Film and Video Production

Welcome to our cosy Godot Engine Community Meetup! This is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly get-together. We will hang out, chat and maybe show some of our current projects! 🦜 Regardless if you are an artist, designer, programmer, beginner, hobbyist, professional or anything in between: join us for sharing knowledge, creating art together, coding together, joining game jams together and having fun! 🌼 This meetup will happen at [c-base](https://c-base.org), Rungestraße 20, 10179 Berlin. 🛰️ You can also join us on [our Discord Server](https://discord.gg/Sm3CgrqqQa). ☎️ Follow us on [Mastodon](https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@GodotUserGroupBerlin) for updates. 📢 Also check out [our website](https://godot.berlin). 🌐 Please be [excellent to each other](https://godotengine.org/code-of-conduct/)! 🕊️

Our friend **Dmitri Katz**, a 10 years+ long time friend and huge supporter of **STEM4Health**, **G4A**, **Digital Health**, and every **Innovation in Healthcare**, is organizing this event. I highly recommend to attend. Please register at https://luma.com/m47avlhj. AI is offering new opportunities to address persistent, high-impact societal challenges. In domains where social and human stakes are high, practical value will depend not only on technical performance, but on how well AI systems are aligned with ethical, institutional, and operational realities. Addressing this need requires sustained, cross-disciplinary collaboration grounded in real-world practice. To this end, **ÆTHOS Berlin** is building an interdisciplinary community of founders, researchers, practitioners, domain experts, and policymakers. ​In this workshop, we will discuss real-world care challenges and the constraints that shape responsible AI use. Participants are invited to contribute practical perspectives. ​**What we aim to produce:** ​The workshop will produce Challenge Briefs: short documents that describe (a) a concrete care problem, (b) its real-world impact, and (c) the key institutional, ethical, and practical constraints involved. Where it emerges naturally, the briefs may also note open directions for work, such as further research or approaches for AI implementation. The briefs will be published publicly after the event and shared as reference material for future research and innovation. ​**Workshop format (2 hours):** * ​Short, problem‑focused inputs from care‑domain experts, early‑stage startups, and other workshop attendees. * ​Small, mixed working groups * ​Each group drafts one brief using a simple structure: Problem · Impact · Constraints · Directions * ​Sharing and discussion ​**Why your participation matters:** * ​Help ensure that actual constraints shape how AI problems are defined * ​Bring institutional, ethical, and operational realities into the discussion early * ​Contribute to challenge definitions that shape the community’s future focus * ​Be acknowledged as a contributing participant in this first workshop ​ **What participation could involve:** * ​Share a real-world care‑domain challenge * ​Contributing to the drafting group * ​Bring a laptop if possible. ​This is an ÆTHOS community initiative. Participants are welcome to share what they are working on, but the focus will remain on problem framing rather than product pitching. If you have questions or would like to help with the workshop, please let us know. Warm Regards, Dmitri Katz ÆTHOS Initiative team [dmitrikatz23@gmail.com](mailto:dmitrikatz23@gmail.com) Place: Æthos Station, 3rd Floor, Lohmühlenstraße 65, Kreuzberg, Berlin

