The new language of video is pervasive. It has become the medium for training, entertainment, social advocacy, promotion, and just plan diversion. Creating short (less than 10 minute) well crafted stories requires a small group effort that moves us from our reliance on the online world to face to face collaboration with like minded creative people. This meet up group will bring together small teams of creative individuals to work together to conceptualize, plan, execute and critique short video …

Dear Indie Filmmaker, Thank you for becoming a member of the Boston Independent Filmmakers Group (BIFG). BIFG is a group that brings all aspects of independent film making together while networking, collaborating and assisting each other in moving projects forward, as well as to create new projects and events.

PNRBoston Movie MeetUp will be happening every week or so with movies all over the Boston metro area! TC and Kim from "Subject:CINEMA" will be there and we would love to meet other movie fans from the area! We usually see most films at Showcase Revere but occasionally, especially on indies, we will hitting a variety of theatres in town - usually AMC Boston Common, Kendall Square, Coolidge Corner, Brattle Theatre or Somerville Theatre. We are strictly an informal group for now until we get better …

This group has been created for independent film fans in the Waltham and Newton areas. There are a lot of great movie Meetups, but why schlep all over the city when we’ve got two hidden gems right in our backyards? :) Waltham’s Embassy Cinema features a mix of independent film, foreign language cinema and Hollywood favorites. The theater is located at 16 Pine Street in Waltham, just off of Moody Street. Parking is a breeze with a metered lot just steps from the front door, and the theater is als …

Boston has many venues such as the MFA, HFA, Brattle, Coolidge Corner, and local libraries offering movies which demand more from the audience than the typical Hollywood fare. We view the selected film and then go to a nearby restaurant to discuss. Sharing thoughts and ideas from the multiple perspectives gathered, we learn from each other and also have some fun. The goal of the group is to create a community for people who are interested in film and with that in mind, please RSVP with consid …

Read the book, then watch the adapted film. Select Thursdays at 6pm.  Sponsored by the Brookline Public Library (BPL) and Brookline Access TV (BATV). Bibliophiles should be 18+ Books will be available at the BPL Main Branch 1 month before the screening. Films and discussions will be in the BATV Theater. BATV 46 Tappan St. (Top Floor) Brookline, MA Brookline Public Library Main Branch 361 Washington St. Brookline, MA

Today's and tomorrow's Digital Storytellers now have a place to connect! Anyone shooting Video or photo primarily with Canon EOS DSLRs - as well as Nikon, Panasonic and Sony - are welcome to join and meet throughout Boston, Massachusetts and surrounding communities monthly to share ideas, workflow, shoot together and showoff your films and gear. Netowrk with and Socialize with other digital media makers to share great times - Find your next collaborative DSLR-based project and crew. Grow the DSR …

Le Ciné Club est l' endroit idéal pour rencontrer des francophones sympa du coin qui aiment le cinéma et les bonnes conversations en langue française. Les amis du ciné club se réunissent une fois par mois, généralement le premier lundi du mois,  dans une salle privée du Coolidge Corner Theatre pour voir une bonne toile. Avant le film, on décompresse avec un petit verre. N' hésitez donc pas à amener une bonne bouteille et des gobelets pour déguster sur place! C'est maintenant la tradition. Apr …

Are you creative, love sharing ideas and play well with others? This is the group for you! Here is an opportunity to join in with other passionate individuals to explore the world of ideas, self-expression, creativity and experimentation. Perfect for professional and amateur creatives of all types (performers, graphic artists, writers, singers/songwriters, comedians, musicians, film makers, dancers....you get the idea!) as well as educators/experts/authors, thought leaders, and those of us that …

A meetup site for those of us who organize events for The Boston International/Arthouse Movie Meetup group to share our ideas and experiences to better cultivate a community of film enthusiasts in the Boston area. PLEASE SEE THE MESSAGE BOARD.

We welcome dancers, models, fashion designers, choreographers, film makers, producers, musicians, actors/actresses and anyone associated with dance, modeling, fashion design and music video production. We are particularly interested in cutting edge choreography, fashion, production, and new media.

The Boston Screenwriters Group is an opportunity for serious writers to come together once a month for review and critique of screenplays. Each member will have an opportunity to sign up each month for their screenplay to be reviewed. In addition, we will also have scenes acted out by professional actors.

Hands-on filmmaking workshops. Workshops include crash courses in: Premier Final Cut Pro After Effects Camera operation Screenwriting Budgeting & Fundraising and other topics related to filmmaking This group is ideal for indie filmmakers, or anyone new to the field of filmmaking.

Cambridge Screenwriters exists to make you into a better screenwriter. Award-winning writer (with multiple production credits) and Emerson College professor Jared M. Gordon runs a MeetUp in which we'll discuss screenwriting practices, answer questions, and workshop your scenes. Whether you've written a dozen screenplays or aspire to, there's a place for you here. Jared also provides more in-depth coverage: http://www.jaredmgordon.net/screenwriting. I plan to conduct regular writers' group worksh …

A writing group. An accountability group. A lamenting and rending of garments group. Every. Single. Week. We'd love for you to join us! This is a basic get-it-done group. The first half hour we introduce ourselves, discuss our work, and make goals for the week. Then we get right down to writing. Did you know that putting several writers to work in one space creates a kind of bubble of focus and productivity? It's pretty amazing. There is no ending point. People generally start wandering out arou …

We are a group that is focused on creating new business models in music fashion and dance. Creating competing business models that are better for musicians, dancers, producers, music publishers, photographers, fashion designers is essential in the age of new media.

