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.

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 …

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 …

We invite you to attend the CrowdFunding Film Meet up Group, Los Angeles ICFFF.org brings together artists, filmmakers, and video game creators to join this phenomenon. The ICFFF.org  provides the unique opportunity for film screenings, workshops, and discussions with industry experts. Attendees will hear from filmmakers who are currently implementing crowdfunding as a part of their current fundraising and marketing. If you want to get involved as a speaker, sponsor, vendor, advertiser or a volu …

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 planning …

This group is for independent artists with completed or in the works FILMS/MUSIC/BOOKS/COMICS/GAMES/SERIES who want to discuss distribution and network with other creators to help spread the word about their projects. The Hardest part about being an independent artist is finding and building your audience so lets come to together across all categories and support each other.

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.

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 …

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

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

This is a group for actors and film industry professionals who have a burning desire to create films that inspire (us while making them, and the audience every time they see our films). This meetup is born from a desire to make inexpensive films, using - for the time being - natural light when possible, making it look glam and beautiful, with a sense of "the frame", WHILE allowing the actors to go deep. Actually writing the story inspired by the actor's journey, the actors inner life. I have a v …

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 …

Vets On Set is an organization designed to help veterans within the Film and Television Industry. It is our belief, that there is no person better suited for the rigors of the film industry than a well trained veteran. The founding members of Vets On Set have a long and successful history in the entertainment industry. We will work hard to utilize the knowledge, experience, and contacts gained to ensure consistent work for our members and valuable outstanding crews for productions. Our aim is to …

The mission of this meetup group is to collectively and cooperatively produce as many shorts as possible in a very short time on a very limited budget. Impossible, you say! We beg to differ. We are seeking for this collective: writers, directors, cinematographers, sound, crew, gaffers, grips, production people, actors  and anyone else that would like to work with other film makers to create a short, feature, web series, etc.  End result being IMDB credits, copy and to experience something from s …

Catalyst is a non-profit organization designed to break down the barriers of the entertainment industry providing resources to empower artists to pursue their craft to the best of their ability. The only criteria of art created in or through this organization is that all art endorsed by CatalystArt must be in some way for the betterment of mankind. This group will be the Genesis of this non-profit organization. We will be meeting to share ideas and grow this non-profit into a full independent no …

I'd like to invite you to join LA premier Social & Professional Networking Meetup group for actors, wrIters, directors and cinematographers. Our events are targeted to professionals looking to make new business and social contacts. I hope you'll join us, as I'm sure you could add great value to our group. Come meet new people and make some contacts in a warm, friendly atmosphere and fun environment. The main goal of this meetup group is to become better filmmakers and actors. As we work toward t …

Peer to Peer Rental Gear is an organization designed to help independent film and television production industry professionals share resources, equipment, information and creatives services. We will be holding a series of bi monthly meetings in order to facilitate new networking relationships all geared toward the idea of helping the creative process.

THIS MEETUP IS CLOSED. WE HAVE MERGED WITH THE LA FILM & TV MEETUP AT www.meetup.com/indiefilm-169/. PLEASE JOIN US! The AWARD-WINNING Hollywood Networking Breakfast was founded on the Paramount Studios Lot by Sandra Lord in 1993 as a means to providing networking, employment and opportunities of access for industry professionals and aspirants. We serve a diverse, multicultural constituency. Voted the "Best Networking Event in L.A." by Backstage in its "Best of L.A." issue, the breakfast has pr …

THIS MEETUP IS CLOSED. WE HAVE MERGED WITH THE LA FILM & TV MEETUP AT www.meetup.com/indiefilm-169/. PLEASE JOIN US! The Women in Entertainment ™MeetUpis an extension of ourorganization, Women Helping Women™in Entertainment Network (WHW) (http://WHWNETWORK.com), which provides unparalleled opportunities for women (and progressive, like-minded men) in the entertainment industry. WHW exists for the purposeof supporting, assisting, and empowering women in entertainment, and for the mutual benefit, …

A group for professionals working in the film, TV and other video entertainment segments. The group includes professionals from studios and production companies, movie theater and HDTV product companies and other related professions.

THIS MEETUP IS CLOSED. WE HAVE MERGED WITH THE LA FILM & TV MEETUP AT www.meetup.com/indiefilm-169/. PLEASE JOIN US! The Women Helping Women in Entertainment ™MeetUpis an extension of ourorganization, Women Helping Women™in Entertainment Network (WHW) (http://WHWNETWORK.com), which provides unparalleled opportunities for women (and progressive, like-minded men) in the entertainment industry. WHW exists for the purposeof supporting, assisting, and empowering women in entertainment, and for the m …

South Bay Filmmakers is a networking and support organization for filmmakers and industry business professionals based in Los Angeles’ South Bay area comprised of El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and surrounding cities. Our members are passionate creatives with a roster of success in their respective fields representing writers, directors, producers, editors, colorists, visual effects artists, cinematographers, camera operators, composers, sound editors, stunts, wardrob …

This is your opportunity to socialize and network with people in the film industry. Whether you're a producer, director, writer, actor, agent, manager. casting director, an indie filmmaker, a crew member, or work in any other aspect of the the film industry, you'll benefit from these networking events, teleseminars, and webinars.

Join us in Burbank from May 31 to June 2, 2013 to get your screenwriting career underway! With more than 20 FREE classes (that's absolutely free. No catch. Just walk in, sit down, and learn), more than 120 movie and TV executives to hear your pitch, and dozens of working Hollywood screenwriters sharing their knowledge. Script Magazine had it right when they declared The Great American PitchFest & Screenwriting Conference the #1 PitchFest of them all.