Are you interested in Black Cinema or Media of the African Diaspora? Have you wanted ever wanted to watch and discuss films with other people who share your interest? The DC Black Film & Media Club (BFMC) seeks to unite people in the DC-Metropolitan area to watch and discuss current or past films with a focus on black cinema. Whether you're involved in the film world or a just a recent film enthusiast like myself, you can hang out and enjoy flicks with new people.

Greetings! The purpose of this group is for like minded people in the DC/Nova metro area to meetup and enjoy films classifiable as horror, cult, bizarre, and/or independent.  Activities would mostly include film viewings, but other ideas are also welcome. Anyone who is a buff of 1 or more of the above genres has come to the right place.  The goal is to have group consensus steer the way. Welcome! Oz

This meetup is the gauge the interest in the local area on selecting one of the works on Amazon Studios and producing that work into a trailer, short film or series. If there is enough interest, we will figure out the meet up location, frequency and skills of the interested people. http://studios.amazon.com/

Docs In Progress is dedicated to empowering independent documentary filmmakers and educating the general public on documentary film. We do this through a variety of public programs, including moderated screenings of documentary works in progress in Washington DC, Silver Spring, MD and Baltimore, MD; workshops on all aspects of documentary-making and documentary appreciation; and other fun events for documentary filmmakers, aspiring documentary filmmakers, and film afficionados alike.

I have to believe in a world outside my own mind. I have to believe that my actions still have meaning, even if I can't remember them. I have to believe that when my eyes are closed, the world's still there. Do I believe the world's still there? Is it still out there? … Yeah. We all need mirrors to remind ourselves who we are. I'm no different. (Memento, 2000) No matter what anyone tells you - words and ideas can change the world. (Dead Poets Society, 1989) See, Mr. Gitts, most people never have …

Cineastes Unite! Join the DC chapter of the Sunday Night Film Club to watch movies, meet other like-minded people, and just have fun! We are a loose collective of people who enjoy discussing movies, actors, directors, music, politics and current events. Don't feel like you have to attend every event. Come see the movies you like, and feel free to bring your friends along!

Between Shirlington and E-Street, along with various DC events, we should be able to come up with plenty of movies to see! Let's try to check them out early in the day, and then discuss them over a good meal.

Like lectures, indie authors, indie movies, indie music, and other intellectual activities? Looking for others who have the same interests or want to try something new? Join The Culture Club! No artistic skill required - just an interest in indie culture and having fun. Attendance policy: We have a different organizer for every Meetup event. To contact the organizer of the event you are interested in attending, please look for "Who's Organizing?" at the top of the event page and contact the orga …

This group is for people who really love and appreciate cinema with all its different forms and expressions. We'll see only films that are in limited release. It could be a small indie American movie, a foreign drama, a documentary or an experimental animation. I hope ladies and gents who attend will be interested to stay after shows and share their impressions of just watched film while having a drink or two. This is a perfect meetup for people who love movies and want to talk about them. I int …

The DC Filmmakers group is a community of people passionate about the moving image (film, video, television, web broadcast/streaming, ... ). We look at digital production and film production as two side of the same coin. The group is a resource to network, make films, learn, teach, screen films, discuss business aspects of the industry, and to make friends. Our members include Producers, Directors, Cinematographers, Writers, Editors, Actors, Audio Engineers, Lighting Gaffers, Grips, Audio Design …

Have you ever said: "I want to see that film but don't have anyone to go with"? If so, we're the group for you. Come out and meet other local movie fans! We've planned movie outings for over 200 movies in the Annapolis area (Harbour Center or Westfield Mall). We've seen the biggest movies (Dark Knight) and we've seen some small sleeper hits (The Visitor). We've seen the hilarious (Ghost Town) to the hilariously bad (Crank 2). It's getting to be our favorite time of the moviegoing year - Oscar fi …

We are a laid-back and welcoming group of Cineastes. During the group movie events and meetings we engage in friendly discussions about both movies and screenwriting. We're seeking film or movie enthusiasts and people involved in filmmaking. See you soon at the next AFI Cinema Group event and meeting discussion!

