This is an initial invitation to people who want to collaborate to create short films here in the eastern area of Los Angeles County. One of my film professors joked that film industry folks who work and live in Hollywood don't know anything that exists 'east of Pasadena", that Pasadena is "the edge of the known world" to them...similar to the people in Christopher Columbus' time who thought the world was flat and that if you sailed too far, you'd go off the edge into the unknown abyss... This i …

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.

Need to update your skills as filmmaker?  Want to learn something new in pre-production, production, post, marketing or distribution?  If you are a digital filmmaker working in film, video, web or mobile, then this study group is for you! The Los Angeles Digital Filmmakers Study Group was created for the express purpose of gathering filmmakers to discuss and learn from various online and offline training sources and materials and to then put to practice, as a group, what we just learned. The for …

This is a new Meetup group of documentary filmmakers (current, former or future) who are based in or near Orange County, California. Documentary filmmaking is a labor of love that demands a significant investment in time, effort and money. Sometimes our topics are uplifting or educational, and sometimes we bear a great responsibility for accurately portraying current or historical topics that are painful or controversial. Making a good doc is not easy. Support and encouragement from fellow filmm …

Purpose: Networking and creative cross pollination for professionals and others who love the craft of documentary filmmaking. Who Should Join: - Documentary Filmmakers at every professional level, - Emerging filmmakers interested in documentary production - Documentary enthusiasts interested in learning about the craft of documentary production Why This Group: I have learned in the ten years that I have been privileged to interact with documentary filmmakers that they are some of the most …

This is a group for those interested in becoming a crew member and learning the different positions while gaining experience with hands on training on an actual film production. Experienced crew members are welcomed to join and share their experience as well. We are currently seeking anyone who wants to be a crew member for the documentary film "Even better than the real thing" Telling the story of the Rock Tribute band scene that is sweeping the nation. You will have a chance to interact with m …

This group is for people who are interested in producing video content for YouTube. At each meeting we introduce ourselves, discuss projects we have done or are currently working on.  We also talk about camera gear and promotional strategies.  People who have attended meetings have been very involved in YouTube, and other are yet to have a YouTube account.  Meetings usually have around 7-10 folks.  If you have business cards bring them. In the past year collaborations have been rare.  These meet …

Let's get together actors, producer, director, camera man and the rest of the crew to make the film. I have the script and wanted to make the movie. If we put all the talented together, we will achieve our goal. If you have any talent regarding to make movie, please join the group. Let me know if you need a copy of the script.

Blender is a 3D graphics application that can be used for modeling and visual effects. This group is for anyone interested in Blender, from novice to guru. We will meet and share projects as an extension of the online Blender community, build open source projects, and invite speakers from the national and international community. I started this group as a way for Blenderheads to meet and collaborate on film and animation projects in the Los Angeles area.

We are a group of people who seek to entertain people through the magic of movie making!! All our welcome, we need set designers, computer graphic designers, actors/actresses, etc....

Welcome! Radio and Television Toastmasters is a completely new kind of Toastmasters club, sponsored by 4-Point Media LLC.  We focus on communication skills in front of the camera and production skills behind the camera.  Have you ever wanted to do the following? Host Your Own TV or Radio Show Practice Media Interviews Moderate Group Panels Practicing News Broadcasting Host a Comedy Hour Create Stage Props Branding Marketing and Distribution Then . . . Lights!  Camera!  Action! Come by Radio an …

I am a writer, and I am Christian. I am currently in the process of building up a production company, with my sight set on an online network. Knowing I cannot do this alone, I am looking for my fellow Filmmakers and Christians that are interested in coming on board and being a part of something that's bigger than us all. In today's world, there are many ways that Christian-themed art/films are viewed. Either it's based off this notion that Jesus is a genie and as soon as you step foot in church, …

This is a group meet for photography and film projects. We welcome photographers, models, actors, actresses, MUAs, hairstylists, artists and filmmakers to join our group, promote new concepts and collaborate on projects. We can learn from each others and pool our talents to get the works done! Whether you’re a student or amateur with aspirations or a seasoned professional, we hope this group holds value.  We have meets for group workshop and individual session on a monthly basis.  Connect with u …

Once a month, DocXperience screens indie docs otherwise buried in the surplus of non-commercially distributed films. We draw together filmmakers, Journalists, bloggers & friends. Our goal; exchange thoughts, perspective, enjoy each others' company. We can also use this platform as a way to exchange ideals, suggestions, resources (ergo crew, editorial, post production assistance, service providers, etc..) Look forward to meeting you. Warner Boutin

A group for professionals working in the film, TV and other video entertainment segments. The group includes professionals from studios and production companies, movie theater and HDTV product companies and other related professions.

The Los Angeles Creative Pro User Group, (formally lafcpug) was established in June of 2000 and now boasts a total membership of over 6000 people worldwide. lafcpug meets once a month in Hollywood, Ca. where it attracts 200-250 people a meeting. Headed up by Michael Horton, lacpug is the largest User Group dedicated to digital storytellers in the world.

If you met a billionaire venture capitalist, would you know what to say? What would you show that person? Luck is where preparation and opportunity meet. How well have you prepared? This group,VC Prepper, VCPreppers, or Venture Capital Preppers, how ever you like to refer to it,  conducts activities which focus on preparing people to present their ideas or existing businesses to venture capitalists. The group is inspired by the TV show, “Shark Tank,” and Morgan Spurlock’s “Failure Club” on Yahoo …