GEI will be hosting a virtual event with The Creative Coalition of Color for participants to learn about the film marketing group. This is a great opportunity for those interested in public relations and marketing. The event will be Tuesday, January 25 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM PST via Zoom.
GEI will host an Interview Skills Zoom Workshop with Management 360 for participants to refine their interview skills. The session will feature invaluable information on how to land a mailroom position, as well as other entry-level/internship roles in entertainment. Following the Q&A, attendees will be put into pre-assigned breakout rooms with representatives from Management 360 or GEI for mock interviews. The event will be Wednesday, February 23 from 5:30 PM to 6:40 PM PST via Zoom.
GEI in partnership with Renee Freedman and Company provides GEI participants with career coaching opportunities. Coaching is dialogue between two people (a coach and coachee) in which an issue or topic brought up by the coachee is discussed and the coach listens, asks questions, and possibly provides observations and some feedback. The event will be Wednesday, March 2 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM PST via Zoom.
GEI will be co-hosting an in-person event with company partner, Banijay Americas. This event will take place on site at the Banijay Americas offices, where participants will attend moderated discussions with various employees from the company about unscripted development and how to get started in the industry. The event will be held in-person on Friday, April 22 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM PST.
This full-day event will provide targeted professional development training, networking opportunities, and panel discussions with industry professionals, guest speakers, and GEI alumni. The event will be on Saturday, June 25 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM PT, both in-person in Los Angeles and virtually through Hopin.
GEI will host a moderated Q&A with Producer Lee Eisenberg (Apple TV+ Little America) for participants to learn more about Lee’s career journey and gain insight on invaluable skills to have in the entertainment industry. The event will be Tuesday, July 12 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM PST via Zoom.
