20 Meetup Groups match “play writing, screenwriting” near Newport Beach, CA
This group has grown beyond my capacity to manage, so we are currently closed to new members. In order to re-open the group, I need 2 people to join the leadership team. If you're interested in becoming an assistant organizer, please contact me directly. "A blessing for the writers among us: May all your dead ends be beautiful" - Linford Detweiler We currently have two meetups--one dedicated to script review and feedback and one dedicated to producing short films. Both meetups are open to writ …
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Write Club provides an open forum for aspiring screenwriters of all levels to meet and review each others' work, providing honest and thoughtful feedback. We want to support one another as we navigate through the treacherous waters of screenwriting. Our group is currently comprised of members with a wide range of experience, but we are all here to help improve our craft, while helping others do the same. The writers' group generally meets every two weeks on a Sunday afternoon in the Hollywood a …
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 …
If you work insane hours during the week (like me) and sometimes on the weekend, and can never make those weeknight screenwriters groups, then this group is for you!! We'll gather once a week, on Sunday evenings, read through each other's pages, and give feedback. I also hope on some occasions to bring in actors and have them read through our pages. Screenwriters of all levels are welcome!
The Alameda Writers Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving writers of all stages of development and all genres. Our mission is to educate, inspire and support our members in their writing careers by offering resources, access to industry professionals, networking opportunities and creating signature events such as peer groups and guest lectures. We welcome any comments or suggestions. Please feel free to contact us at writeAWG@gmail.com
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 …
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You can visit our website at http://www.ocwriter.com for more details, where you can RSVP for our meetings in Fountain Valley, California (Orange County) off the 405. The Southern California Writers Association is dedicated to helping writers from all genres hone their skills and advance their careers. Members network and share vital information at meetings on the third Saturday of every month. SCWA presents expert speakers every month, covering a variety of topics. Speakers present lively, info …
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The Drunk Creative Writing Club is a group that meets at a bar/tavern/pub/bistro and feeds its members with creative knowledge to write their passion pieces in a supportive and collaborative environment all the while sharing brews and/or cocktails among creative peers.
Shut Up and Write! Meetup is a venue for writers to work in the company of other writers on a regular basis. Writing, whether approached as a profession or as an avocation, is an isolating activity. We provide this forum, writing resources and meeting times as a method of developing a community of creative people. We welcome people who are serious about ‘writing down the bones’ and are looking for the companionship of other writers. Meetup Format Making the time to write one hour per week is an …
Hello Friends! We are a group of writers who plan to meet regularly on Sunday mornings to critique, read, and write. Our goal is to form a supportive, creative community.
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 …
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Looking for some real, considered feedback? Hoping to join a group that meets every two weeks instead of dying a quick death because people don't show up? Come join us for a bi-weekly writers group for serious writers actively looking to get into television writing and secure a job on a show. Whether you write web series, comedy, drama, scifi, or procedurals, this is the group to join!
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Looking for productive, constructive criticism on your feature? Want to get feedback on a short film or discuss the process of how to get one done? Come join us bi-weekly for that and more.
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.
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We're expanding! The LA Writers Center now includes Orange County! Created in 2005, The LA Writers Center is designed to germinate and foster new works by involving not only the writer, but a team of artists: directors, dramaturges, and actors. This is for all levels of writers, from the professionals to the newbies. Awards won by the LA Writers Center members are: 1 Oscar Award, 1 Regional Emmy nomination, several Ovation nominations, several Valley Theatre League Awards, several DramaLogue awa …
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The LA Film Collective is a group of volunteer filmmakers who produce 3-5 minute short films on an ongoing basis in Los Angeles. We always need actors, writers, directors, producers, DPs, editors, composers and all other crew positions. We also need ongoing access to all kinds of resources: locations, props, wardrobe, meal, equipment, etc. as well as mentors for our less experienced members. Our finished projects will qualify for IMDB credits and film festivals and will be showcased here on me …
Join us in Burbank from May 31 to June 2, 2013 to get your screenwriting career underway! With more than 20 FREE classes (that's absolutely free. No catch. Just walk in, sit down, and learn), more than 120 movie and TV executives to hear your pitch, and dozens of working Hollywood screenwriters sharing their knowledge. Script Magazine had it right when they declared The Great American PitchFest & Screenwriting Conference the #1 PitchFest of them all.
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Are you interested in writing? Do you have a story you want to tell? Have you ever dreamed of writing your own novel, children's book, screenplay, or book of poetry? If you said yes to any of these questions, then this group is for you! We are a group of young writers (under the age of 40) who meet periodically to discuss writing and encourage each other to write. Members can bring their own writing to share and receive feedback in a positive and supportive environment. All skill levels are welc …
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We're expanding! The LA Writers Center now in Orange County! Created in 2005, The LA Writers Center is designed to germinate and foster new works by involving not only the writer, but a team of artists: directors, dramaturges, and actors. This is for all levels of writers, from the professionals to the newbies. Awards won by the LA Writers Center members are: 1 Oscar Award, 1 Regional Emmy nomination, several Ovation nominations, several Valley Theatre League Awards, several DramaLogue awards, s …
A group for screenwriters serious about making it in the film industry. There are tons of books out there on the subject of screenwriting from a craft point of view. But it takes more than craft to launch a successful career. To stand out from the pack, you have to understand the needs of this dynamically changing business. As a working writer/director I want to spare you years of struggle and give you the knowledge and tools neccesary to launch a successful screenwriting career now.
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