This group has grown beyond my capacity to manage, so we are currently closed to new members.  In order to re-open the group, I need 2 people to join the leadership team.  If you're interested in becoming an assistant organizer, please contact me directly. "A blessing for the writers among us: May all your dead ends be beautiful" - Linford Detweiler We currently have two meetups--one dedicated to script review and feedback and one dedicated to producing short films. Both meetups are open to writ …

This group consists of filmmakers, writers, artists, actors, musicians, or anyone in the entertainment industry who has a dream and is ready to make that dream a reality. The purpose of this group is to support each other in aligning ourselves with "Spirit", so that we can benefit from the unlimited Power and Presence that is contained within each and every one of us. Through the practice of Spiritual Laws and Principles we consistently attract whatever is necessary for our success as creative …

Are you a filmmaker? Are you interested in filmmaking or contributing to filmmaking? Do you live or work in the Inland Empire? This group was created to unite like-minded individuals who are serious about learning more about film making and who are willing to actually DO rather than just dream. If this sounds like you, then join. Here is a video that tells more: http://video.pe.com/services/player/bcpid275331987001?bclid=207485369001&bctid=207609553001 Also, follow http://twitter.com/IFotIE fo …

This is a meetup for filmmakers interested in finding support to complete their productions. This may be through the sharing of funding information, finding crew members for their films, seeking advice regarding production challenges, sharing information on new technologies, etc. We welcome anyone involved in production, pre-production and post.  In addition, anyone on the business side of the film industry can join, as well as writers, serious actors and actor/producers, etc. Our venue, the Ne …

Filmmakers Network San Diego (FilmNet) is a nexus of film-related Meetup groups, including writing, filmmaking, acting, comedy, songwriting, modeling and photography meetups. Check out our monthly showcase/networking event. In addition, members are now invited to schedule their own meetups.  All you have to do is fill out the form and it'll become an official Filmmakers Network meetup! Check out Britt's modeling events at: http://www.meetup.com/Models-and-Photographers/calendar/13177686/?suc …

This group is for anyone interested in the 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP) in San Diego. The 48HFP is an annual film event where teams of filmmakers (and non-filmmakers) compete to see who can make the best film, starting from zero, in 48 hours or less. Completed films are screened at a local theater the week following the filming weekend. Meetups will be all of the various events leading up to the competition and also the subsequent screening events and wrap parties.

With a downturn economy, and the entertainment industry changing everyday, entrepreneurs, film producers, music industry and artists are looking for alternative ways to survive and thrive. This meetup is associated with an organization called CEO Space, which helps entrepreneurs find resources, connections and capital to give projects the green light to proceed. CEO Space hosts 5 large business forums per year, where one third of the participants are investors. Typically, most angel investor o …

Lou Kleinman is the Digifilmdude. He started his film club and holding professional film seminars back in the late '90's at AFI, CSUN and others. It was actually during the early '90's when film was transitioning to digital when Lou realized that whole generations were going to miss out on the basic foundation of filmmaking. His love for the history of films and the classics is what brought about his desire to share his joy with others. If you are someone who always wanted to learn about the mys …

Hello Filmmakers, This meetup is about making films. We will mainly focus on shooting scenes andshorts in class for the purpose of finishing work as part of our curriculum.We will cover the basics of lighting, camera handling and shooting, scene scripts and screenwriting, acting and continuity, shot list and frame selection, acting basics and editing, among others.This is for beginning filmmakers so that they can workshop all theaspects of filmmaking using the equipment (lights, camera, boom mi …

Purpose: Networking and creative cross pollination for professionals and others who love the craft of documentary filmmaking. Who Should Join: - Documentary Filmmakers at every professional level, - Emerging filmmakers interested in documentary production - Documentary enthusiasts interested in learning about the craft of documentary production Why This Group: I have learned in the ten years that I have been privileged to interact with documentary filmmakers that they are some of the most …

This is an initial invitation to people who want to collaborate to create short films here in the eastern area of Los Angeles County. One of my film professors joked that film industry folks who work and live in Hollywood don't know anything that exists 'east of Pasadena", that Pasadena is "the edge of the known world" to them...similar to the people in Christopher Columbus' time who thought the world was flat and that if you sailed too far, you'd go off the edge into the unknown abyss... This i …

There are approximately a million residents in Riverside County from Riverside to Temecula and of course many of them love movies. However no theaters in this region regularly offer independent, foreign and/or classic films. That means people who want to see something that is not counting on mass appeal (for example multi-award-winning The Artist) have to drive far to see it. Or wait months to then see it on a TV screen. Let's get together to discuss smart and imaginative movies, share DVDs, and …

Welcome to The Long Beach Screenwriters Workshop! This is a screenwriting critique group designed for people looking for constructive peer feedback on spec and independent scripts. Our feedback is focused on 5 primary areas: Plot, Character, Narrative, Dialogue and Format. Writers submit pages one week in advance, and everyone is asked to print out those pages and write their comments on them prior to the meeting. I do have a few guidelines that I ask everyone to follow: 1. Only pages in correct …

The ultimate indie film networking group is where filmmakers, actors, DPs, sound and lighting, post-production, makeup artists and indie producers come together every month to make contacts and get projects off the ground. We'll also have a monthly event that features indie &/or foreign films that have garnered awards in the festival circuit. If you have ideas for venues or events, we welcome your input!

