Love to go to see indie and foreign films and then talk about them afterward? Me, too! Hi, I'm Francesca, an indie filmmaker and trans-media artist who lived in Manhattan for 25 years and thought nothing of calling a friend and suggesting we meet in an hour at one of the many arthouse theaters around town. But, when I moved to NJ I found my friends here did NOT share my tastes so I created the NJ ArthouseFilm Society (just to sound fancy). And, wouldn't you know it, there are tons of people lik …

Meet fellow shutterbugs near you! Come to the Photography Club of Mercer County NJ Meetup to talk about the latest gear, swap tips and techniques, share your images and stories -- and have fun doing it! This group is open to anyone with any interest in cameras and photography. All photographers, digital and film, are welcome and invited to join the club regardless of their level of proficiency, from aspiring to professional. The goal is to learn from each other, exchange ideas, and have some fun …

Welcome Active Adventurers! Come, join us if you are a participant more than a spectator! Enjoy people and active gatherings in art, film, live music, concerts, sports, theater, travel, restaurants, and an eclectic sampling of the best that New Jersey (and occasionally New York) has to offer. So, step up and step out from behind that monitor and have some fun! Come laugh with new friends! We encourage people of all ages to join in the fun! Show us your stuff! We encourage all of our members to l …

Northern NJ Women ages 35-55 who enjoy traveling locally to NYC and elsewhere for independent films, cultural events and making friends Our focus is to develop close personal friendships by spending one weekend day a month of quality time. We will begin in Northern New Jersey to get to know each other and eat and then using public transport as a group go to a scheduled event in New York City and see a film, go to a museum or other cultural activity. Making friends is about connecting and gettin …

Talking Shop... and sharing great conversation surrounding today's photography. We will take on on many issues such as, digital and film portraits, as well as, how to navigate through the digital workflow. Hot topics about cameras, lighting, metering, printers and related concerns. Occassionally, there will be guest speakers comforting our groups with powerful knowledge to feed on. Photographers on Call will serve as a membership for learning and elevating your skills in various markets. If you …

Cinema-Femina is a do-it-yourself meetup group that encourages it's members to scout out and see films made by and about women. It's all about watching movies, making friends, having lively discussions and, perhaps most importantly, it's about supporting the filmmakers themselves. Female filmmakers NEED US! They need us to buy tickets the FIRST WEEK their films hit the theaters. Those numbers will determine whether that filmmaker will ever get a distribution deal again. Sucks, huh? But here's th …

We have been around for FOUR years, and 458 Meetup events - as of March 2013!!  Interesting folks have come and gone, but most are still here! This meetup group is now private, and our calendar (with all special venue listings) is only viewable by our members. You also need to have a photo of yourself (no dogs, cats, boats, monuments, etc.) attached to your profile. We no longer allow members without photos. Other than that, feel free to join! Edging in on fame!  LOL... Read our interview on …

Central Jersey has comic book lovers. Kevin Smith's existence proves that. Those of us who love comic books and film adaptations of DC and Marvel characters deserve a chance to get together and discuss these characters and not have to drive long distances to do so. So, if you're looking to discuss or debate continuity, characters, or cosmic theories of the DC or Marvel Universes, this is the place for you. Let's get together and discuss: - 52 - Final Crisis - Brand New Day - Batman's Death - The …

A movie group for New Brunswick, North Brunswick, East Brunswick & South Brunswick film lovers. Our dedicated theaters will be AMC Lowes - New Brunswick, Regal 18 - North Brunswick & MEGA Movies at Brunswick Square Mall. A great chance to hook up with fellow movie buffs and make new friends who share a common interest.

Welcome All Spiritual Seekers Of Truth & Light! Our Healing Workshops, Full & New Moon Circles, Shamanic Drumming Circles, & Spiritual Travel Retreats have finally found its home in historical Brooklyn, NY. We offer a Smorgosbord of different healing modalities, tools and techniques to assist you and your family and friends to simply feel better. We hold the space and will be the witness for you to heal yourself in a safe and supportive environment. We are here to facilitate your own healing pro …

The purpose of the meetup is to establish a Telugu film makers community of writers, directors, producers, actors and crew in the tri-state area. The regular meetups would be geared towards mostly film makers but others are also welcome to attend.

On the Third Thursday of every month, at 7:00 P.M. we meet at the public library in Watchung, New Jersey to either view and discuss a pertinent film or book involving various social justice themes. Past and future themes include the environment, health care, education, politics, the economy, religion, and international affairs. All sides of each topic are welcome.

