I am excited to announce a new partnership that continues Stage 32’s expansion throughout Mexico and Latin America.

Stage 32 Certification has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Baja Film Commission to bring internationally recognized training and certification opportunities to the filmmaking community of Baja California.

This initiative focuses on one of Mexico’s most internationally connected and production-friendly regions, a state that has played a significant role in both Hollywood and Mexican filmmaking for decades.

Baja California as a production hub between Los Angeles and Mexico

Located directly adjacent to Southern California, Baja California occupies a unique position within the global entertainment industry.

Few production destinations in the world can offer such immediate access to Los Angeles while simultaneously providing competitive production costs, highly experienced crews, diverse filming environments, and world-class infrastructure.

The state offers extraordinary visual diversity. Within a short distance, productions can access Pacific coastlines, deserts, mountains, vineyards, urban environments, border settings, and coastal communities.

Baja California is also home to Baja Studios in Rosarito, one of the most famous production facilities in the world. Originally built for James Cameron’s “Titanic”, the facility features some of the largest water tanks ever constructed for film production and has hosted major international projects for more than two decades.

Recent productions associated with Baja California include “Fear the Walking Dead”, “Los Gringo Hunters”, “Santita”, “Euphoria”, and numerous independent feature films, television series, commercials, and digital productions.

Stage 32 Certification: Building Skills for a Global Industry

As international productions continue to seek highly qualified crew members and production professionals, education and professional development have become increasingly important.

Through this partnership, seasoned filmmakers and emerging professionals throughout Baja California will gain access to Stage 32’s internationally recognized certification programs.

These certifications are designed to provide practical, industry-focused training aligned with the needs of today’s global entertainment industry.

The collaboration will help:

• Increase the competitiveness of Baja California’s audiovisual workforce.
• Connect local professionals with international standards and best practices.
• Create pathways toward participation in national and international productions.
• Strengthen the overall audiovisual ecosystem of the state.
• Position Baja California as one of the leading production hubs in the Americas.

“Baja California has long been one of Mexico’s leading production destinations. Our proximity to Los Angeles, our production infrastructure, our talented workforce and our diverse locations have attracted filmmakers from around the world. This partnership with Stage 32 represents an important step in continuing to professionalize our industry and connecting Baja California’s audiovisual community with international opportunities.”

— Javier Espinoza Medina, Film Commissioner of Baja California

“Few places in Latin America are as strategically positioned for the entertainment industry as Baja California. The state’s unique combination of world-class infrastructure, international connectivity, creative talent and direct access to the North American market makes it an ideal partner for Stage 32’s certification initiatives.

This partnership seeks to connect local professionals with global standards, international opportunities and a professional network that spans more than 100 countries. At the same time, it supports our shared mission of positioning Baja California and Mexico as world-class destinations for film and television production.”

— David Zannoni, International Liaison, Stage 32 and Advisor to CANACINE

Baja California and Mexico’s Brand-New Tax Incentives

Baja California will certainly benefit from Mexico’s brand-new federal tax incentives, covering production and logistics, and which are combinable with local incentives.

Through this partnership between Stage 32 Certification and the Baja Film Commission, we hope to help local professionals build meaningful careers while further integrating Baja California into the global film and television industry.

We look forward to working closely with the talented filmmaking community of Baja California and celebrating the achievements that will emerge from this exciting new collaboration.

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 1.5 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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