Those who work in the Production Coordinator department are responsible for most of the logistics that go into preparing for and executing each day of production. This requires attention to hundreds of details; all of which must mesh with one another and are in constant flux. As the Office PA, you will play a critical role in supporting those who keep it all organized and executed seamlessly. Office PA Fundamentals is a course designed to provide new DGC Members or Permittees with an orientation to the Production Office, and the role an Office PA fulfills for production.
Topics covered include:
Department structure & job descriptions; Key OPA responsibilities; Paperwork; Information flow; An overall glance at a Production from an office point of view
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DGC Maritimes Production Coordinator Sarah MacLeod has worked in many different aspects of the screen industry.
Sarah MacLeod
Sarah MacLeod has worked in many different aspects of the screen industry. Beginning her career at the Atlantic Film Festival, she then transitioned into film, television, and digital productions, other film festivals, conferences, award ceremonies, and variety shows. Her many production credits include: Mr. D, Locke & Key, Dark Harvest, Washington Black, and We Were Liars. Her range of experience in creative and administrative capacities in both professional and social situations - most of which cross in this industry - stands out. Personable and enthusiastic, a champion for the screen industry, advocate for women, gender, race and equality issues, and proudly Atlantic Canadian, Sarah is the Past Chair of the Directors Guild of Canada - Maritimes Regional Council, and works in production.
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