This is an ACTIVE Meetup Group... if you are sensitive to being invited to our events, please note that we schedule about 4-8 events a month. We try to keep emails down to the announcements of the actual movies, and then only to those that RSVP "yes" to a specific event. Other than that, I try to not send out more than one mass non-event email every few months. Our basic mission: To see significant and/or interesting films playing in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and then to go somewhere …

The Sharchen Dzong Film Society is dedicated to bringing great film to our community for free. We present films that examine themes such as intention, devotion, transformation, happiness, healing, suffering, connection, impermanence and the illusory nature of experience. The film society regularly presents a selection of exceptional and hard-to-find experimental, mainstream, and dharma films. Admission: Free Munchies: BYOP(opcorn)

"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 Bay area 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 …

The Queer Paulettes* is a Meetup group for queer women who love cinema. We see films that leave a strong impression and make us want to talk about them afterwards. Come meet other cool women still keen on the big screen! The Queer Paulettes programming focuses on independent features, documentaries, and foreign and festival films. We give special attention to women directors and feminist and LGBTQ selections. We don't shun Hollywood, though. Hollywood dishes up irresistible and important films t …

Welcome Filmmakers! The goal of the San Francisco Film Club is to set up an environment to help filmmakers finish their projects by going through all the necessary stages from Development, to Pre-Production, Production, Post-Production and finally Marketing & Distribution. We also have R&R Nights to go out to the movies and have a good time as well as field trips to practice shooting in unique locations. If you are interested in this or would like to learn more  just stop by any meeting to check …

Beautiful, inspiring, thoughtful, provoking, insightful, quirky... just some of the words that describe our members; the films are pretty good too. It's back! (like a bad penny). The East Bay Indy/Foreign/Doc film group returns! Do you love really cool under the radar films? Maybe they don't make the billboards or the commercials; you hear about them from a friend or maybe on Fresh Air or you manage to see a preview when attending another gem. Frankly everyone I love big noisy films as much as a …

MAFIAD brings random people together to produce a short film IN ONE DAY. The goals of this meetup are to: Have fun! Act as an outlet for people's awesome creativity Bring movie makers of all levels of experience together into a wonderful learning soup Regularly produce short films that attract a following (your mother, possibly others) As you may have surmised by now this meetup is not about making perfect movies. Anyone is welcome to attend, amateurs and seasoned professionals alike. Roles …

Welcome Filmmakers! The goal of the San Jose Film Club is to set up an environment to help filmmakers finish their projects by going through all the necessary stages from Development, to Pre-Production, Production, Post-Production and finally Marketing & Distribution. We also have R&R Nights to go out to the movies and have a good time as well as field trips to practice shooting in unique locations. If you are interested in this or would like to learn more  just stop by any meeting to check us o …

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 …

As long as I can remember I always had a camera in my hands. My first Brownie started me on my quest to perfect my Black & White medium. I was trained, practiced and recognized as a Black & White Specialist. As I pursued my professional career, I established Moya fotografx. As a custom Black & White Lab and Studio my services demanded optimum quality control. Our Meetup group of traditional BLACK & WHITE FILM photographers, specialize in the craft of Black & White technology. If you are passiona …

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

Ever felt frustrated after a truly great film 'cuz you couldn't mull it over with a like-minded friend?? We sure have!! Now you can meet with an eclectic and easy-going group of film fans, to share some great food, drink and interesting opinions about the film. We love movies that bring us to new places in our hearts and open our minds to different philosophies and ways of life. Some of the films we've seen: Another Year, The Fall, 4 Months 3 weeks and 2 days, Vicky Christina Barcelona, Burn aft …

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 …

The “Let’s make a FILM!” group is for volunteer low/no budget filmmakers and just regular people who want to participate in making a short film (usually 10 min or less). So if you want to give it a try for the first time or perhaps you have experience and just want to brush up on your skills, come join us! Interested writers please send in original scripts to be considered for future productions. Also come participate in our occasional LMAF writers groups to create original material for us to p …

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 …

There are few periods in film history that were more influential and more fun that the Italian Spaghetti Westerns made between 1964 and the mid 1970s. You will find more action or gun play anywhere. Not even a Shakespearian tragedy could pile up bodies like the Italians would. From Sergio Leone to Sergio Corbucci to Enzo Barboni; from Clint Eastwood to Lee Van Cleef to Klaus Kinski and hundreds of Italian unknown actors; these movies are endless fun. Once a month Gun Slingers get together to sha …

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.

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 …

We are a community of performers, models,  producers, directors, production professionals, make up artists, and film goers. We meet regularly to collaborate on producing films and other projects. We also watch films and critique them.  We also have events of interest to people interested in still photography. We will share our knowledge and skills with one another. We will support each other in achieving our aspirations and realizing our dreams. Most of our events are free and open to all.

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

Maverick Meetups... are nightly gatherings of artists, innovators and audiences actively connecting people so that they can empower each other while providing 5 Diamond customer service with a hip, chic world class lounge experience. Where hearts of all sizes, origins, and visions find their inspiration in the art of filmmaking... Our objective this year is to celebrate the experience with programs built to connect with creativity, inspire innovation, and celebrate empowerment. Connectors furthe …

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 …

This is a one time event being held at Piedmont Cinemas. A group of holistic chiropractors and alternative health practitioners are sponsoring the showing of a new documentary film called Doctored. Doctored reveals the unseen tactics of these “influencers” in an investigation that leads to the highest levels of the American Medical Association (AMA) and reveals an alarming portrait of deception and criminality. At the end of the evening 5 raffle prizes will be given away (values at $10 each) and …

This group is for anyone who High-Definition films (3D too!) on a 10 ft screen. I have set up a Home Theater in my home that can have up to 12 people. Films will be shown in my home with a nominal donation which help covers cost of Blu-Ray film, Certified Organic Popcorn, bottled mineral water, utilities, etc. All movie nights will be by reservation only on a first come, first serve basis. All no shows, will be removed from the group. This way the seat does not go empty. Films will include curre …

http://www.moviemakersunite.com/.org MMU Presents : SILICON VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL AND AWARDS  OCT-NOV. , 2012 www.svfilmfestival.org MMU FILM FESTIVAL '09 :  http://www.meetup.com/moviemakersunit...... MMU - PRODUCTION , PITCH AND NETWORKING MEETINGS: Bi Weekly. Bring your script / idea in one page. If you have a script, you will get your film production scheduled immediately. And network with fellow film makers, actors, camera, editors,etc. Current Projects: (Details in the about pages) Am …

This is a group for Filmmakers, TV Producers and Actors interested in working on some Feature Film Trailers, Short Films & Web Series on a professional level. Come join our Group to Network an get connected.

Can't afford to go to film school? Do your friends tend to flake on you for video projects? Do you find yourself wishing you had more people in your life who are serious about film making? This group will be all about making short films and connecting with fellow members interested in helping each others dreams come true. Together we will finally have the resources and crew we desperately need to further our dreams as filmmakers. I have been doing short films, special effects, and writing script …

We're an ingenious bunch of technical improvisateurs willing to scramble in order to follow the story. Whether student or seasoned veteran, producer or editor... join this meetup group and click to receive an email about our next meeting. Meet face-to-face with other filmmakers to: share ideas for films share production knowledge share equipment resources offer or find crewing opportunities screen your film or work-in-progress ... few things beat good-old networking to help move a project alon …