Film Production

If you are interested in learning about a new and exciting career in the Film industry, TSTC along with the Texas Film Commission is proud to offer educational training workshops to help boost your knowledge and skills.  Texas residents over the age of 18 are welcome to particiapte in these workshops and training courses.  Attendees will receive a certification from the Texas Film Commission for those who successfully complete the workshop or training. 

Production Assistant Workshop

Course Code: FLMC 1092

The Production Assistant (P.A.) Workshop is a two-day introductory course for surviving work in production at its entry level position. The Workshop teaches the terminology, paperwork, etiquette, processes and physical requirements of the job.  Taught by active working industry professionals, the Workshop is designed to introduce the participants to professional crew persons that live and work in their area, thus beginning their networking opportunities for finding employment. Upon completing the Workshop, participants receive a P.A. Workshop Training Certification from the Texas Film Commission, which can be included on a résumé, and a listing in the Texas Production Directory. Participants are also eligible for further Texas Film Commission training in specialized production departments, which may include:

• Camera
• Grip
• Locations
• Set Dressing and Props
• Video Assist
• Lighting
• Art Department/Set Construction
• Production Sound
• Wardrobe

Upon successfull completion of the Workshop, participants will receive a P.A. Workshop Training Certification from the Texas Film Commission, which can be included on a résumé, and a listing in the Texas Production Directory.  This workshop is a prerequiste for the Location Scout Workshop.  Click here to learn more about the P.A. Workshop.

14 hours                            1.4 CEUs

Saturday, Sunday               9am (sharp!) to 4pm

Fee: $75