{"product_id":"wift-stage32-webinar-bridging-the-gap-working-on-american-productions-in-australia-and-beyond","title":"WIFT \u0026 STAGE32 WEBINAR - Bridging the Gap: Working on American Productions in Australia and Beyond","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf01.stage32.com\/products\/nova\/uploads\/product_tinymce_6972a9bfdc1e8.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"822\" height=\"101\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridging the Gap: Working on American Productions in Australia and Beyond\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJoin Annisa Belonogoff and Sam Sokolow (CEO of Stage32) for a practical, information-focused webinar co-hosted by Women in Film \u0026amp; Television Australia (WIFT Australia) and Stage 32, exploring what Australian crew need to know when working on American film and television productions both here in Australia and overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs major US studios increasingly choose Australia for production, local crews are finding themselves navigating different on-set protocols, hierarchies, and expectations. This one-hour session addresses the critical questions: What are the key differences between Australian and American production workflows? What skills or certifications do you need? How do you position yourself as job-ready for international productions?\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We'll Cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnnisa and Sam will draw on their extensive industry experience to discuss:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eProduction culture differences: From set etiquette and communication styles to departmental structures and decision-making processes - understanding how American productions operate when executing on Australian soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eTechnical standards and expectations: Union requirements, safety certifications, software proficiencies, and department-specific competencies that American productions expect from crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eQualification gaps: What formal certifications or training Australian crew may need to be competitive for US studio work, both locally and overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eCareer pathways: How Australian crew can transition between local productions and international projects, and what that means for long-term career development.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eInstilling gender equity in production: Gender equity initiatives including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wiftaustralia.org.au\/reframe-aus\"\u003eThe ReFRAME STAMP\u003c\/a\u003e (awarded by IMDB) and the foundational Bechdel Test in production, which continue to drive the push for diverse voices and equitable opportunities behind the camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe session will include real-world examples and a Q\u0026amp;A where attendees can ask specific questions about their own career paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Development Opportunities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStage 32 Certification is a pathway for crew to gain internationally recognized training from industry professionals actively working on major studio productions. 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Plus, one lucky WIFT member will win a Stage 32 Master Certification Course just by being on the webinar!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTo learn more about Stage 32's new partnership with Women In Film \u0026amp; Television International (WIFTI), read this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stage32.com\/blog\/education-collaboration-without-borders-inside-the-wifti-x-stage-32-partnership-4355\"\u003erecent \u003cstrong\u003eBLOG HERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf01.stage32.com\/products\/nova\/uploads\/product_tinymce_6972a9d2dfd8c.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"822\" height=\"101\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stage 32","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989675274547,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/7728\/4659\/files\/TouvxVaUP3wJHLoJQScIJmJFvQh5WrmnsjwWpAC7.jpg?v=1769122402","url":"https:\/\/stage32.myshopify.com\/products\/wift-stage32-webinar-bridging-the-gap-working-on-american-productions-in-australia-and-beyond","provider":"Stage 32","version":"1.0","type":"link"}