Keys to the Production Office

Table of contents

1. Cover Page
2. Half Title Page
3. Title Page
4. Copyright Page
5. Contents
6. Dedication
7. Authors' Preface
8. Introduction
9. 1 You are Here
   1. Phases of a Show
   2. Where are You?
      1. Production Hubs
      2. Production Office vs. On-Set
   3. Nuances of Production Hubs
   4. Crew Structure And Management
   5. Keys to Section 1
10. 2 Welcome to the Production Office
    1. The Production Staff
       1. Office Staff Responsibilities
       2. Who's the Boss?
    2. What the Production Office Does…
       1. Why the Production Office is Necessary
       2. The Production Pyramid
    3. Keys to Section 2
11. 3 Unlocking the Role of the Office Pa
    1. Responsibilities of the Office Pa
       1. How Long is the Job of an Office PA?
    2. The Production Office Cycles
       1. Prep → Film → Wrap → Repeat
    3. Working Hours
    4. Job Skills and Tools
    5. The Production Crew
       1. “On” and “Off” Production Departments
    6. Keys to Section 3
12. 4 Making It Happen, Behind the Scenes
    1. Production Office Setup and Wrap
       1. Furniture and Workspace
       2. Office Machines
       3. File Storage
       4. Keys
       5. Office Supplies
       6. First Aid
       7. Vendor Services
       8. Distribution
       9. Office Signage
       10. Craft Services Setup
       11. Parking, Public Transportation, and Production Vehicles
    2. Production Filing
       1. Production File Labels
    3. Digital Workflows
    4. Document Distribution
       1. Hard Copy Distribution
       2. Electronic Distribution
          1. Tracking and managing document distribution
    5. Office Operations
       1. Office Equipment
       2. Runs
       3. Meetings, Greetings, and Scouts
       4. That's lunch!
       5. Craft Services
       6. Research
       7. The AD Kit
    6. Script Revisions and Sides
       1. Revisions
       2. Script Collating
       3. Sides
    7. Daily Checklist
    8. Basic Accounting
       1. Purchase Orders
       2. Petty Cash/Purchasing Cards (P-Card)
       3. Check Requests
    9. Supporting Cast and Crew Travel
    10. Keys to Section 4
13. 5 Turning the Page on Production Paperwork
    1. From the Script to the Film Set (Via Paperwork)
14. Contact Lists
15. Schedules
16. Scripts
17. Reporting Documents
18. Post Production/Editorial Needs
19. Financial
20. Other
21. Keys to Section 5
22. 6 Mastering the Art of Workplace Performance
    1. Impressions and Perceptions
    2. Ask Questions Take Notes
    3. Listening and Communicating
    4. Initiative and Follow Through
    5. Being One Step Ahead
    6. Office Etiquette
    7. Phone Etiquette
       1. How to Give Good Phone
          1. Cell Phones and Texting
    8. Appropriate Vs. Not Appropriate
    9. Professional Code of Conduct
       1. Keys to Section 6
23. 7 Reel Life, Unhinged
    1. To Freelance or Not to Freelance
    2. Getting Paid
       1. PA Pay Rates
       2. Start Paperwork
    3. Unemployment
    4. On the Job
       1. Safeguards
       2. Day 1 / Your First Day
       3. Lessons Learned on the Job
    5. Climbing the Pyramid
       1. Inspirational Stories
    6. Unions and Guilds
    7. Keys to Section 7
24. 8 Responsible Production Initiatives
    1. Production Safety
       1. Types of Safety Plans
       2. Production Safety and You
       3. Employer Responsibilities
       4. Pandemic Safety
    2. Harassment and Discrimination
       1. Harassment
       2. Discrimination
    3. Green Production Initiatives
    4. Keys to Section 8
25. 9 the Big Screen Vs. the Small Screen
    1. Production Patterns and Schedules
    2. Release Platforms and Schedules
    3. Pa Work Lifespan on a Show
    4. Keys to Section 9
26. 10 Where Your Story Begins
    1. Networking
    2. Other Job Search Tips
    3. You Don't Know What You Don't Know
       1. Internships
       2. Educational Programs
       3. Mentors
    4. Landing the Job
       1. The Resume
       2. Your Online Presence
       3. The Interview
    5. Competition
    6. Referrals and Recommendations
    7. Keys to Section 10
27. Conclusion
28. Coordinator Corner
29. Acknowledgments
30. Appendix
    1. A.1 –Crew List
    2. A.2 –Office Supply List
    3. A.3 –Production File Organization Chart
    4. A.4 –Day File Labels
    5. A.5 –Production File Labels
    6. A.6 –Mileage Log
    7. A.7 –Script Title Page
    8. A.8 –Script Revisions
    9. A.9 –Phone Activity: Answering Common Calls
31. Glossary
32. Index