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Want to Work with Major Studios? Meet MPAA TPN Security Requirements with Our Specialized Training

  • Writer: Brian Bloom
    Brian Bloom
  • May 14
  • 5 min read

Do you want to work with Hollywood's biggest names?


For post-production companies and entertainment service providers, meeting the Motion Picture Association's Trusted Partner Network (MPA TPN) security requirements isn't just a good practice—it's your ticket to landing contracts with major studios.


As company who's helped hundreds of vendors secure work with the entertainment industry's biggest players, I'm excited to announce our comprehensive MPAA TPN Security Awareness Training Program. This specialized training is specifically designed to help your company meet the security awareness requirements that studios demand from their partners.

The Gateway to Working with Major Studios


Let's be clear: major studios won't work with vendors who can't demonstrate solid security practices. The stakes are simply too high. A single security incident involving unreleased content can cost studios millions in lost revenue and marketing impact.

When post-production houses and entertainment service providers approach us, they consistently share three key challenges:

  1. Meeting studios' strict vendor requirements – Without TPN compliance, you simply won't get through the door

  2. Training employees effectively without disrupting operations – You need efficient training that sticks

  3. Demonstrating verifiable security awareness – Studios demand proof, not promises


The Training Program That Opens Doors to Studio Projects

What makes our program different? It's built specifically for entertainment vendors and post-production companies seeking to work with major studios. We've developed it using real TPN audit requirements and actual security incidents that have impacted studio-vendor relationships.


Our training covers the exact security scenarios that concern studios most when evaluating partners—from handling unreleased content to recognizing sophisticated phishing attempts targeting post-production workflows.


Each module is carefully mapped to specific MPA Content Security Best Practices v5.3 requirements, ensuring you'll have everything you need to demonstrate compliance when studios evaluate your company.

Focus on High-Risk Areas: Phishing and Social Engineering

Studios are particularly concerned about one security vulnerability in their vendor networks: human error. That's why our training places special emphasis on phishing and social engineering—attacks that target your employees directly.

Our program includes:

  • Entertainment workflow-specific simulations – Realistic examples like fake client feedback requests, project file sharing links, or studio executive urgent approval requests

  • Post-production targeted scenarios – Interactive exercises showing how attackers specifically target vendors with access to valuable content

  • Real vendor breach case studies – Actual incidents where post-production partners lost studio contracts due to security failures

  • Department-specific training – Different content for editors, colorists, VFX artists, sound designers, and management


What makes our approach different is industry relevance. Generic security training doesn't address the specific tactics used against post-production and entertainment service companies. Our simulations prepare your team for the actual threats they'll face when handling studio content.


Role-Based Training: The Fast Track to TPN Compliance

Studio security teams don't have time for vendors who don't understand their specific responsibilities. Our solution? Role-based TPN security learning paths ensure each employee receives precisely the training relevant to their work with studio content:

  • Core Module – Essential security awareness for everyone accessing studio materials

  • Management/Owners – Governance, vendor requirements, and security oversight obligations

  • Technical Staff – Security controls implementation for systems handling studio content

  • Creative Teams – Secure content handling procedures specific to different post-production roles

  • Facility Personnel – Physical security requirements for spaces where studio content is accessed

  • Remote Workers – Secure home office requirements for staff working on studio projects remotely


This targeted approach minimizes training time while maximizing compliance—a critical factor for busy post-production teams with tight deadlines.

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Seamless Integration: LMS Connections Via LTI

We understand that integrating new training into your existing systems needs to be simple. That's why our program fully supports LMS Connections Via LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability). This integration enables:

  • Seamless single sign-on – Employees access training through your existing learning platform

  • Automatic completion tracking – Training records flow directly into your existing systems

  • Simplified employee management – Leverage your current user groups and enrollment processes

  • Consistent learning environment – Training appears within your familiar interface


Whether you're using Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, or other LTI-compatible platforms, our TPN security training integrates smoothly, making deployment quick and straightforward. One post-production partner had the entire program implemented in just two days, meeting a studio's vendor requirement deadline with time to spare.


Beyond Compliance: Practical Skills That Protect Your Studio Relationships

Our program doesn't just help you check compliance boxes—it builds real skills that protect your studio relationships. The training includes:

  • Customizable phishing simulations – Regular tests using templates that mimic actual attacks targeting vendors

  • Department-specific scenarios – Different challenges for technical staff, creative teams, and management

  • Immediate training opportunities – When employees miss a simulation, they receive instant education

  • Compliance reporting for studios – Documentation you can provide directly to studios as proof of training

One post-production company owner told us: "After implementing this training, we not only passed our TPN assessment, but we were specifically commended by two major studios for our comprehensive security awareness program. It directly led to securing three new major projects."


What Companies Working with Studios Are Saying

"This training was the missing piece in our security program. After completing it, our staff understood exactly what studios were looking for, and we sailed through the vendor security assessment process. We're now working with two major studios that previously wouldn't consider us." – Owner, Independent Post-Production Company

"The role-specific training saved us countless hours and made compliance achievable even with our small team. The major studio we wanted to work with was impressed by our security awareness documentation, and we got the contract." – Operations Manager, Sound Design Studio


Ready to Qualify for Major Studio Projects?


If you're looking to qualify as a vendor for major studios, our MPAA TPN security awareness training provides exactly what you need to meet and exceed their expectations.

We offer flexible options designed specifically for:

  • Post-production companies – from boutique shops to major facilities

  • VFX and animation studios – seeking major studio clients

  • Sound design and mixing facilities – working with sensitive pre-release content

  • Entertainment technology providers – needing to demonstrate security awareness

  • Production support services – handling confidential studio materials

Our team understands that smaller vendors have different needs than larger operations. We provide implementation support tailored to your size and resources, ensuring you can meet studio requirements regardless of your company's scale.


Proven Results for Vendors and Partners

Companies that implement our program consistently report:

  1. Qualification for studio vendor programs – Meeting the security awareness requirements that open doors

  2. Successful TPN assessments – Passing this critical evaluation with flying colors

  3. Competitive advantage – Standing out among vendors competing for valuable studio contracts

  4. Risk reduction – Significantly decreasing the likelihood of security incidents that could terminate studio relationships

Most importantly, our clients report that the training helps establish trust with major studios—the foundation of long-term, profitable relationships.


Let's Get Your Team Ready for Studio Projects

Ready to transform your security training from a hurdle to a competitive advantage in winning studio business? Our team has helped companies just like yours qualify for and maintain relationships with the biggest names in entertainment.


Contact us today:

For immediate assistance with TPN security requirements, click the chat button below or hit the Contact Us link. Our team has successfully helped numerous post-production facilities and entertainment service providers pass their TPN audits with our comprehensive security awareness training program. We have training consultants available across all major production hubs who understand the specific security awareness requirements studios expect from their vendors.

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