SO YOU THINK YOU'RE A MOVIE FANATIC! Do your eyes sparkle whenever you hear the phrase Coming Soon To A Theatre Near You? Do you spend most of your break times at work raiding Ain't It Cool News, Deadline Hollywood, Variety or The Hollywood Reporter for the latest movie news? Are you looking for a cool group of friends to see new flicks with on OPENING WEEKEND? Are you SICK AND TIRED of having 500 movies in your Netflix queue...and NO ONE to watch or discuss them with? Do you get into intense d …

Greetings movie and book lovers! This bookclub is for people who are interested in joining a bookclub and reading and discussing books that will be made into new release movies. Members should be interested in actually reading the book before the meeting. We'll meetup and see the movie together. After the show, we'll discuss the book and the movie at a coffee shop or restaurant. If you haven't finished the book, show up anyway! You'll be able to contribute to the conversation because you've just …

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!

This group is for anyone interested in good times with others - having a great meal, socializing, meeting new people and enjoying a great flick at my house. The dinner will be pot luck and my kitchen is available for cooking as well. I have a home theater - why go to the movie theater and pay a lot?? Everyone bring their movie choice (or I have netflix) and the group will vote on the movie to watch. All are welcome, I love meeting new people! After dinner we'll watch the movie! So far, it's been …

Are you looking for interesting and friendly movie lovers (20s - 40s) who share your sophisticated tastes in food and film? You've found us! We're Dinner And A Movie. We are all about great food and outstanding filmmaking. Our Meetups happen mostly on the Westside of LA, but we sometimes trek over to the fantastic ArcLight Hollywood and other theaters in the area showing the Big-Budget, Indie, Foreign and Festival films that we're interested in seeing together. Our ambition is to combine the e …

A group for professionals working in the film, TV and other video entertainment segments. The group includes professionals from studios and production companies, movie theater and HDTV product companies and other related professions.

Tired of going to movies that focus exclusively on the experiences of male characters? Tired of seeing women’s roles limited to a few unimportant characters who serve as girlfriends or wives of the male leads? Bored by films that don’t pass the Bechdel test? Women and Film is a group of movie fans who attend movies by and about women. Inspired by Melissa Silverstein’s blog, Women and Hollywood, we hit the theaters to see films that are women-centered, women-written, or women-directed. Despite th …

We get together a couple times per month for brand new movies usually events the filmmakers are at, we network and congregate and socialize. We attend intelligent, award-winning independent films and foreign film usully in central LA Hollywood area and always have a post-reception or pre-reception within walking distance and time to expand our base and our horizons. The larger our group the more we'll be able to have discounts, group rates and more. If you like cinema and you like to network - t …

This group is dedicated to providing a conduit for those interested in all things film. Focused on Westside theater venues, we pick choice new wide releases, acclaimed indies, and highly touted foreign films. Of course, we will also include special showings of classic films and special events with actor, writer and/or director Q&A's. We are also committed to providing a venue and desire for discussing the film after its showing. Usually, this will be as simple as a nearby coffee shop or dine …

Hi! Independent Film Aficionados is a group for folks who love those little movies that show at theaters like the Laemmle..... and before you've even heard of them, they're gone!!! =)  We see indies, documentaries, and foreign films.... Who knows, we may even sneak a worthy mainstream movie in here and there! =) After the movie we usually grab a cup of coffee or dinner and discuss the film, life, or whatever comes to mind.  Hope you can join us!!! Key search terms: film, independent film, docum …

Welcome to The SoCal African American Cinema Connection - the only LA/OC area movie Meetup group showcasing African American cinema, filmmakers and performers! We are committed to the support, awareness and attendance of movies and theater that prominently and positively display African American culture and lifestyle. We also support & attend mainstream/independent films that feature African American themes, directors screenwriters and actors as well. When new African American films are released …

WHO WE ARE: Women, 30 and older, single and married, fun, down to earth, productive, optimistic, diverse, and most of all, looking to enjoy life! THINGS WE DO: coffee/brunch, cocktails, museums, day trips, weekend trips, 'Dinner & a Movie', wine tasting, 'Girls Night Out', roundtable discussions, concerts, plays, ballet, opera, casual get-togethers, trips for couples, potlucks, picnics, karaoke, game night, hanging out, chatting it up, outdoor activities, volunteering in our communities.

