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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

This group is for men and women interested in designing, developing, or playing video games that appeal to or are created by developers of an African-American background. Here's an opportunity to see that there are other creative individuals like you, that share a similar perspective, and network your way to success in the Video Games Industry, Indie or otherwise. We plan to discuss blacks in the media, our roles in the game industry as a whole, and ideas and methodologies for game development. …

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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.

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!

Welcome to the ORANGE COUNTY MOVIE MEETUP! Our group specializes in hosting movie events at theatres across the OC. We are all about good times, making friends, and, of course catching the latest flims from Hollywood to indie/arthouse and everything in between. Thanks for checking us out & we'll see you at the movies!

SO YOU THINK YOU'RE A MOVIE FANATIC! Do your eyes sparkle whenever you hear the phrase Coming Soon To A Theatre Near You? Do you spend most of your break times at work raiding Ain't It Cool News, Deadline Hollywood, Variety or The Hollywood Reporter for the latest movie news? Are you looking for a cool group of friends to see new flicks with on OPENING WEEKEND? Are you SICK AND TIRED of having 500 movies in your Netflix queue...and NO ONE to watch or discuss them with? Do you get into intense d …

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 …

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 …

Film makers, performers and other Industry people are welcome to attend. Please bring your promo materials and get ready to talk about what you are up to, or what you want to be up to. This MEETUP group is a place to share leads, encourage each other and get comfortable promoting ourselves and our needs in a friendly environment. Very often we will meet with other Meetup Groups and their members so we can expand our database and learn more about what other folks are doing. Our Meetups are fre …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Welcome to ITF film makers meetup group! The main goal is to promote awareness and respect for the production staff in what they do as well as better equipping filmmakers for the real film world. Our secondary goal is to provide networking opportunities. Let's focus on the detailed logistics involved in making a film or video from the production staff's perspective. This allows folks to truly perfect their craft and learn how to do on set jobs. PRODUCTION NETWORK: An opportunity to join and expl …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …