Film Making Los Angeles

Entertainment Industry Network Event/Gifted ARTists

Join us for our monthly in-person entertainment industry meet-up in Los Angeles, where the people you need to meet are in the room. This event is designed for cinematographers, photographers, actors, and singers who are ready to stop chasing opportunities and start building real connections that lead to work, visibility, and growth. If you’re a cinematographer or photographer, this is your chance to meet venue owners, talent buyers, and industry decision-makers who are actively looking for visual talent. If you’re an actor or singer, this is where you can connect with the people who book talent, create opportunities, and help you get seen by the right audience. We bring together the exact people who can help solve the biggest pain point in this industry: access. This is more than a social event. It’s a room full of possibilities, where your next booking, collaboration, or introduction could happen through one conversation. Come ready with your business cards, your portfolio, your reel, your headshots, and your confidence. Bring your A-game, because the people who can move your career forward will be there. Our goal is simple: to create a space where talent meets opportunity. Whether you’re looking to get booked, build your brand, find creative partners, or connect with venue owners and talent buyers, this event is built for you. Who should attend? Cinematographers looking for paid shoots and industry connections. Photographers wanting to connect with venues, artists, and talent buyers. Actors seeking casting opportunities and professional visibility. Singers ready to perform, network, and get booked. Industry professionals who want to build meaningful relationships and expand their reach. What you’ll get? Direct access to industry professionals and decision-makers. Real networking with people who can help move your career forward. Opportunities to build relationships that can lead to bookings and collaborations. A welcoming, high-energy environment made for creative professionals. Come out, make the connection, and put yourself in the right room. This is where opportunity meets preparation.

JOHNNY DEPP in "EBENEZER" - FREE ADVANCE SCREENING- BURBANK - Limited Seats!

Let's make a short film.

Let's make short videos/ Feature films that are both narrative and documentary. This group develops both short films/feature films. We will help each other with our own projects. We provide feedback and can help with crew for each other's productions. We call ourselves Lettuce Film Production. Join our vibrant filmmaking community in Los Angeles, where your ideas can come to life! Everyone is welcome to collaborate and create. Don’t miss out—check out our next meetup! We create movies for free; we exchange skills and time! The only thing we ask is that you subscribe to our channels before attending. Thanks [https://www.youtube.com/@LettuceFilmProduction/videos?app=desktop](https://www.youtube.com/@LettuceFilmProduction/videos?app=desktop) [https://www.instagram.com/lettuce_film_production/](https://www.instagram.com/lettuce_film_production/)

Monthly Meetup with creatives from film, games, and the digital arts

Greetings! We hold this Meetup at IDLE HOUR, a classic North Hollywood roadside landmark, a registered LA Historic-Cultural Monument that has been restored by the same folks who manage our previous locations, Harlowe and The Formosa. Meetups will always be the FOURTH MONDAY of every month. IDLE HOUR is on Vineland Ave, just off Lankershim Blvd and Camarillo St: [4824 Vineland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91601](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hXynb9pxoQvufKRz5) This event is open to professionals and enthusiasts alike, so whether you're an experienced or novice musician, game designer, VFX artist, writer or a budding independent filmmaker, come mingle, share insights, and build connections with others who share your passion for creativity. Don't miss this chance to meet new friends, collaborators, and potential business partners in the exciting worlds of film, music, and media. We will meet on the patio out back next to the giant pipe-smoking bulldog! There's easy street parking all around, and the Metro Red Line NoHo station is about a 20 minute walk.

