There are approximately a million residents in Riverside County from Riverside to Temecula and of course many of them love movies. However no theaters in this region regularly offer independent, foreign and/or classic films. That means people who want to see something that is not counting on mass appeal (for example multi-award-winning The Artist) have to drive far to see it. Or wait months to then see it on a TV screen. Let's get together to discuss smart and imaginative movies, share DVDs, and …

The Little Italy & Downtown Film and Art Cabal is a meetup for anyone that lives in the greater downtown area, loves great film, art and other eclectic happenings and would like to get together with other film and art lovers for a movie or event. This is a completely casual, open meetup group.  Anyone can suggest an event at any time. It could be an indie film playing downtown...an art or theater event in Little Italy...a comic book signing...a wine or beer tasting...a lecture on army ants...per …

This group is for anyone interested in the 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP) in San Diego. The 48HFP is an annual film event where teams of filmmakers (and non-filmmakers) compete to see who can make the best film, starting from zero, in 48 hours or less. Completed films are screened at a local theater the week following the filming weekend. Meetups will be all of the various events leading up to the competition and also the subsequent screening events and wrap parties.

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 …

Are you a filmmaker or independent producer? Do you live in Coronado, or want to meet in Coronado - possibly shoot footage in Coronado? Are you an actor, or writer, or editor, or makeup artist, or other crew member interested in networking with other filmmakers and producers? Would you like to learn about independent film production, meet others in Coronado who are already doing projects, and would welcome your participation? Are you interested in being a sponsor, getting product placement, bein …

FREE to Learn/Continue Acting/Movie Making!  No Experience Necessary. A Temecula-based, FUN, Productive and Co-Operative movie making group.  Learn and work with ideas, screenplays, acting, cinematography, editing, special effects and each other's projects. For fun we'll do 7 shooting days <=6 minute projects and rotate roles, viewing and critiquing the results at the next meeting. For personal achievement we'll work on each others longer projects with the goal of being in film festivals and a F …

Filmmakers Network San Diego (FilmNet) is a nexus of film-related Meetup groups, including writing, filmmaking, acting, comedy, songwriting, modeling and photography meetups. Check out our monthly showcase/networking event. In addition, members are now invited to schedule their own meetups.  All you have to do is fill out the form and it'll become an official Filmmakers Network meetup! Check out Britt's modeling events at: http://www.meetup.com/Models-and-Photographers/calendar/13177686/?suc …

Hi fellow movie fans! If you enjoy movies and are looking to meet new and interesting friends, then this is the group for you!  We can never get enough of great films, so we try to have at least two Meetups per week.  We may see a new release and/or go see a discount movie at Woodbridge ($2 movie ticket plus a free milkshake at Ruby's - you can't beat it!)  We also are passionate about indie flicks and will regularly see films that are off-the-beaten path yet usually delightful. We are fun and d …

This group is for those who make, want to make or want to participate in making everything from YouTube videos for fun to Indy films. The meetups will be varied based on the needs and wants of the members, with the goal of helping each other learn and practice their craft.

Tired of dragging half-interested friends to a band you're stoked to see? Looking to discover new bands and new like-minded friends? Do you have great taste and love rhetorical questions? Let's meet up and see some great bands in SD. Join if you want to be part of a group dedicated to making the best of the awesome local venues and greatest under-heard bands coming through our fair city.

We are here to enjoy a variety of Art House, Independent and Foreign Language films that usually have smaller budgets and limited release dates. If you tire of the usual multimillion dollar Hollywood blockbuster and seek movies with a little more risk and substance? This meetup group is up your aisle. Landmark Theatres (Hillcrest Cinemas, La Jolla Village amd the Ken Cinema) are the main destinations for the events. We will mix in other locations as well including various film festivals througho …

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 creating Films, you've come to the right place! We share ideas, get together for 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!

So heres the idea: If you are interested, whether you are a newbie or a professional, come and participate. You want to act? Get up there and don't be shy. You want to learn how to direct? Listen and observe the Director. You have an idea for a movie or short? If your script is ready... lets shoot it. Do all of these things cross your mind like they do mine? Then lets get together and make something. My idea is that we all contribute so that the project gets done. And when its done or almos …

Moving Film Forward in San Diego! The mission of the Film Consortium, San Diego is to increase the quality and quantity of work being produced in San Diego as well as increase exhibition, employment, funding and distribution opportunities for local filmmakers, cast and crew. Check us out at filmconsortiumsd.com.

This is a forum group - as in a network for meeting others in the industry. There's a LOT of groups that want to work within themselves, and that is highly restrictive and can produce sub-part content. Feel free to suggest or make any meetups yourself - this is everyone's place to network.

This is a very unique group as we not only conduct still photography workshops, we also directly are involved in DSLR cinematography movie short production and training for young aspiring film makers. YES, we indeed shoot NIKON's for all our DSLR still and DSLR movie productions. We offer world class hands on workshops that act as the vehicle to fund and support young movie makers with the tools, and to provide the essential resources they need to develop their creative ideas from the conceptua …

This is a group for anyone interested in seeing movies at The La Jolla Cinema- Landmark in UTC.

ACE Arabic Culture & Entertainment ACE of Southern California wants to unite culture and language, for fun and exciting events. ACE hosts events in Southern California for internationals in order to strengthen and enrich the local cultures. Here you'll find us hosting events that provide an artistic, cultural and social atmosphere in the San Diego and Los Angeles areas. Our events vary from dining, road trips, dancing, picnics, hiking, boot camps and more! Want to know what the buzzzzz is all …

This group is for those who love to act, direct, produce, write, sing or simply perform but may not have been given the opportunities to do so. If you have been told that you were too short, too tall, too old, too young, too thick, too thin, too pretty, too ugly, too experienced, too inexperienced or, like me, have too many scars to be cast then this is the group for you. We will produce theatrical plays, short films, webisodes, viral videos and showcases.  We will form an acting troupe and ca …

We are "Comedy Workshop of San Diego". This is an active participation workshop. As a group, we offer our troupe members a chance to discover, develop and hone the craft of comedy and theater. Professionals and nonprofessionals are encouraged to share their zest for life and laughter. Guests within the entertainment business will be invited to share their stories and skills with the members at workshop training and special events. Members are encouraged to participate by sharing their skill …