A Day in the Life of a Production Assistant

If you’re planning on working your way up into the film industry, PAing is a rite of passage. Production Assistants (P.A.’s) are often overlooked, but are a crucial part of any production. They work as a team, have their eyes on everything, facilitate communication across the entire set, and keep everything running smoothly. On the set of RocketJump: The Show, they gave production assistant Colin West McDonald a go pro and followed him as he went about his day on the short “Tip Jar.”