FREE to Learn/Continue Acting/Movie Making!  No Experience Necessary. A Temecula-based, FUN, Productive and Co-Operative movie making group.  Learn and work with ideas, screenplays, acting, cinematography, editing, special effects and each other's projects. For fun we'll do 7 shooting days <=6 minute projects and rotate roles, viewing and critiquing the results at the next meeting. For personal achievement we'll work on each others longer projects with the goal of being in film festivals and a F …

This group is for those individuals serious about making films with a team of friends you'll find here. Not a mere "networking" group, this meetup is about fostering relationships based from working together on actual productions. The initial goal is to produce an average of one short film a month with the contribution of active members.

Tired of going to movies that focus exclusively on the experiences of male characters? Tired of seeing women’s roles limited to a few unimportant characters who serve as girlfriends or wives of the male leads? Bored by films that don’t pass the Bechdel test? Women and Film is a group of movie fans who attend movies by and about women. Inspired by Melissa Silverstein’s blog, Women and Hollywood, we hit the theaters to see films that are women-centered, women-written, or women-directed. Despite th …

I'm an independent freelance film producer and I've developed this program called “In the Field” (ITF) Film Production Initiative. You can check out my website here: itfinitiative.wix.com/itfi ITF aims to educate and train new and current filmmakers as practical working Producers (and members of the Production Staff which includes Co-Producers/Line Producers, Assistant Directors, Unit Production Managers, Production Managers, and more) and putting them “in the field” (on set in production). We a …

Welcome! Dig movies and chatting about them? Live in or enjoy downtown San Diego? Join us for friendly and spirited discussion about what makes a film great. Whether you're an avid indie watcher, seasoned filmmaker, or anywhere in between, the group welcomes everybody who loves contributing to a friendly discussion about movies. Format: On the event date, we'll meet up and enjoy the movie, then adjourn to a nearby Gaslamp watering hole to chat and discuss. Generally we'll watch movies on Wedne …

Let's get together actors, producer, director, camera man and the rest of the crew to make the film. I have the script and wanted to make the movie. If we put all the talented together, we will achieve our goal. If you have any talent regarding to make movie, please join the group. Let me know if you need a copy of the script.

Mini Cinema is an Entertainment Platform heavily passionate about storytelling through Short Films. Our goal is to deliver the BEST Short Film Experience to anyone who is a fan of cinema. Whether watching films on our website or attending one of our Theater Screenings, viewers can expect an experience that is creative, innovative, and entertaining. The Short Film Experience The Mini Cinema Short Film Experience consists of an hour long screening presented 3 to 4 times a year at a major theater …

Want to see quality projects that reflect who you are and with current themes that matter to you? Want to see great independent content without waiting for the film festivals? Want to network with other writers, producers, directors, filmmakers and movie lovers? Then this group is for you! All are welcome. We are open to submissions of your materials to screen quality shorts, documentaries, TV pilots, feature films, etc. on the big screen - in quality screening rooms.

The Greenhouse meets at CBS Studio Center in Studio City (Radford). RSVP is required. Meetings range from 150-300 attendees. Great networking event for entertainment industry - film, television, and music. Hear great speakers from the Industry and hang out afterward to meet fun people. Coffee and snacks provided.

This is a new Meetup group of documentary filmmakers (current, former or future) who are based in or near Orange County, California. Documentary filmmaking is a labor of love that demands a significant investment in time, effort and money. Sometimes our topics are uplifting or educational, and sometimes we bear a great responsibility for accurately portraying current or historical topics that are painful or controversial. Making a good doc is not easy. Support and encouragement from fellow filmm …

The LA Film Collective is a group of volunteer filmmakers who produce 3-5 minute short films on an ongoing basis in Los Angeles.  We always need actors, writers, directors, producers, DPs, editors, composers and all other crew positions.  We also need ongoing access to all kinds of resources: locations, props, wardrobe, meal, equipment, etc. as well as mentors for our less experienced members. Our finished projects will qualify for IMDB credits and film festivals and will be showcased here on me …

Are you a filmmaker or independent producer? Do you live in Coronado, or want to meet in Coronado - possibly shoot footage in Coronado? Are you an actor, or writer, or editor, or makeup artist, or other crew member interested in networking with other filmmakers and producers? Would you like to learn about independent film production, meet others in Coronado who are already doing projects, and would welcome your participation? Are you interested in being a sponsor, getting product placement, bein …

This is a forum group - as in a network for meeting others in the industry. There's a LOT of groups that want to work within themselves, and that is highly restrictive and can produce sub-part content. Feel free to suggest or make any meetups yourself - this is everyone's place to network.

This is a group meet for photography and film projects. We welcome photographers, models, actors, actresses, MUAs, hairstylists, artists and filmmakers to join our group, promote new concepts and collaborate on projects. We can learn from each others and pool our talents to get the works done! Whether you’re a student or amateur with aspirations or a seasoned professional, we hope this group holds value.  We have meets for group workshop and individual session on a monthly basis.  Connect with u …