PA Nation

A term used for any group of Film Production Assistants working on a set.

Petty Cash Recap Form

This is a report listing purchases made with petty cash, showing where the money was spent and for what purpose. Receipts for purchases should be organized and accompany the recap.

Principal Photography

Is the phase of film production in which the bulk of the movie is filmed, with actors on set with the cameras filming, and is distinct from pre-production and post-production. Principal photography can be the most expensive part of film production, due to actor, director, and set crew salaries, as well as the costs of certain shots, props, and on-set special effects.

Pro Bono

This term refers to working without compensation or at a significantly reduced cost. Often a person does this to support or contribute to a nonprofit organization or cause.

Production Order (PO’s)

A document used to track purchases in production. LPO second section.

Project Narrative

A written treatment to define ideas for a project or proposal, including the purpose and objective and a description of how ideas might be executed. This can also refer to the telling of a detailed story, fact or fictional, with the intent of influencing your audiences’ emotions.