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The Post PA Handbook:

Your Guide to Life as a Post Production Assistant in Television and Movies

The Post PA Handbook by Alyssa Carroll is a quick, no-nonsense guide to help you excel in your first post production job.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

"a must read for people that want to work in post production"

- Troy Takaki, ACE

"This guide does a really fantastic job of explaining what to expect when applying to entertainment jobs in particular, including where to (and where not to) look for a job, how to stand out in resumes/cover letters/interviews, what your colleagues will expect from you, and more." - Elizabeth

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About the Book

Do you have dreams of editing television shows or feature films but don't know where to start your career? Are you already a post production assistant, but you want to improve your work? Look no further.

The Post PA Handbook is packed with practical information designed to help you succeed. Learn where to look for jobs, how to apply, what to expect on your first day, and how to stand out enough to be worth re-hiring or promoting.

Written by a television editor who rose quickly through the ranks, this book is here to help you begin your post production career on the right foot.

Alyssa Carroll is a television editor and the creator of TV-AE.com. At the beginning of her career, Alyssa was a post production assistant for shows on the networks ABC, NBC, AMC, The CW, and more. After a decade in the industry, Alyssa decided to write a guide for early career post production professionals. To learn more about her professional credits, head over to IMDb at: https://imdb.me/alyssa-carroll.

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Official book for the
ACE Internship Program.
Your guide to becoming a post production assistant in television and movies.
Jam-packed with post-production assistant resume tips, how-to's for the job, and more.
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