Tampa is emerging as a big film destination, and momentum is building thanks to an exciting new initiative designed to expand the region’s creative workforce. Film Tampa Bay is teaming up with Stage 32 to launch a free hybrid training program that provides aspiring filmmakers with a pathway into the entertainment industry. According to the Tampa Bay Business Journal (TBBJ), the Production Assistant Master Certification Program—valued at $2,000—will be offered at no cost to 12 applicants, with Film Tampa Bay covering the expense.
Building Skills Through the Certification Program
The program begins this month and focuses on training production assistants, a critical entry-level position in film and television. By equipping participants with professional-level training, the initiative seeks to open doors into the entertainment industry. If successful, organizers plan to expand the curriculum next year to cover assistant directors, grips, and electricians, further strengthening Tampa Bay’s film infrastructure.
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