Production Assistants
Bilingual PAs and runners supporting international productions at Paris studios and across all French regions.
Production assistants in France serve as the bilingual bridge between international production teams and local French operations. They navigate Parisian logistics, communicate with French vendors and authorities, and provide the on-the-ground support that international crews need to operate efficiently in France's specific production culture. French PAs understand local working protocols, labor regulations, and the practical details of shooting across Paris and the regions.
Our network includes reliable, bilingual PAs experienced on features at La Cité du Cinéma and Bry-sur-Marne, commercials across Paris and Provence, and series shooting throughout France. They bring professionalism, local knowledge, and the bilingual communication skills essential for international productions using the TRIP rebate.
ACT 01
Capabilities
Complete PA Services
From set support to office administration, our production assistants provide the reliable help your production needs to operate efficiently.
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Set PAs
- On-set support
- Lock-ups & crowd control
- Talent escort
- Walkie distribution
- General set assistance
On-Set Support
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Office PAs
- Production office support
- Phone & communication
- Filing & organization
- Copying & distribution
- General admin tasks
Office Operations
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Runners & Drivers
- Equipment pickups
- Catering runs
- Document delivery
- Airport transfers
- General errands
Logistics Support
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Equipment Support
- Equipment loading
- Truck organization
- Gear distribution
- Inventory assistance
- Wrap support
Physical Support
ACT 02
Why Us
Why Choose Our Production Assistants
01.
French Production Culture Knowledge
PAs who understand French set protocols, working hour regulations, and the specific practices of French production — arriving prepared to support international and domestic crews alike.
02.
Bilingual French-English Essential
Every PA we provide is bilingual, communicating effectively with international directors and French vendors, authorities, and local contacts without translation delays.
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Paris & Regional Deployment
PA networks across Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Bordeaux, and all major French production regions — with rapid deployment for last-minute schedule changes.
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French Film School Graduates
PAs from France's respected film schools — La Fémis, ESRA, and regional programs — bringing professional training, enthusiasm, and strong work ethic to every production.
On Location
Bilingual PAs holding French production days together
Here is how this works in practice. The PAs we book onto global shoots in France carry two things at once — fluent French-English communication and a real knowing of how French production runs. They handle the practical work that breaks unprepared global teams in the country: lock-ups on Haussmann boulevards in Paris, talent escort between hotels and stage at La Cité du Cinéma, vendor pickups at the Paris gear houses, regional runs across Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Toulouse, the Côte d'Azur, and the Lille studios, and bilingual liaison with the mairie or préfecture officer holding up the day.
Here is the short of it. Discipline is the load-bearing piece. Our PAs are briefed on intermittents du spectacle paperwork, Convention Collective production audiovisuelle working-hour ceilings, and the Code du travail rest periods that the 1st AD plans against, and many come out of La Fémis, ESRA, CLCF, or the École Louis-Lumière pipeline. So they show up trained on set etiquette and radio discipline rather than learning it on your shoot. We staff at 24-48 hours' notice for last-minute crewing across major French production cities when a planned PA drops out.
ACT 03
FAQ
PA Department Expertise
What do production assistants do?
PAs in France provide essential bilingual support — set lockups on Parisian streets, talent escort, equipment handling, local vendor communication, and the French-language logistics that international productions need handled efficiently on the ground.
Do your PAs speak English?
Yes, every PA we provide for international productions is bilingual French-English. They communicate with your crew while navigating French vendors, authorities, mairies, and situations requiring native French language skills.
Can you provide drivers and runners?
Yes, we supply experienced drivers who know Parisian traffic patterns, périphérique navigation, and routes across French regions. They handle equipment pickups, CDG/Orly airport transfers, and production errands efficiently.
How quickly can you staff PAs?
For planned productions, book 1-2 weeks ahead. We maintain networks of reliable bilingual PAs across Paris and major French cities and can often staff additional positions with 24-48 hours notice when schedules change.
Do you provide overnight or weekend PAs?
Yes, we staff PAs for all schedules within French labor regulations — including night shoots, weekends, and split days. We ensure PAs are appropriately scheduled and rested per Code du travail requirements.
What experience do your PAs have?
Our roster includes graduates from La Fémis, ESRA, and other French film schools alongside experienced PAs with multiple feature and commercial credits. We match experience levels to your needs across key positions and general support.
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ACT 04 — On Set
Need Production Assistants?
Tell us about your production and we'll provide reliable PA support.