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 points
1:39 - How did he get started
10:10 - Difference in day playing and getting staffed
14:10 - Networking as an introvert 
18:47 - Working on mental health
21:57 - Starting out as a PA
24:23 - Getting lost with Zendaya
28:04 - 10 years to get started
30:41 - Biggest surprise when getting started
33:50 - Strategies for moving to a writing gig 
35:41 - Using Twitter for Advice
37:39 - Changing scripts on set
39:35 - Cues on what works & what doesn't when writing 
43:25 - Gear that makes his job easier
51:22 - Future projects 

Links
Julio Zepeda Episode
Lucas Tanaka Episode
Korey Pollard Episode
Raul Martin Romero Episode
Final Draft
Surveillance Headset
Run A Better Set
BJ Pasinger Instagram
BJ Pasinger Twitter

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