## **Workshop Schnittkonstruktion nach Maß: Bluse, Rock, Kleid** In diesem praxisnahen Workshop lernst Du Schritt für Schritt, Grundschnitte nach Maß für verschiedene Arten von Kleidern, Blusen und Röcken zu entwerfen und gezielt anpassen zu können. Dabei beschäftigst Du Dich mit unterschiedlichen Silhouetten, vielfältigen Ausschnitt- und Ärmelvarianten sowie variablen Rocklängen. Der Kurs vermittelt Dir nicht nur die Grundlagen, sondern zeigt Dir auch, wie Du Schnitte individuell an verschiedene Körperformen und -größen anpassen kannst. Auf diese Weise erhältst Du ein umfassendes Verständnis für die kreative und technische Seite der Schnittkonstruktion nach Maß. Darüber hinaus wirst Du anhand ausgewählter Beispiele die erstellten Grundschnitte weiterentwickeln und sie zu konkreten Modellschnitten ausarbeiten. Diese überträgst Du anschließend in Nessel, um Deine Entwürfe sichtbar zu machen und die Passform in der Praxis zu überprüfen. Ein zentrales Hilfsmittel im Kurs ist die speziell skalierte Schablone, auf der die komplexe Geometrie der Körpermaße bereits kodifiziert ist. Mit ihrer Unterstützung lassen sich perfekt passende Grundschnitte schnell, präzise und ohne komplizierte Berechnungen erstellen. Dadurch sparst Du Zeit und gewinnst Sicherheit in der Umsetzung Deiner Ideen. ## **Inhalte des Workshops:** * Maßnehmen und Körpersilhouetten richtig verstehen * Erstellung von Oberteilgrundschnitten mit und ohne Abnäher nach Deinen Maßen * Entwicklung von Kragenschnitten und Varianten * Weiterentwicklung des Oberteilgrundschnittes für zwei Blusen * Erstellung eines Rockgrundschnittes nach individuellen Maßen * Weiterentwicklung des Rockgrundschnittes für zwei unterschiedliche Röcke * Erstellung eines Kleidergrundschnittes nach Deinen Maßen * Weiterentwicklung des Kleidergrundschnittes für ein individuelles Kleid * Fertigung ausgewählter Grundschnitte in Nessel (ohne Saum, Futter etc.) Mit diesem Workshop erhältst Du eine solide Grundlage, um Dein Wissen im Bereich der Schnittgestaltung zu vertiefen und gleichzeitig Deine Kreativität praktisch umzusetzen. **Lineale und das Georechteck zur Methode werden für die Dauer des Kurses gegen eine Pfandgebühr von 75 € zur Verfügung gestellt. Auf Wunsch können sie auch käuflich erworben werden. Die Einzahlung ist bar oder per PayPal möglich.** Anfallende Materialkosten (ca. 15,– € für Nesselstoff, Klebeband + Schnittpapier) werden direkt mit der Dozentin verrechnet, eine Materialliste wird vor Kursbeginn verschickt. Der Kurs richtet sich an alle, die sich mit Mode befassen und den Prozess der Schnittentwicklung kennenlernen oder vertiefen möchten. Du solltest dafür grundlegende Erfahrungen im Nähen haben. **Kursinformation** Anmeldung: https://lette-akademie.de/kurse/schnittkonstruktion-nach-mass/ Termine: Do., 12. Feb. 26, 16:30 – 19:30 Fr., 13. Feb. 26, 16:30 – 19:30 Do., 19. Feb. 26, 16:30 – 19:30 Do., 26. Feb. 26, 16:30 – 19:30 Do., 05. März 26, 16:30 – 19:30 Do., 12. März 26, 16:30 – 19:30 Do., 19. März 26, 16:30 – 19:30 Do., 26. März 26, 16:30 – 19:30 Gebühr: 320 € / 32 Unterrichtsstunden Zusätzliche Kosten: * ca. 15,– € Material Voraussetzungen: grundlegende Kenntnisse im Nähen Veranstaltungsort: Lette-Akademie Berlin gGmbH c/o Lette-Verein Viktoria-Luise-Platz 6 10777 Berlin Fragen zum Kurs? info@lette-akademie.de

A regular meeting to read and discuss work writers' are currently engaged in. For screenwriters' serious about their writing and wanting the support and incentive a periodic group meeting can provide. The meeting will be at Alexanderplatz (contact Marc, the organizer, beforehand for exactly where). We'll make introductions about ourselves, our experiences and what we want out of the group. If you're comfortable in doing so, come prepared with a something you're working on that you want to read or discuss. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "The author is grateful to her weekly writers' group for kindness and criticism during the writing of this book." *from the Acknowledgments from the book "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan*

