Keys to the production office : unlocking success as an office production assistant in film & television / Jennifer A. Haire and Gilana M. Lobel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Haire, Jennifer A., author.

Lobel, Gilana M., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motion pictures--Production and direction--Vocational guidance.

Motion pictures.

Television--Production and direction--Vocational guidance.

Television.

Administrative assistants--Vocational guidance.

Administrative assistants.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (272 p.) ill

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2022.

Summary:

Opening a door to the real behind-the-scenes of a film or television show, this book explores the reality of working in the Production Office as an Office Production Assistant. Drawing on over 40 years' combined experience, authors Jennifer A. Haire and Gilana M. Lobel map out a career path into the industry by providing comprehensive practical information designed specifically for individuals pursuing the entry level role of the Office PA.An invaluable tool for both breaking into the industry and on the job, the book is full of detailed "how to" information that not only provides an overview of the full scope of the industry, but also functions as a user's manual for Production Office operations. Haire and Lobel outline variations of the job of an Office PA nationwide, for both big- and small-budget feature films and television shows, and how you are a vital component of the Production team which can open the door to your future career. With coverage on how the Office PA supports the process of creating a show, the Production staff and crew, the practical day-to-day of the office, and developing your career, this is an essential resource for anyone wishing to take their first steps into the film and television industry. Featuring charts, graphics, diagrams, sample documents, templates, supplemental materials, and lighthearted cartoons throughout the book, the reader is immersed in real-world scenarios which create a solid foundation for how to be a professional in the workplace.This is an inspiring and practical manual that reveals what is beyond the behind-the-scenes of film and television production. It's ideal for aspiring film and TV professionals with little to no experience working in Physical Production as well as readers studying film and television production courses and industry training programs.

Contents:

You are here

Welcome to the production office

Unlocking the role of the office PA

Making it happen, behind the scenes

Turning the page on production paperwork

Mastering the art of workplace performance

Reel life, unhinged

Responsible production initiatives

The big screen vs the small screen

Where your story begins.

Notes:

OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.

"Focal Press book" -- front cover.

ISBN:

9781000553000

1000553000

OCLC:

1273727596