Our basic mission: To see significant and/or interesting films playing in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and then to go somewhere close by afterwards to eat, drink, share company and discuss the films we just watched. The philosophy of the BAFS is to allow a network of wonderful Assistant Organizers to thrive and coordinate film outings at least every other week. Our goal is that this horizontal arrangement can continue, and that potential member hosts will schedule outings in the South, Eas …

This group is to provide a fun way to meet fllow filmmakers and see independent films not found at the local cineplex. Meet new friends, network and watch amazing cinema at Bay Area Film Night

"I am eye. I am a mechanical eye. I, a machine, am showing you a world, the likes of which only I can see."  — Dziga Vertov   This is a group dedicated to providing a space for other documentary lovers to meet, see, and discuss rare, hard to access documentary films. My wife and I are both passionate about documentary film, and are constantly surprised that they get so little exposure. We thought a meetup group would be a great way to try and change this, as well as hopefully meeting some kindre …

Meet fellow Film People near you! Come to a local Film Industry Meetup to have fun and make friends with people on both sides of the camera and screen. Our intention is to make films. We need people in front of and behind the camera. We have access to the Berkeley film studio and have 7 years of experience making films. We have current projects underway but are also interested in new ideas about making films, both documentary and independent. So if you are an aspiring actor or actress or want to …

This group is designed for those who also love movies and want to discuss it afterward. We'll be joining together with some of the other film fan groups to enjoy films and network together. I'll be holding many of these meetings in my home and office, which has a 52" screen and room for about 25 people. Sometimes we'll have an opportunity to meet with a local filmmaker who has a feature film and talk with the filmmaker before and after the film. We now have some assistant organizers who will be …

Catch up, hang out, exchange ideas. This is a really chill no fuss meetup for all film, video, art, music people. Meetup with some peeps talking about your project or listen to works in progress.  This is nothing heavy.  We just want to create a crash pad for people in the Bay. We like El Rio - $1 PBRs and $2 Wells

We are a newly-formed (Jan 2012) group of mature people on the Peninsula who love to see great movies and share thoughts about them. We welcome anyone who is over 55 and loves films to join with us. All members are encouraged to participate by suggesting get-togethers on our Meetup site.  We can view films and discuss in small groups in one another's homes, or meet at theaters and other larger venues.  Our only requirements are that people are quiet during films and respectful of one another's v …

As a creative laboratory, Palo Alto Int'l Film Festival's mission is to foster innovation and educate the community about those ideas that most inspire its members. John Lasseter of Pixar expressed that "Art challenges technology. Technology inspires art." PAIFF strives to be a conduit for increased innovation in art, technology and film. As movies migrate to digital, the future of cinema will depend on the cutting edge tools that continue to be conceived and developed in the Bay Area. These too …

The Bay Area Film and TV Connection is a group connecting producers, directors, writers, actors, DP's, and others involved with film and TV industries. It is an offshoot of the Film and TV Connection in Los Angeles, which was started about 2 years ago and has about 1000 members. We feature networking at various events, such as parties, picnics, and mixers in local clubs. In addition, we are putting together a team of people to work on short projects. Initially, we'll be starting with low cost an …

Meet with local foreign film aficionados to watch films at bay area theaters followed by conversation at a local cafe. Most members are young professionals (20s-30s), as we originated with the Young Professionals International Forum of the World Affairs Council.

This group is a cooperative for the production of commercials and short film productions geared toward contest entries. The group welcomes writers, directors, actors, cinematographers, crew members and those interested in being involved in the excitement of film and commercial production. The paying members of the group participate in a profit sharing arrangement for any revenues generated by the productions. The breakdown of the revenues are as follows: Writer 10% Director 10% C …

If you're interested in meeting up occasionally to see a film, mostly independent and sometimes not, and also meet some cool people, then this is the meetup for you. We usually stick to theaters around Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Redwood City. We also meet for coffee or dinner, before or after depending on the movie time. Please check out our "About" page to learn more about the group. Hope to see you soon! Stefan

This group was created to assist locals in learning more about the film, and photography industries. We will be holding classes, as well as professional networking mixers in the south bay, and soma Citizen Space locations.   What is Citizen Space? We take the best elements of a coffee shop (social, energetic, creative) and the best elements of a workspace (productive, functional) and combine them to give indie workers the chance to have their own, affordable space. Citizen Space was built o …

Citizen Kane, Gone With the Wind, Casablanca, Ninotchka, The Searchers, Vertigo. If titles like these don't start your cinematic blood racing -- and especially if they do -- it's time to rediscover the treasures of Hollywood's "Golden Age" (1930-1950), as they were meant to be seen: on the big screen! The Classic Films Meetup is all about seeing great movies with other classic film fans. Our base of operations is the beautifully restored Stanford Theatre, in Palo Alto, with occasional forays to …

Want to come to understand why film works, how it works, what it means, and what effects it has on people?  Or, maybe you prefer to assess the artistic merit and public appeal of a movie? Your review/discussion should be organized as follows: 1) Provide a brief summary of the film; 2) State your opinion of the movie; 3) What character(s) do you most identify with? 4) In your opinion, what was the director's intention or message? 5) How does the film relate to American culture? Specifically, how …

San Francisco Health & Wellness Film Group is dedicated to bringing you cutting edge films that address topics on health, wellness and the environment. As our world changes, we need to constantly educate ourselves on issues related to our health and wellness. Most of the films shown are documentaries that cannot be found in theaters. Fortunately, many of the films have been screened at film festivals around the country. Each film is accompanied by a question and answer discussion following the …