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

Peter Jackson, Sir Ridley Scott, James Cameron (and his ex-wife Kathryn Bigelow) never went to film school. How’s that for inspiration? These people learned by doing. I would like to do the same – and I know I’m not alone. Here’s the pitch: A group of intelligent, highly motivated people who nurture a secret dream of one day making a feature film (or Documentary) – come together and learn how to make their dreams happen . . . together. As a group we can share ideas, collaborate on projects, deve …

If you work insane hours during the week (like me) and sometimes on the weekend, and can never make those weeknight screenwriters groups, then this group is for you!! We'll gather once a week, on Sunday evenings, read through each other's pages, and give feedback. I also hope on some occasions to bring in actors and have them read through our pages. Screenwriters of all levels are welcome!

We are a group of working actors, veteran actors and actors with writing careers who have come together to share our experience, acting craft expertise, professional knowledge and support so that we may all become better at what we love to do and at the business of doing it. By collaborating, we improve our craft on our own schedules without paying for expensive classes. Sharpening the actors tools, we focus on cold reading, audition techniques, on-camera techniques and improvisation. Our member …

The Hollywood Film Making Workshop, HFW, is an ongoing collaborative film making workshop that meets weekly (sometimes daily) to make feature-length films with Meetup members who are either professional or want to learn to become professional Directors, Screenwriters, Actors, Producers, Directors of Photography, Gaffers, Grips, Production Designers, Costume Designers, Makeup Artists, Production Sound Mixers, Script Supervisors, Editors, Production Managers, and Assistant Directors. As our featur …

The Purpose of this group is to introduce certain aspects of Arts such as paintings, Photography, Writing, Film Making and Music to everyone who is interested to know more about it.. 1- Film Making 101 2- Photography 101 3- Art of Painting 101 4- Art of Story Telling 101 This group is a great place for all people who share same interests to get together and we can take photographs, watch films, discuss art and short stories and we will get the chance to attend art galleries, exhibitions, movie p …

The Women in Entertainment ™MeetUp is an extension of our organization, 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 purpose of supporting, assisting, and empowering women in entertainment, and for the mutual benefit, education, support, mentoring, networking, collaboration, employment opportunities, and general career advan …

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 proven to be a VALUABLE resource for attendees. The event has facilitated ACCESS as well as many collaborations and emp …

The Women Helping Women in Entertainment ™MeetUp is an extension of our organization, 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 purpose of supporting, assisting, and empowering women in entertainment, and for the mutual benefit, education, support, mentoring, networking, collaboration, employment opportunities, and genera …

The Scriptwriters Network, founded in 1986, is an educational, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer-driven organization created by writers for writers and industry professionals. The Network serves its members by providing educational programming, enhancing their awareness of the realities of the business, developing access and opportunity through alliances with industry professionals, and furthering the cause and quality of writing in the entertainment industry. Whether you are a filmmake …

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 N …

An exciting group of producers, directors, writers and editors who make feature films, shorts, documentaries and new media. We meet on the west side of Los Angeles to discuss all current filmmaking topics and issues.  Currently the group is not open to positions other than those listed above. Please "like"  West LA Filmmakers on Facebook. And "friend"  Dawn Fields Film Producer on Facebook.

There are already plenty of writers' groups, but most of them are geared toward hobbyists rather than toward writers who think big (I know because I used to belong to three of them). If you're a self-published author having difficulty selling or promoting your work, or you're a writer who's frustrated by organizers who've told you what you are and aren't allowed to write, or you'd like to write and self-publish but are intimidated by the process, SPACE is for you. My name is Martin, and I've bee …

This is a weekly writer's group that meets every Wednesday pm somewhere on the East side. The usual writer's group stuff applies: we read & talk scripts, give each other coverage & notes , drink, nosh, laugh, cry, improve our writing chops.   Each week, the focus is on one member. Their material (script, outline, character bio, whatever) is emailed out to the group who reads it then brings coverage, notes or any ideas they think will help the writer. This rotates but when it's your turn, if you …

… If you show up, you will be asked to act, direct, write and do what your brothers and sisters are doing so you can help other members do for themselves what you are getting done for yourself. 2. Everyone is supportive. Healthy, constructive criticism is allowed and even expected but no one puts down a fellow member. 3. If you join, you must follow through. Anything we plan must go in to action: no flaking, no lurking and no plan without following through. This is a group of …