Welcome to the neighborhood! CULTURE PUB Los Angeles is a world–class cultural amusement park from Pasadena, Chinatown, to the Miracle Mile and the Westside. Let’s chart an expedition into excitement and intrigue! Join art aficionados in search of treasures at world renown museums, contemporary galleries, and the hip new art scenes sprouting up. THE SOCIAL VIBE The good news is your fellow members are a sharp mix of people who are inquisitive and outgoing. Most are college age mid 20s to early …

We are a collective group of active people who are out of the normal box. We love activities such as double dutch, hiking, sky diving & kayaking.  To game party nights, salsa dancing, the theater, movies, museums or just getting together with friends enjoying a good potluck dinner. At The PlayGround we have no limits. We travel, hang at the beaches and parks, all while enjoying like minded individuals in a loving and community building manner. We love to live and we live to play... Here is "wher …

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 …

DiscoverLA We are a group about discovering what the greater Los Angeles area has to offer.  This could be food, lectures, theater, museums or whatever else piques our interest. (This group was formerly known as HEARTS--Hollywood Entertainment Arts Restaurant Theater Social group.) This is a group that will be going out and about in  Los Angeles, Hollywood, Los Feliz, Studio City, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills and beyond ! This will be a great opportunity to make new friends. Everyone is …

Hi there, Welcome! (whan-young ham-ni-da) This group, The 101 Group, was created to make more friends to have fun with.(gah-chi nol-ja) Open to all genders and all ages. We do everything from hiking, to playing golf, eating, drinking at happy hours, going to concerts, clubs, movies, dancing, celebrating special days (*especially for our own birthdays*), family get togethers, and anything  that comes to mind!!! Most events will be local, but we'll meet in other cities as well. And meeting times a …

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-- …

If you're Crazy for all things Desi, you've found the right place! Join a large circle of wonderful people and make new friends as we celebrate in a Hollywood meets Bollywood environment! Watch Bollywood movies, travel with us on daring adventures, dance 'til morning to the hottest and hippest Bollywood/Bhangra dance parties. Enjoy Indian cultural events, take hikes, road trips, camping, attend concerts inside theaters or outside under the stars, beach and park activities, eating at the hottest …

This group is for nannies (live- in, full time, part time) Au pairs, babysitters, or anyone who works with children in any way. If you love your job but are exhausted and need some people in your life who can relate and maybe carry on an adult conversation then this group is for you! This group is pretty much just to meet up anywhere in the valley or Hollywood (coffee shop, hiking trail, movie theater, ect) to connect and have fun with others who get it. We will do activities on the weekends mos …

Whether you like movies or summer blockbuster, dancing, cruises, karaoke, speedy introductions, fine dining, museums, nice hike, comedy, rotational dinners, bunco, murder mystery, interactive dinner plays, rock climbing, business networking or just sitting at the park and watching Shakespeare, this is a meetup group for you. FOR SINGLES AGES 19 TO 91. This group is set-up for local down- to- earth singles in Southern California to connect with each other. We will dance, we will sing, we will …

This group (new!) was created for single black women and Asian men, in their 20s to late 40s, to get together. I've noticed that although we don't see this interracial combination quite too often, there are certainly many black women and Asian men interested in getting to know one another romantically for simple dating, possible long-term relationships or even good friendships. Additionally, I had to create a group like this that catered to those in the LA area. Within 100 miles of LA, I saw no …

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Hello Ladies, sometimes it is hard to meet good genuine people and that is why I am so happy to be part of this group. This group is for all women roughly between the ages of 25-45 who are positive, non-judgmental, and FUN!!Some of our members are single, some are married, some are widowed and some are divorced. Some are parents and some are not. Some work outside of the home and some are stay-at-home moms. Some have pets and some do not. Some like to do the hookie pookie on their heads and some …

We make films and work with actors. First create a free profile on http://MoviePals.com - the social filmmaking network. We want to network and we've built a platform to help lots of people make movies and find actors like you – Join Us! If you’re looking for a cool way to spend a weekday night where you can talk about the ups and downs of filmmaking along with a general meet and greet, social networking in person style then come to one of our events and: -          Share ideas and network with …

My wife and I started this group in the effort to get couples out during the week and weekend to do things beyond the clubbing, eating and partying. We wanted to create experiences that are cool and interesting and on your bucket list. Some of the planned activities will be tours of factories, buildings and centers, unique sporting events such as roller derby, visiting places off the beaten path such as the lookout view at Pepperdine University in Mailbu or visiting the game and talk show circui …

There are those of us SINGLE SOCIAL NETWORKERS who are "enjoying life", having fun, sleeping in, living at home with mom and pops or our children/grandchildren... Then there are those of us  singles who are pursuing their dreams and goals and actively working on their careers. Meet new single friends as you network at various single social events including rotational dinner dances, movies, seminars, retreats, cruises, plays, cruises, karaoke, speedy introductions, bunco, dance boot camps, and m …

Singles Live - Southern California is for singles (ages 19 to 91...actually ALL AGES)  interested in making new single friends.  Events include cruises, retreats, dances, rotational dinners, speedy introductions, bunco, karaoke, movie nights, and more. It's uncomfortable for most people to get out of their familiar surroundings.  Here is a chance for you to attend fun events and meet new single friends. Don't stay home...click on an RSVP to join us at an upcoming singles event soon.  Membershi …