Join us February 26 at the Fox Studio Lot in Los Angeles for GEMA Night: Industry & Creative Insights + Community, a deconstructed conference-style evening designed for connection, conversation, and creative inspiration.
Built for the people shaping how entertainment connects with audiences, culture, and fandom in real time, this night brings together insight, shared learning, and the energy of being in the room together.
Come for the ideas. Stay for the conversations. Reconnect with familiar faces and meet new collaborators, all centered around creative craft and community.
This event has limited seating. Tickets must be secured by Wednesday Feb. 25 or until sold out.
Location
Fox Studio Lot
Los Angeles, California
*Ticket confirmation required for lot access.
Los Angeles, California
*Ticket confirmation required for lot access.
Date & Time
February 26, 2026
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Event Schedule
| 5:30 PM
ARRIVAL
| 6:00 PM
GEMA ACADEMY: PRO INSIGHTS SESSION
Poster Girl
With Akiko Stehrenberger (Movie Poster Illustrator & Designer at Akikomatic LLC)
Hear from renowned art director, illustrator, and designer Akiko Stehrenberger and her artistic process creating some of the most distinct posters for entertainment marketing. She is one of the most sought out names to create impactful key art by film directors, creative agencies, studios and much more. Learn why she is deemed Poster Girl.
Hear from renowned art director, illustrator, and designer Akiko Stehrenberger and her artistic process creating some of the most distinct posters for entertainment marketing. She is one of the most sought out names to create impactful key art by film directors, creative agencies, studios and much more. Learn why she is deemed Poster Girl.
| 6:45 PM
GEMA SESSION
Audience Signals: What Creators See First
With Aaron Sisto, Becca Tobin, Hannah Kosh, Megan Cruz, and Michael Tessler
Creators experience audience behavior in real time, often long before traditional data reflects it. Audience Signals: What Creators See First explores how creators identify emerging interests, story patterns, and fandom behaviors and what studios and brands can learn from those early signals.
| 7:30 PM
Industry CONNECT
Light bites and drinks will be available. Whether you stay briefly or end up talking longer, this is time set aside for genuine connection.
BE IN THE ROOM
GEMA Member Ticket — $0
Apply your member code at checkout to unlock your ticket. Member codes are sent via email.
Apply your member code at checkout to unlock your ticket. Member codes are sent via email.
This event has limited seating. Tickets must be secured by Wednesday Feb. 25 or until sold out.
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Ticketing Policy Summary
Ticket sales are final. If you are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances, you may transfer your ticket to another person by contacting [email protected]. Ticket holders are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses. GEMA is not liable for cancellations or delays related to personal travel or accommodations due to circumstances beyond our control. Attendance is voluntary, and participants assume all associated risks. For full details, please refer to our Ticketing Policy (Section 15 in the Terms of Use).
Ticket sales are final. If you are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances, you may transfer your ticket to another person by contacting [email protected]. Ticket holders are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses. GEMA is not liable for cancellations or delays related to personal travel or accommodations due to circumstances beyond our control. Attendance is voluntary, and participants assume all associated risks. For full details, please refer to our Ticketing Policy (Section 15 in the Terms of Use).
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