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 CANACINE Querétaro and La Cofradía to bring internationally recognized training and certification opportunities to the filmmaking community of Querétaro.

CANACINE Queretaro is the local delegation for the state of Queretaro of Mexico’s national film chamber, while La Cofradia is Queretaro’s filmmakers’ guild.

Following the successful national collaboration between Stage 32 and CANACINE Mexico, this new regional initiative focuses on supporting one of the country’s most promising and rapidly growing audiovisual ecosystems.

Querétaro: a Vibrant Filming Destination in the Heart of Mexico

Located in the heart of Mexico, Querétaro is emerging as one of the country’s most promising destinations for film and television production.

The state offers a remarkable variety of locations within a relatively compact geographic area. Productions can find UNESCO World Heritage colonial architecture in the Historic Center of Querétaro, the iconic Peña de Bernal, picturesque towns, internationally recognized wine regions, historic haciendas, semi-desert landscapes, mountain scenery, and modern urban environments.

Its strategic proximity to Mexico City, the growing production services sector, and its vibrant community of creative professionals, make Querétaro increasingly attractive to both domestic and international productions.

Productions filmed in the state in recent times include Netflix's The Accident (Accidente), Disney's The Secret Score: The Lead Enigma, Children of the Earth, and the internationally acclaimed Cannes title Prayers for the Stolen (Noche de Fuego). Mexican productions such as Eugenio Derbez's Y Veneciano have also utilized locations throughout the state.

Queretaro also has a thriving local filmmaking scene which has produced several award-winning short and feature films including All Roads Lead to Goodbye, Sara Amor y Revolución, Cacha de Oro (both available on Prime Video), Animal Sagrado, Calypso Island, S.A.I.A, El Contrato, and the upcoming Queen of Shock, Hiena and Last Weeked, which won the Mexican Institute of Cinematography’s Focine grant for production.

As the local industry continues to grow, organizations such as CANACINE Querétaro and La Cofradía play an essential role in strengthening the ecosystem, supporting talent development, and creating opportunities for audiovisual professionals throughout the state.

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, filmmakers, producers, and emerging professionals in Querétaro 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 Querétaro’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 Querétaro as a growing production hub in Mexico.

A Shared Vision on Education for Crews and Film Professionals

The partnership reflects a shared commitment by CANACINE Querétaro, La Cofradía, and Stage 32 to invest in the future of the industry through education & training, collaboration, and professionalization.

This partnership has also been made possible thanks to the vision and leadership of Ricardo Ambros, Founder of Imperioon Studios, who is based out of Queretaro and who played a key role in building the bridges of collaboration between the participating organizations.

“Querétaro is experiencing a period of growth for its audiovisual industry. We have creative talent, strong infrastructure, extraordinary filming locations, and an increasingly organized professional community. This partnership with Stage 32 will allow us to further professionalize our creators and technicians, creating new opportunities for Querétaro talent to participate in national and international productions.”

— Carlos Alberto Bernal Valle, President of CANACINE Querétaro

“At La Cofradía, we firmly believe in continuous education and in building bridges between our local community and the global entertainment industry. This collaboration represents an exceptional opportunity for filmmakers, producers, screenwriters, and audiovisual professionals from Querétaro to gain access to internationally recognized knowledge, tools, and certifications.”

— Alex Camargo, President of La Cofradía

“Querétaro is home to a talented audiovisual community with tremendous growth potential. At Imperioon Studios, we have always believed in the importance of building community and creating meaningful opportunities for local creators. This partnership between CANACINE Querétaro, La Cofradía, and Stage 32 embodies exactly that spirit of collaboration. I am convinced it will enable more audiovisual professionals from Querétaro to access world-class training, expand their professional networks, and participate in increasingly ambitious productions.”

— Ricardo Ambros, Founder and CEO of Imperioon Studios

Queretaro and Mexico’s Federal Tax Incentives for Film Productions

Queretaro 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, CANACINE Querétaro, and La Cofradía, we are convinced that local professionals will enhance their local and international careers, while Querétaro is further integrating into the global film and television industry.

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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