Since 2008, SAM (Sydney Actors Meetup) has been connecting artists from around Sydney. In 2012 we are expanding the group's reach to directors, writers, producers and anyone else with a desire to collaborate and network. On the 3rd of September Gabrielle who is the organiser of couple of other meetups found that unless a new organizer steps in The Actors Meetup would disappear from. She became the organiser. _____________________________ Hi everyone, I am on world tour at present and happy that …

Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …

G'day, and welcome to Sydney's first Transmedia based meetup group. Exciting isn't it? For those of you who don't know what transmedia is, here is the definition as taken from www.henryjenkins.org "Transmedia storytelling represents a process where integral elements of a fiction get dispersed systematically across multiple delivery channels for the purpose of creating a unified and coordinated entertainment experience. Ideally, each medium makes it own unique contribution to the unfolding of t …

**NOTE: The Digital Storytellers.us group is on hold until 2013 -- we're currently figuring out our strategy for next year. So please hang tight and we'll be in touch when we get things up and running again. Are you a digital storyteller in Sydney or a social venture that needs a film made on a shoestring? Then we want to hear from you. This group is meant to do two things: Bring aspiring changemaker filmmakers together to collaborate and create inspiring films on a monthly basis To provide a …

Unveiling emergent Sydney filmmakers by showcasing their works of all mediums, styles and subjects to the community and allowing them to get their message across! Have you ever made a short film, documentary, film clip? We believe there is a world of talented filmmakers out there in the community who have never had the opportunity to publicly screen their work. NOISE ON FILM INITIATIVE (NOFI) provides an avenue for all filmmakers of any level from beginner to professional to showcase their fil …

For people with an interest in one of the many facets of drama & documentary production. With an aim to expand their skill, knowledge and experience. While enjoying the process. Cause this stuff is fun. If your interested in writing, direction, production, cinematography, acting, sound recording, lighting, general field work, editing and post production sound, along with other film and performance interests then come and play with us.

Work in the arts and media? Passionate about using your creativity to create meaningful change? This group is for artists, film makers, musicians, dramatists, writers, actors, journalists, media players and anyone in the entertainment industry, or who simply loves the arts, who wants to create or be part of enlightened, transformational, entertainment that ignites positive change. Network for projects, connect with like minded and empower your vision. Meetings in Rozelle each month.

A group for 'guerilla' filmmakers to develop projects , source crew and whinge. Format will depend on what works for participants but likely people will describe progress on projects, tee up pre or production days, get indie industry folks in to offer deals or advice etc. Prefer to avoid discussion about funding, industry trends etc. For people whom want to make short projects with say 16mm or video camera or low/no-budget features and help out on other peoples projects nowish rather than stand …