"A blessing for the writers among us: May all your dead ends be beautiful" - Linford Detweiler We are dedicated to providing screenwriters with feedback on scripts and script ideas, but this is also a great place to meet independent filmmakers. If you're a filmmaker looking for your next project, join us at our next meetup and hear what our writers are working on, or join us at an upcoming filmmakers meetup and participate in making a short film! We currently have two meetups--one dedicated to s …

We're starting this group in the hope to find other filmmakers looking to start making movies today. Our goal is to become the next Spielbergs. Yes, that is what you read. Spielgerg did not get where he is by thinking about making movies but by making them. Whoever said that we needed Hollywood's permission to become filmmakers, was dead wrong. In this day and age all you need is passion, determination, a good story that people will care about and a digital camera. Seriously it’s that simple, we …

This is a new screenwriting group that found itself without an organizer.  Pending her blessing, I am tentatively stepping up to create the official Long Beach Chapter of The Screenwriters and Filmmakers Workshop. The Screenwriters and Filmmakers Workshop functions under the banner of OCFilmWorks, an Orange County collaborative writing and filmmaking group.  Ideally, we will offer not only script critique but the chance to make independent films throughout Southern California. Once I have the fi …

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 …

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  

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. …

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 …

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!

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 …

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.

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 …

Think it, Shoot it Post it is a meetup designed for ambitious, forward thinking filmmakers from all sides of the industry to get together and assist in making and developing feature films starting with the production of one key scene. There are a lot of film industry meetups out there that talk about making films. At Think it, Shoot it, Post it we get together and make films. We welcome actors, writers, directors, grips, gaffers, musicians, editors, etc. to come together and create film projects …

Starting this meetup group as a way to connect with local shooters and independent filmmakers. We will attempt to have a meetup at least once a month at various locations around the southland area. If you have a location that you would want to submit for consideration, please don't hesitate to let us know. This will be a community driven group, so any participation or planning by members will be greatly appreciated. Can't wait to meet everybody. :)

The Scriptwriters Network, founded in 1986, is an educational, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer-driven organization created by writers for writers and industry professionals. The Network serves its members by providing educational programming, enhancing their awareness of the realities of the business, developing access and opportunity through alliances with industry professionals, and furthering the cause and quality of writing in the entertainment industry. Whether you are a filmmake …