I use the word experimental in general terms for this group. This is a group for people that are looking to potentially make some connections with filmmakers that share a similar experimental artistic vision. The emphasis is on horror but not limited to that. Anyone that considers themselves somewhat of an unconventional filmmaker in terms of mainstream industry standards. Those who may be influenced by but not limited to; cult films, vhs oddities, b movie horror, experimental (maya deren, stan …

The purpose of this group is to equip the filmmakers and actors of Riverside, CA and surrounding areas with the tools to be standout members of the entertainment industry. This will be done by building a core group of content creators and actors that are dedicated to working in the industry. Then leveraging each member's knowledge and experience toward polishing and finishing quality content. Common activities will include: 1) Screenings of member's films followed by film critiques and Q/A. 2) G …

The Film Assembly is a non-profit organization that provides film workshops for middle and high school students. For the general public, The Film Assembly provides low cost, donation based film workshops, head shots, film resumes, and film reel assistance. For the world, The Film Assembly produces and distributes independent films today with stars of tomorrow.

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 …

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!

This Meetup group is for filmmakers, actors, writers, directors, cinematographers, assistants, and anyone else trying to advance their Hollywood career or project. Share resources, contacts, and strategies with other filmmakers. Get information you need. Get inspired!

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 …

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 …

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.

Need to update your skills as a web or mobile developer?  Are you a video editor wanting to learn a new video editing app?  Do you work with images in Photoshop every day, but want to improve your workflows?  Are you a project manager looking to learn agile project management?   If you are a web or mobile developer, digital filmmaker, game creator, graphics designer, producer, project manager or any other kind of digital media creator, then this study group is for you! I created the Los Angeles …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

Welcome to The SoCal African American Cinema Connection - the only LA/OC area movie Meetup group showcasing African American cinema, filmmakers and performers! We are committed to the support, awareness and attendance of movies and theater that prominently and positively display African American culture and lifestyle. We also support & attend mainstream/independent films that feature African American themes, directors screenwriters and actors as well. When new African American films are released …

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 …

The San Pedro International Film Festival was founded to celebrate the diverse culture and community of San Pedro with a wide spectrum of independent film, documentaries, and shorts. SPIFF is committed to exhibiting films that embody inspiring entertainment for all. Works that express fresh voices and differing global perspectives, with the intent that these films enlighten audiences while providing invaluable exposure for filmmakers, local and international. www.SPIFFest.org

We get together a couple times per month for brand new movies usually events the filmmakers are at, we network and congregate and socialize. We attend intelligent, award-winning independent films and foreign film usully in central LA Hollywood area and always have a post-reception or pre-reception within walking distance and time to expand our base and our horizons. The larger our group the more we'll be able to have discounts, group rates and more. If you like cinema and you like to network - t …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …