This film series provides a forum for local and independent filmmakers and video artists to share and discuss their work and ideas. Each month we'll screen one or more works and then circle up for an intimate conversation with the artists or guest speaker. We'll focus on "art" films, both abstract and and narrative, primarily by local filmmakers, as well as hard-to-find foreign classics, and new documentaries. We have also started to organize and attend seminars on various industry topics like h …

Two valuable industry-level seminars now GREATLY REDUCED!  The venue for the two seminars has changed to a much less expensive space which makes the two seminars on Apr 29 and May 6 now being offered at a MUCH MORE affordable rate: only $99 each.   The two seminars are:   SCREENWRITING: HOW TO WRITE A PROFESSIONAL SCREENPLAY AND SELL IT TO HOLLYWOOD! and   FILM ACTING FOR DIRECTORS: HOW TO WORK WITH ACTORS IN FILM & TV TO GET THE PROFESSIONAL-LEVEL PERFORMANCES YOU WANT AND NEED FROM THEM!   Bot …

Opportunity for independent filmmakers to screen and promote their work. Film lovers, artists and people who appreciate indie films.

Meet fellow Film People and TV near you! Come to a local Film and TV Industry Meetup to have fun and make friends with people on both sides of the camera and screen. If you are interested in film making & want to discuss the how to's, the don't do's & all of the in's & out's. Join us for our monthly meet up. All are welcome actors, actresses, screen writers, editors, videographers, cinematographers, directors, if you have an interest in film making or want to learn more about the process this …

The Big. Shade. Tree. film salon is a movie club for people interested in diverse independent films. The film salon meets once a month to watch and discuss independent films.

This group is headed by Aaron Ingram, founder of The ANF Films ; a film showcase that is designed to build relationships between black and Latino artists and professionals. Before and after the films, guests can enjoy themselves in a classy yet relaxing social setting. Other events will include film-screenings sponsored by ActNow Foundation and other social events related to film and theater. All venues will be in the tristate area, with Brooklyn as the home for regular social/networking eve …

So you have made your first movie....Congratulations! what now? In the days where Paris Hilton could get a film into Sundance and indie films can't move beyond theatrical release in NY and LA; how DOES one successfully distribute and more importantly MARKET your film without spending $10,000 on a publicist and marketing company? Through a series of meetings and workshops, filmmakers are invited to meet up with our Distribution Executives to discuss their issues and stories trying to get th …

Hi!  This group's mission is simple: on a monthly basis, we catch a film at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, NY and discuss it afterwards over dinner in a nearby restaurant. Any film buff in NYC can join, but obviously it helps if you live in Astoria.  

The RVC Film Society is an organization devoted to sharing our passion for foreign, classic, cult and independent cinema with the local community. Our mission is to create monthly events for the screening and discussion of brilliant films. Anyone with a passion for cinema should join!

Get together with like-minded folks to watch inspiring, moving feature, documentary and short films from all over the world. Our definition for spiritual films: "Films that inspire, that awaken joy, love and compassion within us, that enlighten and challenge us. They have the potential to transform our lives. Spiritual films help us feel more connected to ourselves, to each other, and to the universe. They remind us that simple choices can change the world, and that each of us has the power …

I would like to gather a team of film crew members who would like to get together and make independent film together. This group will not just be getting together and chatting about film. It's more about actually making film together. This is only for people who want to take an active and productive role in actually making movies and see the fruits at screenings and festivals.

Mondo Culto is a thriving, obsessive, and elaborate "be-in" for friends of Cult Films and the stepping to the punk beat of the East Village: Ass Juice at the Double Down, Karoake at Planet Rose, Cheese Fries at Crif Dogs, and Midnight Movies at the Landmark Sunshine Cinema are just some of the staples of La Vida Mondo Culto. So if you like living after midnight and rocking till the dawn, The Mondo Culto Experience is for you!

Caribbean Film Academy is dedicated to advancing the growth and development of the filmmaking industry and of filmmakers of Caribbean descent, in the Caribbean Region and the diaspora.   Our goals are: 1.            To support the growth of filmmaking in the Caribbean and by filmmakers of Caribbean descent, by mobilizing audience support in the Caribbean and the diaspora; providing education and training to filmmakers and actors; and providing access to equipment. 2.            To support and en …

Northern NJ Women ages 35-55 who enjoy traveling locally to NYC and elsewhere for independent films, cultural events and making friends Our focus is to develop close personal friendships by spending one weekend day a month of quality time. We will begin in Northern New Jersey to get to know each other and eat and then using public transport as a group go to a scheduled event in New York City and see a film, go to a museum or other cultural activity. Making friends is about connecting and gettin …

Work with fellow filmmakers, producers, investors, lawyers, writers, composers, actors, etc. in the Manhattan area and beyond. Help creating Synergy among diverse film industry people, other groups on Meetup and beyond... Be a part of an independent movement that is larger than ourselves! Follow this link to read more: http://filmsynergy.com