Stage 32 Now Certifying Mexico: A New Era for Mexican Film Talent

I am proud to share an exciting milestone for the film industry in Mexico: CANACINE, the National Chamber of the Film Industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with Stage 32 to open up Stage 32’s certification program to Mexican filmmakers.

This collaboration represents a powerful step forward, not only for Mexico’s creative community, but also for the global audiovisual industry looking toward Mexico as a premier destination for film and television production.

Mexico: A World-Class Destination for Filming

Mexico has long been recognized as one of the world’s most vibrant and creative filmmaking nations. From our iconic landscapes and historic cities to our world-class crews and production infrastructure, Mexico has served as the backdrop for countless international and national film and television productions for decades.

Mexico offers an extraordinary combination of advantages that make it one of the most competitive production hubs in the world:

• A vast diversity of locations — deserts, jungles, beaches, colonial cities, modern metropolises, and everything in between.
• Highly skilled crews and technical professionals, recognized globally for their expertise.
• Strong production and post-production infrastructure across multiple states.
• Brand new incentive programs, including rebates of up to 40% of local production spend in regions such as Jalisco and Morelos.
• A rich cultural and creative legacy that continues to shape global cinema.

Some of the most recent prolific international film and TV productions shot in Mexico include: Saw X (2023), Tenth installment of the iconic horror franchise, filmed on location in Mexico City; Los Gringo Hunters (2025), international Netflix TV series set and filmed in Tijuana; Mexico 86 (2024), international drama, with principal photography in Mexico; No me sigas (2025), Spanish-language horror film produced by Blumhouse and shot in Mexico City; Crocodiles (2025), a crime thriller co-produced, filmed in Veracruz, Technoboys (2024), a Netflix feature produced and filmed in Mexico (as part of the streamer’s local production slate); Las Locuras (2024), drama by Rodrigo García for Netflix; The Biggest Fan (2024), comedy starring Kate del Castillo, produced by Netflix; Los Dos Hemisferios de Lucca (2024), Netflix production from Mariana Chenillós; and Down The Rabbit Hole (2024), Comedy-drama from Manolo Caro.

Strengthening the Industry Through Stage 32’s Education and Certification

At CANACINE, we believe that talent development and training are vital pillars for the growth of our national film industry. That is why this partnership with Stage 32 is so meaningful for us.

Stage 32 is the world’s largest online platform for film and television professionals, offering more than 4,000 hours of educational content, workshops, labs, and training led by top experts from the global entertainment industry.

Through this alliance, Mexican professionals – from emerging content creators to experienced film and television producers – will now have access to Stage 32’s globally recognized certification. All programs will be delivered fully online, supported by CANACINE’s national network of delegations across the country.

By connecting Mexican talent with global industry standards and credentials, we are:

• Raising the professional competitiveness of our workforce, locally and internationally.
• Opening doors for Mexican filmmakers to work on international productions.
• Creating bridges between regional talent across our 31 states and Mexico City, and worldwide opportunities.
• Supporting sustainable growth throughout the entire national production ecosystem.

Promoting Mexico to the World through Stage 32’s social platform

Mexico is one of the fastest-growing markets for Stage 32. This alliance also strengthens Mexico’s visibility as a top-tier filming destination for productions from the United States and around the globe.

Stage 32’s social community is an ideal platform for us to bolster CANACINE’s mission in and outside Mexico:

• Represent and promote Mexico’s cinematographic and audiovisual industry at a national and international level.
• Support the growth and professionalization of film talent, ensuring Mexican creators are competitive globally.
• Strengthen the industry ecosystem by bringing together production, distribution, exhibition, animation, post-production, and related sectors.
• Encourage collaboration and investment to expand opportunities for filmmakers and companies across the country.
• Position Mexico as a world-class filming destination, highlighting its locations, skilled workforce, and production incentives.
• Connect regional delegations nationwide to ensure industry development reaches all parts of Mexico.

Media Coverage of the Partnership between Canacine & Stage 32

I am proud to share some of the coverage of the partnership between CANACINE and Stage 32, internationally, and in national and local media in Mexico.

"The National Chamber of the Cinematographic Industry, CANACINE, an organization that represents and promotes the film and audiovisual sector of Mexico, and Stage 32, the world's largest online platform for film and television professionals, announce a strategic alliance to offer new training and certification opportunities to Mexican creative talent.

Thanks to this collaboration, filmmakers across the country—from emerging talents to established professionals—will have access to Stage 32's internationally recognized certification programs, taught by experts from Hollywood and the global film industry. Available certifications include Production Assistance, Location Management, Production Accounting, and other key areas of audiovisual production. All programs will be delivered entirely online and implemented with the support of CANACINE's national network of branches."

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"The agreement also includes the international promotion of Mexico as a filming destination for US and global productions. The country offers a skilled workforce and diverse locations. Furthermore, states like Jalisco and Morelos offer incentives that include reimbursements of up to 40% of local production expenses. This increases Mexico's competitiveness in the global market.

“Training and talent development are fundamental pillars for the growth of the Mexican film industry and represent one of Canacine’s priorities,” said Tabata Vilar, general director of Canacine.

“Partnering with Stage 32 allows us to ensure that the country’s professionals, both established and emerging, have internationally competitive tools and credentials,” he added.

“Mexico has stood out for decades as a creative and production powerhouse in Latin America,” commented David Zannoni, International Liaison for Stage 32 and delegate of Canacine in Quintana Roo."

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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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