There are endless books about directing movies, but it’s rare to see a dedicated guide for film crews. “Gofers: On the Front Lines of Film and Television” is a new book that is entirely focused on the production assistant role in the film industry. And because of how specific it is, every line in the book becomes precious advice for any up and coming PA. The author of the book, Daniel Scarpati, is a New York-based filmmaker and camera operator. He graduated from CUNY Macaulay Honors College at Brooklyn College before jumping into a career as a production assistant. His insight into the PA job is all too familiar for anyone who already works as a PA, but for anyone on the cusp of joining the film industry, this book should be required reading. Image source: Daniel Scarpati *This week during the MZed Black Friday Sale, MZed Pro members can download a free copy of “Gofers.” For everyone else, you can purchase the book here. Interview with Daniel Scarpati about “Gofers: On the Front Lines of Film and Television” Q: What’s a Gofer? A: My favorite definition has always been the Oxford English Dictionary’s: “A person who runs errands, especially on a film set or in an office.” It really shines the spotlight at those breaking into showbiz! For about six years, I worked as a film/TV production assistant, or “PA” for short. These are interchangeable terms: PAs and gofers both refer to the people, oftentimes the youngest and lowest...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 24 November, 2022