Ready to break routine and try something new? Every Thursday evening, we turn a simple rehearsal room into a space for play, connection, and creativity. No scripts, no pressure—just two hours of pure improvisation. 
Through theatre games, storytelling, and spontaneous scenes, you’ll discover how to:
• Think faster and trust your instincts.
• Collaborate with people you’ve just met.
• Let go of self-judgment and enjoy the unexpected. 
💡 No acting background needed—if you can listen, laugh, and say “yes”, you’re ready. 
Your Facilitator – Marianne 
A theatre director and improvisation facilitator, Marianne has led workshops in Berlin, Düsseldorf, and London. Her approach is playful, inclusive, and focused on creating a supportive space where everyone can shine. 
📅 When & Where
🗓 Thursdays, 18:30–20:30
📍 Boxhagener Straße 18, 10245-
🔗 Sliding Scale Tickets – 5 € / 10 € / 15 €12 spots only – book in advance to secure your place. 
💬📲 Can't make it but you want to be part of the community? Here‘s the link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EcNOFzscHnYBeUxUkNjsXP?mode=ems_copy_c 
Come curious, leave inspired! 
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improv-thursdays-tickets-1586525694059?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come along, grab a coffee, shut up, and write! We will do at least two sessions of each 45 minutes of writing and two breaks. We will start the first writing session at 10:45. For space reasons we only allow a limited number of attendees, so please update your RSVP if you can't come. We'll probably be grouped around the large table in the back room's center. In the summer, also outside. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Hi everyone, I’m putting together a small, free experimental group for artists in Berlin who feel creatively stuck, blocked, overthinking, disconnected, or burned out. It’s called Creative Block Lab. The idea is to create a thoughtful, hands-on space where we don’t just talk about creative block, but explore it together in real time. Across three sessions, we’ll share experiences, try simple exercises, spend some time working on our own creative projects, and reflect on what’s actually happening as it happens. The intention is to understand our patterns more clearly and experiment with small shifts, without pressure or productivity talk. This is part of a longer project I’m developing around creativity and artistic process, and I’m curious to see what might grow from it as a real artist community over time. For a bit of context: I’m Cuau, a filmmaker and artist based temporarily in Berlin, and I’m currently building a project called The Poetic Toolbox, which explores creativity, creative block, and inner patterns through a mix of reflection, experimentation, and real conversations with artists. Details: •⁠ ⁠Free •⁠ ⁠Small group (6–10 people) •⁠ ⁠Three sessions •⁠ ⁠90 minutes each •⁠ ⁠English •⁠ ⁠Berlin-based •⁠ ⁠Start date likely mid-February •⁠ ⁠Session dates will be decided together with the group to make sure everyone can attend If this resonates, you can read more and apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsjkrPF4BFogvBE_DqgghsoFi2Qh1jZuHm1wCeaHqaXjq36A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117663435027262229150https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsjkrPF4BFogvBE_DqgghsoFi2Qh1jZuHm1wCeaHqaXjq36A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117663435027262229150 Feel free to comment or DM me if you have questions.

The next **Pitch and Planning Session** will be on **Feb 15th at 19:00.** We are super looking forward to hearing your pitches and watching you meet people ready to help you make your films a reality in the really real world! 📍The event is located at **House of Music** in RAW Gelande, Revalerstr 99, 10245 Berlin . A very large and amazing space that we are now calling home. For those who are new, our Pitch and Planning Session is a monthly English language event held here in Berlin for people who have an idea for a film and would like to pitch it, as well as those people who are eager to work on films. It's all about getting films made. If you have a film idea that is burning a hole in your brain, tell the people in the audience your story idea and hopefully you will meet people who can help you make your idea into a reality! This event is also for people who want to help out in all aspects of filmmaking to help make these pitches happen. So if your passion is camera, sound, hair and makeup, writing, lighting, fighting, or anything that could help, you are always welcome. Whether you're new to filmmaking or experienced and want to work on something cool and creative, no matter what your area of expertise/interest is, this is for you! Be sure to show up to either pitch your idea or be ready to listen to some interesting pitches from excited people and potentially help someone make their film. Let's make some cool shit! If you still want more information you can head on over to our website: *https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/pitch_and_planning/* I have been a part of making some of these pitched projects into real world movies and I have always had a blast.

