The Maritimes Permittee Program (MPP) is an initiative administered by DGC Maritimes to help interested people gain experience in the film industry by way of entry-level job positions represented by the Guild. These jobs are those of Production Assistants (PA) and trainees within the following departments: Assistant Director (Set PA), Production Office (Office PA), Locations (Location PA), Art (Art PA), Accounting (Trainee Assistant Accountant - TAA). The Goal of the Maritimes Permittee Program is to actively participate in the development of a skilled film workforce in our region and to create a focused pathway toward membership in the DGC Maritimes council. This orientation primer will introduce you to the Guild and go over important information to prepare you for working as a DGC Permittee.
Topics covered include:
Who's who on a film set and what each of these roles do; Descriptions of DGC job categories with details about entry-level positions; Tips for how to promote yourself and get hired; How to fill out a Start Pack and what paperwork you need to get credits and get paid; How to prepare for your first day on the job; Working respectfully and the DGC Code of Conduct (or how to get re-hired); Next steps and training opportunities for MPP participants; Requirements for eventually joining the DGC
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