This is a workshop for aspiring fiction writers to critique one anothers work in a friendly, supportive environment. Members submit a chapter or story every other week, and we critique two to three submissions each week. We are a small, tight-knit group that have been meeting for nearly two years, and we're looking for some new blood to replace some recently departed members. Here are some important things to consider before you apply: 1) We meet every Thursday evening for about an hour and a ha …

This is the Meetup page of the LA TV Writers Group. Writing is known to be a secluded art, but television on the other hand is all about communal orgies of ideas. Come meet fellow television writers in the greatest entertainment city in the world.

Members of this group are talented Actors, Crew and writers looking to connect with like minded people to share ideas, learn from and help each other bring their talents to the decison makers in Hollywood and the entertainment industry.

Casual writing group started by participants of the National Novel Writer's Month (NaNoWriMo). After years of hosting November write-ins in the wonderful atmosphere of the JumpCut Cafe, we're making this a permanent, year-long group. The Mission: To Write & To Publish. To inspire people who have the creative fire burning in their soul yet cannot find the time or motivation in their daily trials and tribulations to see their dreams come true.

THIS GROUP IS FOR SERIOUS WRITERS WHO WANT A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO READ THEIR WORK

Want to inspire yourself to write even more? Want to work past writing blocks? Want to get outside your writing comfort zone? When asked how an artist may best connect with her muse, Alice Walker said: “Earth was meant for Joy. As an artist, connect with that Joy and you will forever be fed by it.” ~Alice Walker, Q&A/ ‘Beauty In Truth’ world premier at ‘Women Of the World’ Festival 2013, http://youtu.be/UadveROnHHk The Natural Muse Meetup is an opportunity for writers to connect with Earth's Jo …

The mission of this meetup group is to collectively and cooperatively produce as many shorts as possible in a very short time on a very limited budget. Impossible, you say! We beg to differ. We are seeking for this collective: writers, directors, cinematographers, sound, crew, gaffers, grips, production people, actors  and anyone else that would like to work with other film makers to create a short, feature, web series, etc.  End result being IMDB credits, copy and to experience something from s …

Take 2 hours and shorten your learning curve by weeks, months, even years.  A fabulous, informative, & super helpful MasterMind INKubator for scriptwriters of all levels. Led by Founder Lena Banks, Mentor, Manager & Muse.  A Hollywood Pro insider, Industry Gatekeeper, expert Reader/proofreader and agent liaison for 18 years. The workshops consist of lots of Q&A and a wealth of personal help.  It's where writers become GREAT writers! The GOAL: to get your script written, rep'd, and sold. The Mast …

This is a group for anyone interested in technical writing. All skill levels are welcome. We started this group to bring together technical writers in the Los Angeles area. We wish to use MeetUp to announce all upcoming LASTC meetings, lunchtime forums, council meetings, volunteering opportunities, webinars, and more. You do not need to be a STC member to attend, and we look forward to meeting you at one of our upcoming events!

The International Academy of Web Television (IAWTV) is a nonprofit organization comprised of leaders in the field of web television, web video, and the digital entertainment industries. Founded in 2009, the IAWTV is helping to shape the rapidly evolving web television industry while providing a venue for the acknowledgement of artistic and technological achievement in original entertainment distributed on the open internet. IAWTV members include actors, agents, composers, content developers, dir …

If you work from home and would like more structure in your week, or simply want to get out of your apartment and work around other people, this group's for you. We are an employed-freelancers' collective; our members are focused and productive. We meet at 7:45am, grab a coffee, and start working by 8:00am sharp; we don't discuss our projects, and we don't chit chat (although it's great if members become friends). Writers and other creative professionals are welcome.

This Group is primarily made up of screenwriters who have recieved coaching and explored 'The Visual Mindscape of the Screenplay" with Bill Boyle and are interested in continuing to work with like minded writers. The group is also open to a limited number of interested guests at each meeting. The various topics of discussion will include the visual mindscape, story ideas, plot lines, dialogue, narrative pacing, character development as well as legal, business and marketing issues that are rele …

Hi, Sadly so much of the genius and intellect in our society is wasted creating new, useless or even destructive needs in people in order to get them to part with their hard-earned money. Artists from all the humanities have been complicit in creating this dysfunctional society we live in. We all need to make a living, mouths to feed, etc., so I am not blaming the creatives in our society. But, I believe those with artistic talent or philosophical wisdom need to come together to help improve our …

The Film, Music, and Fashion Production Workshop, FMFPW, is a non-profit collaborative workshop to help our members develop hands-on-training in the fields of Film, Music, and Fashion production. Those wishing to break into the industry as well as those already in the movie, music, and fashion industries are welcome to join. Its purpose is for participants to advance their skills through practice, to network, and to build demo reels. The group includes a wide spectrum of industry professionals-- …

We are a collective of artists of all sorts -- writers, musicians, comics, painters, dancers, filmmakers, and general artists of existence -- who are out to set the world on fire and shake people out of the YouTube universe.

