To attend in person: Please RSVP at this link no later than Friday, June 2, 2023, at 5:00 PM PT.
To attend virtually: Please RSVP at this link no later than Friday, June 9, 2023, at 5:00 PM PT.
Space is limited, so please don't wait to sign up! Submitting an RSVP does not guarantee a spot. You will receive an email from the GEI team if you are confirmed to attend.
6/20-6/22 AME Institute Burbank - Below the Line Careers: Over three days in Burbank, AME educators will gain the tools, training, support, and inspiration they need to prepare the next generation of our creative workforce. Programming will offer teachers a chance to get inside the creative industries with tours and behind-the-scenes access that offers a deep dive into the creative industries. For the most up-to-date information about this event, check out our event page: https://www.ameinstitute.org/burbankinstitute
In addition to pathway-specific sessions, there will also be special programming for AME administrators, Elementary and core content teachers who want to build AME awareness in their classrooms, and Community College AME educators who are supporting students as they launch their careers.
6/30 LGBTQ+ Emerging Artist Award - Music Forward Foundation: Citi is a long-standing supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and building an inclusive culture for communities across the globe. As the world recovers from the long-term effects of COVID-19, it’s especially vital to champion diverse voices in all communities and help enable their growth and progress. We know that being seen and heard is the beginning of everything. That’s why Citi supported the LGBTQ+ Emerging Artist Award, which launched in June 2021 in honor of self-expression, and the thousands of customers who have updated their chosen first name on their eligible Citi-branded consumer credit and debit cards to match who they are. The Award provided 15 outstanding emerging LGBTQ+ music artists with $10,000 each to help support their creative journeys. The deadline is June 30th!
July 2023
7/19 InFocus: An Open Forum for Diverse Storytellers: Don't miss InFocus, a unique event to forge connections between emerging & established BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and women creatives in the Bay Area!
September 2023
9/26 Production with Rachel Rose: Rachel Rose is the Director of Technology at ILM. She and her team were honored with an Emmy Award in October 2022 for their work developing STAGECRAFT. She has worked as lead tech on Rogue One, Noah’s Ark, Rango, and Skyscraper, and has been Virtual Production lead on Mandalorian, Andor, Jurassic World, Captain America, and Lone Ranger.
October 2023
10/24 Marketing For VFX with Rita Cahill: Rita Cahill is an international PR, marketing, and business development consultant and has worked for several US, Canadian, UK, and Asian companies for visual effects and animation projects. Current and former clients include companies in the feature film, television, VR, and game industries, as well as government and educational entities.