THE SMPIA WORKSHOPS: DGC Ultimate P.A. Training SASKATOON

  • June 11, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Honeycut Studios

    2422 Schuyler Street
    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7M 5H4
Ticket Price (CAD) $20.00-$85.00 This event is now over
Description

Production Assistants (P.A.'s) are entry-level positions for all departments in the screen industry.

The DGC's Ultimate P.A. Workshop was developed by senior members of the DGC Alberta District Council and is recognized as a 'gold standard' workshop for people joining the media production industry.

The DGC’s Ultimate P.A. Workshop was developed by senior members of the DGC Alberta District Council and is recognized as a ‘gold standard’ workshop for people joining the media production industry. Hundreds of newbie crew members have taken the workshop and gone to work on shows like the wildly successful HBO series “The Last of Us” 

If you are interested in working on an active set in Saskatchewan’s growing media production industry, the DGC Ultimate P.A. Workshop, led by our Alberta pal, Brock Skretting, is a great place to start!
 

 

Workshop Leader: Brock Skretting

Brock Skretting has been working in the screen industry for about 10 years. He has worked in both production office and assistant director positions and is passionate about seeing new people join the industry and film grow across the Canadian Prairies.  Brock’s credits include Wynonna Earp, Fargo, Interstellar, and The Revenant. 

Brock is also the executive director of "Keep Alberta Rolling" which works to promote the screen industry in Alberta through showcasing behind-the-scenes grassroots development, productions and people who work in the industry. He received the DGC Impact Award in 2022 for KAR's contribution to advocacy for Alberta's film and television tax credit and positive marketing for the industry. 

Date & Time

Sun., Jun. 11, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Venue Details

Honeycut Studios

2422 Schuyler Street
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7M 5H4 Honeycut Studios
Saskatchewan Media Production Industry Association • SMPIA
Established in 1985, the Saskatchewan Media Production Industry Association (SMPIA) represents all personnel related to the making and exhibiting of film and media productions in Saskatchewan - from beginners to veteran professionals. [ww.smpia.sk.ca]