Below-the-Line Film and Television Workers - Conseil des ...

CHRC BTL TGA - 11/14/2008 -Page 26with great promise for the observant and enthusiastic. However, to driveproduction vehicles, the PA has to be over 23 which narrows the field - willing toschlep as an Office PA but over 23. One Manitoba PM noted that she likes herentry level PAs to come from MacDonalds where they teach customer service.Interesting point - people skills are vital to a successful career in film & TV.4.1.12. Craft Service/First AidPMs are finding it difficult to find Craft Service personnel willing to do food prepand 1st Aid, ideally a combined skill set. A training gap? Perhaps. the problemmay be at least partially addressed by how job options are presented to studentsand new workers or in curriculum design.4.1.13. TransportIn peak production periods, as with other positions, there is a shortage of trainedand experienced personnel.4.2. Assistant DirectorsWhile there appears to be a healthy system in place in most provinces for ADtraining, helping people climb the ladder, respondents did note training needs inthe following areas: updates on union agreements and labour law, training inbudgeting, scheduling and form-filling software, management skills, and as withother below-the-line positions, but of particular importance in the AD department,the ability to read scripts and understand the creative process.Ontario reported a shortage of 3 rd Ads and one PM called for more trainingopportunities through the union. She highlighted the need for more training inpaperwork fundamentals, a major part of the 3 rd AD’s job.Newfoundland reported a shortage of 1sts and 2nds.4.3. Production Design4.3.1. Production Designers and Art DirectorsThe same comments were made for the two professions. While as with otherbelow-the-line jobs there was a call for improved training in creative skills, like artand art history, materials and fabrics, how to read a script, etc., there was also acall for better training in management skills, in HD and its affects on their craft, andCHRC BTL TGA - 11/14/2008 -Page 26