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The FilmMakers Network is where Filmmakers, Directors, Producers, Actors, DPs, Sound and lighting, Post-production, Musisians, Makeup artists and all talents come together every month to make contacts and get projects off the ground.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- SEPTEMBER 28th "LET'S DO LUNCH" -- Networking Event Via Zoom - SEE RSVP DETAILSNeeds location
CALLING ALL LAFTV CREATIVES!! đ Our "LET'S DO LUNCH" networking event is a FUN, virtual gathering that meets every month and has generated bookings, representation, collaborations, funding, friendships, etc. for attendees. LAFTV is primarily a networking group and we expect and welcome seasoned professionals as well as emerging creatives from our community to attend. We LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN 2025!
NOTE: NETWORKING IS CRUCIAL TO YOUR CAREER PURSUITS AND BUSINESS! SO, GET YOUR NETWORKING GAME ON IN 2025 & EXPAND YOUR CIRCLE OF CONNECTIONS! đđ VIA ZOOM.
GOOGLE RSVP REQUIRED!
SIGN UP ON MEETUP & COMPLETE YOUR RSVP HERE TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK:
https://forms.gle/pZdqyFFvEszDUwRB8OUR ONLINE LUNCH HAS BEEN SUCH A HUGE SUCCESS, WE'RE CONTINUING TO DO IT VIA ZOOM UNTIL WE CAN DO SO IN PERSON! NOTE: REGISTRATION FEE IS WAIVED FOR THIS VIRTUAL EVENT.
"LET'S DO LUNCH" IS AN "OFFICIAL" LAFTV MEETUP NETWORKING EVENT HOSTED BY ORGANIZER, SANDRA LORD (https://www.meetup.com/LAFilm-TV-Meetup-LAFTV/members/68038252/); CO-HOSTS, ANNA IVERSON (https://www.meetup.com/LAFilm-TV-Meetup-LAFTV/members/128964112/)
GOOGLE RSVP REQUIRED!
SIGN UP ON MEETUP & COMPLETE YOUR RSVP HERE:
https://forms.gle/pZdqyFFvEszDUwRB8
***REMINDER!! THIS MONTH, WE ENCOURAGE EACH ATTENDEE TO BRING A GUEST. In order to diversify our list of attendees even more, this guest should be in a DIFFERENT AREA of the entertainment industry. This component is designed to ENHANCE everyone's networking experience even more! There is NO CHARGE to you or your guest. BE PROACTIVE IN 2025! :)
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SANDRA LORD
THE LOS ANGELES FILM & TV MEETUP &
WOMEN HELPING WOMEN in Entertainment
Invite you to the monthly"LET'S DO LUNCHÂŽ"
~"A PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY NETWORKING EVENT"~
WE WELCOME MEN & WOMEN IN FILM, TV, MUSIC, FASHION, NEW MEDIA -- IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND THE CAMERA. This event is SPECIFICALLY designed to include a DIVERSE group of men & women in various fields and at ALL LEVELS.-- EXPAND YOUR NETWORK OF CONNECTIONS --
THIS MEETUP GROUP HAS THOUSANDS of working and emerging industry professionals. LET'S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER ONE LUNCH AT A TIME, while making 30-40 new connections @ each lunch.GET TO KNOW YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS IN AN INTIMATE, "NO PRESSURE" mingling & sharing atmosphere. Take advantage of this great opportunity to expand your network, pitch yourself, seek assistance, explore collaborative opportunities and share resources in a private, controlled, FUN BUSINESS setting.
NOTE: the standard pre-registration fee of $12.50 has been WAIVED for this virtual event.PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR RSVP HERE:
https://forms.gle/pZdqyFFvEszDUwRB8NOTE: SPECIFIC RSVP GUIDELINES BELOW -- PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE RSVPing.
CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS:
THERE IS NO "WAITING LIST" FOR THIS EVENT. HOWEVER, YOU MUST COMPLETE THE GOOGLE RSVP FORM TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK UPON SUBMISSION.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE TO ANYONE. RSVP "FLAKES" and EVENT "NO SHOWS" will NOT be considered for this or future lunch events.LUNCH DETAILS:
A ZOOM ACCOUNT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE.DON'T HAVE A ZOOM account? Sign up for a FREE one here: https://zoom.us/signup
BRING A FUN, GREAT ATTITUDE.
PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR RSVP HERE:
https://forms.gle/pZdqyFFvEszDUwRB8THIS IS A MUST-ATTEND EVENT! SEE YOU THERE!!! đđ
- FREE! "Navigating the Film Festival Circuit" - NEW DATE - October 5th - Via ZOOMNeeds location
ATTENTION ALL FILMMAKERS! JOIN US FOR AN ENLIGHTENING DISCUSSION & FUN-FILLED NETWORKING EVENT VIA ZOOM!!
PLUS!!! SPEAKERS HAVE AGREED TO "PRIVATE ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS" WITH LUCKY ATTENDEES (to be scheduled at a later date). MEN ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!
RSVP GUIDELINES:
JUST RSVPing ON MEETUP IS NOT CONFIRMATION TO ATTEND. YOU MUST ALSO COMPLETE OUR GOOGLE RSVP FORM TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK:
GOOGLE RSVP FORM:
https://bit.ly/NAVIGATING_FILM_FESTIVALS2025
(https://forms.gle/fhgVAGCgRi7cJ3Hm8)
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SANDRA LORD, THE LOS ANGELES FILM & TV MEETUP &
WOMEN HELPING WOMEN NETWORK
Invite you to another exciting event!
"NAVIGATING THE FILM FESTIVAL CIRCUIT: SUBMISSION STRATEGY & PR"
FEATURING: Two powerful women who will share tricks of the trade and guide you through the process.GUEST SPEAKERS:
- REBEKAH LOUISA SMITH -- aka The Film Festival Doctor -- Rebekah has helped her clients win over 2,500 awards!
- MONICA MATULICH -- Communications Strategist and Founder of PRHollywood.
READ FULL BIOS & HOW TO *SUBMIT* FOR A PRIVATE "ONE-ON-ONE" MEETING WITH OUR GUEST SPEAKERS HERE: https://bit.ly/BIOS_NAVIGATING_FILM_FESTIVALS2025
NOTE: SPECIFIC RSVP GUIDELINES BELOW -- PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE RSVPing.THERE IS NO "WAITING LIST" FOR THIS EVENT. HOWEVER, YOU MUST COMPLETE THE GOOGLE RSVP FORM TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK UPON SUBMISSION.
THIS IS A MUST-ATTEND EVENT! ~ COME PREPARED WITH ALL THE BURNING QUESTIONS YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO ASK
ABOUT FILM FESTIVALS.
DATE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 2025
TIME: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM PDT (including networking)
CHECK-IN TIME by 1:50 PM PDTIMPORTANT!!! SIGN UP HERE:
https://bit.ly/NAVIGATING_FILM_FESTIVALS2025
(https://forms.gle/fhgVAGCgRi7cJ3Hm8)
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RSVP GUIDELINES: AN RSVP ON MEETUP IS NOT CONFIRMATION TO ATTEND. YOU MUST ALSO COMPLETE THE GOOGLE RSVP FORM USING THE LINK BELOW:
https://bit.ly/NAVIGATING_FILM_FESTIVALS2025
(https://forms.gle/fhgVAGCgRi7cJ3Hm8)WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE TO ANYONE. RSVP "FLAKES" and EVENT "NO SHOWS" will NOT be considered for this or future lunch events.
SEE YOU THERE!!! đ đ
- Join a vibrant mix of talents and pros for a FREE lively Friends Circle Night!Link visible for attendees
Dear Meetup Members,
We cordially invite you to join us FREE via Zoom for our bi-monthly Friends Circle Night:
2nd Tuesday in Even months, 8-10 pm PST
(Even months = Feb, April, June, August, Oct and Dec only)As always, Friends-Circle-Nights are FUN-FILLED FREE online events via Zoom. You will have the great opportunity to meet a bunch of talented entertainment professionals including:
Talent Managers
Casting Directors
Legal Consultants
Directors
Producer
Actors
Writers
Editors
Comedians
Musicians and
Investors ...
NETWORK AND GET TO WORK!REGISTER HERE to JOIN THE FREE EVENT:
(1)
http://tinyurl.com/dt4yu5kr
(click or copy-paste the above link to your browser)
or (2ďź
See the Zoom "ONLINE EVENT" link under the event date and time?
Click there and proceed.
