Hello Stage 32!

As many of you already know, Stage 32 Certification has been training people all around the world in the skills they need to work in the global film production industry.

Today, The Made inLimpopo Film Hub is proud to join the over 40 film commissions and guilds working with Stage 32 Certification as a partner to support the Limpono film community. We are also honored and excited that Stage 32 is sponsoring our 2025 Writing for Film Workshop. The winner of the workshop will receive a Stage 32 Certification course so they can further elevate their professional skillset.

Our symposiums provide local filmmakers with a platform to showcase their work and give local talent the exposure they deserve. These events offer opportunities for emerging filmmakers to network and collaborate with experienced professionals. It’s an exciting time. If you are in Limpopo, we encourage you to apply to the workshop and come be a part of our symposiums.

Our partnership with Stage 32 is a game-changer for our local film industry. It signals a clear commitment from our Made inLimpopo Film Hub to elevate Limpopo’s filmmaking standards by collaborating with the best in the business. This partnership is crafted to benefit Limpopo filmmakers directly and is set to unlock doors that were once out of reach.

What Is ‘The Made inLimpopo Film Hub?’

The hub, established in 2023, counts among its founders individuals who were also part of the original body that created The Limpopo Film Office in 2015, an entity recognized by South Africa's National Film & Video Foundation. Today, the hub seeks to continue the significant work initiated by the film office and foster growth within the Limpopo film industry, both nationally and internationally, by strategically positioning its filmmakers for optimal career advancement.

You can learn more about the organization HERE.

A Word From Our Partner

”This partnership with Stage 32 Certification will equip our storytellers with global industry knowledge, access to professional development, and opportunities that put their work on an international stage. The future of local storytelling has never looked brighter. Stay tuned—Limpopo’s film industry is about to take a giant leap forward!” – Lethabo Ramokgopa, Thabo Le Thabo Productions, Limpopo, South Africa

What is Stage 32 Certification?

Stage 32 Certification is a professional training initiative designed to provide real-world, industry-driven education that is recognized by film commissions, studios, production companies, and financiers worldwide.

Stage 32 Certification courses are taught by the top professionals working in the industry who have worked on the biggest films (BARBIE, TOP GUN: MAVERICK, BABYGIRL) and TV shows (THE WALKING DEAD, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, SEAL TEAM). Their knowledge, experience, and training can now be yours.

Our educators include Paramount’s recent 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, Script Supervisor Brenda Wachel, Emmy-Nominated Post-Production Producer Brad Carpenter, and more.

The Two Types of Stage 32 Certification

Master Certifications: Master Certifications are comprehensive tracks that include multiple courses covering a full mastery of a particular discipline. To earn a Master Certification, you must complete all required courses in the track and pass an exam for each.

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: Individual Certifications are focused single-course certifications on specialized skills. After completing the course, you will be tested and receive an official Stage 32 certification badge upon passing.

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 & Workflow
• 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 1.2 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.

More About The Film Commission & Production Company Database:

All course graduates - whether you are individually certified or master certified - will be listed in a new database accessible by regional film commissions and production companies hiring in the hundreds of fast-growing production hotspots around the world.

Dozens of international and domestic film commissions, including Costa Rica, Croatia, Poland, South Africa, Uganda, Ontario, Cyprus, Slovakia, Canacine Mexico, Pittsburgh, Hawaii, Houston, Nevada, Oregon, Dallas, Montana, Louisiana Baton Rouge, Central Pennsylvania, Clearwater-St. Pete, and the Location Managers Guild International are all official supporters of Stage 32 Certification, and we are in talks with over 50 commissions and other organizations to come on board for 2025 and beyond.

With the new Stage 32 Certification database, film commissions, streamers, production companies & other organizations will be able to easily identify, report on, & hire qualified people in their areas to support and work on incoming productions.

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

If you have any questions about Certification, please email our Head of Certification, Sam Sokolow, directly at Certification@Stage32.com.

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