The goal of this meetup group is to become better filmmakers and actors. You can only learn so much about filmmaking from reading books (which is helpful in its own right), or going to film school (very expensive/time intensive)... but the best way is improve as a filmmaker and actor is to get involved in the whole process numerous times (Director Robert Rodriguez made thirty shorts before making his first full length feature, El Mariachi ). It is our hope that by repeatedly making good little f …

Are you filmmaker and you plan to make your own independent film , are you Interested in film making? Are you an actor, camera person, script writer, makeup artist, or otherwise interested in being involved with film creation? Do you live in Philly ? or any other city nearby in , so lets meet and help each others. btw we'r an independent filmmakers (so there is almost no Budget in our films) , we just "wanaa" to support each others , (you DOP my film so I may edit you film) ( she act in his film …

This meetup group is a source for professionals in the newspaper, magazine, and book industries to share ideas on touch technologies.  This group discusses the aspects of the business, programing, art, and publishing of slate devices like the iPad and other future touch technologies.  We will delve into the impact of these devices as they pertain to the best uses as well as develop and incorporate interactive capabilities.  It is important that everyone in this group has a significant amount of …

We're a group of professional videographers, photographers, and filmmakers who meet the fourth Monday of the month at the offices of StudentFilmmakers (1123 Broadway @ 25th Street) 6:30 - 10 p.m. We bring in speakers on topics ranging from marketing to camera control to editing techniques. Meetings are a great networking opportunity where members can (and do !) hire one another for various projects.

Storyhunter Screenup NYC is a monthly event for video journalist, filmmakers and documentary enthusiasts to hang out, screen some short documentaries, chat about journalism, have a drink or two, and jam to some cool global music videos. The screening, sponsored by www.Storyhunter.tv, will feature 3-5 minute video journalism pieces, trailers and short documentaries from local, or international, filmmakers (with Q&As with the directors afterwards). Send submissions to alex@storyhunter(dot)tv if yo …

The aim of this Manhattan-based group is to serve as a social outlet for creativity, and to produce fun-to-watch short films of acceptable quality for the film festival circuit. No experience necessary! We may not produce as impressive a product as we want, but we’ll make movies, learn a lot, and we’ll have fun. Films will be written and directed by its members, and we’ll decide collectively which will be the next project. Any collective, and certainly this one, will require frequent compromise, …

Mark and I are two NYC Vloggers who want to get out and meet more people in the YouTube community. Both of us are interested in doing awesome collaboration videos, parodies, and short comedy skits. We also want to plan events to just hang out and have a fun in NYC. -Mark and Milena

If you own a GoPro camera or love the idea of portable, wearable, durable cameras then let's make something awesome. Do you use GoPro cameras for extreme sports? Music videos? Experimental works of art? Do you capture video from the clouds in your drone copter? Let's talk shop!

This group is being started to cull talent for modeling, acting, editing, sound, props, writing and everything in between. Unlike most meet-ups we are not just going to sit around and talk about it...or go watch a movie or show...we are going to be about it. We will be making short and feature film, print work such as publicity catalog and calender shoots. All forms of talent are desired, but you must be as serious as we are, slackers and no-shows will be booted. We will never ask you to pay f …

An Alliance of New Jersey Filmmaking Pros and Prosumers. If you are serious about the art of filmmaking and videography and all it entails from pre-production to post, please join us.

This is a gathering point for all of us finding our way in learning how to live creative in NYC. For filmmakers, video producers, camera ops, relevant start-ups, writers, coders, designers, actors, financiers, brain-stormers, make-up artists, costume designers, etc. A place to network, start projects, source talent, find a job and imagine new possibilities for how we can all leverage our contacts, talents and ideas to create more and better work. This a take 2, about 2 years ago I created "NYC I …

Welcome to the Light & Shadow Workshop Group. Our mission is to share with the New York independent film community the knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in the art of lighting and cinematography. When it is your turn to make a movie, you must ask two questions: 1) "Where should I put the LIGHT?" A single strategically placed light can work the magic of four or five incorrectly placed lights. 2) "How to create SHADOW?" Anybody can switch on a light and flood a scene with light and ma …

This is a very casual meetup for people involved in video/audio post production of any kind. The purpose of NYCPP is to connect like minded people and build both professional and personal relationships.

