Happy Thursday, Creative Army!

As many of you already know, Stage 32 Certification has been bringing new film commissions, institutes, colleges, streamers, and other organizations into the mix on a consistent basis. This week we’re thrilled to welcome the Pittsburgh Film Office to Stage 32 Certification!

The Pittsburgh Film Office and Stage 32 are excited to partner to bring Certification opportunities to creative professionals in the Pittsburgh, PA area. This is their chance to get certified in specific production skills like Production Accounting 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!

What Is The Pittsburgh Film Office?

The Pittsburgh Film Office’s mission is to attract film production projects to the greater southwestern Pennsylvania region; provide information on the region, locations, vendors, and crew; and to coordinate government and business offices in support of production. In addition, the film office is a conduit for information, providing assistance to local filmmakers and the local film industry throughout the designated 10-county region.

You can learn more about the organization HERE.

A Word From Our Partner

"The Pittsburgh Film Office and CreatePA are excited to offer the Production Accounting Certification Program in partnership with Stage 32. Production accounting is essential to a successful project. By equipping local talent with these critical skills, we're preparing individuals to begin their careers in the industry and making Pittsburgh an even more attractive destination for productions. Together, we're building a skilled workforce to support the development of the Pittsburgh region as a hub for film and television." – Julianna Sehy, CreatePA Manager, Pittsburgh Film Office

The Two Types of Stage 32 Certification

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

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.

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