Curious what we do? Check our [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/filmmakersandmovienerds/) ♥️ Would you like to meet some like-minded filmmakers? Start a project? Or do you need help with a movie you are currently working on? Are you new in the city and you'd like to meet people tinkering with movies? **Then you should join us!** We meet every Sunday. It’s important to us that we get to know each other in person. To create a community of connected people, work, learn and grow together. For film making you need a crew of reliable people with a positive can-do-attitude. This is the place to find them. Together, we will talk about these topics: * What you are currently working on * What you need help with * What would you like to help with * What you you would like to learn This is event is great for: * filmmakers * movie nerds * writers * camera operators * editors * actors * sound recorders * composers * gaffers * producers We are limiting the amount of people, so we can have a structured introduction and discussion. After that we get together loosely with some drinks and chats. And then we mostly go for dinner with a couple of us. **Important information**: *To sustain and grow this amazing community, we started a member contribution that is due every month. The money we collect is used solely for the purpose of the community. Of course you can come once or twice without contributing to check us out!*

📅 **Save the Date** **When:** 15 February 2025, 7:00 PM **Where:** Mercure Hotel Berlin Wittenbergplatz Are you a **filmmaker, producer, director, screenwriter, or actor**? Whether you’re an emerging talent or a seasoned professional, **Berlinare** is designed to ignite your network and fuel your creative ambitions. *** ## 🌟 What’s in Store 🎤 **Exclusive Live Interview** Experience a special spotlight session featuring industry voices sharing their creative journeys, insights, and real-world experience. 👉 *Apply for the interview slot — DM to apply.* *** 🎬 **Tell Your Story / Pitch Your Project** Step into the spotlight and present your story, concept, or next big idea. 🕒 **Up to 18 minutes per pitch** — applications now open! A powerful opportunity to make your vision heard and connect with potential collaborators. *** 🤝 **3 Dynamic Networking Rounds** Connect with like-minded creatives from the film, TV, and media industries. Exchange ideas, discover partnerships, and spark exciting new opportunities. *** 💫 **Special Announcement** Be among the first to hear about the **Beyond Visionary Mastermind** — a transformational experience for filmmakers and creatives ready to go beyond limits. *** ## 🎥 This is your opportunity to: ✨ Share your story ✨ Gain valuable insights into independent filmmaking ✨ Build authentic connections and ignite new collaborations *** 📩 **Questions or Applications:** DM me or email **info@suzan-yumerova.com** 🚀 Don’t miss this chance to turn dreams into action. Let’s make magic happen — see you in Berlin! *** 📸 **Disclaimer** By attending this event, you agree to the recording of video and audio for promotional and documentation purposes. The event will be livestreamed. #Berlinare #NetworkingEvent #FilmIndustry #Director #Producer #Screenwriter #Actor #FilmCommunity #MediaCreators #BerlinEvents #IndependentFilm

This time we will be discussing the new film by Park Chan-Wook, which runs in the cinemas : https://www.imdb.com/de/title/tt1527793/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk We’re a group of people who enjoy films and talking about films.
We meet on Sunday in a cafe/bar and have a relaxed discussion about the film. We talk about how we felt about the film, and what we liked or disliked about it. Don't forget to watch the film before joining the meetup :)

