The Michigan Production Alliance (MPA) has organized an event to promote the education of entry-level media professionals by offering a half-day seminar.

The seminar hosted by MSU in E. Lansing  will be a lecture and interactive demonstration followed by a panel discussion featuring local professionals. Hold the Day! Saturday,  21  May 2011 from 9am to 3pm.  Event begins at 9am sharp!! Rm 161 Communications Arts and Sciences Bldg.

The lecture, presented by MPA’s Mark Adler and other film professionals will provide more than just an overview of what is expected of Production Assistants on both film and video sets. It will include a include set and client etiquette, use of radios and forms as well as knowledgeable industry speakers. There will be a discussion about local production companies, organizations and unions and the different resources they have to offer.