Hi, Stage 32!

As CEO & Founder of the North Texas Film Alliance (NTFA), I am thrilled to share an exciting new milestone for filmmakers and crews in North Texas: the NTFA has entered into a strategic partnership with Stage 32 to bring Stage 32’s globally recognized certification programs directly to our region’s creative workforce.

This collaboration represents a powerful step forward for our local film and television industry, as it continues to grow throughout Texas.

North Texas: A Growing Film & Television Production Hub

North Texas has quickly become a thriving region for film, television, and digital media production.

In recent years, the region has hosted major projects that highlight both its versatility and appeal. Productions filmed include Paramount+ dramas Lawmen: Bass Reeves and Landman, both shot around Fort Worth and the surrounding area; the Yellowstone universe spinoff The Madison, which transformed downtown Dallas and Fort Worth streets into key locations; the indie feature LaRoy, Texas; the inspirational Fort Worth baseball story You Gotta Believe; and local shoots like Rio Palo.

With an expanding community of storytellers, world-class crews, and an increasing demand for professional production infrastructure, our region is poised for extraordinary growth.

North Texas offers a robust combination of strengths that make it a competitive and attractive destination for production:

• A thriving creative community across Dallas–Fort Worth and beyond.
• Expanding opportunities in film, television, and digital media.
• Skilled crew members ready to meet industry demand.
• A strong regional commitment to workforce development.
• A filmmakers’ ecosystem built on advocacy, education, and connection.

The mission of the North Texas Film Alliance

At NTFA, our mission is rooted in strengthening North Texas as a world-class filmmaking region by:

• Advocating for the growth of the film, television, and digital media industry across North Texas.
• Supporting workforce development and career pathways for crew, creatives, and emerging talent.
• Providing education, training, and professional resources for filmmakers at every level.
• Building a connected, filmmaker-first community through collaboration and engagement.
• Positioning North Texas as a competitive filming and production destination for local, national, and global projects.

Strengthening the Future of Film in Texas with Stage 32 Certification

Stage 32 is the world’s largest online social community for the entertainment industry, serving more than 1.3 million members worldwide. At the same time, it is the global leader in education and training for film and television professionals, with over 4,000 hours of online education, consisting of certification courses, webinars, and labs.

The Stage 32 certification program is a recognized global standard for professional training, helping creatives gain real, career-advancing credentials.

Through this new alliance, filmmakers and crews across North Texas will gain exclusive access to Stage 32’s certification programs, along with ongoing educational webinars and professional development opportunities.

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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