SAFETY ON SET
NEXT WORKSHOP DATES Feb 24-25, 2024
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- WORKSHOP DATE: May 20
- TIME: 7-8:30PM
- Location: VIRTUAL
- COST: FREE
IN THIS 2-DAY DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC WORKSHOP:
We know when it comes to safety, we all play a part. All individuals on set must communicate and work together to prevent accidents. We also know that experience and knowledge vary among crews and that safety is never done.
Our goal is to start the discussion around safety by hearing from seasoned industry professionals on the roles of a few key positions on every set. We’ll take some time to discuss general safety and touch on the rights and responsibilities of every crew member when it comes to keeping the set safe.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an industry newcomer, this is a safe (ha! see what we did there?) place to learn and brush up on reminders.
Hosted by the Upper Midwest Film Office. Moderated by Carrie Bush & Matt Roy
Panelists:
Producer – Todd Cobery
Assistant Director – Van Hayden
Stunt Coordinator – Eric D. Howell
Stunt Performer – Mary Karcz
Key Grip – Dan Miller
This program is a presentation of UMFO in partnership with Minnesota North, the IRRRB, and the Blandin Foundation.
2 Day PA Workshop
NEXT WORKSHOP DATES AUG 9-10, 2024
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- WORKSHOP DATE: Saturday August 10, 9-5:30 PM Sunday August 11, 9-5:30 PM
- Location: Chisholm, MN.
- COST: $50
- Scholarships Available
- SPACE IS LIMITED
IN THIS 2-DAY DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC WORKSHOP:
This introductory workshop offers practical hands-on training to prepare you for a career as a production assistant on a film or television set. Explore responsibilities, other positions and hierarchy, walkie-talkie and set etiquette and lingo, call sheet and sides creation, production paperwork, and more!
Trainees will be able to provide clerical and administrative duties to production departments such as understanding call sheets, organizing travel to locations, handling gear, making copies of scripts, maintaining schedules, and assisting and coordinating with all key departments on set.
Led by seasoned industry professionals, we will cover:
- Hands-on training with walkie-talkies and surveillance mics.
- All Production Paperwork.
- Production Terminology.
- Gear and Supplies.
- How to pack and unload a production truck properly.
- Set Protocol, i.e. “do’s and don’ts”.
- Other crew departments function and interactions.
- Office P.A. (including sides and revisions).
- Staff P.A. Responsibilities.
- Film and TV versus Commercials/Videos/Indies.
- How to anticipate production needs.
- Lock-ups, Shout outs, Daily & Wrap duties.
- Where to find production jobs and navigate a career path.
Hosted at Lost Forty Studios, the schedule is as follows:
SATURDAY, 8/10: 9AM – 5:30PM
SUNDAY, 8/11: 9AM – 5:30PM
If you need information on hotels and Airbnbs, please message us and we can point you in the right direction.
See you on set!
This program is a presentation of UMFO in partnership with Minnesota North, the Blandin Foundation, and the IRRRB
PAST WORKSHOPS:
- 3-Day on Set Production Workshop 6/21, 10/21, 4/22, 10/22, 2/23, 5/23, 9/23, 1/24, 3/24
- Working in the Art Department 6/23
- 2-Day Set Decorating Workshop 8/23
- 2 Day Hands-on Grip 11/23
- 2-Day Hands-on Sound 12/23
- How to Network in the Arts & Entertainment Industry 9/21, 9/22
- Festival How To: A virtual panel 8/11
- Management & Scouting, the Business of Locations 6/21
- Introduction to PA: Virtual 5/21
- Set Etiquette: Hair/Makeup & Costume 4/21
- Introduction to G&E Hibbing 4/21
- Introduction to Camera: Duluth, 2/21
- Introduction to Production Sound: Duluth, 2/21
- Introduction to G&E: Duluth, 2/21
- Introduction to PA: VIRTUAL, 2/21
- Crew Introduction & Overview: VIRTUAL 2/21