Hello and welcome to the Chicago Film Alliance. This is a group for all film industry types: investors/funders, directors, producers, screenwriters, actors, editors, foley artists, musicians, gaffers, etc. We are a group of: 90 Producers 78 Screenwriters 64 Directors 58 Actors/Actresses 42 Crew of varying specialties 23 Editors/Post-Producers 16 DPs/Cinematographers 9 Production Personnel 8 Distributor-Marketers 7 Musicians or Scorers or Music Supervisors 2 Accountant/Attorneys 2 Cast …

Who We Are The Chicago Female-Focused Film Meetup & Festival is a group of film industry artists who are interested in actively participating in the creation, support, development, and promotion of films and screenplays that offer increased opportunities for women in film, especially in broadening the types of roles, stories, ages, body-types, diversity and the overall presence and number of women in film. Members range in experience from student filmmakers to professionals and include writers …

The Chicago International Social Change Festival was created for filmmakers to showcase films that heighten public consciousness and provide a film forum for their productions to be screened on an international level. In addition, the festival is dedicated to the art of filmmaking and the filmmakers who make each and every work possible. This is a Chicago film festival with a specific focus on the issues facing society and how social change can make an incredible impact. Every day, society is i …

Founded in 1995 by Ed Bernero (Criminal Minds, Third Watch) through messages posted online, then subsequently organized in the flesh by Christiana Miller (General Hospital), CSN has since grown at almost a geometric rate, with now over five hundred members. Today, CSN is an invaluable resource to Chicago area screenwriters, filmmakers, producers, directors, and actors. We provide assistance in the creation of works for film, television, video, and web, plus help individuals present their work to …

Chicago has a vibrant indie filmmaking scene. If you're part of it, we invite you to tap into the Filmmakers in Action network to find likeminded filmmakers and screenwriters developing their craft and building their portfolio/reels. Whether you want to produce your own short (or feature) film or get experience on someone else's, you'll find plenty of opportunities in this MeetUp group. MONTHLY MEETUPS Pencil in the 2nd Tuesday of each month and make a point to join us for our monthly presenta …

Are you a Actor? Filmmaker? Screenwriter? Investor? Well, whatever your interest in filmmaking, this is the place to connect with other members having similar interests and need of your talent! Even if you don't live near Schaumburg and don't wish to commute the distance, if you live in the Chicago metropolitan area please join the group for on-line discussions and connect remotely with our members. Our discussion group is active and our networking is intended for the Chicagoland area. We target …

This is a network for aspiring filmmakers and screenwriters in the Milwaukee area. In addition to creating a community of screenwriters looking to improve their craft and get feedback on their ongoing projects, we're also creating a network of aspiring filmmakers serious about producing local films and building their reels.

Meet others in your local area interested in Acting on all levels. We'll talk about the business and set some goals to accomplish before next months meeting. It's highly motivating to meet other actors who are making it work and to encourage each other to get the most out of this business. Let's get together.

Welcome to the Milwaukee Movie Fans meet up group! We're a fun group that enjoys great movies! Even when the movies are bad, we still manage to have a laugh or two, too! ***2/24/12*** Please check out the "Pages" page on the top menu bar. This should give you all the information you need to know about our group! If you have any questions, please let me know!

This bimonthly networking event provides a chance for filmmakers to meet and collaborate on projects. Are you a screenwriter looking for a producer? A director looking for a director of photography? This event is open to all talents and disciplines who are interested in making independent media: editors, actors, art directors, composers, make-up artists... Bring your resume and business cards, and we’ll handle the rest.

We are about inspiring, empowering, and helping screenwriters and filmmakers reach their goals and be more successful. We're on a mission to bring more production, from start to finish, to Chicago. We're expanding to connect to funding opportunities in Chicago and around the world. We've opened this group up to screenwriters, writers, directors, producers, filmmakers, and funding resources. Please be part of it. Reach out and make this a community to help each other.

Serious screenwriters helping other serious screenwriters with their work. We meet monthly to discuss and critique our work. Interested in finding out about joining our group? Please email our organizer, and we will get back to you to discuss the group. New members should have completed at least one feature length screenplay and/or 2-3 short scripts.  It's also really important for new members to have completed a course, a seminar, or a program. We look forward to hearing from you.

This group is dedicated to Chicago Comedians and Comedy Lovers of improvisation, sketch, comedy writing, stand-up, comedic digital shorts, and any other medium focusing on comedy. If you are a performer or fan of comedy, join this group and get to know like-minded people in Chicago. Most workshops and events will be $10-$20 and take place at The Second City Training Center. For more information, email Andrew!

Bringing together new media industry professionals in monthly sessions to network and discuss industry trends. We look at all aspects of media communications including video production, motion graphics, internet delivery, cameras, talent, audio, special effects, asset management and new trends. This group is setup by the Milwaukee Chapter of the Media Communications Association (MCA-I). Historically, we grew from non-broadcast television industry but have expanded to include all areas of media c …

hey guys, this is something new i'm tying to put together - bear with me. anybody out there dig cult horror and sci-fi movies? how about classic 80's industrial and goth/synthpop music? i'm just looking to put together a group to share ideas and the occasional night out - who knows? this is a work in progress... i'm relatively new to the area (waukegan) and don't yet know many people... who's with me?

Outdoor Movie Nights! When Chicago's warmer summer weather allows it, we set up an outdoor movie night each month to take advantage of the season (generally May - Sept). In October, when it gets a bit too cold for movies, we set up a haunted house and pumpkin patch. The lawn space opens early for people to spread out their picnic blankets, mingle with their friends and neighbors, and grab a bite to eat. Before show time - we grill out and BBQ for a few hours while we wait for dusk. People are e …

"New Funky Funk Millennium". N.F.F.M. Welcome music lovers of all genres, If you are serious about your music career and like to meet-up to discuss some ways to enhance your singing or performance abilities with one another, let's meet-up and have a forum. I engineer digital music and I am looking to meet others who can contribute towards their own creativities because Music comes from everywhere and whether it is coming from the likes of Rap, Rock, Soul, Classical, Funk, Pop Instrumental, scori …