The PA ACADEMY

Start your career or improve upon your current skills in the industry with advanced knowledge. The PA Academy shows you what it takes to succeed while preparing you for your first day on set or your transition from a dayplayer to a core crew member. Whether you want to work as an office PA, set PA, or production assistant in another department, 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 business from camera to G&E and wardrobe to craft service. All the same protocol, terminology, and hiring practices exist no matter where you start your career.

The PA Academy takes place every February, June, August, and November.

Thanks to sponsorships from our partner organizations, The PA Academy is offering five 100% off financial hardship scholarships AND ten 50% off scholarships to GA residents with a focus on supporting underserved communities (African American/Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latin, Veterans, Indigenous/Native American, LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Women, Multicultural)

Are you a DeKalb County, GA resident? The PA Academy, thanks to the DeKalb Entertainment Commission, is offering 10 50% off scholarships for those with proof of residency.

Click on the upcoming class below to learn more and apply.

“I am thankful for getting to take notes from such a wide swath of positions and personality types. It opened my eyes to the many joys and sacrifices that are made working in our industry.”

— Thomas L.

“I found both days of PA Academy incredibly useful and your insights were applicable to life in general. Never too old to learn or be reminded of important things! So much wisdom from the speakers, too. I look forward to building on the weekend’s foundation and continuing this learning experience.”

— Nancy D.

INSTRUCTOR:

Producer Linda Burns runs The PA Academy with the help of Georgia’s best DGA ADs, office and set PAs, and crew working full-time in the industry. Each workshop offers a fresh and unique perspective to the students, with an ever-changing group of instructors and guest speakers. For questions regarding this workshop, go to The PA Academy website or contact Linda with PA ACADEMY in the subject line. For more information, visit Linda Burns's Instructor Page.