Join us for a global moment. 🗓️ ❤️ On Feb 14th, Berlin joins other cities all over the world—from Barcelona to New York—to capture real human connection. 🌍 **📸 Photographers/Videographers of all levels**—whether you’re shooting Digital, Film, Polaroid, or just starting out as a hobbyist. 🥰 This is your playground to practice portraiture, test new gear, and swap tips with fellow photographers in a high-energy, real-world setting. ✨ **⚠️ Note: "No tripods, no external flash stands."** Keep it handheld. If the police ask, we are a "Social Meetup of Friends," not a "Production." 🤝 \*\*💖 Calling all locals and visitors—couples, soulmates, and besties—\*\*who are happy to step in front of the lens. 📸 Help us document love and friendship in our city as part of a worldwide photo project. ❤️ Your story is at the heart of the movement. 💞 ### **✨ How it Works** **📱 Join our [WhatsApp group:](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IfWmcwgjHtzLJlg7farUBS?mode=gi_t)** It's very important to join to get last-minute updates and the live location during the event. **📸 Follow us on Instagram: [@takeaphotowalkcommunity](https://www.instagram.com/takeaphotowalkcommunity)** where you'll find more information about our next events, as well as photos of the group and our walks. **📍 Meet Up:** Head to **[Starbucks (Unter den Linden)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/o94EfJu7GzXH1Q3E8)** at the scheduled time. Just look for the group with the cameras! **🕒 For late comers:** The Photo location will be at Lustgarten **👋 Connect:** This is a social mixer. Pair up with photographers and participants for quick, collaborative mini-sessions. **🎭 Let´s Play:** It’s all about the vibe! Photographers—this is your playground to try a new lens or technique. Participants—just bring your best energy! **🤳 The Backup Plan:** No photographer in sight? No problem! Don’t let those outfits go to waste. Find a fellow duo nearby and "Swap a Shot"—play paparazzi for each other or grab a killer selfie and tag us. **🌍 Global Gallery:** Tag[ @takeaphotowalkcommunity](https://www.instagram.com/takeaphotowalkcommunity) on Instagram and use #takeaphotowalkberlin **🌟 Selected shots will be featured in our official "Love in Focus" global gallery for the whole world to see!** **✅ By participating, you agree to your photo being part of the Global Gallery.** Follow [@takeaphotowalkcommunity ](https://www.instagram.com/takeaphotowalkcommunity)on IG to find your shot. ### **✨ So funktioniert’s** **Tritt unserer [WhatsApp-Gruppe](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IfWmcwgjHtzLJlg7farUBS?mode=gi_t) bei:** Das ist extrem wichtig für Updates in letzter Sekunde und den Live-Standort während des Events. **Folge uns auf Instagram:** Unter **[@takeaphotowalkcommunity](https://www.instagram.com/takeaphotowalkcommunity)** findest du Infos zu nächsten Events sowie Fotos der Gruppe und unserer Walks. **Meetup:** Kommt zum **[Starbucks (Unter den Linden)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/o94EfJu7GzXH1Q3E8)** zur geplanten Zeit. Haltet einfach Ausschau nach der Gruppe mit den Kameras! **Für Nachzügler:** Die Foto-Location befindet sich am **[Lustgarten.](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zUHcVssNVr8DWyPj8)** **Connect:** Dies ist ein Social Mixer. Fotografen und Teilnehmer schließen sich für kurze, gemeinsame Mini-Sessions zusammen. **Let’s Play:** Es geht nur um den Vibe! Fotografen — dies ist euer Playground für neue Objektive oder Techniken. Teilnehmer — bringt einfach eure beste Energie mit! **Der Backup-Plan:** Kein