Latest From The Blog
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PA Bootcamp to offer new training sessions this spring!
March 3, 2023 -
How to make a production calendar in less than a minute
March 1, 2023 -
4 media collaboration software tools to consider
February 27, 2023 -
Episode 35: Rose Beale – Using People skills when working in production
February 25, 2023 -
Find your half-way point in the day
January 29, 2023 -
10 tips to sending a call sheet email
January 23, 2023 -
Setting up accounting solutions for a low budget movie
January 7, 2023 -
Creating shared values with your film crew
January 1, 2023 -
5 ways to follow us in 2023
December 22, 2022 -
7 gifts filmmakers will love
November 21, 2022 -
Best Film & TV Software Management Apps – Free Webinar
November 10, 2022 -
Want to learn to direct?
November 3, 2022 -
Are you getting “Elk in the barn” when it comes to locations?
October 17, 2022 -
The Calm Before the Storm
October 8, 2022 -
How to make sides in 30 seconds or less
October 2, 2022 -
Inside the mind of an Assistant Director
September 22, 2022 -
Jumping back in.
September 21, 2022 -
Conduiit – Accounting Software to Stay Organized
July 23, 2022 -
Episode 33 – David Venghaus Jr. – Working as an AD on virtual productions
July 7, 2022 -
Ideas to stay healthy and sane when working on location
June 21, 2022 -
10 software essentials for your next movie or tv show
June 14, 2022 -
Stop using paper daily time sheets!
June 3, 2022 -
Tips to sharpen your e-mail game and stay on top of everything
May 16, 2022 -
How to land your next film crew job
May 1, 2022 -
What Gets Measured Gets Improved
March 13, 2022 -
What would you do differently next time?
January 15, 2022 -
How to use SLACK for your production
October 17, 2021 -
10 ideas for living when traveling for work in Film/TV
August 24, 2021 -
Episode 31 – Brent Emery – Packaging projects and navigating film finance
May 1, 2021 -
7 devices to improve your walkie experience
April 18, 2021 -
Episode 30 – Luke DeBoer – CEO of Set Hero discusses creating call sheets and pr’s in a digital age
March 3, 2021 -
Communicating leadership principals with metaphors
January 8, 2021 -
Episode 28 – Robin Kincade – How to become a successful film production assistant
January 1, 2021 -
Episode 27 – Bruce Van Dusen – Inside the mind of a commercial director
September 11, 2020 -
Episode 26 – Phillip Rush – Filming a movie during a pandemic using the Safe Way Forward Guidelines
August 7, 2020 -
10 ideas to stay productive during Covid-19 as a freelancer
July 24, 2020 -
Episode 25 – Abe Martinez – The value of mentorship and building relationships that matter
July 17, 2020 -
10 Essential PPE supplies to consider for your production
July 10, 2020 -
Episode 24 – Books I’ve Loved – Cal Newport, Jim Dethmer & Ryan Holliday
July 3, 2020 -
Film Production Insurance 101 for US Filmmakers
June 26, 2020 -
Episode 22 – Gad Tisch – CEO of Croo Gloo discusses strategies for using technology to solve problems
June 19, 2020 -
Reviewing the Covid-19 White Paper Guidelines with Lisa Mall and Brandon Riley
June 5, 2020 -
10 notes regarding the Industry White Paper
June 2, 2020 -
A guide to making an Extras Breakdown Sheet
May 29, 2020 -
Best practices for using technology in Film & TV Production
May 15, 2020 -
7 ways to encourage social distancing on a film set
May 6, 2020 -
Episode 18 – Doug Torres – Getting into the mind of the director and creating a style that works
January 6, 2020 -
Episode 17 – Alex Ferrari – Producing micro budget movies and the rise of the Filmtrepreneur
December 20, 2019 -
Episode 16 – Butch Kaplan – The role of producers, hiring practices and longevity in the film/tv industry
December 6, 2019 -
Episode 15 – Matt Compton – Budgeting short-form content and using email effectively in production
November 23, 2019 -
Episode 14 – Jason Waggenspack – Running a studio and making thing happen
October 18, 2019 -
Episode 13 – Keith Alan Morris – Working as a production consultant, slow-filmmaking and the value of film school
October 5, 2019 -
Episode 11 – Running a production office with Collier Meyer
September 6, 2019 -
7 reasons to consider the new G-Casper when creating Call Sheets
August 30, 2019 -
Episode 10 – The art of directing Background Actors with Alexander Salazar
August 23, 2019 -
Why you need a “fixer” when filming on location
August 14, 2019 -
Episode 9 – Using technology to scout and manage locations with location expert Dale Dreher
August 9, 2019 -
Episode 8 – A case study on Avengers End Game and the 1st AD behind the movie Chris Castaldi
July 5, 2019 -
Episode 7 – Seth Edelstein – A UPM’s process for building an all-star team
June 21, 2019 -
Episode 6 – Korey Pollard – A 1st AD’s guide to scheduling scripts like a Pro
June 7, 2019 -
Episode 5 – Joth Riggs – An AD’s guide to working with first time Directors
May 24, 2019 -
What does a 2nd AD do besides make a call sheet?
