Jake Hartin

My job was to stand at the door and check off those coming into the casting call, set them up with the paperwork and then queue a group of them for our Casting Director to talk to and interview.

My job was to assist the Production Designer in making sure that our sets looked perfect to the clients standards and to lend a hand on whatever project needed to be crafted for that day or the next.

My job was to drive one of the new Ford vehicles around the southwest with the caravan, take care of it and clean it. I also had the normal PA duties such as handing out waters when needed, helping the UPM/Producer with anything they may need and crafty.

Transporting talent to and from airport/set, taking lunch orders, talent releases, de-rigging G&E equipment and helping with any task the Producer/PM asked of me.

My job on set was to transport gear in the cargo, maintain and keep track of G&E gear and keep safety on set a top priority. I also worked with the DP and Gaffer to create set-ups to accomplish the look the DP was going for on film.

I was in charge of making runs and deliveries to and from set, setting up crafty, and aiding the Producer with tasks to help move production along.

Keep crafty stocked and organized, transportation for crew/cast, help lock down set when filming started, talent releases.

I was in charge of keeping the production office running smoothly next to my Production Coordinator and Manager. I delegated to the other Production Assistants, contacted local businesses about rentals/purchases, dealt with the crew on paperwork, helped organize petty cash envelopes and drove the Production cube truck when needed.

Overseeing crew management, balancing day to day budget, designating tasks to PA's. Also working with the Director and Cinematographer to achieve the final look of the film.

Balancing budget for the entire short (around $4,000). Facilitating 30 person crew with their needs to complete the project. Handling day to day problems. Working with Director and Cinematographer to achieve the final cut of the film.

Making and receiving deliveries. Worked talent releases for the crowds coming in every night. Driving Passenger Vans and Cube Trucks. Organizing and cleaning set. Keeping crafty well organized and stocked. Loading in/out of all equipment from the production office, camera dept., G&E, and the mobiles.

Balancing budget for the entire short (around $14,000). Facilitating 50 person crew with their needs to complete the project. Handling day to day problems. Working with Director and Cinematographer to achieve the final cut of the film.

Brought on to assist with the Cinematographers needs. Also did a lot of G&E work with the Key Grip.