What educators are saying

“Teach What It Takes”

Philip Chidel, Director, Writer, Producer, Film Teacher, Marin School of the Arts, Novato, CA

“When I first heard about the course, I instantly knew that there was something different about this that others didn't have. I come from a background where we're always talking about the arts and creativity, and how to make a good movie, but this one is actually telling you how to make a movie. It's like how to be responsible, how to handle yourself on the set.”

Katie McQuone-Botello, Milken Educator of the Year, 2019, Media Academy Teacher, Sunnyside High School, Fresno, CA

“I have seen first hand my students go out and get jobs after taking this course and graduating from my program. And this course is access for everyone. It’s not just you’re in LA so you have a foot in the door. I can be anywhere and understand how the industry works and apply it to where I live.”

Kevin Clifton, Media Teacher, McLane High, Fresno, CA

“I haven’t seen anything else like this because I just don’t think it’s out there. When I first started going through it, I just could not believe how much time and effort was put into it. Everything is shot beautifully. The interviews are fantastic. There's a colorful cast of characters that are involved here that have a tremendous amount of production experience, and they talk to the students as if they really want them to get jobs in the industry.”

Dewey Compton, CTE Film Teacher, West High School, Bakersfield, CA

“In 2023, I started teaching my students Kincade Production’s program on how to become a successful production assistant. This was my first year going through it, and I just let my advanced video students go at their own pace. I had 12 of my 15 advanced students complete the course and passed the final assessment. This is a great course for me as my students already have had a taste of these jobs in my class working in teams to produce video projects. So this is a great fit for what I teach and gives students real world skills in addition to the much needed soft skills of communication, showing up early, being positive, and respectful.”

Eric Chow, Phillip & Sala Burton High School, San Francisco, CA

“Kincade Productions curriculum is an amazing opportunity for my students to have access to the inside track of becoming a Film Production Assistant. They are learning important lessons about the film industry, how to get started, having the right mindset, and of course, all of the terminology of the industry. Quite honestly, they are learning how to be successful in any pathway they plan to get a start in through the engaging testimonials and bits of wisdom.”

Julianne Aguilar, CTE Film Instructor, Atwater High School, Atwater, CA

“I have been teaching Film Studies to my students as part of our Arts, Media, & Entertainment CTE Pathway for 15 years.  While my students are well-versed in cinematic history and theory, movie-making processes and workflow, the art and science of cinematography and editing, we experienced a huge hole in our career readiness curriculum.  Our school is not located near any industry hubs; there is a scant number of industry professionals, but most over an hour away.  So, experiences in job shadowing, workshops and training with industry professionals, networking, and internships, are out of our reach. 

Then I met Robin and Susan Kincade and they introduced me to their The Production Assistant Course. They are so very knowledgeable, professional, passionate, experienced, connected, while also being supportive, friendly, and approachable. 

My students learned so much from their Production Assistant Course.  They got all the advice and insider knowledge of being on-set in LA or the Bay Area without the cost and headache of traveling with teenagers.  They all passed their quizzes and cheer for each other when they passed the final exam.  I can’t wait to expand this program to all my Film Students and see where this takes them!”

Jim Weaver, Media Academy Teacher, Sunnyside High School, Fresno, CA

“After going through the content with all the classes in our program, we are sold. The lessons were clear, accurate and gave students the confidence to seek that first job in a production environment.  The thing that impressed us the most was the emphasis that Robin places on the soft skills like being nice, showing up early, being organized, communicating with your coworkers and having pride in your work. We realize that not all our students are going to end up working in production but having access to these skills will serve them well in any industry.”

Monica Castro, Media Academy Teacher, Coachella vally High School, Coachella, CA

Kresta Klassen, Laton High School, Laton, CA

“Her PA Course is undoubtedly such a huge help to my ROP Video Production students. They did not only learn about the culture and environment in the entertainment world, but most importantly, they have gained such an immense amount of information in order to survive the dynamic world of film production.”

“Even some students of mine who are not specifically going to film school were very vocal of the relevance and helpfulness of this course in terms of opening their minds to the importance of professionalism and positive attitude in the workplace. I truly wish I had taken a course like this when I was in Film School many years ago.”

Dr. Richard Stull, American Speech Dynamics, LLC (Robin’s first mentor); Professor Emeritus, Humboldt State University

“Robin Kincade has crafted an inspired, practical, and comprehensive course for anyone who wants to get into the exciting profession of film and video production. This Film Production Assistant course is equally informative for those who want to start from the beginning without any experience, for those who want to explore a new career, or even those who want to change their careers in midlife and want to become part of a demanding but imminently creative life pursuit.”

Jennifer Dhillon, Executive Director, Bounce Back Generation, San Francisco, CA

Bounce Back Generation is a Bay Area based 501c3 dedicated to providing resilience-building skills to low income and minority individuals, families, and communities who are minority/low income and the un-housed. 

“This online course offers smart, entertaining, and practical skills for students to find clients, learn what is expected on the job, the etiquette of a film set, and much more. Our students have enjoyed learning while gaining confidence and an understanding of what it takes to be professional in the film industry.”

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