been essential not only as my occupation, but likewise for my education. I’ve had invaluable...
Kwesi, Los Angeles
My name is Kwesi. Future DGA Member! Set life has always been an adrenaline rush for me. I love creating, and I miss being with my set...
Lara, New Orleans
I'm a PA based in New Orleans. I moved here in January of 2022 to begin working in the industry after spending most of my 20s in a career...
Miranda, Los Angeles
Being a PA has really changed my life. I have learned so much about people skills, they way the industry is run (obviously) and to be...
Aaron, California
Day playing is difficult. PAing in general is difficult, but the added instability and infrequency of work provides additional...
Anonymous, Los Angeles
A time that sucked: We were shooting what was supposed to be a quick driving scene out in the desert. (Any time someone says something is...
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