LIVE CHATROOM too! Join us for savory silver screen classics! Whether it's Blockbuster films, Indies, Documentaries, or Classics... COME JOIN US as we tour the city & suburbs visiting different theaters as we watch great flicks and dine out! Participate in theater going experiences of all kinds..IMAX, drive-ins, home theater, cinemas--as well as live theater from time-to-time. We see everything from the latest blockbusters, action/adventure, goofball comedies, suspense/thrillers, romantic come …

A place for Chicago Film/Video producers to meet and share projects, insights, and connections to help us all advance Chicago's film/video scene.

A monthly group where Chicago film lovers can come together and discuss a film in a chill setting (coffee and tea shop). What we have in common is a passion for the art of film, history of film and relevancy to what we see today. We are the cinephiles of Chicago. Looking forward to seeing you at the next meetup!

Meet other local Documentary Film Fans. Discuss docs and the subjects they deal with and recommend documentary films to one another. Make selections to watch and discuss at your Meetup. -------------- Please email Organizer DIRECTLY with questions / replies ------------ ---- Please adjust your communication settings if you want fewer messages ----

Meet other Fans of Asian Movies! We meet monthly at the Chicago Dave & Buster's for a movie and discussion of the latest Asian films that are out, or coming out. be it Drama, Horror, Anime, Action, or Comedy. We also discuss Asian films that members have recently seen or collected. The group also tries to catch Asian films on the big screen when possible.

… Some of our past topics have included Self Promotion, Working your Connectors, Indie Film Breakdown, "Union, Non-Union, and Financial Core: What does it all mean?" We also regularly host panel discussions with casting directors, other working actors, union representatives, and collegiate filmmakers. Our group has a membership contribution of $60 annually, and that contribution goes to our operating budget and stipends/ travel expenses for potential guest speakers. It's hard to find mentors in th …

This is a meetup group for desi film/movie lovers from any culture or background. Although the primary focus will be on Hindi ("Bollywood") movies, we can change things up once in a while up with movies in other languages (Malyalam, Urdu, Tamil, etc.). We'd like to start with simple Movie outings and maybe some Dinner + Movie nights. These could be at theaters or at someone's place (it would have to be for movies that aren't newly released). However, we'd like to expand into more creative ones s …

Chicago has a vibrant indie filmmaking scene. If you're part of it, we invite you to tap into the Filmmakers in Action network to find likeminded filmmakers and screenwriters developing their craft and building their portfolio/reels. Whether you want to produce your own short (or feature) film or get experience on someone else's, you'll find plenty of opportunities in this MeetUp group. MONTHLY MEETUPS Pencil in the 2nd Tuesday of each month and make a point to join us for our monthly present …

Watch a movie, make friends, have fun! We are a club of gay men who love going to the movies. Join us for watching new gay movies, thought-provoking art house films, and outstanding international productions. We also won't spare a well-made Hollywood blockbuster. After the movie, we usually go to a coffee shop or a restaurant to discuss the film. New to the city? Working at a home office? Looking for alternative ways to get to know people? Meet up with movie fans, who share the same interest lik …

Are you a Actor? Filmmaker? Screenwriter? Investor? Well, whatever your interest in filmmaking, this is the place to connect with other members having similar interests and need of your talent! Even if you don't live near Schaumburg and don't wish to commute the distance, if you live in the Chicago metropolitan area please join the group for on-line discussions and connect remotely with our members. Our discussion group is active and our networking is intended for the Chicagoland area. We target …

  MEET ME AT THE MOVIES is a monthly screening of a classic Hollywood film, sponsored by the Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance, a non-profit community organization based in the South Loop area of Chicago. Screenings take place in the beautiful recital hall at the Sherwood Community Music School at 1312 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, with a suggested donation of $5.00 at the door. Proceeds go toward a scholarship program for students at Sherwood.  We would like to connect with movie lovers all o …

Founded in 1995 by Ed Bernero (‘Criminal Minds,’ ‘Third Watch,’) through messages posted online, then subsequently organized in the flesh by Christiana Miller (‘General Hospital,’), CSN has since grown at almost a geometric rate, with now over five hundred members. Today, CSN is an invaluable resource to Chicago area screenwriters, filmmakers, producers, directors, and actors. We provide assistance in the creation of works for film, television, video, and web, plus help individuals present t …

This is a group for people who love cinema and love talking about it... Don't be intimidated about your level of trivia knowledge as a movie geek and don't be bashful about your favorite genre choices. We'll take an eclectic approach to the aesthetics of cinema. Meetups can either be held to see a movie and discuss it afterwards, discuss movies without screening one, or attending one and discussing it at a later date in a separate Meetup...

This is a Chicago-Suburban meet-up group designed for people who enjoy the cinema, cuisine and more. Most evening events will consist of a movie, a dinner, or a combination of both. Others may include a matinee followed by a film discussion afterwards at a local cafe. From time to time there will also be a foreign film, Indie and Classic movie scheduled. The group will also have dining venues which will include diverse cuisines from around the world. In addition, other fun activities will includ …

We will pick various popular and/or interesting movies at the Evanston Cinemark Theater to see on either Saturday or Sunday nights. If the film we pick interests you, join us. It is also possible that we go to Bravo's after the movie for a late night snack discussion about the movie.

Let's explore all the wonderful Italian restaurants, films, language, wine, history, culture and people that are in Chicago. If you are from Italy and are living in Chicago, have Italian ancestry or just love the country and its food and culture, this group is for you. We will have a restaurant outing and social event every month. We will be having some events will other Italian and European meetup groups, so there will be a wide variety of people to meet!