On behalf of the Centro de Portugal Film Commission, I am honored and excited to share the news of our partnership with Stage 32 Certification. As someone dedicated to fostering talent and building professional pathways in Portugal’s emerging film landscape, I know firsthand how significant this collaboration is for developing the creative community here.

Stage 32 Certification is so much more than a digital credential; it is an industry-changing resource, equipping Portuguese filmmakers and crew with globally respected, directly applicable skills needed for real jobs on set. The recent interactions between our local talent and the Stage 32 team, including our recent webinar with Stage 32’s David Zannoni and Sam Sokolow, have offered in-depth, practical guidance on international standards, career strategies, and the realities of production, all tailored to the hopes, challenges, and culture of the Portuguese industry. Our writers, artists, and technicians felt seen, heard, and empowered by the thoughtful, region-specific approach, which made this partnership feel authentically invested in Portugal’s film future.

By unlocking access to Stage 32 Certification, the Centro de Portugal Film Commission is helping break down historic barriers to top industry training, offering a route not just to tell our stories, but to do so with world-class professionalism and creative confidence. The connections, mentorship, and network that Stage 32 brings are already sparking fresh ambitions and actionable plans among Portuguese filmmakers and craftspeople.

Why is Stage 32 Certification a difference-maker for Portugal?

• Practical, Real-World Skills: Training focuses on the tools and knowledge you’ll use daily—no filler, just what productions need right now.
• Career Boost: Graduates are industry recognized—these credentials help you stand out to producers and studios regionally and internationally.
• Global Connections: Certified professionals join a worldwide Stage 32 network, making it vastly easier to secure work both across Portugal and beyond.

Thank you, David, Sam, and the Stage 32 Certification team, for your ongoing commitment to nurturing Portuguese talent and for your belief in our creative potential. Your engagement encourages us to raise our standards, dream bolder, and invest deeply in our careers. Your willingness to partner with local film commissions like Centro de Portugal is clear proof of what is possible when industry leaders and emerging production hubs join forces for meaningful progress.

I look forward to further strengthening our collaboration, exploring new opportunities together, and witnessing the transformation of Portugal’s film industry—one story, one new professional, and one certified crew member at a time.

What has been filmed in Centro de Portugal?

Centro de Portugal’s breathtaking scenery and historical towns have made it a prime filming destination for several notable films and TV series. The region’s atmospheric landscapes and heritage sites are prominently displayed in the HBO hit series “House of the Dragon,” which used the iconic village of Monsanto as the location for Dragonstone, the ancestral home of House Targaryen, Dansel, Dom Quixote or Fast and Furious X. These productions highlight Centro de Portugal’s allure as a cinematic canvas, blending its natural beauty with captivating storytelling.

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
• Post-Production Supervision 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
• Fundamentals of Post-Production Supervision
• Post-Production Supervisor Protocols for a TV Series
• Post-Production Supervisor Protocols for a Feature Film
• Post-Production Supervisor Scheduling & Budgeting
• Post-Production Coordinator & Production Assistant Protocols

What Happens After You Get Certified?

Once you complete a Stage 32 Certification, you will:

• Be included in a global database searchable by industry professionals, film commissions, and studios.
• Receive a certification badge on your Stage 32 profile, which is visible to over 1.3 million members worldwide.
• Gain credentials to display on your social media, resume, and LinkedIn profile.
• Be recognized as a qualified industry professional, making it easier for you to get hired and advance your career.

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