[header] How to find a gift for a self proclaimed nerd or geek [title] Get early release tickets for their favorite film. [step] One of the best gifts you can give anyone is time well spent together. For a self-proclaimed geek or nerd, the ideal experiential gift may be watching their favorite film or film series on the big screen. 
They may love the gift even more if they are watching an advance screening of the film, before it hits the general public. Think about the person's favorite film or favorite book turned film and see if you can get early release tickets as a thoughtful gift.