It will provide a platform for academics, scholars, writers, poets thinkers, musicians, dancers, artists, film directors and actors, photographers, theater personalities, media reps, leading public figures and other opinion makers to connect, interact, network, exchange views, co-operate, collaborate with each other to create greater understanding and appreciation of each other’s point of view thus generating goodwill and friendship.It will, also draw from the experience of filmmakers in the Sou …

WELCOME to our group!  This meetup provides a platform where Africans and non-Africans living in/visiting Central & North New Jersey can connect, forge friendships, and participate in fun activities that enhance our understanding and appreciation of Africa, its people, and cultures. Let’s get together and….. Sample African cuisine (dinning in or out) Read & discuss African literature (book club) Enjoy African music at various venues Experience the continent through film Discuss current affairs …

For adults who are looking for a companion(s) to accompany them on various outings. Need a workout partner? Have an extra ticket to the game or concert? What to check out that new movie? Your guest backed out at the last minute & you need that + one to accompany you? Well here's the place to find that person.

We welcome all Spiritual Seekers & Students Of Life to assist you in remembering your brilliance! We gather weekly or monthly to hold sacred space by offering a sanctuary to retreat to when life becomes challenging. This group is open to all-whether you are a healing practitioner or are curious about learning how to heal yourself and your loved ones. We offer spiritual guidance & mentoring, life path coaching, sound & meditation healing journeys, shamanic soul retrieval sessions, the Bars Energy …

This is a meetup for people who have an interest in Korean pop music, as well as Korean drama, language, food, and culture. All are welcome to join this meet up, whose activities will include attending Kpop concerts in the tri-state area, shopping in NYC Koreatown, attending Korean cultural events, and meeting at Korean restaurants.

Of Mandrake and Tumbleweed Epic (High-Adventure, Low-Fantasy, Dramady). Log Line: A dark brooding swordsman and whiskey addled count join forces against a cabal of merchants to find and restore the rightful heir to the throne... Hello. My name is Robert Castle. I created this group to bring together talented team of passionate individuals who hunger to be part something special. I recently completed a screenplay for a two-hour pilot that I am eager to produce. It is sexy, political and gritty - …

Making films is a team effort. New Jersey Filmmakers Network is created to help building a team. Rather than "talking" about making a film, why not gather together and make one. Come join the group, so we help one another projects and ideas. Whether you're a Writer, Actor, Director, Producer or maybe all of the above, this network is to help gather a team of like minded people who want to make films.

Are you in your 20s-40s of age and interested in photography? Then this group is the right community of people willing to learn and share about photography, enjoying regular meetups both for learning and going out to take photos. We will meet at locations in Monmouth/Ocean/Middlesex counties in NJ, but field trips can go to Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York additional to local meetups and trips in New Jersey. Welcome is everybody from beginner to professional interested and passionate in phot …

What we believe: We believe there is profound beauty and value in the act of creating. We believe it takes a community to sustain creativity. We believe Newark deserves to be a community of creators. What does our name mean? Brick City = Newark, NJ Creators = People who bring something into existence. Catalysts = People who incite activity or change. BC3 = A spiffy acronym for the group! What we aim to accomplish: We aim to be a organizing, educational and networking platform in the greater Ne …

This group is for women interested in Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies , books , events and discussions. I started the group to meet other cool women who share some of these interests. We will meet once a month to discuss our great reads or more often depending on fun events that come up in between. Suggestions will be welcome for alternate locations in other towns but for now we will meet at the Barnes and Noble coffee lounge in Clark, NJ.

This group is for anymore interested in involving in film making. Behind the camera, movies require a lot of talent, time, team, and tenacity. Making a film can be a tremendous hard-work. One needs certain passion with pace to finish the film from concept to completion. It is always better to collaborate with local film-makers, screenplay writers, producers, directors, actors, camera-men, editors, costume designers, musicians, sound-mixers, distributors, and anyone associated with film industry.

This Meetup will explore human spirituality from multiple perspectives in art, music, film, sculpture, poetry, and every other form of artistic expression. We will experience and discuss how the many forms of human spirituality utilize the arts as a means of enhancing meditation, expressing feelings and emotions beyond words, strengthening community, and co-creating with a Divine Essence that exists beyond our understanding. Please note that this group is not just for people who create art and m …

Local culture around Madison NJ area. Join me for movies, live theater, concerts and socializing over good food. The gaherings for this Meetup group will be small, up to 10 people for each event made up of Single Adults over 45. The purpose is to have a local gathering with people who like the same leisure activity of enjoying good theater and food. I hope to create a relaxed, welcoming, fun, time for all those who attend.

Like Picasso and many geniuses, it's time for you too to draw inspiration from Africa and give life to your enterprise. Let's come together and spice things up - of course we got a lot of spice in Africa - So if you are an artist of any color, lets come together and draw the African model to spice up our portfolios and we'll put up an African themed show every quarter. If you are a filmmaker let's collaborate and produce an Africa inspired script, come and avail yourself of those untold organic …

Attention all movie lovers! Looking for others to join our small group who loves movies. We meet one weekend per month to see Oscar potential movies at a matinee followed by food and discussion of the movie. In February 2014, we will have an Oscar party which includes a contest for whomever guesses the most Oscar winners. Prize to be discussed amongst group members.

An Alliance of New Jersey Filmmaking Pros and Prosumers. If you are serious about the art of filmmaking and videography and all it entails from pre-production to post, please join us.