The Atlanta Film Society is proud to present The PA Academy 2.0
ATLFS presents The PA Academy 2.0 - Winter 2026
DATES: Sat, February 28th and Sun, March 1st
TIME: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Including a 30-minute lunch break)
LOCATION: Virtual
PRICE: $175 NON MEMBERS
ATLFS Member discounts applied at checkout
Registration closes on February 20th at 11:59 PM EST. You must be 18+ to enroll.
The PA Academy takes place virtually via Zoom in February and November and in-person in June and August. Sign up for our free newsletter to learn dates and when registration opens for each!
We’re taking the PA Academy to a new level! This time around, we’re expanding our training beyond film & television to live events like music, film, and arts festivals, corporate conventions, event staging, and light stagehand work to increase the arsenal of skills to make you more desirable as a freelancer. Join us from anywhere, because were taking PA Academy virtual!
Start your career or improve upon your current skills in the industry with advanced knowledge and training. The PA Academy shows you what it takes to advance while preparing you for your first day on set or your transition from a dayplayer to a core crew member, or when working on different types of industry events. Whether you want to work as an office PA, set PA, production assistant in another department, or in live entertainment, The PA Academy teaches you everything you need to know to feel confident in your ability to do the job. But this workshop isn’t just for PAs. It’s for anyone looking to break into the entertainment business. All the same protocol, terminology, and hiring practices exist no matter where you start your career.
Training includes, but is not limited to:
Production terminology and paperwork
Film crew titles, job descriptions, and hierarchy
Department duties and responsibilities
Office and set etiquette - Do's and Don’ts
How a typical day proceeds on multiple types of projects
Locking up the set, distribution, and petty cash
Walkie protocol, terminology, and sign out
Supporting your AD team, your crew, and the project
Kits and gear for different types of projects
We share resume tips, what key crew members look for when they hire PAs, and how to interview. We discuss best networking practices, and where to find experience as well as paid work. We'll explore the many entry-level PA positions available, the paths to different careers, and how your individual experience can influence your unique path to a career you may not even know exists.
All students who finish the two-day workshop in full will be included in a secret FB page and hiring database that only these students and Producer Linda Burns can access for networking, job opportunities, internships, and mentorship. This workshop serves as a fundraiser for the Atlanta Film Society, supporting education and outreach.
You must be 18+ to enroll. Registration closes on February 20th at 11:59 PM EST.
A minimum number of students must be reached for this workshop to take place, plus there are advanced materials to read before the workshop, so register early!
No refunds after Friday, February 20th, at 5:00 PM EST. All sales are nonrefundable 7 days before the start of the virtual event. By completing this purchase, you agree to the refund policy.
INSTRUCTOR
Producer Linda Burns runs The PA Academy. Each workshop offers a fresh and unique perspective to the students. For questions regarding this workshop, contact Linda with THE PA ACADEMY in the subject line. For more information, visit Linda Burns’ Instructor Page.