Film Making Paris

Music Recording Session • Let's Make a Song!

**Let's Make a Song • Paris** *We write, record and produce a song!* (English and un peu de français) 5 strangers in a living-room studio in Paris. In one afternoon we write, produce and record one original song from scratch, and we release it. No covers. No teachers. You become a real co-writer. here's a video to better understand the process! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTWP0pe0DNk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTWP0pe0DNk) **How it works:** **14:00 - 14:30** Welcome, tea/coffee with me and Teresa (Painter, art director and fine observer) we listen to what everyone brought - a voice memo, a lyric, a beat, an idea. **14:30 - 15:30** We jam, we write. We build the song together. **15:30 - 18:00** We record it. Vocals, instruments, all in the room. **18:00 - 18:30** Playback, rough mix, coffee **What you get for €30:** • Unlimited coffe, Juice, Snacks, I'm italian, I know what "accueillir" means. • 4h studio session in a small group (max 5 people) • Co-writing + co-producing credit • The final track released on Spotify / Apple Music etc. • Royalties split equally between everyone in the room • Rough mix of the day Bring your instrument, your voice, or just your ideas. No audition needed. **Who is this for?** You love music and you want to live the process, not just listen to it. You can be a singer, producer, instrumentalist, but also a poet, visual artist or just someone with ideas on their phone. You don't need to be pro. You need to be curious. **What to bring?** Your instrument if you have one [guitar, small synth, etc.], or just your voice and ideas. No need to bring speakers, mics or laptop, studio is ready. **PRACTICALS:** **Where:** Danjlo's living-room studio in Paris [exact address sent after your reservation] **When:** [Sunday, Nov 8 - 14:00-18:30] **Spots:** 5 max **Price:** €30 per person, to keep it small, cover gear / mixing / distribution. Refundable up to 48h before. **Language:** English friendly, very little French and Italian of course.. You come as a stranger. You leave as a co-writer with a song out. Let's make a song. **Why is it €30?** To keep the group small and serious, cover studio gear, mixing time and distribution costs. It's not a free open jam - we actually finish and publish a song. Limited spots. You come as a stranger, you leave on Spotify.

ON-CAMERA ACTING WORKSHOP (100% IN ENGLISH)

**ON CAMERA ACTING WORKSHOP IN PARIS (100% IN ENGLISH) 🎬** Want to experience what acting in front of a lens actually feels like? Whether you are exploring acting for the first time, curious about set dynamics, or a trained actor needing high-quality scene footage for your showreel, this intensive Sunday masterclass is built for you! **WHO THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR** • Anyone curious about how camera acting works and excited to try acting in front of a lens for the first time • Beginners and non-native English speakers looking to build confidence and express themselves naturally on screen • Theatre actors wanting to transition from stage to camera acting • Actors looking to record or update their demo reel material in English to pitch to agents and casting directors **WHAT WE WILL COVER & WHAT YOU GET** • Practical Screen Technique: Learn frame awareness, eye lines, subtlety, vocal control, and how to scale down theatrical energy for a close-up shot • Set Experience: Understand how film sets operate, how to work with a director, and how to take notes between takes • Pre-Assigned Scripts: Pairs and scene material sent in advance so you arrive ready to collaborate and shoot • Scene Footage: Receive your professionally edited, color-graded, and audio-mixed scene to keep for your actor reel or personal portfolio. **WORKSHOP DETAILS** • When: Sunday, November 22, 2026 • Time: 13:00 – 18:00 (5 hours) • Location: Paris (Exact studio address provided upon registration) • Language: 100% English • Level: Open to all experience levels **PRICE & RESERVATION** • Fee: €150 • How to book: RSVPs on Meetup alone do not guarantee a spot. Secure your registration via our official payment link: [https://square.link/u/syneXCQ5](https://square.link/u/syneXCQ5) *Please note: Registrations come in through multiple channels (website, direct bookings, and social media), so actual spots fill up faster than displayed on Meetup!* Got questions? Send us a message here or on Instagram @ParisDramaClub! Looking forward to directing you on set! **VERSION FRANÇAISE** Vous cherchez un **cours de théâtre et jeu face caméra en anglais à Paris** ? Que vous souhaitiez découvrir les coulisses d'un tournage, prendre confiance à l'écran, ou enregistrer des scènes pour votre **démo comédien en anglais**, cet atelier intensif du dimanche est fait pour vous. 100% en anglais, ouvert à tous niveaux. Réservation obligatoire via le lien ci-dessus ! [https://square.link/u/syneXCQ5](https://square.link/u/syneXCQ5)

The Beauty of Darkness: Gothic tales in literature & film

The first session will focus on the following topic: The beauty of darkness: Gothic tales in literature and film. Why do stories of haunted houses, moral dilemmas and misunderstood creatures attract us, what do they reveal about human nature? Each person can bring their own book and film suggestions that fit this theme! Feel free to bring physical copies of your picks if you can. Discussion will be held in English. Attendance will be limited to 9 people only in order to maintain an intimate atmosphere. Please RSVP only if you’re sure you will attend the event and try not to cancel last minute! Location: in central Paris, to be announced soon!