Fotograf in Sicht? Kein Problem! Lasst eure Outfits nicht ungenutzt. Findet ein anderes Duo in der Nähe und macht einen "Swap a Shot" — spielt gegenseitig Paparazzi und vergesst die Selfies nicht! Macht ein Hammer-Foto und tag uns. **Global Gallery:** Markiert **[@takeaphotowalkcommunity](https://www.instagram.com/takeaphotowalkcommunity)** und nutzt den Hashtag #takeaphotowalkberlin Ausgewählte Aufnahmen werden in unserer offiziellen globalen "Love in Focus"-Galerie veröffentlicht! Mit der Teilnahme erklärst du dich damit einverstanden, dass dein Foto Teil der Global Gallery wird und auf Social Media gepostet werden kann. Folge **[@takeaphotowalkcommunity](https://www.instagram.com/takeaphotowalkcommunity)** auf IG, um dein Bild zu finden. **✨ WHO WE ARE:** Take a Photo Walk is a community-based startup connecting photo lovers and content creators globally. 🌍 Since 2024, we’ve grown from Barcelona to 20+ cities worldwide, hosting inclusive photo events for everyone from hobbyists to pros. Want to know more? **📧 [Email us](mailto:hello@takeaphotowalk.com)** **🌐 [https://takeaphotowalk.com](https://takeaphotowalk.com/)** **🚫 NOT A WORKSHOP:** We are a community, not a classroom. 🎓 Feel free to swap tips with peers, but for structured learning, check our Instagram [@takeaphotowalkcommunity](https://www.instagram.com/takeaphotowalkcommunity) for upcoming official Workshops. **🗺️ NOT A CITY TOUR:** We focus on the "art of the shot," not history. 🏛️ For private guided tours, please visit our [TripAdvisor Page.](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187502-d27675403-Reviews-Take_A_Photo_Walk-Sitges_Catalonia.html) **🤝 VOLUNTEER-LED & SAFETY:** We are a community of volunteers. ⚠️ You are responsible for your own safety and your gear. 🛡️ By joining, you agree that the organizers are not liable for any injury or loss. 🚶‍♂️ Please stay with the group and respect the host’s guidelines. **📲 YOUR IMAGE & PRIVACY (GDPR):** We capture the magic of our walks and events to share with the world! **📸** By attending, you consent to your image being used in our global gallery and social media. **✋** Opt-out: If you prefer not to be photographed, just tell the host at the start—we will make sure you stay out of the frame. 🏷️ Ethics: Always ask before taking a close-up portrait of a fellow member, and tag [@takeaphotowalkcommunity](https://www.instagram.com/takeaphotowalkcommunity) when you post! **🎞️ CREATIVE COLLABORATION (TFP):** This event operates on a "Time for Pay/Photos" basis. 🎨 By participating, photographers agree to share their best shots with the community, and participants agree to let their images be used in the Take a Photo Walk global gallery and social media. **🎒 GEAR SAFETY:** You are responsible for your own equipment. 🔒 In a busy public square, keep your bags close and be mindful of your surroundings. **🤍 RESPECTFUL CONDUCT:** We have zero tolerance for harassment. 🤝 Ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe. 🚫 Always ask before starting a shoot, and if someone says "no," respect it immediately **🌟💳 SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY: Suggested donation: 10€** 💛 This covers our platform fees and the hundreds of hours our volunteers spend organizing. Methods: * [PayPal](https://paypal.me/takeaphotowalk?country.x=ES&locale.x=en_US) * [Revolut](https://revolut.me/charlottesophieweber) * or Bizum to 644550548 **🙌 Your support means the world to us!** #PhotographyMeetup #PhotoWalk #ContentCreators #BerlinEvents #PortraitPhotography #StreetPhotography #NetworkingEvent #SocialMixer

