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Name: Nicholas G. Petges
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Occupation: Set PA
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What attracted you to the Entertainment Industry, and what was your first job or big break in the business?
T.V attracted me to the Entertainment Industry. Wild Cats was my first break in the business.
What is the biggest challenge you faced trying to break into the industry, and how did you overcome it?
Getting known. Just being at the right place at the right time.
What advice can you give those trying to break into the "industry?"
It's who you know.
Please describe your job for those who might not know what a Set PA is.
Production Assistant
Can you share any tricks of the trade that help you work faster/cheaper/better?
Follow instructions.
Please illustrate the way that the performance of your position can help or hurt a movie. Name a movie that you've seen (or worked on) that we could view and understand the difference between a good job and a bad job.
You must be there for your AD.
Are you a writer, and if so, how many screenplays have you written?
N/A
What's the best lesson you've learned in regards to working in Hollywood?
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What advice would you give a director on how to make production easier?
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List your top 5 favorite films
Star Wars
Back To The Future
Matrix
Animal House
Caddy Shack
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