This is a group for people who create and/or enjoy short (1-3 minute) videos that tell a story, enjoy the art & science of videography, and are not afraid to share their opinions and knowledge with others. Hosted at EYESPOT (on their large video wall) in the Chestnut Hill Shopping Center (free parking/60 bus stop/Chestnut Hill T Stop). FORMAT: 1 min Intro, 2-3 min Video, 6-7 min discussion x 6 TIME: 6:30 PM Welcome; 7-8 PM Video Slam

Welcome to the LARP Alliance Meetup Group! We are a non-profit 501c, education and charity based corporation dedicated to promoting the art and hobby of LARP (Live Action Role Playing). In addition, we assist new and current LARPers and Events by providing information and supplying resources, transportation for players, classes, media tools, and more. As a new hub for the LARP Alliance effort, LARP Alliance Boston will require some time to fully realize the network of support we have establish …

Boston Movie Screening Group This group is mainly for people who want to RSVP "Yes" and show up at the screenings with other members from the group.  If you're already a member here, please refrain from jumping to the top of the line. Be fair and jump in line where the line ends. WE WELCOME YOUR GROUP TO CO-OP A MOVIE EVENT WITH US. EVEN IF THE MOVIE IS IN ENGLISH SUBTITLES. Costs: To join the group and attend most events is basically FREE, but we ask if you enjoy the group, help us keep it go …

We are a  group dedicated to improving our photographic skills by participating in photo shoots, workshops, travel workshops and one on one tuition. We are open to all levels from beginners with point and shoots to professionals who want to learn new skills in all areas of photography from digital to film, from camera controls to lighting, from film to post-processing in Photoshop. Led by professional photography and qualified teacher, Ian Murray, who has over 40 years of experience, the majorit …

Are you nervous about networking? Do you suffer from Stage fright? Are you afraid you will look like a deer caught in headlights when presenting in public? Are you shy in front of the camera? Are you interested in learning how to craft a powerful Presentation? Do You know that great presentation skills, networking skills and an awesome elevator Pitch can open doors? If you answered YES to any of the above questions then the the public speaking and presentation skills meet up is right for you. I …

Come join us!  We attend movies, live theater, opera, concerts, and other events together, without going into Boston. We may eat together (inexpensively) before or after to discuss. Possibilities include the Metropolitan Opera's live HD simulcasts in Rockport, or live theater at the Gloucester Stage Company, or movies at the Cabot Theater in Beverly. New ideas are welcome!  Our purpose is to build community around the performing arts on the North Shore, and to make like-minded friends.

A group of foreign language and culture enthusiasts, we plan to offer frequent opportunities to enjoy multicultural events in the Boston area. Movie nights, wine and beer tastings, multilingual museum tours, international festivals, all from different regions around the world, are a few of the events offered to the community. Visit our calendar to view upcoming events!

I want to try an experiment. Imagine a typical weekday after a long day at work. You finally get home, collapse onto the couch, click on the television…and then you remember—you have a petting zoo meetup to go to in 45 minutes. Problem is you don’t want to go to the petting zoo. Sure, it seemed like it’d be a hoot when you signed up for it eight weeks ago, but dammit your feet are tired, and you just want to relax, and besides—the new episode of Space Commandos is on tonight. So regretfully you …

SEMU (South End Meet UP) CRAFT (Creative Recreational Artistic Foodie Technical) Wizards group is a chance for professionals, amateurs, patrons and anyone who is involved with or passionate about the Creative Economy (CE)  in the in the Boston area, to talk shop and exchange stories, ideas and information. It is hard enough for professionals in other fields in this economy to ply their trade, but for the pros in CE, it is even more brutal out there. Why be alone? Why not be part of a gang.... or …

Let’s enjoy and explore our diverse Boston local and international cultures. Let’s attend art, music, dance, and sports events; enjoy good food and drink; and share stories. The purpose of this club is to simply enjoy life and maybe make a new friend as we enjoy and learn from our shared cultures. I imagine that many of you will be new to Boston, perhaps you are from abroad or other parts of the US; I would like to offer activities that will introduce you to the Boston area. Also, I would like y …

The Boston Jazz Meetup group is for anyone who likes jazz music. We organize special jazz events such as concerts, lectures, films, workshops, listening sessions, or just informal gatherings to talk about jazz.

The BSA Boston Architecture Meetup Group is an informal forum for architects, designers and other professionals to network and socialize and shape the future of the building industry! We get together for all kinds of design-related events like tours, films, lectures, etc. Come and talk about mentoring, ethics, work/life balance, green design, the future of architecture as a profession, and more. Our members include: architects; designers and other design industry professionals; engineers; c …