Starting this meetup group as a way to connect with local shooters and independent filmmakers. We will attempt to have a meetup at least once a month at various locations around the southland area. If you have a location that you would want to submit for consideration, please don't hesitate to let us know. This will be a community driven group, so any participation or planning by members will be greatly appreciated. Can't wait to meet everybody. :)

If you are a filmmaker and live in Los Angeles' South Bay area there is no reason you should always be traveling to Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Hollywood or the Valley to meet like-minded people. Whether your passion is Pre-Production, Production, or Post let's get to know each other, seek advice, get support, and collaborate on projects. (Photo courtesy of szeke)

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 …

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 …

This is a new screenwriting group that found itself without an organizer.  Pending her blessing, I am tentatively stepping up to create the official Long Beach Chapter of The Screenwriters and Filmmakers Workshop. The Screenwriters and Filmmakers Workshop functions under the banner of OCFilmWorks, an Orange County collaborative writing and filmmaking group.  Ideally, we will offer not only script critique but the chance to make independent films throughout Southern California. Once I have the fi …

Think it, Shoot it Post it is a meetup designed for ambitious, forward thinking filmmakers from all sides of the industry to get together and assist in making and developing feature films starting with the production of one key scene. There are a lot of film industry meetups out there that talk about making films. At Think it, Shoot it, Post it we get together and make films. We welcome actors, writers, directors, grips, gaffers, musicians, editors, etc. to come together and create film projects …

… Since 1993, the event has featured studio and independent company heads, as well as top Hollywood professionals, including Academy®, Emmy®, Golden Globe and Peabody Award winners and nominees. Our esteemed guest speaker list includes: Ron Meyer, Paula Wagner, Nancy Utley, Mark Sourian & Christine Birch, John Singleton, John Lee Hancock, Laura Ziskin, Tom Ortenberg, Wes Craven, Stan Lee, Lynda Obst, Penny Marshall, Craig Zadan & Neil Meron, Reuben Cannon, J.C. Spink, Mike Medavoy, David E. K …

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 …

We started this meetup to bring actors together who aspire to be in films. At Neon Venus Theatre in Hollywood, we specialize in Acting, Directing and Filmmaking. This meetup is going to focus on the kind of acting needed for film. We want actors to learn the basics of the illusion and we want them to work together with filmmakers to create scenes and shorts. Check out some of our students' work at http://www.youtube.com/user/NeonVTheatre#p/u  

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 …

  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. After signing up on meetup, please go to http://productionslate.net/join-production-slate.html to join our network.

This is a course in drawing professional storyboards for film, television & theatrical professionals. Independent film producers, directors, cinematographers, art directors, set designers, professional storyboarders are just a few of the people who can benefit from learning how to draw image sequences that accurately communicate their vision to those with whom they collaborate. You do not need to know how to draw before you join this meetup. You will learn how to draw well by coming to class. …

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.

How would you like to learn how to be able to read people’s souls just by looking at their eyes, mouth, faces, gestures? How would you like to train with the most elite Readers on this planet? Put your metaphysical powers to the test and see how much you have picked up of these ever present patterns in a people reading challenge that will be part of a new and exciting YouTube reality show, Pod'Lair Planet. Pod’Lair Planet is a show that will follow the Pod’Lair expert Mojo Reading team and their …

Welcome to The SoCal African American Cinema Connection - the only LA area movie Meetup group showcasing African American cinema, filmmakers and performers! SAACC is member of the highly successful SCMF Network family of movie Meetup groups. We are committed to the support, awareness and attendance of movies that prominently African American culture and lifestyle. We also support & attend mainstream/independent films that feature African American directors/screenwriters/actors as well. When new …

Designing for T-shirts and garments is one of those areas where just the smallest details done right can make a huge difference: between a few sales & a lot of sales or between a promotional shirt that is used to clean a car and one that’s not just worn, but people ask you where one bought the shirt. The purpose of the group is to help people that want to make garments for any reason including: - Promotional giveaways (premiums) for their company. - Designs and illustrations meant for sale of th …