GEI 2023 Annual Bootcamp
GEI's annual bootcamp, which is in its sixth year, is a daylong workshop that provides targeted professional development training, company partner panels and guest speakers, and networking opportunities for our participants.
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GEI x Sony Pictures TV Nonfiction NYC Event
GEI will be co-hosting an in-person event with the Sony Pictures Television - Nonfiction (SPTN) team at their New York City offices. Speakers will share their experiences working in nonfiction entertainment, including their career journeys and their current day-to-day responsibilities at their respective companies. Following the panel, attendees will participate in a professional development workshop and group networking sessions with representatives from the company.
GEI x Anomaly Site Visit
GEI will be co-hosting an in-person event at the Anomaly offices in NYC to learn more about the projects the creative agency develops and gain insight from a panel of Creative and Production professionals.
Local 871 Script Supervisors Seminar and Panel Discussion Event
GEI will be co-hosting a virtual event with IATSE Local 871 for an informational session on script supervising and the union pathway.
GEI x AGBO Professional Development Event
GEI will be co-hosting an in-person event at the AGBO offices in Los Angeles. Attendees will have the chance to hear from a panel of industry professionals and receive professional development training as well as peer networking opportunities.
GEI x Narrator Inc. Post-Production Workshop
GEI will be co-hosting an in-person event with Narrator Inc. for a creative workshop covering various aspects of post-production.
Half Initiative Camera Department Creative Workshop Part 1
Ryan Murphy's The HALF Initiative and GEI will co-host a virtual two-part camera and cinematography workshop led by industry professionals that have worked on various TV shows (9-1-1, Scream Queens, American Horror Story, Glee) and films (Memento, The Italian Job). Part one will be a panel discussion focusing on topics like breaking down scenes, different camera department roles on set, working with directors to prep and shoot scenes, and more. At the end of the first session, attendees will be assigned groups to work together on a creative assignment to present during the second session. In part two, panelists will provide direct feedback to each group on their presentation.
Half Initiative Camera Department Creative Workshop Part 2
Ryan Murphy's The HALF Initiative and GEI will co-host a virtual two-part camera and cinematography workshop led by industry professionals that have worked on various TV shows (9-1-1, Scream Queens, American Horror Story, Glee) and films (Memento, The Italian Job). Part one will be a panel discussion focusing on topics like breaking down scenes, different camera department roles on set, working with directors to prep and shoot scenes, and more. At the end of the first session, attendees will be assigned groups to work together on a creative assignment to present during the second session. In part two, panelists will provide direct feedback to each group on their presentation.
GEI x Disney General Entertainment Virtual Production Assistant Professional Development Training
Disney General Entertainment will be hosting a virtual workshop focusing on navigating an entertainment career as a production assistant with an emphasis on professional development strategies and practices. Presenters will focus on discussing how to build a PA resume and defining actionable career guidelines and insights, such as identifying the target audience, joining professional groups, understanding and tracking the trades, job placement and outreach, and maintaining relationships.
GEI x NPACT Virtual Unscripted Event
GEI will co-host a virtual event with NPACT, who will provide more insight into the unscripted industry, as well as provide professional development training.
GEI & The MBS Group: LA Production Assistant Training Weekend 1
GEI and The MBS Group have crafted a four-day introductory Production Assistant training for participants in the Los Angeles area. This training will be conducted over two weekends and is designed for participants who have little to no PA experience and would like to be prepared for future PA placement opportunities.
GEI 3-Year Anniversary Event
GEI will be hosting an in-person reception in Los Angeles to celebrate program achievements.
