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  • Rare Breeds Arri Alexa Prep Class

    Rare Breeds Rental House and union AC Seth Craven hosted an Arri Alexa camera build and prep training for our participants.

  • Local 600 Info Session

    This info session went over the path to joining the Local 600 Camera Union as a member within a few years of working as a PA. This session helped participants understand the benefits of being a union member and specific information about Local 600 and what crafts they cover. 

  • Group Effort 2025 Annual Bootcamp

    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.

  • June Mentorship Launch

    Group Effort will provide a program overview, facilitate mentor and mentee training, and outline program goals.

  • Q2 Participant Orientation

    In this virtual session, participants have a chance to meet our staff, learn what it means to be in Group Effort, how our corporate/creative and on-set production submission processes works, and how to connect further with our team to best help prepare them for their job/internship search.

  • Q3 Talent Pipeline Info Session

    We shared updates on Group Effort's recruitment needs for this quarter as well and the best ways organizations can partner with Group Effort as a talent pipeline partner.

  • Matthews Grip Tour (LA)

    Matthews Grip opened its doors to participants, who were able to see the ins and outs of the most popular and versatile grip equipment in the entertainment industry. Seeing equipment go from raw materials to fine tuned and set ready, Matthews walked participants through the use and mindset behind some of the most important pieces of grip equipment.

  • Disney Breaking In Panel (LA)

    Group Effort and Disney hosted a moderated panel and Q&A featuring professionals from both corporate and production areas at Disney. This session explored how hiring works across the company, what recruiters and managers look for in candidates, and tips for standing out.

  • Mentorship Day Event with Dark Slope Studios (Canada)

    Group Effort Initiative and Dark Slope hosted a full-day, in-person mentorship session focused on careers in Virtual Production. This experience was designed to give participants real-world exposure to the tools, workflows, and roles shaping the future of production. Led by industry experts working at the forefront of virtual production, this session includes technical presentations, creative role breakdowns, and a hands-on opportunity to work on a live virtual production scene.

  • Titmouse Animation Event (LA)

    Group Effort invited participants to an exclusive in-studio event at Titmouse, a leading independent animation studio. This session was designed for individuals interested in exploring career paths in animation and gaining a behind-the-scenes look at how a professional animation studio operates. The event included a presentation on careers in animation, insights from a member of the Titmouse creative and production team, and the opportunity to hear from studio leadership.

  • Q4 Talent Pipeline Info Session

    Group Effort shared recruitment needs for this quarter as well and the best ways your organization can partner with Group Effort as a talent pipeline partner.

  • EIF Apprenticeship Summit (LA)

    As part of our EIF Careers Program Industry Roundtable series — and in celebration of Group Effort Initiative’s Five-Year Anniversary — entertainment industry employers will come together to explore inclusive strategies for workforce development. Throughout the day, Human Resources, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Early Career Program professionals will examine how apprenticeships, mentorship, and skills training can strengthen recruitment pipelines, expand opportunities, and build lasting careers in entertainment. This joint effort between EIF and Group Effort Initiative highlights the shared commitment to building sustainable, inclusive solutions for workforce challenges in entertainment.