Stage jeu face caméra – Libérer son jeu | 21 & 22 novembre

Deux jours pour gagner en liberté dans votre jeu, dépasser vos blocages et retrouver une spontanéité authentique face caméra. **Samedi de 14h à 19h** : découverte et travail du texte envoyé en amont, exercices d’écoute, improvisations, exploration des émotions, travail sur les réactions et direction d’acteur. **Dimanche de 14h à 19h** : approfondissement de la scène, recherche de naturel et de liberté dans le jeu, préparation face caméra puis tournage dans des conditions professionnelles. Le stage se déroule en petit groupe afin que chacun puisse passer régulièrement devant la caméra et bénéficier d’un accompagnement personnalisé. 🎬 **Vous repartez avec une scène filmée et montée.**

LGBTQUIA+ film + coffee/brunch

L’afterworks avec Laura Giraudi

Drinks & Movie Night 🍿 La Bataille de Gaulle 2

**La Bataille de Gaulle 2 - 𝒊𝒏 🇫🇷𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 🇬🇧𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔** **🎬Date & Time: Sunday, November 8th, Drinks at 6pm inside the cinema and Screening at 7pm** **📽️Cinéma: Club de l’Étoile 14 Rue Troyon 75017 Paris** **🎟️Movie Tickets: €8.00 – €12.00** [https://clubdeletoile-vad.cotecine.fr/reserver/F378034/D1794160800/VF/270007/](https://clubdeletoile-vad.cotecine.fr/reserver/F378034/D1794160800/VF/270007/) **‼️Please make sure to book early to avoid disappointment, as most screenings sell out on the day.** **A powerful account of Charles de Gaulle's journey during World War II, from his rise as a military leader to his emergence in French politics between 1940 -1945.** **Watch the trailer with English subtitles: [https://youtu.be/uVl0ux9ZxpU?si=WCQVhuFUzcYLmL-I](https://youtu.be/uVl0ux9ZxpU?si=WCQVhuFUzcYLmL-I)**

Iryna à l’heure du thé

Ballerine en Afterwork

📸 COFFE & CAMERAS • Women's Creative Circle ☕🌸 • Paris  

A monthly gathering for women photographers, videographers, and creators who want to connect beyond the photo walks. No walking. No pressure. Just good coffee, creative conversations, and new connections. –––––––––– We recently started our women-only meetups in Paris. For now, our events are community-led, so there’s no single host running everything. We share a meeting point and some basic ideas, but the success of these events depends on everyone who joins and participates. We organize meetups every week and are always looking for volunteers or hosts to help build the community in Paris. 👉 [Apply to become a Community Host or Volunteer](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKhDHXwV-Wf2F3WTOXJ9NvwHIaD7iB_cUP8R52GcoXduS7tw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100889718372908702262) –––––––––– **EVENT DETAILS** Date: Every Friday Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Meeting Point: La REcyclerie — 18th Arrondissement Address: 83 Boulevard Ornano, 75018 Paris Google Maps: [Open meeting point on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?q=La%20REcyclerie%20%97%2018th%20Arrondissement+Paris) *Please support the venue by ordering a drink.* –––––––––– **IMPORTANT** • Free, community-led women-only creative meetup. • Punctuality helps so everyone can connect from the beginning. • Success depends 100% on everyone's energy, collaboration, and positive attitude. –––––––––– **CONNECT & UPDATES 📍** • [Join WhatsApp Group for Updates](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://wa.me/34661463049%3Ftext%3DHi%2521%2520I%2527d%2520like%2520to%2520join%2520the%2520WhatsApp%2520group%2520for%2520Paris) • [Waitlisted? Send us a message](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://wa.me/34661463049%3Ftext%3DHi%2521%2520I%2527d%2520like%2520to%2520join%2520I%2527m%2520waitlisted%2520on%2520Paris) • [Follow @takeaphotowalkcommunity on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/takeaphotowalkcommunity) –––––––––– **WHAT TO BRING** • Smartphone, film camera, or digital camera. • A project or idea you'd like to share (optional). –––––––––– **ABOUT TAKE A PHOTO WALK** Founded in Barcelona in July 2024, Take a Photo Walk connects photographers and creators through real-life meetups worldwide. Paris is part of the story 📸🌸 👉 [Apply to become a Host or Volunteer in Paris](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKhDHXwV-Wf2F3WTOXJ9NvwHIaD7iB_cUP8R52GcoXduS7tw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100889718372908702262)

It's All in the Pitch - 7-day Workshop

**It’s All in the Pitch: 7-Day Pitching Intensive with Dana Fainaru** Turn your script idea into a confident, professional pitch with BAFTA-winning Netflix and BBC writer Dana Fainaru (Casualty, Vikings: Valhalla, The Buccaneers). Four days building your logline, synopsis and pitch deck, then three days pitching live in front of a real room. For writers with a developed idea and anyone preparing for festivals, funding rounds or meetings. Registration link: https://gilesforeman.fr/inscription/session/165 📅 18–24 November, 10:00–18:00 daily 📍 GFCA Paris, 10th arrondissement 💶 €820, - 20% off the first 2 registrations (only 4 spots left) ✉️ [inscriptions@gfcaparis.com](mailto:inscriptions@gfcaparis.com)

6 Jours, 3 Directrices de Casting

**Masterclass en français : 6 jours, 3 directrices de casting** Six jours à Paris pour travailler face à trois directrices de casting du cinéma et des séries françaises. Une occasion de jouer devant celles qui choisissent les comédiens, de recevoir leurs retours et de vous faire connaître. 🎬 Okinawa Guérard : 17–18 nov. 🎬 Beatriz Coutrot : 19–20 nov. 🎬 Dorothée Auboiron : 24–25 nov. 💶 Masterclass complète (6 jours) : 650 € 💶 Par directrice (session de 2 jours) : 250 € ✅ Places limitées. 📍 GFCA Paris, 10e arrondissement ✉️ Candidatures : [inscriptions@gfcaparis.com](mailto:inscriptions@gfcaparis.com) 🌐 gfca-masterclass.com Lien d'inscription : https://gilesforeman.fr/inscription/session/185