Creative Tech & Visual Arts Mixer

Network with LA creatives working at the intersection of art, technology, media, and production. Creativetoolkits is a community of 3D artists, fabricators, animators, VFX artists, TouchDesigner visual artists, software engineers, post-production professionals, videographers, directors, music producers, designers, creative coders, and more. Our goal is to create a space for people using creative technology to meet collaborators, exchange ideas, share projects, and build community. Whether you’re an industry professional, hobbyist, student, or just curious about how technology is being used in creative fields, you’re welcome to come hang out. Each week we have open sign ups for individuals who want to pitch an idea, showcase a project, or a present a topic. At the midpoint of the mixer event we will gather everyone for a short session for presentations with breakout sessions afterwards to network. Each presentation should last around a 1/2 minutes with a short Q/A session afterwards where requested. Sign up here! [https://forms.gle/FrH7MQhjTWwZphVm8](https://forms.gle/FrH7MQhjTWwZphVm8) **📍 Where:** Smalls LA \| 4149 W Pico Blvd \#103 Los Angeles\, CA **🗓 When:** Every Saturday! **🎟 Tickets:** Free Entry, but consider buying a drink as a 'thank you' to our local record store/coffee shop. **What to Bring:** **Yourself + what you’re working on:** Come ready to talk about your projects, tools, workflows, experiments, or ideas. **Support:** If we’re meeting at a local venue, please consider purchasing a drink or snack as a gesture of appreciation. **Get More Involved:** Eager to contribute? We’re looking for people interested in hosting project showcases, lectures, seminars, workshops, demos, creative hackathons, installation events, and collaborative meetups. Join the Discord and help shape the future of LA’s creative technology community. **Connect with us** Discord : [https://discord.gg/WemVunqCwS](https://discord.gg/WemVunqCwS) Instagram : [https://instagram.com/mycreativetoolkits](https://instagram.com/mycreativetoolkits)

Exploring South Central LA- from selfies to features

Bring your iPhones, Androids, tablets and cameras.

Hollywood Chills: Film + Music Night

We are bringing together 100+ creatives under one roof. A red carpet, live DJ, panel discussions, and plenty of time to organically connect in a laid back, stress free environment. We're thrilled to announce that a portion of proceeds will benefit the Dream Foundation, the only natio nal dream-granting organization, which plays a critical role in the special end-of-life care that focuses on improving quality of life for terminally-ill adults and their families. Dreams can be as simple as paying a heating bill to relieve financial stress, creating happy memories, meeting a personal hero—any request that provides support and compassion. Every ticket sold contributes $10 to go towards Dream Foundation. **Event is 21+** **6 - Doors Open/red carpet pictures; get your drinks!** **7- Q&A 1** **7:30 - break for networking and drinks** **8 - Q&A 2** **8:30 - break for networking and drinks** **Special Guests:** 1. Brooke Freundlich, Manager of Original Series, Netflix 1. Lisa Zambetti, Casting Director ("Criminal Minds") 1. Jaffar Mahmood, director, producer (Apple TV's "Stick," CBS's "Young Sheldon," Netflix's "Bridgerton" and "Nobody Wants This") 1. TBA Brought to you by Ermantourage and The Comeunity Project. Speaker Bios: Lisa Zambetti, CSA is a three-time Artios nominated casting director for tv, film, commercials, and video games. ("Criminal Minds", "Beyond Borders", "Reservation Dogs”, "County Rescue"). Her film “Hicks Happy Hour” won an Emmy award and screened at the Tribeca Film Festival and Cannes. She’s cast projects for NBC Universal, ABC Studios, CBS Paramount, Netflix, FX, Amazon/Audible, Great American Family Channel and Skydance Interactive. Lisa is an active member of the Equity in Entertainment committee and the Tech committee for the Casting Society. She currently part of the Television Academy Casting Peer Group. She is also on the advisory board for Hire Survivors Hollywood, and a proud Local 399 Union member. As an acting teacher, Lisa is on the faculty of UCLA, Chapman University, and Pace University and has also taught for USC, UC Santa Barbara, Cal State East Bay, Whitman College, and The Actors Studio M.F.A. program in New York. Lisa has a podcast “Killer Casting” where she discusses her favorite films, tv, and issues in our industry as well as interviewing creators. Jaffar Mahmood, an NAACP Image Award nominated director, recently wrapped on directing the final block for season 5 of Netflix/Shondaland’s global hit series BRIDGERTON. Prior to this, he directed on S3 of NOBODY WANTS THIS for Netflix and served as EP/Director for Season 1 & 2 of Apple’s STICK, starring Owen Wilson. An expert in understanding tone, Jaffar is known for finding the sweet spot on genre-bending shows like Netflix's THE RESIDENCE, Hulu's INTERIOR CHINATOWN, Fox's BEST MEDICINE, and Hulu's THE GREAT. An accomplished producer as well, Jaffar was the Producing Director on YOUNG SHELDON for its first three seasons prior to PD'ng STICK. Having directed over 80 episodes of television, his other credits include REBOOT, KILLING IT, UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT, SANTA CLARITA DIET, MODERN FAMILY, & BROOKLYN NINE-NINE to name a few. Jaffar began his career in features, where fresh out of film school he directed/produced the feature film SHADES OF RAY starring Zachary Levi & Sarah Shahi. Jaffar was born and raised in Toms River, New Jersey. He earned his B.A. in Economics from Tufts University and his M.F.A. from The Peter Stark Producing Program at USC's School of Cinematic Arts. And in case you're wondering about the pronunciation, think "offer" with a "J" in front. Aladdin ruined his life.

