Production Assistants
Bilingual PAs and runners supporting global shoots at Paris studios and across all French regions.
Here is how this works in practice. Production assistants in France serve as the bilingual bridge between global shoots teams and local French operations. They handle Parisian logistics, communicate with French vendors and authorities, and give the on-the-ground support that global crews need to operate efficiently in France's specific production culture. French PAs know local working protocols, labor rules, and the practical details of shooting across Paris and the regions.
Here is the short of it. Our network has reliable, bilingual PAs skilled on features at La Cité du Cinéma and Bry-sur-Marne, commercials across Paris and Provence, and series shooting across France. They bring professionalism, local knowledge, and the bilingual communication skills key for global shoots using the TRIP rebates.
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 know French set protocols, working hour rules, and the specific practices of French production — arriving prepared to support global and domestic crews alike.
02.
Bilingual French-English Essential
Every PA we give is bilingual, communicating effectively with global directors and French vendors, authorities, and local contacts without translation delays.
03.
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.
04.
French Film School Graduates
PAs from France's respected film schools. La Fémis, ESRA, and regional programs — bringing pro training, enthusiasm, and strong work ethic to each 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 forms, 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 give key bilingual support — set lockups on Parisian streets, talent escort, gear handling, local vendor communication, and the French-language logistics that global shoots need handled efficiently on the ground.
Do your PAs speak English?
Yes, each PA we give for global shoots is bilingual French-English. They communicate with your crew while handling French vendors, authorities, mairies, and situations needing native French language skills.
Can you provide drivers and runners?
Yes, we supply skilled drivers who know Parisian traffic patterns, périphérique navigation, and routes across French regions. They handle gear pickups, CDG/Orly airport transfers, and production errands efficiently.
How quickly can you staff PAs?
For planned shoots, book 1-2 weeks ahead. We keep networks of reliable bilingual PAs across Paris and major French cities and can often staff extra 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 rules — including night shoots, weekends, and split days. We make sure PAs are appropriately scheduled and rested per Code du travail needs.
What experience do your PAs have?
Here is the breakdown. Our roster has graduates from La Fémis, ESRA, and other French film schools alongside skilled PAs with many 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
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