...talk about, or learn about, the technology behind Webcasting and Video Streaming, how to use it in your Business or Website, and how to do the production and post of Live and Recorded events on the wWw and/or DvD. We will also periodically have LIVE on a budget projects - where our members get hands on experience with both the production (backstage and show) as well as the live streaming up to the Internet and, in some cases, occasionally the post production - such as editing etc. Please JOIN …

This group is by, for, and about users of the popular Adobe® After Effects® software --- which is the industry-leading solution for creating visual effects. We range from first-time users to novice users to proficient users to professional users.... and beyond. No matter how much you know (or don't know), you're sure to learn new skills in this group...  RSVP Now!

We are a community of Emmy winners, Webby honorees, YouTube celebrities, special FX gurus, celebrity hair & makeup artists, and film & television personalities with the intent to equip the growing legions of internet content creators with the know-how, tools and resources necessary to transform their ideas into television quality productions. Hangar Underground is a creative content incubator that helps aspiring “Generation YouTube” content creators professionalize and popularize their media pro …

This is a filmmakers group for those in film who are inspired to shoot now! This is a group for active members only; people who are desperate to make awesome movies. You must be motivated and willing to make it to production meetings. Here we are a team. To start we take on one film at a time. We meet once a week for production meetings and brainstorming. We then shoot our scene, short or feature film and move to the next. We are a family and this my friends is how we make it big!

This Group has been moved to become more localized. Check out GoPro NY! http://www.meetup.com/GoPro-NY/

Filmmakers!  From Concept to treatment to script to production to distribution deal. Let's get together and discuss it all! This meetup is for filmmakers to meet and discuss the creative side AND the business side of filmmaking. WRITERS with a script, meet filmmakers who may want to develop your film. FILMMAKERS, let's brainstorm and compare notes about distribution. DP's and DSLR shooters, let's talk about casting, directing, about web series, and about self-distribution.

Queens represents an early history of filmmaking as evidenced by the century old Kaufman Astoria Studios and new Silvercup Studios based here. Filmmakers are documenting and creating shorts and features highlighting the borough, as well as supporting local film festivals and art venues. Time to unite, to share ideas, successes, failures and ways to help promote and build on the talent and perspective that is unique to Queens, NY.

Our focus is on sharing and exchanging ideas and information - while discovering new ways to use Adobe Photoshop  (including creative suite) to make our creative visions come to life. Photoshop is an essential tool in todays workflow - let's grow and learn together to often we sit alone in front of the monitor - join & share. Open your mind... Open your eyes... See the Light... Color... Texture... and your creative visions materialize... The group is based on the premise that sharing informatio …

Bronx TV & Film Production is a weekly group that brings together writers (both novice and experienced), actors, actresses, producers, directors, editors and production enthusiasts together for the purpose of sharing/ collaborating/ brainstorming and executing material suitable for promotion and consideration in today's exciting but competitive market.

On doing a search for meetups for Vidding there were none available so I decided to create one. The purpose of the group is to meet with like minded individuals who are interested in Vidding to create a local offline community with opportunities to connect online as well. If you are a vidder or interested in Vidding then we invite you to claim and occupy the space for us as a local meetup community.

Do you enjoy the overall aspects of film development? Do you have a passion for creating? Do you enjoy meeting new people and networking? Would you like to be a part of something potentially special? Do you like to have fun? If you answered yes, then this is the group for you. I am attempting to put together a film group and ultimately create a production team that I can eventually trust and work with in the long run. So if you’re an actor, writer, Camera-person, editor, audio tech, or anything …

This is a group for anyone interested in creating Christian film, movie, sitcom, short film, any Christian media creation, etc. All skills are welcome. I started this group because I want to work with other Christians. Looking forward to creating Christian media with everybody.

Socialize with your peers in film, video and the arts! We've been having FREE meetings around NYC since 2005, looking at the creative process, often in conjunction with cutting edge technologies from Adobe, Apple, Autodesk and Avid, featuring Adobe Premiere Pro and elements from the Adobe Creative Suite, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, writer’s tools, DSLR and an assortment of third party applications. We're a social and media network, looking forward to having some fun, featuring guest spea …

If you are in the field of web design, graphic design, online marketing or video production/editing then this group is for you.  Why? Because we can collaborate, teach and support each other since all of our specialties are intertwined and interdependent. We'll also discuss regularly how technology is influencing both marketing and design and how it can benefit us.

Armed with whatever equipment we can get our hands on, we will aim to write, shoot, edit and premiere our own short films, music videos, documentaries etc. This meetup is open to anyone with an interest in Films/Music. So whether you're a great writer, kick ass camera operator or actor; this ones for you!