Started At The Bottom

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jLGZMT4ipQQ

It takes a village to make a movie. Working on a film or TV set is an incredible experience, largely because everyone—from the top of the call sheet to the bottom—is talented and deeply committed to a single goal: making the show happen. It’s one of the greatest team sports out there.

One of the things I love most is getting to know other crew members. It’s truly rewarding, and reconnecting with them later is even better, especially when I see how they’ve pursued storytelling in their own unique ways.

Bill Hader, a former SNL cast member and one of my top 10 favorite entertainers, tells a story that captures this spirit perfectly. Hader, who is immense talent, was once a PA on a major film crew. That’s right—a PA, the person at the bottom of the call sheet, often working the hardest and getting the least recognition. There’s a funny but somewhat true saying that I’ve heard: there are two entry-level jobs on a film crew—Director and PA.

It’s inspiring to think that the PA you’re working with today might be tomorrow’s big star. You should check out Hader’s interview to hear him tell the story. It’s a powerful reminder of how humble beginnings can lead to extraordinary careers.