#42 A Guide to Starting as a PA | BJ Pasinger

Easily make your way on set to become a PA. This week, BJ Pasinger shares tips he used to get on set to become a PA. In this episode BJ shares how he got started as a PA, networking as an introvert, and how it's okay to make mistakes. BJ's resume includes STARZ show “Vida” and HBO’s “Insecure” and Netflix’s “Never Have I Ever.”Listen to this guide on how you can become a PA in Hollywood. Key points1:39 - How did he get started10:10 - Difference in day playing and getting staffed14:10 - Networking as an introvert 18:47 - Working on mental health21:57 - Starting out as a PA24:23 - Getting lost with Zendaya28:04 - 10 years to get started30:41 - Biggest surprise when getting started33:50 - Strategies for moving to a writing gig 35:41 - Using Twitter for Advice37:39 - Changing scripts on set39:35 - Cues on what works & what doesn't when writing 43:25 - Gear that makes his job easier51:22 - Future projects LinksJulio Zepeda Episode Lucas Tanaka EpisodeKorey Pollard Episode Raul Martin Romero Episode Final Draft Surveillance HeadsetRun A Better SetBJ Pasinger InstagramBJ Pasinger TwitterConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeSupport the showFind more filmmaking resourcesConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resources