This group is open to working film producers (including writer/producers, actor/producers, director/producers), as well as potential film funders. Our mission is to help people learn how to create and market easy to fund, easy to produce, profitable films, documentaries and web series.  Our website has free ebooks designed to provide you with immediate help on any aspect of a project. Check it out at www.filmfundingclub.com. Our FilmFundingClub Facebook Page offers daily advice, insight and su …

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 …

The purpose of this group is twofold. First and foremost it is meant as a vehicle through which fellow film enthusiasts in the Los Angeles area can get together and enjoy wonderful movies. Second, it is a means through which to meet others with shared interests, outlooks and sensibilities. This group's focus is on the following kind of films: independent, "quality" big studio films, foreign, classic, documentary, and animation. If you are interested in big Hollywood blockbusters, this isn’t the …

… It does this through an annual Awareness Film Festival held in the spring that showcases both documentaries and narratives, features and short films. We have recently begun a monthly screening series, which features thought-provoking, informative, and moving films every month leading up to the Festival. So whether you are seeking long-term and preventative relief from your health concerns or are looking to explore issues affecting the world today, Heal One World welcomes you to come and lend you …

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 …

We decided to combine two of our favorite activities--reading books and watching documentaries--to form a new fun book club for women in their mid 20s and 30s. Each month we will read a book and meet at a restaurant related to the setting of the book to discuss. Within the month, we will also watch a documentary related to some aspect of the book (e.g. culture, country, religion, etc.).  We are excited to get this group started and to meet lots of fun new people!!   A few ground rules for our gr …

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.

If you are looking for instruction, guidance, help, networking and advice that can help you profitably produce films and web series, this is the meetup for you. We'll cover: How to very quickly and cost effectively promote your existing projects Where and how to get immediate distribution of your work online, on DVD, etc. How to get your film in theaters and when it makes sense to do so How to make projects easier to promote and distribute How to use social media marketing tools to find audience …

Substitute Teacher Chronicles Short Film Group Let’s work together to produce this web series, one webisode/episode per month. The first six webisodes, are already written. Looking for experienced crew volunteers to be part of this production: Sound tech, Lights tech, Cinematographer with a Canon 7d or 5d or other HD cam. Production Assistants, Editors. Web series will be entered into film festivals, marketed it to networks, posted online and etc. Great opportunity to build your reel and IMDB cr …

EVERYONE KNOWS SOMEONE - You may need a writer, producer, editor, or the money guy. Meet with others in the Entertainment Industry. To share, brainstorm, develop, join forces, and to create and develop Film and Television projects.

  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.

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.

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)

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. :)

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 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 …