Hire a Production Assistant in Cleveland, OH
At a Glance
Assignment Desk provides professional production assistant services in Cleveland, OH. Our production assistants come fully equipped with Walkies and earpieces, Gaffer tape and expendables, Equipment carts and operate on standard 10-hour production days. Available for corporate, broadcast, commercial, and live event productions. Book today for immediate availability.
What Does a Production Assistant Do?
A Production Assistant (PA) provides essential on-set support, handling everything from equipment loading to talent coordination and location management. They keep the production running smoothly by anticipating crew needs, managing gear, and solving logistical problems before they become delays.
Standard Equipment
Common Shoot Scenarios
- Film and TV sets
- Commercial productions
- Live events
- Multi-day shoots
- Location scouts
Video Production in Cleveland, OH
Cleveland is a growing production market anchored by the healthcare, manufacturing, and sports industries. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Progressive Field, and the Cleveland Clinic campus are frequent shoot locations.
Ohio offers a 30% refundable tax credit on qualified production expenditures. Cleveland's affordable cost of living, diverse architecture, and Great Lakes waterfront make it an attractive alternative to larger markets.
- 30% Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit on qualifying expenditures
- Cleveland Clinic — world-renowned healthcare campus drives medical video
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Playhouse Square, and Progressive Field
- Cost-effective alternative to NYC/Chicago with diverse urban locations
Production Assistant Crew in Cleveland, OH
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Production Guidelines in Cleveland
Standard Day Rate: All production assistant bookings in Cleveland are based on a 10-hour production day, which includes setup, shooting, and wrap time.
Overtime: Hours beyond the standard 10-hour day are billed at time-and-a-half. We recommend building buffer time into your schedule for complex productions.
Local Radius: The local production zone covers a 30-mile radius from downtown Cleveland (5120 Mayfield Rd Box #231). Locations outside this zone may include travel time and mileage charges.
Equipment: All crew arrive with their standard equipment package. Custom gear requests (specialty lenses, additional lighting, etc.) can be arranged with advance notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What productions typically shoot in Cleveland?
Cleveland sees strong demand for healthcare and medical content (Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals), corporate video for manufacturing and financial firms, sports production (Guardians, Cavaliers, Browns), and tourism/destination content.
How much does a production assistant cost in Cleveland, OH?
Production Assistant rates in Cleveland vary based on project scope, equipment needs, and shoot duration. Assignment Desk offers competitive day rates on a standard 10-hour production day. Contact us at 312-464-8600 or visit our booking page for a custom quote.
What equipment does a production assistant bring to a shoot?
Our production assistant professionals in Cleveland typically arrive with Walkies and earpieces, Gaffer tape and expendables, Equipment carts, Craft services supplies, Parking cones, Clipboards and paperwork. Equipment packages can be customized based on your production requirements.
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