Do you have a taste for the mysterious and macabre? Do you aspire to have your work on the banned books list? Do you admire the works of Roald Dahl, Neil Gaiman, or Lemony Snicket? Or maybe you just prefer to sit on the edge of your seat? The Estelle Dowding Institute of Literary Peculiarities strives for the creation and preservation of strange, dark, and unusual works. The Institute primarily serves as a workshop for writers to showcase and critique each other’s work in a friendly and non-judg …

THE MISSION: The mission of the Rhymecology focus group is to use the power of hip-hop lyrics and culture to help lyricists of any level discover and create themselves as artists and human beings. THE INSPIRATION: What do you have in common with Mos Def, Eminem, Nas, and Jay-Z? You are a writer just like them! We all use the same language and words, so there is no reason that you can’t be writing lyrics on their level. Their classic songs don’t just fall from the sky; they are created from ideas …

There is a seemingly endless supply of books on the writing craft, so instead of feeling guilty because I'm working or doing the laundry instead of reading an enlightening book on the craft, I thought I'd set up an actual monthly time and place to fulfill this need and have writers to talk to about the book! We will read everything from books on writing fiction to poetry to screenwriting. Whatever catches our fancy that month. I'd like to find organizers in several areas of the city, then we can …

THE PLAYING FIELD is a group for actors, hosts, comedians, singers, writers, dancers, storytellers, teachers, lawyers, activists, speakers, emcees, executives ~ anyone who performs or communicates in front of groups of people and wants to do it at a higher level. The Playing Field is open to people of all levels, the entire gamut, from those who have never performed before, to experienced successful professionals. My dream is to provide a fertile field for a community of artists, revolutionaries …

Readings, Musical Performances, and Discussion. Where the line between audience and performer blurs in a perfect storm of shared human experience.

Classes by Instructor Jim Higgins At a glance: Next Creating Comics Class Starts Monday September 10, 2012. Next Webcomics Workshop Starts soon. Drawing Comics for Kids meets Thursdays – it’s ONGOING! Sign up any time. Next Inking and Coloring Comics starts in October. Go here for full decriptions of the classes and/or to sign up: http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/meltdown-university/

Presented by:  The CONTENT Conference .CONTENT. The merging of Technology between three major industries: Music TV/Film Publishing & how companies can distribute quality content that can be monetized. ______________________ technology • engagement • delivery monetize • distribution • social interactive • creation • compliance _______________ Types of discussion topics: •Monetizing the Intersection of Entertainment and Technology •How Entertainment Can Monetize the Digital World •Leveraging th …

Hello Filmmakers, This meetup is about making films. We will mainly focus on shooting scenes andshorts in class for the purpose of finishing work as part of our curriculum.We will cover the basics of lighting, camera handling and shooting, scene scripts and screenwriting, acting and continuity, shot list and frame selection, acting basics and editing, among others.This is for beginning filmmakers so that they can workshop all theaspects of filmmaking using the equipment (lights, camera, boom mi …

Lovers of theater (some say theatre ,) musicals, concerts, movies, and all cultural events. We also socialize over a great meal to talk about the shows and get to know each other. All fun loving people, please join us! We cover all the counties in Southern California so please feel free to join and suggest events. You must be 21 years old or older to be a member of this group or participate in any of our activities unless your parent or legal guardian is present. Let's have fun!

The Doo Wop Hall of Fame is an organization comprised of Doo Wop lovers, famous Doo Wop singers, professional folks who love to sing, and people from many walks of life who want to promote, develop, and preserve the music we all love.

The Notice Network (Network Of The Individual Connected Everywhere) Mixer hosts its monthly business and social networking events at restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, bars and other trendy locations in Los Angeles, California. ​ Invitees are given the unique opportunity to meet others with similar interests and ambitions to form relationships and help further their careers in a completely social entertaining environment. Each event includes networking, and amenities such as drink specials, li …

LA's Finest people and LA's Finest venues!! Socialize, mingle and have fun with music and entertainment industry professionals. We specialize in brining people together for an evening of music, fun and enjoyment. This group is for young "spirited" people that enjoy life and want to live everyday to the fullest. Entertainment professionals(FASHION, MUSIC & FILM),sports industry,comedians, artist and entrepreneurs are part who this group caters to. Come join the fun and be exposed to another side …

Directors, Producers, Writers, Actors, Artists, Film, Television, Theater, Internet, Radio Whatever your passion, this is the club. DIRECTING TOASTMASTERS You Lead The Way This new specialty Toastmasters Club is created to enhance your ability to motivate, inspire, communicate, lead and direct. You will learn how to…  Express your vision through public speaking  Hone your listening and analytical skills through evaluations  Build teams by empowering others Now Playing Every Month 1st and 3rd …