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 …

The Hollywood Film Making Workshop, HFW, is an ongoing collaborative film making workshop that meets weekly (sometimes daily) to make feature-length films with Meetup members who are either professional or want to learn to become professional Directors, Screenwriters, Actors, Producers, Directors of Photography, Gaffers, Grips, Production Designers, Costume Designers, Makeup Artists, Production Sound Mixers, Script Supervisors, Editors, Production Managers, and Assistant Directors. As our featur …

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 N …

The I-phone filmmakers group is a meet-up designed for ambitious and driven filmmakers who just want to make films, but suffer the budget constraints of the real world. We believe if you have an I-phone or small flip-cam (5 mega-pixels or better) you have your own film studio in your pocket. Our group attracts filmmakers from all disciplines, writers, directors, cinematographers, make-up artists, composers, sound mixers, effects artists and editors to make short films and spec commercials utiliz …

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 …

We started this meetup to bring actors together who aspire to be in films. At Neon Venus Theatre in Hollywood, we specialize in Acting, Directing and Filmmaking. This meetup is going to focus on the kind of acting needed for film. We want actors to learn the basics of the illusion and we want them to work together with filmmakers to create scenes and shorts. Check out some of our students' work at http://www.youtube.com/user/NeonVTheatre#p/u  

The LOS ANGELES FILMMAKERS NETWORK (LAFN) is designed to be a forum to help aspiring filmmakers realize their goals of obtaining a position on a film set through interaction with working professionals.   If you are new to the film industry or unsure of what job you'd like on a film, this group is ideal for you because not only will we educate you on the various jobs available, but you will gain practical and pragmatic advice from seasoned veterans of the industry.   We are also currently plannin …

If you are a filmmaker and live in Los Angeles' South Bay area there is no reason you should always be traveling to Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Hollywood or the Valley to meet like-minded people. Whether your passion is Pre-Production, Production, or Post let's get to know each other, seek advice, get support, and collaborate on projects. (Photo courtesy of szeke)

  A growing entertainment industry networking group. Established with the focus of fostering a core group of  filmmakers for professional and social purposes. We'll be going to screenings, critiquing films, sharing scripts, meeting up at film-related events and collaborating on productions.   Meetup members must display at least a first name which is real. After signing up on meetup, please go to http://productionslate.net/join-production-slate.html to join our network.

This is a course in drawing professional storyboards for film, television & theatrical professionals. Independent film producers, directors, cinematographers, art directors, set designers, professional storyboarders are just a few of the people who can benefit from learning how to draw image sequences that accurately communicate their vision to those with whom they collaborate. You do not need to know how to draw before you join this meetup. You will learn how to draw well by coming to class. …

  INDIE STUDIOS NETWORK A Production Support  & Networking Organization ISN provides a platform for our members looking to network with professionals working within the film and entertainment industries. OUR GOAL IS TO EMPOWER OUR MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATES WITH RESOURCES, CONTACTS AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE US AND AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH NETWORKING AND SEMINAR EVENTS.       

This group is for those who are involved with, or desire to be involved with, the creation of Films. Whether your interest is in writing, acting, cinematography, directing, producing, and/or any other aspect of the films industry, you've come to the right place! We share ideas, educational events and assist each other with film projects. Join us and please tell us a bit about what your particular interests are in creating Films!

A club dedicated to film makers who use a DSLR as their primary camera for filming. The intent of this group is to discuss and share various techniques, information about products, and resources so that members may learn and grow in their DSLR film making endeavors. Most importantly, we will focus on learning by doing. That means actually filming stuff. We will try to incorporate actual movie production activities at every meeting. We are also planning on including activities such as creating, w …

EVERYONE KNOWS SOMEONE - You may need a writer, producer, editor, or the money guy. Meet with others in the Entertainment Industry. To share, brainstorm, develop, join forces, and to create and develop Film and Television projects.

If you are looking for instruction, guidance, help, networking and advice that can help you profitably produce films and web series, this is the meetup for you. We'll cover: How to very quickly and cost effectively promote your existing projects Where and how to get immediate distribution of your work online, on DVD, etc. How to get your film in theaters and when it makes sense to do so How to make projects easier to promote and distribute How to use social media marketing tools to find audience …

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 …