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The Group Effort Initiative exists to create a pipeline for members of underrepresented communities to get real experience towards lasting careers within the entertainment industry.
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The Hollywood Reporter GEI Third Anniversary
The Group Effort Initiative was featured in The Hollywood Reporter for our third anniversary
2023 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report
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GEI’s Mission

To create a pipeline for members of underrepresented communities to get real experience towards lasting careers within the entertainment industry.

What Does GEI Offer

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Paid Internships

Connecting participants to meaningful paid internships

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Entry-Level Job Opportunities

Securing entry-level jobs for participants that match their career interests

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On-set Production Assistant (PA) Opportunities

Placing participants as PAs on a variety of productions

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Mentorships

Matching participants to industry mentors

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Education

Organizing year-round workshops, panel discussions, and educational experiences

GEI By The Numbers

841

paid internships secured

325

entry-level/full-time positions secured on and off set

280

entertainment companies we partner with

154

community pipeline organizations and local colleges

226

mentors have been matched with 226 GEI participants

76

educational programming events

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