TRAINING & WORKSHOPS
We provide training and workshops to serve the needs of a variety of individuals interested in the film and television industry. Through hands-on learning, individuals gain an understanding of best practices, requirements, and how to be successful on and off the set.
2023 EVENTS
More details to come. Check back for registration information. Dates subject to change.
PANELS / WORKSHOPS JDIFF
APRIL 2023
We'll be at Julien Dubuque Film Festival in Dubuque, IA. We'll keep you posted on the schedule for when our team will host panels or workshops.
WOMEN IN THE FILM INDUSTRY
MAY 19-20, 2023
PA Academy is your introduction to responsibilities of a production assistant. Through hands-on training, attendees will learn set etiquette and safety, hierarchy of production roles, terminology, and much more.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT ACADEMY
CAMERA ASSISTANT TRAINING
NEW DATES TBA
In this technical training, attendees will become familiar with all of the camera equipment used on a set. This will not be a creative training. Build up your knowledge to become a camera PA and 1st and 2nd AC.
NEW DATES TBD
In this introductory hands-on training you'll learn basic grip and electric terminology,
stand and equipment types, basic power theory, and general on set safety from industry leaders with over 30 years in the business.
GRIP & LIGHTING TRAINING
DATE TBD
In this introductory hands-on training you'll learn basic grip and electric terminology,
stand and equipment types, basic power theory, and general on set safety from industry leaders with over 30 years in the business.
VIRTUAL PRODUCTION 101
2023 TBD
Gain insights from six industry experts as they tackle topics such as creating spec scripts for TV series, learning to screenwrite, how to write with your actor in mind, and many more.
HIGH SCHOOL FILM CHALLENGE
2024 TBA
We want to celebrate the youth that have a passion for film. Iowa high school students are invited to create a short film and enter it into the film challenge.