Reinvention and Resilience for Women behind the Camera

Hosted by Women In Film Chicago and Essanay Studio and Lighting Featuring Brooke Gaston.

The Industry Is Changing Without Your Consent — Now What?

Reinvention and Resilience for Women Behind the Camera

AI, shrinking budgets, global uncertainty, and an industry that seems to rewrite the rules by the minute—change is here, whether we asked for it or not. Join Brooke Gaston, commercial producer and certified divorce coach (an oddly perfect combination for talking about what happens when the original plan goes sideways), for a dynamic and interactive conversation about reinvention, resilience, and navigating uncertainty without panicking, pretending it isn’t happening, or assuming you have to start over. You’ll walk away with practical tools to assess where you are, recognize the strengths you already bring to the table, and start creating more options for whatever comes next. No fear-mongering. No crystal ball. No boring lecture. Just honest conversation, smart strategy, and…