Film production is expanding rapidly around the globe. That is why at The International Trade Centre (ITC) we created a career acceleration program in the format of a television show for emerging filmmakers called ‘Opportunities Are Here’ (OAH).

Africa is bursting with creativity and potential, especially in the media and the arts. ‘Opportunities Are Here’ is designed to find the best young talent, and give them visibility, industry experience, and access to world-class expertise.

After a successful first season of OAH in Uganda, season 2 is underway! This season we are thrilled to partner with Stage 32 Certification to provide the highest level of professional training for our show’s participants.

Through ‘Opportunities Are Here’ young people show off their talents and compete for the attention of expert judges. Participation is free and open to all Ugandan citizens and residents between the ages of 18 and 35 interested in developing a career in the film industry. Creative professionals hunt for hidden talent, screening all applications for drive and dedication, and choosing the most promising to appear on the show.

The show helps young creatives develop their talent, acquire skills to further their own careers, and to set up a business employing other talented women and men. The skills are both technical, depending on the role individual young people aspire to, and managerial, to ensure their career or business is viable and rewarding.

We are excited about the potential of the Ugandan film industry, with its strong talent and capacity for original storytelling. Our partnership with Stage 32 Certification provides direct access to top industry professionals and expertise, giving a launchpad for OAH filmmakers to kickstart their careers in film production.

By completing a Stage 32 Certification course, OAH participants will gain valuable skills as well as the opportunity to be listed in a global database of filmmakers. Stage 32 members will have a unique opportunity to discover and collaborate with emerging local talent. At ITC we are looking forward to seeing how partnering with Stage 32 will lead to exciting opportunities for co-productions, talent exchanges, and innovative partnerships within the film industry.

Opportunities Are Here is a project by the International Trade Centre, financed by the European Union.

You can register for Opportunities Are Here Season Two by clicking HERE.

About the International Trade Centre

The International Trade Centre is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations. ITC assists small and medium-sized enterprises in developing and transitioning economies to become more competitive in global markets, thereby contributing to sustainable economic development within the frameworks of the Aid-for-Trade agenda and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. For more information, visit www.intracen.org.

About the European Union

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid, and working with global organizations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy. The European Union’s cooperation with Uganda aims to respond to the country's most pressing needs by supporting sustainable development through sound economic policies and good governance. In its partnership with Uganda, the EU makes use of both an effective political dialogue, with the Government and with non-state actors, and a targeted cooperation agenda articulated around three broad policy areas: (i) Green and Climate Transition, (ii) Sustainable Growth and Jobs, and (iii) Democratic Governance and Social Inclusion.

How Does Stage 32 Certification Work?

Stage 32 Certification courses are taught by highly experienced experts in their fields across the entertainment industry, including Paramount’s Director of Production Maegan Philmore, ViacomCBS Senior Production Finance Manager Shalonda Ware, former head of production at eOne and Carsey Warner Courtney Conte, the legal team at the prestigious Los Angeles-based entertainment firm Ramo Law, Wrapbook’s tax incentive expert Ryan Broussard, film producer and DGA member Korey Pollard and many more.

These courses focus on bedrock production skills such as Script Supervising, Production Accounting, Cost Reporting, Production Management & more! Each course requires you to take a test at the end that you must pass to be entered into the Film Commission & Production Company Database.

If you're interested in registering for Stage 32 Certification, you can do so NOW! To see this for yourself, click HERE!

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