The production assistant generally is a "gofer" that does whatever is needed and is most often given direction by the Second AD. The PA is there to assist in such tasks as bringing actors and extras to the set, giving out vouchers to the extras, keeping track of the extras when they're not working, releasing extras at the end of the day, and whatever else needs to be done. The larger the shoot, the more PA's are needed.
The gopher. Helps the grips, does administrative work for the directory or producer, gets coffee, whatever.
Video crew member who provides general assistance to the production. Roles vary from craft services (food preparation) and transportation, to coiling cables, breaking down sets and running errands for the crew during production.
A person who assists the videographer during and after the video shoot, usually helping with set-ups, equipment, and post-production responsibilities. A Production Assistant does not operate a camera.
An assistant to a producer or director can be assigned responsibilities for a wide variety of production details, including script changes, personnel issues, talent coordination, logistical arrangements, etc.
AKA: Set Production Assistant, PA, Gopher, Personal Assistant, Assistant To, Assistant To Producer A person responsible for various odd jobs, which could include such disseparate tasks as running errands, stopping traffic, acting as couriers, fetching items from craft service, etc. Tasks and levels of responsibility can vary greatly, depending on the film, the needs of the rest of the team, and the skills of the individuals PA themselves. Production Assistants are often attached to individual actor s or filmmakers.
The runners, ‘gophers' on the set. The job can include holding back onlookers, getting coffee, answering phones in the production office, escorting actors to locations, acting as a stand-in while a short is worked out, or performing any other tasks required to make the production run more smoothly.
A production assistant, also known as a PA, is a job title used in filmmaking for a person responsible for various odd jobs, such as stopping traffic, acting as couriers, getting items from craft service, etc. They also do various administrative tasks, such as filing, photocopying, typing/Word processing, taking/making telephone calls and organising the diary for the day. Production assistants are often attached to individual actors or filmmakers.
