Welcome Newsletter - Green Eye Productions Academy

Hello and welcome to the Green Eye Productions Academy Newsletter.

My name is Gemma and I will be doing monthly newsletters on here with special appearances from other members of the team and maybe even a cast member now and again.

Well where to start. I guess the beginning. GEPA and it’s team started working together in January 2020 and since then we have faced many a trial and tribulation. Mainly in the form of a global pandemic. Our first feature “Genuine Fakes” has had to put back filming. But don’t fear we will be shooting in Staffordshire next month.

Now I have been doing these newsletters for the team since the first lockdown began back in March. One of the things I did was a “Get to know you” section. So here is mine. I will post someone else’s in next months. So without further ado here are the questions that the other team members asked me:

1) what lead you to this career?

Well I worked in HR anyway, but what lead me to GEPA was sitting next to Julie on a flight. And as the saying goes rest is history.

2) Before becoming involved with GEPA, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?

I was an equine nurse. I guess it’s why I set up the equine massage business. No case is the same.

3) What is one thing that has surprised you about working at GEPA ?

The team. Everyone is so passionate. And that’s because of the Wonder Woman we have at the helm!

4)If you won a million pounds, what would you do with the money?

This is cliche… but I would do the usual things. Travel, treat my family and friends. Then it’s always been a dream to set up a charity for endangered animals in Africa. My dad spent a lot of his childhood in Zimbabwe and saw the elephants and rhinos basically in his garden and the thought of the next generations only getting to read about these beautiful creatures saddens me. And of course I would invest into GEPA and get the tax relief 😂😂

5)What’s one thing that can instantly make your day better?

My animals as they love me unconditionally. No matter how I am feeling they always do something that makes me smile.

6)Have your ever disliked something and then changed your mind?

Beetroot! Who knew it could be so versatile?!

7)Are you more of a “work to live” or a “live to work” type of person?

Reckon most of you know the answer but I live to work.

8)Who is your hero?

My hero isn’t anyone you will know. It is my best friend Gill. Gill lost her battle with cancer 4yrs ago. But her positivity throughout and the fact she always looked on the bright side even faced with mortality was truly inspiring. So for that reason she is my hero.

9)If you could live anywhere where would it be?

I love living where I do now which is by the sea. But I guess wherever I am happy. For me the people are as important as the place.

10)What makes you angry?

It takes an awful lot to make me angry, however Animal cruelty and prejudice really make my blood boil!

I will leave you now with a quote of the month. I hope you have enjoyed the first introduction to the GEPA Newsletter.

Thanks for reading!
Gem