Maybe it’s the end of your first full year in the film industry, maybe you’re finally starting to pick up more Key Set PA positions; or, maybe you just want to get a leg up on the waves of high level competition in the production world; whatever your reasoning is, it’s time to turn into the all-star PA that you know you can be. With this post, you’ll be able to learn the techniques that will allow you to hone your PA skills to a standard that’s above and beyond what can be considered “normal.” Breaking down each primary PA position, (BG, Basecamp, First Team, Walkies, and Key Set), and providing helpful tips in being a personality that thrives in this industry, this blog post can serve as a strong foundation as you either move up in the AD department, or, are working to impress department heads in other areas of production.