January 2021 Newsletter

Introduction

Welcome to the first newsletter of 2021. I hope you had a good Christmas and New year.
I feel I must start by letting you all know that we have taken the decision to pause the filming of “Genuine Fakes”. The decision was made when we realised new lockdown measures were coming into effect. For us, the safety of our people is the most important thing and always will be. As soon as we get going again then I will update you.

Getting to know the team

This month I interviewed Julie Daly-Wallman who is our CEO and the Producer of “Genuine Fakes” and I asked her some fun questions to help you get to know the person behind the job title.

Q1: What lead you to this career?
A: After a tough start in life my sister and I used to go to the matinee performance at the cinema every week to escape the world. So from the age of 6 I wanted to work in films. I used to sit and watch the credits and think I want to see my name up there too.

Q2: Who has been the biggest influence in your career and why?
A: I have four people who have been there for me and influence me everyday. Lara my twin sister for putting up with me, Rosemary Myatt for being my absolute rock, Andrew Smith at Pinewood for being a saint, and Gem for being my propper upper.

Q3: What do you do to turn things around when you are having a bad day?
A: I go for a walk to clear my head. But I also remember how lucky and blessed I am.

Q4: Whats a trip that changed you and why?
A: Going to America where I worked and stayed with the legendary Marlon Brando. Whilst there he gave me his time and also the belief in myself.

Q5: Name one thing most people don’t know about you?
A: That I come from a poor background, this made me ashamed. But now I realise it’s given me this career and also the opportunity to build GEPA and help other people by giving them opportunities.

GEPA News

Onto other news now. We have had a few sales of products from our online shop, so obviously we are delighted. If you have a query about any of the product’s, please contact us on the email link provided.
Some other members of the team are busy training whilst they are on furlough to add diversity and the opportunity to grow in all areas of the business. However, there is still a lot of work going on behind the scenes, so that when we get the green light, we are ready to go.

Quote of the month

As Charles Darwin once said.

“It is not the strongest of the species who survive,
nor the most intelligent who survives.
It is the one that is most adaptable to change.”

Stay safe and keep dreaming!
Gemma