Improve Your Life & Income From Home | Film Production Assistant

Over the last few weeks we’ve noticed that many people are sharing their thoughts and opinions about the current situation, from the coronavirus itself to the state of the economy, from the increase in unemployment to when we will be able to go back to work.

In this blog we want to talk about the last point: going back to work.

As mentioned, we’ve noticed many people sharing their thoughts. But what we haven’t seen or heard are actionable steps you can take right now to ensure you are available and ready when the shelter in place is over. And, if you are one of the many people who have lost their jobs and want to pursue a new career, this blog is for you.

Three things you could be doing right now to leverage yourself and make you stand out when work starts up again.

1.    Get Your Resume Updated

When was the last time you updated your resume?  I know, I know, yyyuucckkkk.  But really, this is the FIRST thing you need to do to be first in line for advancement or start your next job. 

 According to Glassdoor, employers are looking for:

a)    qualifications (see 2.)

b)    no exaggerations!

c)    work history

d)    online presence

2.  Think about your skills

a)    Get online and get some training in the areas you know you need to get better at.  Here are some Free Office/Business Courses to think about.  

b)    Is networking important?  Usually the answer is Yes!  Research some ways to become better at it, including these from Entrepreneur.

3.  Think about additional income

Whoa! Instead of thinking about all the down time, or wasting time, or getting down-in-the-dumps.  How about branching out?  Where can you make additional income doing what you already know or would love to do?  

 
Photo: Credit Card Commercial Directed by Christopher Bunney, Produced by Robin Kincade, in Oakland, California

Photo: Credit Card Commercial Directed by Christopher Bunney, Produced by Robin Kincade, in Oakland, California

Want to Work in film, video, or Any Part of the entertainment industry?

If you want to add another income stream (and who doesn’t), there are a ton of jobs that hire entry level Production Assistants. Kincade Productions can help get you in the door and then get called back. 

 
 
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Want To Add Another Income Stream?

A Ton of Jobs Hire Production Assistants

 
 

Think about all the jobs in movies, concerts, sports, and television, etc. Producing commercials alone requires production crews for television and all over the internet (think YouTube).  A lot of commercials are shot locally, right where you live.

 
Photo: On the set of a commercial for Equil. Director Max Strebel. Produced by Kincade Productions, .

Photo: On the set of a commercial for Equil. Director Max Strebel. Produced by Kincade Productions, .

 
 
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In fact, during a major election year, hundreds of political commercials are being produced.  And almost all of them hire production assistants. When I started in San Francisco, political commercials were a constant source of income. Mayoral races, ballot propositions, evens state congressional gigs came my way. 

 
 
 

Reality television has skyrocketing in the last 10 years. Watch a few days of television or hang on the internet and you will see what kinds of programs are being produced. For every professional video you watch, there is a team producing that footage. I was on the crew of I (Almost) Got Away With It! 

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Photo: I (Almost) Got Away With It! production shot. Directed by Evan Cecil and produced by Christopher Knox, San Francisco Bay Area, California.

 

Right now, even though many people are off work, companies are hiring PAs. On KincadeProductions.com, I provide a long list (free to download now!) of the different types of businesses that need production assistants.

 
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Even though many people are off work, companies are hiring PAs!

 

Is it hard to get a job as a Production Assistant? 

Not really. Job postings for entry-level production assistants all have similar minimum qualifications:

·      High school diploma

·      Work well with others in a team environment

·      Self-starters

·      Computer experience

·      Work some nights, weekends and holidays

·      Appropriate professional demeanor

·      Follow company policies

·      Ability to read, hear and speak clearly

Employers are looking for that ‘right fit’ – Someone who can work hard, think for themselves, and communicate with others. And most important of all, someone that can be trusted to show up.

You can find listings with companies wanting to hire Production Assistants in just about any city in the U.S.  Check out this site from Entertainment Careers.Net, that has close to 3,000 listings..  And that’s just one site!  Some of these require a degree to get hired. But, look closely. There are a lot of employers looking for entry-level PAs and require no degree or experience.  They are hiring right now. Here’s an example of a posting for a Production Assistant in Bristol, Connecticut that does not require a degree. What do they want?  

They cite a self-starting attitude and team-oriented work ethic

But what does that mean on a set? Imagine that you show up to work and want to help the cameraman move to a different spot by grabbing a C-Stand with a light on it. You just screwed up—Big Time. Why? Because you didn’t know what you can and can’t do on the set. It was your first few days working for them, and you might not get called back.

Situations just like this one can occur on a film or video set if you’re brand new.  Navigating these (often unknown) pitfalls is what I teach in Course 4: Film Production Rules. This is the insider information, all the tips and tricks to being successful on your first day, so you will get called back, again and again.

I got my start because I was willing to go after it and got hired as a Production Assistant.  If you interview anyone in the film or video industry, they will all say the same thing, “I got my start at the bottom and I stuck with it.”  Today I own and operate two businesses, Kincade Productions and Kincade & Company.

My goal is to share with you all the insider information I learned over the last 25 years and help you develop a successful career in this industry – I can help you learn how to get film or video production assistant work and how to keep getting called back. 

My goal is to share with you the insider information I learned over the last 25 years and help you develop a successful career in this industry!

Meanwhile, If you want to know more about me check out Robin Kincade on IMBD or if you have a few questions do not hesitate to contact us at (415) 652-4391 or email us at support@kincadeproductions.com.

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