Christmas Photo Mixer in Los Angeles

3-hour Photo Mixer in DTLA with three Christmas-decorated studios open for models, photographers, and creatives. Join us on Saturday, November 21, from 2 to 5 PM at [FD Photo Studio](https://www.fdphotostudio.com/studio-rent/) in downtown LA for a Christmas Photo Mixer. Three studios with Christmas trees will be open for photo and video shoots. It’s still November, so you can get your holiday content in advance and have time to post it before the holidays. Whether you’re a photographer, model, videographer, or content creator, this is a chance to create holiday content, build your portfolio, and meet other creatives. You get to use three decorated studios at a fraction of the regular rental cost. **Tickets** * Photographers: $30 * Models: $20 * Creative Duo (1 photographer + 1 model): $40 * Creative Trio: $55 Join this event on Meetup, and we will send you ticket purchase instructions. **Studios Open During the Event** * **[Scandinavian Loft](https://www.fdphotostudio.com/studio-rent/la-loft-2/):** studio with a Christmas tree * **[Cozy Living Room](https://www.fdphotostudio.com/studio-rent/la-loft-3/):** studio with a classic Christmas tree * **[Sunny Studio](https://www.fdphotostudio.com/studio-rent/la-loft-5/):** daylight studio with a Christmas tree decorated in white and silver ornaments **Who Can Attend** Open to all creatives: photographers, videographers, models, actors, HMUAs, dancers, brands, stylists, designers, producers, and more. If you’ve been meaning to book studio time or need fresh holiday content, this is a good time to do it. **How It Works** This is a collaborative group mixer. Please share the space respectfully and work together creatively. Models and photographers are not provided or guaranteed. You may bring your own team or collaborate with other creatives at the event. FD Photo Studio provides the studio space and available lighting equipment only. A limited number of LED panels and strobe lights, with light modifiers and triggers, are available for guests to use. You can also bring your own equipment. By default, attendees may photograph and be photographed unless they choose to opt out. Please always respect personal boundaries. By attending, you agree that behind-the-scenes photos and videos taken during the event may be used by the organizer for promotional and marketing purposes. Any model releases or agreements are handled directly between participants. FD Photo Studio does not manage or mediate individual arrangements. Everyone entering the studio must have a valid ticket. Please note: The event organizer reserves the right to reschedule, cancel the event, or change models if needed. All participants will be informed promptly.

Above & Beyond Screenwriting Workshop - In Person!

We're meeting at Oldfield's Liquor Room on Venice Blvd for the month of October. RSVP's open every Friday morning at 11:00am. The first five writers to RSVP and comment with "pages" will present their work the following Thursday. Please feel free to pm me for additional details. REQUIRED READING FOR NEW MEMBERS - Please read the Screenwriting Info sheet pdf before attending your first Thursday workshop. Message James the organizer with your email address, and he will send it to you.

