Production Assistant

This is a Freelance Job

NEED TO FILL IMMEDIATELY

Pay plus gas money and lunch provided. Need a PA March 14th, March 15th, March 21st, March 22nd. Must be able to drive to Reseda, Sylmar, Eagle Rock and Compton. 7am-6pm days.

Shooting a major short film for Tribeca and Sundance and using an Arri Alexa 35 camera. Will need a PA to keep an eye on the camera and hold it when the Director or Camera Operator is not operating the camera. The camera will be on a tripod at all times and only taken off when adjusting the tripod or moving the camera. The PA will assist with moving camera from location to location on set and watching camera when it is unattended. The PA's ONLY job will to be solely responsible for watching the camera when the Director is not using it. The camera operator or Director will have their hands on the camera 95% of the time. Two people will always have their hands on the camera. The camera is 8lbs and will have a cage on it. The PA only has to hold the camera from the top of the cage. Thus, when the camera operator steps away or Director steps away, the PA has their hands on the camera holding it. PA will assist with minor camera attachments and detachments with guidance and/or taking equipment out of the boxes with guidance. The Alexa 35 is an expensive camera and cannot be damaged in anyway. Pay plus gas money and lunch will be provided.