At our monthly Meetups, network with other filmmakers and get quality market information from our guest speakers.  These industry lions share their knowledge of film financing, distribution, tax laws, tax credits, aspects of production, and other topics of interest to filmmakers.

The New Orleans Actors MeetUp Group is an organization of performers united to help provide opportunities in education, performance, and to support the performing community and the community at large.

The home for those interested in voice acting, voiceovers and other voice related topics. Whether you have a background in voice acting, film/stage acting, broadcasting or are simply interested curious about the industry, this is the place for you in the Greater New Orleans area!  We are one of the most the most respected voice acting communities in the Gulf South. This group is here to help you achieve your goals.  The creation and development of a strong voice acting community in our area is o …

Greetings fellow movie fans! A good movie seems even better when shared with others. Here's an opportunity to meet people with the same interest, and also make some friends along the way! Budgets are kind of tight these days, so in an effort to make this an affordable group for all we usually have casual movie nights at a residence. This meetup affords the opportunity to not just see new, old, unique, independent, and quirky films, but also meet new people, socialize, relax, and allows everyone …

This group is for lovers of British Culture. Whether you love to sip tea or hoist a pint, watch Dr. Who or read Harry Potter, listen to the Beatles or Coldplay, this group is for you! Some of the British-themed events to be organized are Pub Nights, British Film and Telly Night, Afternoon Tea, and watching football (soccer) games at local pubs.

What is consciousness? How does the brain make us conscious? What is it like to be a bat? We intend to meet regularly to discuss these and other topics relating to consciousness. We will also watch films and have lectures. Please join us.

CFN is a diverse community of media-makers, dedicated to connecting and collaborating with non-profits, artists, and activists on noteworthy programs that benefit the community–at–large.

Banquets & Books is for people who are passionate about food and reading and who enthusiastically discuss books--fiction and non--about all aspects of food, cooking and eating. The plan is to meet every six weeks or so at my house. Each time, we’ll read and discuss a book on any and all topics related to food. Sometimes we'll see a film and then discuss it.  As we talk, we’ll have a little wine (or what you will) and we’ll eat and sometimes cook together. What we've read so far:  52 Loaves, …

This book club is for those people who aren't content with only reading and discussing the likes of popular classics and mainstream literature.  If you are in the mood for something a bit edgy, rebellious, and/or eccentric, then you've come to the right place. Focusing on revolutionary literature, cult classics, and less-mainstream topics and genres, we meet on a monthly basis in The Marigny at Flora's. Please join us for reading, conversation, debate, food, coffee and/or other tasty beverages. …

Organizing person(s) who from a direction point of view are interested in writing, preparing and scripting screen play concepts based on non-main stream music!  Consider when communicating an idea (think of scoring) and its influence on "telling a story" can often become the most memorable aspect of film, documentary or similar venue.   Acting, and expression thereof (ranging from classical to theatrical, to live events) is often times only 10% of a Story Board.  I own a very unique "private col …

We are viewing together films -- including documentaries -- that are "mainstream" or "classic" or "independent" or even "different". Always followed by a discussion. (I've been doing this for 10 years.) We meet in local movie theatres, cultural centers, people's homes around town, or even outdoors using a wall and a projector. Online viewing -- like youtube clips -- and the better television programs -- like PBS, BookTV -- are parts of the offerings. As not to make anyone uncomfortable or shock …

This meetup group has a triple focus: [1] To enable local expatriates/foreigners/immigrants/etc. to connect, meet face-to-face, socialize regardless of nationalities; [2] To be inclusive of Americans who have lived abroad or simply have a passion for international travel and world cultures -- and thus allow both populations to interact for the sheer fun of it; [3] To be a responsible forum for global issues such as poverty and economic cooperation, geopolitics, cultural exchange and understandin …

We want to make short films in New Orleans and meet other people that feel the same way. It has never been a better time to bring together creative minds for the purpose of storytelling. We'll meet up, have drinks, food, and a good time while collaborating on short film projects. We hope to attract writers, actors, directors, cinematographers, editors, and anyone interested in filmmaking. This will not just be a talk meet up. We will find scripts and make films together from preproduction to dis …

This group is for anyone interested in learning French, for all ages, from beginners to advanced levels. The Alliance Française of New Orleans (AFNO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting French language and culture, and to facilitate interaction and understanding between the people of Greater New Orleans and those of French speaking lands through quality education and community involvement. The AFNO offers day, evening, and Saturday classes taught by professionally-train …

Who We Are: From food novices to epicurean gourmands, New Orleans Foodies always have a great time enjoying delicious food. Join us to share a meal with Real Foodies! It's just 2 bucks to save your seat at one of our communal tables. What We Do: We bring together Real Foodies around delicious food. Our events include restaurant excursions, food truck runs, food crawls, picnics, food festivals, food-related book launch parties, film screenings, benefit galas and more! Our group checks out restau …

I think we can all agree that eventually some sort of apocalypse is coming and wiping the human race off the face of the Earth. So it might be appealing to discuss this imminent incident. This is a club dealing with post-apocalyptic fiction from any outlet (books, films, tv, maybe even games).