In collaboration with FuboTV, GEI co-hosted an in-person info session in New York about different career paths at FuboTV and transferable skills. Panelists included Director of Talent Acquisition, Director of Marketing Operations, Sr. Director of Marketing, VP of Ad Sales, Director of Communications, and VP of Business Development.
GEI hosted a networking mixer for all participants in the NYC and New Jersey area! This was a great opportunity to connect with peers in the entertainment industry – participants joined us for some light bites and drinks as they got to know their fellow participants.
It's never too early to start a resume! The GEI team spent the afternoon with Centinela Valley Union High School District, going over how to create a resume and build a career in the entertainment industry.
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!
GEI 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.
GEI hosted a community mixer for all participants in the Los Angeles area. Participants met industry peers and joined us in celebrating our LA community. GEI also collected donations for those impacted by the LA fires
GEI held its Mentorship Program Cohort One Launch to welcome mentors and mentees into the program, as well as provide them with resources for a successful mentorship pairing.
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!
GEI 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!
Scriptation: The Basics and Beyond! Participants received training on how to use Scriptation - the Emmy® award-winning app for film and TV production. Participants learned all of the essential tools to streamline workflows from pre-production to post.
GEI’s inaugural Mid Level Bootcamp was a daylong event for GEI 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!