Underwater Mermaid Photography Workshop in Los Angeles

Join an **underwater photography workshop** with a professional mermaid: 3 looks, 5 photographers, and our last workshop of the year in LA. You don’t need to submerge. You shoot through the clear glass of the underwater tank in a professional photo studio featured on a cover of Vogue. Naiia Lajoie, the mermaid from our sold-out July rain workshop, returns with three looks, including a custom mermaid tail. Renowned LA photographer Aaron Ram, who has shot in this underwater studio many times, guides you through the shoot. **Why join** ✓ 3 looks with a professional mermaid, including a custom tail that is hard to find on your own ✓ Guidance from Aaron, who knows this studio well ✓ Only 5 photographers, so everyone gets real shooting time ✓ 3 hours in a studio that rents for $125 per hour, with the model and instructor included **Tickets** $419 per ticket. Just 5 spots! Join this event on Meetup, and we will send you ticket purchase instructions. A ticket also makes a good Christmas present for a photographer you know. **[The studio](https://www.fdphotostudio.com/studio-rent/olympic-1/)** You shoot through the glass from outside the pool, so you don’t need to get in the water or use a waterproof case. Two windows (4 ft by 4 ft and 2 ft by 2 ft) give you different angles. The pool is 19 ft long, 7.21 ft wide, and 5.2 to 5.9 ft deep. Studio lighting is provided and set up for the shoot. **What you will learn** * Look 1, Bodysuit: poses, expression, “hairography” * Look 2, Flowy Gown: slow movement transitions, how fabric behaves underwater, settling into the pose before the shot * Look 3, Mermaid: position in the water column (buoyancy), posing with a tail, safety Aaron also covers color theory, reflections, and photographing a subject that is always moving. **Schedule** * 12:00 to 12:45 PM: Setup, model preparation, and practice poses * 12:45 to 2:15 PM: Main shoot, creative shots, and outfit changes * 2:15 to 3:00 PM: Final shots and photo review Underwater posing is physically demanding, so the schedule gives Naiia short rests between looks. Use that time to review your images and ask Aaron questions. **What to bring** Your camera and a lens you’re comfortable shooting with (24 to 85mm full-frame equivalent recommended), a fully charged battery, a memory card with 32GB free, a microfiber cloth, and comfortable shoes for a wet floor. **Your model: Naiia Lajoie** ([@naiyathenaiad](https://www.instagram.com/naiyathenaiad/)) Professional model since 2007. Award-winning actress since 2009. Certified underwater + stunt performer since 2018. Magazine editor/columnist and multi-award-winning red carpet host. **Your instructor: Aaron Ram** ([@ram_entertainment](https://www.instagram.com/ram_entertainment/)) Renowned LA photographer specializing in dramatic lighting and water photography. His previous FD Photo Studio workshops sold out. **Good to know** Attendees are responsible for their own equipment, personal items, and personal safety. Aaron is on-site throughout to help with anything you need. The studio is shared, so please be respectful of other guests so everyone gets shoot time. By default, attendees may photograph and be photographed. Behind-the-scenes photos and videos may be used by the organizer for promotion. Model releases or commercial agreements are handled directly between participants, and FD does not mediate them. **Location:** FD Photo Studio, 3316 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023. Street parking is available. **Disclaimer:** The event organizer reserves the right to reschedule the event, cancel the event, or change models if needed. All registered participants will be informed promptly via email.

Write or Die - Weekly Silent Screenwriting

THE SCHEDULE: 11 - 11:15AM: Arrival, chit-chat, purchase coffee, etc. 11:15-11:30 AM: Announcements + introductions 11:30-12:30 PM: WRITING (No talking, please.) 12:30-1:00 PM: Finish writing, chat about what you wrote, introduce latecomers, etc. Late to the party? No biggie, just sneak in and grab a seat. Start scribbling away, and we'll catch you up at the end. Once the session wraps, stick around to keep the creative juices flowing or mingle with the other word wizards. Heads up, though: outlets might be scarce, so check your battery before joining the fun. Note: there is a large parking lot behind Cafe Mak

Shut Up & Write!® in Los Feliz on Wednesdays!

Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. Feel free to show up between 6:30pm an 7pm to say hello, grab a drink and get your writing tools ready. At around 7pm, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. We'll do 1 hour of quiet writing! Afterward from 8pm onwards, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com). **Other Important Details:** WiFi name/password: They usually have free wifi, make sure to ask when you order food! Travel / Parking info: There is loads of street parking, and valet if you really want to do that. :P We'll be on the side of the house. Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.