We get together for networking and social happy hours, visiting museums, art galleries, hiking, theater, art films, dinners, charity events and more. Events are meant to provide a venue for a broad purpose of making new friends, networking and socializing with other professional singles in DMV area.  Events are hosted mainly in DC but also in VA and MD. *********************************************************** To join, you should be (1) Friendly & fun (2) answer the profile questions, and (3 …

IHIF is a meetup group for folks that are interested in film making in the Baltimore area. We will meet, discuss, create and collaborate on film projects. All experience levels are welcome, and there is no requirement for becoming a member of the group. This is an independent group that is not affiliated with any production house, studio or union, and members contribute their time on a voluntary basis.

The new School of International Service (SIS) film series, 3rd Thursdays, is held on the third Thursday of each month The screenings, in the Abramson Family Founders room, will start at 6:30 pm after a brief reception. This new series fosters global understanding through an engaging lineup of documentary films provided by Washington, D.C. embassies. Over the next few months films from Ireland, Germany, Israel, France and Thailand will be featured. See the 3rd Thursday webpage for updates. (ameri …

The Baltimore Horror and Cult Movies group - Now Under New Management! This group is intended for local fans of horror, sci-fi, zombie, gore, cult, and just plain old weird movies. What kind of events, you say?  Well, MOVIES! (obviously) That's why we're all here, right? I love horror movies.  But what I love more that horror movies...is watching them, in awe (and disgust) with a good group of people that are just as amazed and freeaked out as I am!!! We love the weird stuff.  The weirder th …

Meet other digital video artists and professionals to dig dirt and talk shop.

This is a new group for anyone interested in Action, Body, Comedy, Fangoria, Final Girl, Gothic, International, Natural, Psychological, Science Fiction, Serial Killer, Slasher, Splatter, Underground and most of all my favorite Zombie movies. All horror film and movie fans welcome. I started this group because I love horror movies and would like to meet other horror movie enthusiasts. This group will meet conveniently in and around Howard County Maryland area and possibly surrounding Prince Georg …

Are you making media in the DC region? Join us for networking and professional development. Our programs range from an annual job fair to Martini Madness to international conferences...and lots of things in between!

Ever wondered where to start when it comes to comic books? Read Y: The Last Man and want  to O__o over the series with another fan? Aching to go see the new superhero movie with peeps who'll understand your cheers and boos? All your friends telling you to read Sandman and you're ready to take the leap? Got comic books/trades to swap/borrow/lend? Want to go halfsies on the latest X-men Fan film on kickstarter? Welcome one and all to DC's most inclusive comic book clubhouse. Stop by to shoot the …

A program and a cooperative forum for all filmmakers, professional and amateur, in the DC Capital Area interested in producing films, TV programs, shows, etc, that incorporate American Sign Language All directors, producers, writers, actors, technical media specialists and crewmembers are welcome.

Looking to get together to make videos just for the fun of it? That's the purpose of this group! We're looking for all types here, not just idea people and writers. Like to just point your camera? Cool! Prefer to push a dolly? Great! Are you the master of all things gaff tape? We're looking for you too! It takes a group (usually) to make a good video, so let's do that! I haven't set it up yet, but once we have a strong active group I would like to start doing $~1/month membership dues to pay for …

This is a group for adults in the DC Metro Area interested in coming together with other grownups interested in enjoying great movies of all kinds, "live" music, engaging conversations and networking aimed at providing information useful to enriching one's life. What's even better...the events are free of charge and made possible by AARP District of Columbia!

BRAND NEW GROUP!!! Calling all: green mamas; super groovy mamas; single mamas; freaky mamas! This is a group for moms with an edge, moms outside of the box, moms who get creative! Let's do some drumming and manifesting around the bonfire. Let's BBQ barefoot in my backyard with the kids. Let's teach each other what we know (yoga? knitting? composting? herbs? wine?) Let's make something, together. Let's show the kids the value of community service, together. Let's take a day trip to ...? Whether y …