this meetup is for all who enjoy the indie genre of music! don't have someone to go with to see a band like vampire weekend or the silversun pickups? no problem! all you need to do is e-mail me with the show you want to go and I will make you an assistant organizer for that show! we mostly do venues with general admission so we can meet up before the show and hang out during the show.  Note: some shows will be" no-host meetups" and some will be "announcement only." there are also the occasi …

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.

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 …

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 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 …

Are you looking for interesting and friendly movie lovers (20s - 40s) who share your sophisticated tastes in food and film? You've found us! We're Dinner And A Movie. We are all about great food and outstanding filmmaking. Our Meetups happen mostly on the Westside of LA, but we sometimes trek over to the fantastic ArcLight Hollywood and other theaters in the area showing the Big-Budget, Indie, Foreign and Festival films that we're interested in seeing together. Our ambition is to combine the e …

Hi! Independent Film Aficionados is a group for folks who love those little movies that show at theaters like the Laemmle..... and before you've even heard of them, they're gone!!! =)  We see indies, documentaries, and foreign films.... Who knows, we may even sneak a worthy mainstream movie in here and there! =) After the movie we usually grab a cup of coffee or dinner and discuss the film, life, or whatever comes to mind.  Hope you can join us!!! Key search terms: film, independent film, docum …

This group is for people who are interested in producing video content for YouTube. At each meeting we introduce ourselves, discuss projects we have done or are currently working on.  We also talk about camera gear and promotional strategies.  People who have attended meetings have been very involved in YouTube, and other are yet to have a YouTube account.  Meetings usually have around 7-10 folks.  If you have business cards bring them. In the past year collaborations have been rare.  These meet …

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 …

Members of this group are talented Actors, Crew and writers looking to connect with like minded people to share ideas, learn from and help each other bring their talents to the decison makers in Hollywood and the entertainment industry.

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 …

This group is dedicated to providing a conduit for those interested in all things film. Focused on Westside theater venues, we pick choice new wide releases, acclaimed indies, and highly touted foreign films. Of course, we will also include special showings of classic films and special events with actor, writer and/or director Q&A's. We are also committed to providing a venue and desire for discussing the film after its showing. Usually, this will be as simple as a nearby coffee shop or dine …

This group is dedicated to the movie buff, the guy or girl who still sees the glamor in going to the movies. We will be planning events to movie theaters to see new releases, as well as checking out indie films and classics.

Indie Desk is a coworking space—a middle ground between working out of your loft and renting your own office. More importantly, though, Indie Desk is a community. We want to help creative people get to know others who are going through similar things in life and in business. We're looking for freelancers, startups and anyone else who is looking for a place geared toward doing work in the company of creative people. Because our concept is built around community, we're especially looking for p …

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 …

Welcome to The Los Angeles Synthpop, Indie Pop, & Electropop Meetup (Curated by John and Greg from FATHER TIGER) There is a vibrant music scene in Los Angeles. Of course, we worship Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, & OMD. If those bands come to town...we're definitely going. We also fully support the new breed of synth acts like Hot Chip, M83, Passion Pit, Grimes, Holy Ghost!, etc. Being local LA musicians, we go to a lot of shows and meet tons of great bands. We started this Meetup …

We're a group dedicated to becoming professional screenwriters! REQUIRED READING FOR NEW PEOPLE - Please read the Screenwriting Group Q and A's pdf before attending your first Thursday workshop. It's located in the "MORE" section, in "FILES." See you Thursday at 8pm!

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!

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Dead Gamers Society: The So Cal World of Darkness Meetup presents The Indie RPG Project. A Meetup group where we explore the Indie RPG movement. Indie RPG's are the cutting edge roleplaying games, exploring new ways to tell stories and resolve conflicts. The Indie RPG Project is managed by the Dead Gamers Society a Meetup devoted the World of Darkness series of games. To learn more about the Dead Gamers Society, visit this site at... http://www.meetup.com/Dead-Gamers-Society/

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.

Hello, Inspired by my best friend (Wendy's) meet-up group in NYC and her showing new/offbeat or classic independent/foreign films and discussing them with other film lovers where we instantly became friends I've decided to start a similar group here in Santa Monica! If you also enjoy trying new types of food and wine this group will focus on pot-luck "themed" meals also inspired by the films we select which I'll be picking based on your suggestions! This group is for young film, food & wine buff …

Color Correction for Indie Filmmaking About Color Correction: Color correcting is both a technical process and an art form that relies on an individual’s skill, experience and good taste. Color correction or color grading can elevate the production value significantly and even turn video captured with lower grade cameras into stunning looking images. Almost every TV program, documentary, music video, movie, etc. is color corrected these days. The difference between a graded and uncorrected image …

Connections. Connections. Connections. It's all about connections. The Los Angeles Writers Networking Group helps writers connect with other writers, editors, indie publishers, writing groups, bloggers, reviewers, bookstores ... anyone who can help authors connect with the audiences they deserve. You'll be amazed how valuable an expansive writing network can be. Look for events in Los Angeles, Santa Monica & Pasadena. We look forward to seeing you there! Visit Storiad to learn more about us!

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