In collaboration with Netflix, Group Effort Initiative hosted our 2024 Production Bootcamp. This was an all-day event featuring a Production Office training session, interactive panel discussions, including a commercials panel and working internships with IATSE panel, networking, and more!
Group Effort is hosted in-person office hours for participants to meet with industry professionals. Participants had the opportunity to have their job submission materials reviewed and be given interview pointers from professionals and leaders in the entertainment industry.
Group Effort hosted a community mixer for all participants in the Los Angeles area. Participants met industry peers and joined us in celebrating our LA community. Group Effort also collected donations for those impacted by the LA fires
Attendees learned how television series are made, from idea to script to screen. Panelists included the Head of Television at Maximum Effort , a WME Agent for Non-Scripted Television, WME Co-Head of Scripted Television, and the Executive Director of Literary Scouting at FOX Entertainment. Following the event, attendees networked with the panelists and WME staff. Thank you to WME for hosting us in NYC!
Sony Pictures Television Nonfiction provided an overview of nonfiction development and introduced their development pods, which have developed iconic shows like 90 Day Fiancé, Love After Lockup, and American Idol. Afterwards, attendees sharpened their interview skills with a mock interview session!
Group Effort participants visited Samson Stages in Brooklyn for the inside scoop on all things commercial production - camera-to-cloud technology, costume design, props, post-production, unions for commercial production professionals, and more!
Group Effort’s inaugural Mid Level Bootcamp was a daylong event for Group Effort participants with at least 3-5 years of entertainment work experience who are moving up the career ladder to mid-level roles. Attendees learned about personal branding, competitive interview skills, applying employer feedback, and leadership etiquette to equip them for managerial and higher-level positions. The bootcamp also included a specialized software editing workshop and networking mixer with our industry partners!
The EEA Careers in Entertainment Expo brought together 1400+ young adults, high school, and college students to learn about Arts, Media, and Entertainment careers.
Rare Breeds Rental House and union AC Seth Craven hosted an Arri Alexa camera build and prep training for our participants.
In its eighth year, Group Effort's Annual Bootcamp is a daylong workshop that provides targeted professional development trainings and workshops, company partner panels and guest speakers, and networking opportunities for our participants.
This mixer will bring together participants and industry professionals for an evening of networking.
A special screening at Verve as part of Group Effort’s ongoing commitment to supporting mid-level talent in entertainment. This event was a chance to enjoy a curated screening and it was an opportunity to reconnect with fellow bootcamp participants, meet new peers, and stay informed about Group Effort’s efforts to support mid-level advancement.
