As global film and television production spreads across more regions than ever, the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) and Stage 32 are teaming up to launch a new education partnership aimed at solving one of the industry’s key bottlenecks: a shortage of trained below-the-line crew in emerging and competitive markets. The partnership will officially be unveiled during AFCI’s Power of Place Global Film Commission Network Summit, taking place May 15–16 at the Marché du Film in Cannes, which will address global production opportunities and challenges. “With more regions investing in tax incentives to attract production, pressure is mounting on local talent pipelines to support that growth,” the partners said. “Across markets, productions continue to face the same challenge: a shortage of trained crew in key below-the-line roles, including production accounting, production management, assistant directing, line producing, location management, post-production, and coordination.” Highlighted AFCI executive director Claire Brooks: “The ability to support projects on the ground is becoming a key differentiator between markets. Strengthening local crew capacity allows jurisdictions to more fully realize the benefits …