“The Kincade Production course not only gave me all of the resources available to become a knowledgeable PA, but it also helped me find ways to stand out on set by working with enthusiasm while making connections and relationships with everyone on the production team. Completing this course allowed me to seamlessly transition from the shy PA in the back to the confident PA stepping to the front and working as if it were second nature. I strongly recommend this course to anyone who doesn't know where to begin their filmmaking journey so that they can have a clear glimpse of the industry all within the comfort of learning at your own pace. I have now successfully been a Production Assistant on two film sets and have recently been promoted to Production Coordinator, thanks to the knowledge and skills I gained and valuable insights from Kincade Productions.”

“Kincade Production’s How To Be A Successful Production Assistant Course is concise and easily digestible, allowing you to work at your own pace. Each section begins on a broader scale and becomes more specific as you progress. The amount of information per episode is manageable, and I don’t feel forced to retain everything at once. I appreciate the ability to watch the episodes in whatever order that suits my needs. Everything is clear, to the point, and well-organized.”

Micah J. Allen, Production Assistant, Bay Area

“I began my journey into film with a course on how to be a successful PA. Now, two years later I can say it has been quite the adventure, and I'm loving every minute of it. I've had the pleasure of working on many different kinds of sets, in various roles and learned a lot. I would have never imagined this line of work was possible! I've gotten to travel, see places, meet people from all over and work in an ever changing environment. I just had the greatest experience my life working on this set! I got to 1st AC and it was beautiful all the way around. The production team, the cast, the location, everyone involved! Learned a lot and it will be unforgettable. Met fantastic people and had an amazing time."

Shabella Oliver, Student

“Throughout the course, you will hear from a diverse group of individuals from various departments of film production. The language used is clear and presents a plethora of knowledge from people with years of experience. I would recommend this course to anyone who is just starting out as a PA, or even someone who is just looking for a brief introduction about diving into the entertainment world.”

“Kincade Productions helps you understand not only how to get into the industry but what attitude is best for success. As someone new to the film industry I have come to find that being armed with this video course has lifted the veil of the unspoken codes of conduct for the film industry and what is taboo. All of which has better prepared me for the reality of following my dream of filmmaking.”

“I enjoyed taking the Kincade PA boot camp so much! I’ve learned so much through this course that I wouldn't have learned other wise. Not only did it teach me the do’s and don’ts as a Production Assistant, but also how to connect and network within the industry. Through taking this PA course, I gained the experience needed to be a successful Production Assistant. If anyone wants to start their career in the film industry, I highly recommend that they take this course.” 

“I was nervous, starting as a PA. I didn’t even know where to start! After watching Kincade’s PA videos, I feel confident that I have the tools to be a successful PA.
I had no idea how many roles there can be on set, let alone what they do. I had never heard of a 2ND 2ND AD or the difference between a data wrangler and DIT. The videos laid all the jobs out, so even people with no experience in the film industry could understand. I got to know the different roles and also found out what departments I want to work in! Now I understand what is expected of me as a PA, and I have some knowledge of the more nuanced relationships on set and what mistakes to avoid that I wouldn’t have even thought of.”

Lynetta Freeman, Owner, Publisher, San Francisco Reel Directory

"I remember being in film school and getting some breaks to get on set and even travel, being shown the ropes and trained as a DOC/AC on an Aaton with a well-known documentary cameraman. I had no business being there, but the crew took me under their wing and I thrived. The main problem with people who are starting out is that they don't know what they don't know and in the film business there's so much to learn about how things work on a set. They just don't know about those things until they get on a live set. Love what you're doing... it's a service to all of us."

“Over the years we have received many requests from people looking to get started in the video/film industry but having someone on set for the first time can be a scary endeavor (For both of us). Nowadays, we outsource the training to the professionals at Kincade Productions via their online PA course and our only complaint is that this service was not offered sooner!”

“The course is in-depth, thorough and well worth the small amount of money charged. We no longer have to hire/train a new PA from ground zero which helps make them much more ready to go on day one! Kincade Productions makes the intimidating task of being a PA on a film set much easier by providing all the tools, resources and knowledge that you need in order to effectively work on set. Highly recommended!!!”