May 15, 2019 -
How to run an effective production meeting
May 3, 2019 -
Episode 3 – Jason Roberts – An Assistant Directors insight into working with Tom Cruise, utilizing VFX and managing thousands of extras
April 25, 2019 -
Episode 2 – Nick Thomas – The philosophy and strategy behind finding and managing locations on a film set.
April 23, 2019 -
New Podcast – Episode 1 – Paul Garnes – Lessons from a seasoned UPM / Line Producer
April 16, 2019 -
What to include in your speech to Background Actors
April 11, 2019 -
20 things to consider when budgeting a film or tv project.
February 23, 2019 -
10 things every Production Assistant should know:
February 2, 2019 -
How to create a clean, concise and readable call sheet email.
December 26, 2018 -
How to create the perfect folder structure for your next FILM project
November 5, 2018 -
7 ideas to manage the pre-production process as a UPM / Line Producer
September 23, 2018 -
A checklist for traveling and working on location
September 13, 2018 -
How to make revisions to a script during pre-production
September 5, 2018 -
Tools to go digital with paperwork
August 31, 2018 -
The Role of the 2nd 2nd AD
August 24, 2018 -
How to adjust the layout in Movie Magic Scheduling
August 18, 2018 -
Software to manage extras from skin to wrap
August 9, 2018 -
7 reasons why your Low Budget film should go DGA Signatory
August 3, 2018 -
How to upload a Movie Magic Stripboard to Sethero
July 22, 2018 -
Software to distro your documents with ease
July 6, 2018 -
Tools to organize paperwork
June 24, 2018 -
Why your production should use google forms
June 10, 2018 -
Solutions for fast internet on set
May 28, 2018 -
Learn from the Legends
April 21, 2018 -
7 avenues to finding local crew
February 26, 2018 -
5 Day Weeks vs 6 Day Weeks
January 26, 2018 -
A guide to finding background actors in a rural area
January 6, 2018 -
Filling out “The Exhibit G”
November 3, 2017 -
Creating Digital Call Sheets
September 10, 2017 -
Ideas for finding “Extras” for your movie
August 5, 2017 -
10 tips to consider when scheduling your film or tv project
March 19, 2017 -
You have to go slow to go fast
August 9, 2016 -
10 Tips to Working with Background Actors on Low Budget Films
June 10, 2016 -
How to schedule your day as a 2nd AD
March 1, 2016 -
A guide to using Walkies
November 25, 2015 -
A guide to updating your screenplay
August 8, 2015 -
7 things every Director should know when working with an Assistant Director
July 26, 2015 -
Location Scout Guide
December 13, 2014 -
7 ways to help “MAKE YOUR DAY”
November 29, 2014 -
Creating an effective overhead
September 15, 2014 -
10 Steps to Create a Call Sheet
August 10, 2014 -
Using google drive for cast/crew sheets
July 19, 2014 -
Make sides in under 5 minutes
July 18, 2014 -
Applications for confirming with crew members
July 17, 2014 -
How to train PAs for the set
July 14, 2014 -
Why your production should use Dropbox
July 12, 2014 -
The art of CRAFTY
July 10, 2014 -
7 reasons your low-budget film needs a 2nd AD
July 6, 2014 -
Apps for Assistant Directors
June 21, 2014 -
Adaptive Vs. Responsive Layouts And Optimal Text Readability
February 2, 2013 -
Web Design is 95% Typography
February 1, 2013 -
Paper by FiftyThree
January 30, 2013 -
Performance Optimization for Websites
January 30, 2013 -
Smashing Magazine
January 30, 2013 -
Self Hosted HTML5 Video Support
January 30, 2013 -
Responsive Web Design Offers Us
January 30, 2013 -
SoundCloud Audio
January 30, 2013 -
Steve Jobs
January 30, 2013 -
Self Hosted HTML5 Audio Support
January 30, 2013 -
Beautiful illustration
January 30, 2013 -
HTML5 and SEO
December 17, 2012 -
Cross Browser Compatible
November 22, 2012 -
Mobile Optimized
October 14, 2012 -
Good Time with My Friends
September 20, 2012 -
Retina Ready
September 5, 2012 -
Focused on Readability
September 3, 2012 -
Minimalistic Design
August 19, 2012 -
Chat format
August 18, 2012