Meeting ID: 833 1820 0079 (no password needed)Please keep the Zoom event link you received from Zoom on your calendar for easy access.
FOR OUR INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS AND FRIENDS:
India time is 12.5 hours ahead of PST;
UK is 8 hours ahead of PST;
Stockholm, Sweden is 9 hours ahead of PST;
Vancouver, BC, Canada is the same time zone as PST;PLEASE CHECK YOUR LOCAL TIME:
https://www.worldtimezone.com
Or use Google search keywords: PST=(YOUR country) local timeOur Zoom meeting room usually opens about 10-15 minutes
before the event begins.******If you have 2-5 minute clips, such as short films or music videos,
that demonstrate your talent, OR if you would like to perform LIVE
at our online Talent Show to raise your profile,
BOOK your gig HERE to demonstrate your talent:
https://tinyurl.com/2s3kwmyk
OR contact us for more details.WHO ARE EXPECTED TO BE AT the Dec 10th, 2024 Friends-Circle-Night EVENT:
Talent Managers, Casting Directors, Film industry talents, Actors, Singers, Comedians, Writers, Composers, Camera Teams, Makeup Artists, Editors, Directors, ProducersâŚZOOM TEST MEETING:
If youâre new to Zoom, you could do a test drive here to âselectâ your settings. Itâs pretty easy.
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115002262083-Joining-a-test-meeting
Please do the test a day or two ahead of the event time.FIND YOUR LOCAL NUMBER to call in to join us:
https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kDw8xHPK0WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!
www.FriendsCircleNight.com
(in association with www.ShowTalentTalentShow.com)
Email: Team@FriendsCircleNight.com
TEXT only: 1-562-219-1999 - Join a vibrant mix of talents and pros for a FREE lively Friends Circle Night!Link visible for attendees
Dear Meetup Members,
We cordially invite you to join us FREE via Zoom for our bi-monthly Friends Circle Night:
2nd Tuesday in Even months, 8-10 pm PST
(Even months = Feb, April, June, August, Oct and Dec only)As always, Friends-Circle-Nights are FUN-FILLED FREE online events via Zoom. You will have the great opportunity to meet a bunch of talented entertainment professionals including:
Talent Managers
Casting Directors
Legal Consultants
Directors
Producer
Actors
Writers
Editors
Comedians
Musicians and
Investors ...
NETWORK AND GET TO WORK!REGISTER HERE to JOIN THE FREE EVENT:
(1)
http://tinyurl.com/dt4yu5kr
(click or copy-paste the above link to your browser)
or (2ďź
See the Zoom "ONLINE EVENT" link under the event date and time?
Click there and proceed.
Meeting ID: 833 1820 0079 (no password needed)Please keep the Zoom event link you received from Zoom on your calendar for easy access.
FOR OUR INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS AND FRIENDS:
India time is 12.5 hours ahead of PST;
UK is 8 hours ahead of PST;
Stockholm, Sweden is 9 hours ahead of PST;
Vancouver, BC, Canada is the same time zone as PST;PLEASE CHECK YOUR LOCAL TIME:
https://www.worldtimezone.com
Or use Google search keywords: PST=(YOUR country) local timeOur Zoom meeting room usually opens about 10-15 minutes
before the event begins.******If you have 2-5 minute clips, such as short films or music videos,
that demonstrate your talent, OR if you would like to perform LIVE
at our online Talent Show to raise your profile,
BOOK your gig HERE to demonstrate your talent:
https://tinyurl.com/2s3kwmyk
OR contact us for more details.WHO ARE EXPECTED TO BE AT the Dec 10th, 2024 Friends-Circle-Night EVENT:
Talent Managers, Casting Directors, Film industry talents, Actors, Singers, Comedians, Writers, Composers, Camera Teams, Makeup Artists, Editors, Directors, ProducersâŚZOOM TEST MEETING:
If youâre new to Zoom, you could do a test drive here to âselectâ your settings. Itâs pretty easy.
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115002262083-Joining-a-test-meeting
Please do the test a day or two ahead of the event time.FIND YOUR LOCAL NUMBER to call in to join us:
https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kDw8xHPK0WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!
www.FriendsCircleNight.com
(in association with www.ShowTalentTalentShow.com)
Email: Team@FriendsCircleNight.com
TEXT only: 1-562-219-1999
