
What we’re about
🎬 Welcome to the Silicon Valley Film Makers & Film Society!
We are a thriving, inclusive community of writers, directors, producers, editors, actors, and film lovers who are passionate about the art and business of filmmaking. Whether you’re an indie filmmaker, aspiring screenwriter, or a fan of powerful storytelling, this is your space to collaborate, learn, and create.
We host in-person and virtual events where creatives can connect, exchange ideas, attend workshops, screen works-in-progress, and develop projects together. Our goal is to make filmmaking more accessible, more collaborative, and more innovative—right here in the heart of Silicon Valley.
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### 🎥 Now Under the Leadership of Donna P. Mitchell
I’m Donna P. Mitchell—Marketing & AI Expert, media strategist, and host of the Pivoting to Web3 Podcast. With a background in business transformation, storytelling, and emerging tech, I’m passionate about empowering creators at the intersection of film, innovation, and culture.
I bring a strategic vision to this group focused on creative excellence, professional development, and future-forward opportunities—including how AI, blockchain, and Web3 are reshaping the film industry.
👉 Connect with our extended creative tech community:
Pivoting to Web3, AI & Emerging Tech Facebook Group
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🎬 Why Join Us?
✅ Build meaningful industry connections
✅ Workshop scripts & film concepts
✅ Learn production & distribution strategies
✅ Stay ahead of film tech trends (AI, Web3, NFTs)
✅ Participate in showcases, panels, and collaborative projects
Whether you're prepping your first short film or finishing your third feature, this is the community to grow with. Your next collaborator—or breakthrough—might just be one meetup away.
Let’s make magic—together. 🎞️
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Rodin Collection / Cantor Arts Center Tour and Social Networking - StanfordCantor Arts Center at Stanford University, Stanford, CA
This event is organized in collaboration with other groups.
This event is FREE to attend.
In order to attend, please register here:
This event is FREE to attend.
Agenda
10:45 AM Meet in front of the Cantor Arts Center
Look for the MEETUP sign!
Meet and greet!
Network, socialize and connect!
11:30 AM Group tour of the Rodin collection
12:30 PM Roam the exhibits or have lunch in the cafe at the Cantor Arts Center
OPTIONAL: 1:30 PM Group tour of the Stanford campus
(Attendees will purchase their own food and beverages.)
Please review this link for info on the Cantor Cantor Arts Center, directions and parking info.
https://museum.stanford.edu/visit
Please review this link for info on the Rodin collection.
https://museum.stanford.edu/exhibitions/rodin-shock-modern-body
Please register here for admission to the Cantor Arts Center.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cantor-arts-center-reservations-tickets-159897258003
(Admission is free but registration is required.)
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This event is organized by Bay Founders Club.
Our meetup group is collaborating by promoting this event.
Please register there:
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Virtual workshop:https://lu.ma/i34scbwb?coupon=IDEATOIPO
Use promo code IDEATOIPO for a special community discount (15% OFF).
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🎫 A HeyBoss AI coupon to complete your first project — totally free
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Look for the MEETUP sign!
Come out and meet new people!
Network, socialize and connect!
This event is free to attend.
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Attendees must purchase their own liquid refreshments and food.
There's no content or speaker at this event -- just business and social networking.
Build your business and social network - face to face! (in-person)
Come out and enjoy a great evening of good food, liquid refreshments, and connecting.
You may meet your next business collaborator, client, employer, employee, friend, or tennis partner!
Getting away from a screen for a few hours will do you some good!
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Meet Silicon Valley movers and shakers - Internet entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, mobile app coders, attorneys, bloggers, academics, financiers, marketing professionals, community organizers and investors.
This event is organized in collaboration with other groups!
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Look for the MEETUP sign!