Happy Tuesday, Stage 32ers!

As many of you already know, Stage 32 Certification has been bringing new film commissions, institutes, colleges, streamers, and other organizations into the mix as we support film and television workforce development worldwide. This week we’re welcoming The El Paso Film & Creative Industries Commission to Stage 32 Certification!

The El Paso Film & Creative Industries Commission and Stage 32 are excited to partner to bring Certification opportunities to creative professionals in the El Paso, Texas area. This is their chance to get certified in multiple production skills so that they can take their careers to the next level, give themselves the tools they need to get jobs in the production industry, and get their feet in the door.

But it’s not just a great opportunity for them, it’s an opportunity for ALL of our wonderful members here at Stage 32 (meaning YOU) because Stage 32 Certification is for everyone, everywhere!

Stage 32 Certification is currently working to train crew all over the world, including partnerships this year in Hawaii, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Costa Rica, Uganda, Poland, Croatia, and many others.

What Is The El Paso Film & Creative Industries Commission?

The El Paso Film & Creative Industries Commission offers assistance and resources to production companies looking to film in El Paso. El Paso is a stunning and unique location with incredible opportunities for film and other creative projects. You’ll find open desert-scapes, historical buildings and communities, a bi-national culture, and more.

You can learn more about El Paso and the organization HERE.

To learn all about Stage 32 Certification, please check out this video of a presentation I recently gave to El Paso, Texas thanks to our partners in the film office there:

Once you become certified in any of our subjects or take a full track of courses and become Master Certified, you will:

• Be entered into a global database searchable by film commissions, streamers, studios, production companies, independent producers, and financiers.
• Receive a certification badge on your Stage 32 account present and searchable by over 1 million Stage 32 members.
• Receive credentials to be displayed on all social media channels and resumes.
• Be recognized industry-wide as someone qualified to be hired and work in your area of certification.

There Are Two Types of Certifications Available

Master Certifications: These are a group of courses that make up a master's knowledge of a particular discipline. You will need to take all of the courses in a Master Certification track and pass a test in each course in order to be Master Certified.

Current Master Certifications Include:

• Production Accounting Master Certification
• TV Production Management Master Certification
• Feature Film Production Management Master Certification
• Line Producing Master Certification
• Producer Key Legal Agreements Master Certification
• Script Supervising Master Certification
• Location Management Master Certification
• Production Coordinator Master Certification
• Production Assistant Master Certification
• Assistant Director Master Certification

Individual Certifications: These are individual courses that focus on a particular skill set in which you will watch the course and then be tested at the end to receive your certificate.

Current Individual Certifications Include:

• Budget Creation
• Production Scheduling
• Call Sheets
• Production Accounting 101
• Payroll Accounting and Management for Film & TV
• Cost Reporting
• US Tax Incentive Management
• Script Supervision 101
• Script Supervision: Script Timing & Page Breakdown
• Script Supervision: Continuity Breakdown
• Script Supervision: Script Notes & Lined Script Pages
• Script Supervision: On Set Continuity
• Script Supervision: Progress Reports & Work Flow
• Production Wrap Deliverables
• Final Delivery Elements Of A TV Show
• Final Delivery Elements Of A Feature Film
• Option/Purchase/Shopping Agreements
• Feature Film Financing Agreements
• Investor Agreements
• International Co-Production Agreements
• Crew Agreements
• Talent Agreements
• Distribution & Sales Agency Agreements
• Fundamentals Of Location Management
• Location Scouting
• Location Management: Budgeting & Scheduling
• Location Management: Contracts, Risk Management & Negotiating
• The Fundamentals of Production Coordinating
• Production Coordinator: Logistics
• Fundamentals Of Production Assisting
• Production Assistant: On Set Protocols
• Production Assistant: Paperwork & Department Interaction
• Fundamentals Of Assistant Directing
• Assistant Director Scheduling
• First Assistant Director On Set Protocols
• Key 2nd Assistant Director Protocols & Call Sheets
• 2nd 2nd Assistant Director Protocols

Get Certified. Get To Work. Start By Tapping Here!

And if you’d like 50% off your first Stage 32 Certification please email me at edu@stage32.com with the subject line “50% OFF” and I’ll send you a coupon just like I offered our friends in El Paso.

Stage 32 Certification Will Be Featured At FOCUS London - December 10th 2025

If you’re in London on December 10th, please join me for a Stage 32 sponsored panel that I am moderating at FOCUS London!

What Is Focus London?

From film and TV to advertising and games; from pre- to post-production – FOCUS is a trade event for anyone involved in the creation, production, and promotion of on-screen entertainment.

Claim your free pass and join audiovisual professionals from over 100 countries – network, learn, and be inspired, HERE!

Telling Authentic Stories with Universal Appeal: Adapting to the Ever-Changing Entertainment Industry

Time/Place: 17:10 at The Business Design Center!

Panelists:

• Sam Sokolow- Head of Certification, Stage 32 & 2-Time Emmy Nominated Producer
• Shola Amoo- Writer & Director of THE LAST TREE
• Michelle Farr-Scott- Executive Producer & Development Executive
• Ewan Dunbar- Development & Acquisitions Consultant at Red Stag Entertainment

The film & TV landscape has changed drastically over the last few years. There is endless bandwidth and a greater need than ever for local language films and TV series that can connect with the one marketplace that suddenly exists - the world. Storytellers from all corners of the globe must now transcend borders as they are reaching a transcontinental audience faster than ever before. There is an immediate need to tell culturally authentic stories with universal themes and appeal in order to take advantage of the new global distribution models available to all.

Countries are competing to offer competitive tax incentives and build their workforce to lure large productions and that is also creating opportunities for local filmmakers in these regions to tell their stories in bigger ways and export them around the world. It's safe to say that the landscape is shifting, and fast.

In this expert panel, we'll be talking about this Entertainment Industry Evolution and how you can adapt to this new landscape - from script to screen.

Learn more about this expert panel by clicking HERE.

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