Our basic mission: To see significant and/or interesting films playing in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and then to go somewhere close by afterwards to eat, drink, share company and discuss the films we just watched. The philosophy of the BAFS is to allow a network of wonderful Assistant Organizers to thrive and coordinate film outings at least every other week. Our goal is that this horizontal arrangement can continue, and that potential member hosts will schedule outings in the South, Eas …

This group is to provide a fun way to meet fllow filmmakers and see independent films not found at the local cineplex. Meet new friends, network and watch amazing cinema at Bay Area Film Night

Catch up, hang out, exchange ideas. This is a really chill no fuss meetup for all film, video, art, music people. Meetup with some peeps talking about your project or listen to works in progress.  This is nothing heavy.  We just want to create a crash pad for people in the Bay. We like El Rio - $1 PBRs and $2 Wells

Enjoy film? Like discussions that move beyond likes and dislikes and explore the ways character and circumstance in film reveal true aspects of life and the ways humans relate deeply (or don't)? In this group we'll meet at the Landmark Theater in Berkeley for matinees on some Saturdays--September through November, view artful films, and then stroll to a local cafe' for discussion and coffee/tea for about an hour. Join for one, Saturday a few, or all four. Potential for movie and dinner as a fun …

Meet others who deliberately seek out challenging foreign, avant-garde, and experimental films screened in San Francisco or Berkeley. After each film, we will get together for conversation at a cafe. If you, like me, also enjoy thought-provoking literature, check out my Classic Literature and Cafes Club: http://www.meetup.com/Classic-Literature-and-Cafes

This group was created not just to discuss filmmaking and video production, but to actually make things happen. The main purpose of this group will be to help independent producers get their projects made. By leveraging group memeber's experience and by helping each other, our goal will be to produce quality projects without breaking the bank. Seasoned veterans as well as novices are welcome. Each meetup will consist of: Networking Time Class of the day Current Project Discussion (Schedu …

As a creative laboratory, Palo Alto Int'l Film Festival's mission is to foster innovation and educate the community about those ideas that most inspire its members. John Lasseter of Pixar expressed that "Art challenges technology. Technology inspires art." PAIFF strives to be a conduit for increased innovation in art, technology and film. As movies migrate to digital, the future of cinema will depend on the cutting edge tools that continue to be conceived and developed in the Bay Area. These too …

The purpose of the "Let's make a FILM"  group is to help one another in making short films, music videos, documentaries or what ever we can dream up. All experience levels welcome. Also come participate in our LMAF writers group to create original material for us to produce. Current LMAF members must Log In to view current and past projects under the "Pages" tab.

Zoom In Videomakers is a collaborative group of volunteer videographers who are jazzed about local community access to the media.  Our venue sponsor is the Midpeninsula Community Media Center in Palo Alto, California. They cablecast five (5) local channels on Comcast and U-verse and stream live from their website. The Media Center is actively looking for local video content to program on their channels and streams.  One of this group's goals is to create just such local content about local …

San Francisco Health & Wellness Film Group is dedicated to bringing you cutting edge films that address topics on health, wellness and the environment. As our world changes, we need to constantly educate ourselves on issues related to our health and wellness. Most of the films shown are documentaries that cannot be found in theaters. Fortunately, many of the films have been screened at film festivals around the country. Each film is accompanied by a question and answer discussion following the …

… ., a nonprofit public benefit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, produces films, videos and holographic images for a variety of educational, documentary and cultural purposes, and/or promotes public appreciation of film and video. WHOmentors.com, Inc. also encourages new, foreign and independent filmmakers through the organization and presentation of film expositions and festivals or which show old or difficult to obtain films in noncommercial facilities. Got a smartphone? Send your on-site movi …

We're aimed at building a community for free movie screenings weekly in the East Bay!

This group  provides a way for single, politically progressive people to meet other people who share a similar world view. The age range is 40+. Events will not necessarily be political, but will be aimed at creating enjoyable experiences such as attending live concerts (blues, rock, classical, etc),  dances, hiking, watching documentaries or indie films, or simply sharing a nice meal or snack together at a local hangout.