This is a "Working Actors Only" group and more than a networking group. It is for the actors out there who are doing more work than their agent is giving them, and know it's going to take that kind of determination and strength to actually make a career in this business. This group is NOT for the consultant who wants to start acting, nor is it for the waiter who hasn't done a job in the last 9 months. At this time we are also not accepting College Students, unless they are members of the union a …

Meet others in your local area interested in Acting on all levels. We'll talk about the business and set some goals to accomplish before next months meeting. It's highly motivating to meet other actors who are making it work and to encourage each other to get the most out of this business. Let's get together.

Chicago has a vibrant indie filmmaking scene. If you're part of it, we invite you to tap into the Filmmakers in Action network to find likeminded filmmakers and screenwriters developing their craft and building their portfolio/reels. Whether you want to produce your own short (or feature) film or get experience on someone else's, you'll find plenty of opportunities in this MeetUp group. MONTHLY MEETUPS Pencil in the 2nd Tuesday of each month and make a point to join us for our monthly presenta …

This bimonthly networking event provides a chance for filmmakers to meet and collaborate on projects. Are you a screenwriter looking for a producer? A director looking for a director of photography? This event is open to all talents and disciplines who are interested in making independent media: editors, actors, art directors, composers, make-up artists... Bring your resume and business cards, and we’ll handle the rest.

This is a network for aspiring filmmakers and screenwriters in the Milwaukee area. In addition to creating a community of screenwriters looking to improve their craft and get feedback on their ongoing projects, we're also creating a network of aspiring filmmakers serious about producing local films and building their reels.

Are you a Actor? Filmmaker? Screenwriter? Investor? Well, whatever your interest in filmmaking, this is the place to connect with other members having similar interests and need of your talent! Even if you don't live near Schaumburg and don't wish to commute the distance, if you live in the Chicago metropolitan area please join the group for on-line discussions and connect remotely with our members. Our discussion group is active and our networking is intended for the Chicagoland area. We target …

Who We Are The Chicago Female-Focused Film Meetup & Festival is a group of film industry artists who are interested in actively participating in the creation, support, development, and promotion of films and screenplays that offer increased opportunities for women in film, especially in broadening the types of roles, stories, ages, body-types, diversity and the overall presence and number of women in film. Members range in experience from student filmmakers to professionals and include writers …

The Chicago International Social Change Festival was created for filmmakers to showcase films that heighten public consciousness and provide a film forum for their productions to be screened on an international level. In addition, the festival is dedicated to the art of filmmaking and the filmmakers who make each and every work possible. This is a Chicago film festival with a specific focus on the issues facing society and how social change can make an incredible impact. Every day, society is i …

This is group for anyone interested in screenwriting and movies. Newbies, experienced writers and everyone in between are welcome. We will meet to discuss projects we're working on and to check out and discuss movies.

This is a group for anyone working in the independent film industry currently or writing an independent film script. This will be a group where people will gather to network, share ideas and resources.. with people either producing, directing, acting, or funding the films.. This includes international film industry as well..

We are a non-for-profit meetup group developed to support the little Queer Film Festival in Chicago. Our goal is to foster a community of passionate volunteers to acquire and showcase quality queer films. Mainstream theaters are hard to come by. We seek small, intimate venues such as wine bars, music lounges and art galleries conducive to social/mingling and make high quality independent programs more accessible to our community. Here are some of our ideas of future meet ups: 1. Women's movie ni …

Hey you sassy, creative, dynamic Chicago woman! Yeah, you. This group is a place for you to share, develop, test, express your ideas, projects and creativity. A group who will support you in your daring efforts big and small. A forum for feedback, ideas and inspiration. Maybe you write, sing, dance, act, make films, bake cakes, teach workshops, paint, sculpt, take photos, knit, build things, design, volunteer for amazing organizations... whatever the format you use your wild feminine energy to …