"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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Enjoy film? Like discussions that move beyond likes and dislikes and explore the ways character and circumstance in film reveal true aspects of life and the ways humans relate deeply (or don't)? In this group we'll meet at the Landmark Theater in Berkeley for matinees on some Saturdays--September through November, view artful films, and then stroll to a local cafe' for discussion and coffee/tea for about an hour. Join for one, Saturday a few, or all four. Potential for movie and dinner as a fun …

Meet others who deliberately seek out challenging foreign, avant-garde, and experimental films screened in San Francisco or Berkeley. After each film, we will get together for conversation at a cafe. If you, like me, also enjoy thought-provoking literature, check out my Classic Literature and Cafes Club: http://www.meetup.com/Classic-Literature-and-Cafes

BAM/PFA Membership is your direct link to the best in Bay Area culture. We connect you to memorable art experiences and a dynamic community of fellow art and film enthusiasts. Our members make everything that we do possible. Thank you for allowing BAM/PFA to thrive as the cultural epicenter of UC Berkeley and our community. Our new Member Meetups give you the chance to get together with other members and discuss art and film in an informal setting. Examples of Meetups are sharing a coffee at R …

I started this group, for people who have a great passion for filmmaking,  it is  also  a place to network with other positive  people who want to make films. 

This group was created not just to discuss filmmaking and video production, but to actually make things happen. The main purpose of this group will be to help independent producers get their projects made. By leveraging group memeber's experience and by helping each other, our goal will be to produce quality projects without breaking the bank. Seasoned veterans as well as novices are welcome. Each meetup will consist of: Networking Time Class of the day Current Project Discussion (Schedu …

Meet fellow SF Bay Area Movie Makers near you! Come to a local Meeting to have fun and make friends with people making projects small and large in and around San Francisco. From film students, to professionals, and anyone else with the dream of making a movies for fun or profit, this is the one place to meet those who share the passion and drive for movie making in the Bay Area. This group is less about talking about making movies and more about DOING it. Some projects will be keenly organi …

Welcome, Movie Lovers! This meetup group is for people who love watching movies and talking about them too! Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to come meet awesome film fans like yourself and join some entertaining discussions about movies that we love or love to hate. This is not your ordinary movie meetup, folks. We're not just going to watch movies together (there are about a million other meetup groups that already do that). Every meetup event in this group will involve a discuss …