Permittee Logbook Holders are Non-Members registered in the Permittee Logbook Holder Program. Being a Permittee Logbook Holder means an individual has taken the pre-requisite courses to join the Program and has a minimum of 30 days of PA Helper experience under the DGC BC Collective Agreement. A Permittee Logbook Holder has taken the first step toward DGC BC Associate Membership.

To be eligible to join the Permittee Logbook Holder Program, the following is required:

• Resume
• Driver’s License (or other photo ID)
• Proof of eligibility to work in Canada as a Production Assistant (birth certificate, valid passport, permanent residency paperwork, or valid work visa)
• Proof of 30 days of PA Helper work in the last 5 years under the DGC BC Collective Agreement (paystubs required) OR proof of enrollment or graduation from a recognized British Columbia Film Program (within the past 5 years)
• Proof of successful completion of Motion Picture Industry Orientation (MPIO)
• Proof of successful completion of Anti-Bullying & Harassment (Actsafe) 
• Proof of successful completion of WHMIS
• Proof of successful completion of Motion Picture Safety Awareness (MPSA)
• Valid BC Traffic Control Certificate (must be completed through the BCCSA or Universal Health and Safety)

Those interested in the Program must meet all of the requirements outlined on the checklist before completing an online application form. 

• FAQ
• Permittee Logbook Holder Program
• Latest schedule of Permittee Logbook Holder Program courses

Application Process:

• Once you have met all requirements listed above you can fill in an application form via Wufoo (linked below).
• After submitting your completed application, an automated confirmation email outlining next steps will be sent via Wufoo to the email provided in the application.
• Within 2-3 business days of submission, you will be contacted by the Program Administrator.
• If the application is successful, you will be emailed instructions on scheduling a mandatory, 1 hour virtual Intake Session via Zoom.
• Once you have successfully completed the Zoom intake session, you will receive a welcome email which will include your fully executed Permittee Contracts, Logbook Number, virtual Logbook, and other resources.

If you are a current student in a recognized BC Film Program you may be able to defer the 30 day work requirement. Please contact the office to see if your Program qualifies. Click here to fill in the Student Registration Form (required for upload if you are a current student deferring the 30 days).

Before applying, make sure you have all of the documents listed above ready to be uploaded. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Start Your Application.

 Please note: You are not considered a Permittee Logbook Holder until you have been given a digital Logbook with a Logbook number, and received a fully executed Permittee Contract.

For a downloadable one pager on all requirements click here.

Resources for being a Production Assistant: 

• Production Assistant Helper Manual
• Production Assistant Duties during COVID-19
• Your First Day as a PA
• PA Survival Guide
• Location Prep Guide
• Office PA Survival Guide
• Propane Heater Safety
• Proof of Residency Requirements for productions 

How do I become an Associate Member?
To become an Associate Member with the DGC, you must first become a Permittee Logbook Holder. The Permittee Logbook Holder Program is designed for those interested in obtaining Associate Membership in the Directors Guild of Canada as a Production Assistant.

Please click here to find all the documents required for Membership.