New Pages is excited to welcome US Casting Director Aleta Chappelle back to our venue to once again host her two-day film acting workshop. Space is limited to 12 participants in order to ensure actors receive adequate time and instruction to hone their craft. There are still a few spots remaining. Workshop is TWO DAYS: Saturday, February 14th 10am - 1pm and Sunday, February 15th 9am - 1pm The cost of the workshop is 100 Euro can be remitted via PayPal by following the QR Code in the event photos section. Students also have an option to receive a copy of the filmed monologue for 50 Euro. This can be added to your show reel. Please message this page if you have any questions. Aleta is an award-winning casting director who has also worked on her own feature films along with stage productions. You can read more about her work on her IMDb page: [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0152635/](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0152635/) Participants will not only work on their monologue, which they should already have prepared prior to meeting, but will also have the opportunity to work with a partner from the class and to learn some directing techniques as well. Students will be pushed to really improve their skills and to learn how to give a good, authentic performance. This workshop takes place during the Berlinale and is a great way to network and spend downtime between events. We ran this workshop last year and it sold out, so don't wait too long to register.

**\*"It Was Just An Accident"\*** Feel free to join if you're interested. :) Why the movie is important: * **A Symbol of Resistance:** Filmed in secret within Iran without government permission, the movie is a defiant act by Panahi, who has faced multiple arrests and a long-standing filmmaking ban. * **International Recognition:** It won the prestigious [Palme d'Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Was_Just_an_Accident) and became the first Iranian film nominated for Best Motion Picture – Drama at the Golden Globes. * **Personal and Collective Truth:** The story is deeply informed by Panahi's own 2022–2023 imprisonment in Evin Prison and the real-life testimonies of fellow inmates he met there. * **Breaking Taboos:** It is one of the first major Iranian films to show women without the mandatory hijab, reflecting the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement and contemporary Iranian reality. * **Moral Complexity:** Rather than a simple revenge story, it forces the audience to grapple with the agonizing cycle of violence, questioning whether mercy or retribution is the true path to justice. Unraveling against the ever-present backdrop of authoritarianism, the film coalesces into a climactic act of resistance by an Iranian auteur who is no stranger to unjust detainment himself. Powered by thrilling momentum and peerless craft, France’s Best International Feature Film entry to the 98th Academy Awards asks us to consider – and reconsider – the line between right and wrong. The winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes is a fearless tour-de-force from cinematic luminary Jafar Panahi. Both urgently political and deeply humane, this new moral classic confronts truth and uncertainty, revenge and mercy, head-on. **Tickets: Free seat selection** https://lichtblick-kino.org/ein-einfacher-unfall/

Join us for a practical, founder-friendly deep dive into trademarks and brand protection with a licensed business and intellectual property attorney. **Speaker:** Gaea Kassatly Founder & Managing Attorney, GK Law Co. Startup & Intellectual Property Attorney In this session, we will break down what trademarks are, how they work, and how to use them strategically to protect and grow your brand. Whether you’re a startup founder, creative, or small business owner, this workshop will help you avoid common (and costly) trademark mistakes. ### **What we’ll cover:** * What qualifies as a trademark (and what doesn’t) * The core elements of a trademark, explained in plain English * Types of trademarks (word marks, logos, slogans, and more) * A detailed walkthrough of each trademark element * Non-traditional trademarks (sounds, colors, product shapes, trade dress, etc.) * Common trademark myths and pitfalls for small businesses * How to think about trademarks strategically as your business grows This is a paid event (small fee) to help ensure attendance and engagement. ⚠️ **Important note:** This event will be recorded. By registering and attending, you acknowledge and consent to being recorded. The session will include time for Q&A, and attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to protect their brand with confidence. 🎁 Bonus for attendees: Everyone who attends will receive a free consultation at the end of the workshop and will be entered into a raffle to win a free trademark clearance search (a $750 value).

A classic Italian road comedy that was so good the film ministry recognized it as "culturally significant." Starring Vittorio Gassman and Jean-Louis Trintignant, the film shows that for young men in love the rules of the road are only suggestions. And the rules for love? Hey, this is an Italian picture! Oh to be young and filled with joie de vivre or la dolce vita. A french/italian fun filled movie with a surprising twist at the end. Do you have a fun memory from your youth? Location TBD, but it will be in person for sure!

Let's check out a Popular Astronomy and Science Based Film at COSI Science Center on their HUGE 360 Degree 4K Spherical Dome Screen Theater, in which is touring the nation and has already sold over 10,000 tickets! COSI is one of the leading Science Centers in America. Alan Watts was one of the Most Influential Amateur Astronomers of the 20th Century and held fascinating views of the Galaxy. Tickets are only $33 plus a small fee and taxes and can be purchased here: [Trust the Universe: Immersive Dome Show](https://www.sphericalpictures.com/tickets) PLEASE purchase tickets for the 8:15 PM Feature on Friday, February 13. There seem to be at least 10 tickets left, possibly more. We should be able to sit together in the same row or at least in the general section. This is an exciting chance to view actual footage of the Solar System on a Large 4k Resolution Screen plus added in Cosmological and Astronomical Related Philosophy! We will plan on meeting at about 7:50 PM by the Atomic Cafe on the first Floor of COSI, where the Movie Theater is located, in order to give us time before the show starts to purchase refreshments. Parking is available at the COSI Garage and in the area on side streets and adjacent garages. We can also walk somewhere in the area and get food afterwards, if anyone wants to do so. Thanks and hope to see you come out!

Join us for a CMG Discount Tuesday event to see the hilarious, action-packed and absolutely-bonkers-looking sci-fi-action-comedy, GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE! The film follows a man from the future who recruits diners at an LA restaurant to help combat rogue AI. Here’s a description, trailer and our plan for this event: GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE: A man from the future arrives at a diner in Los Angeles where he must recruit the precise combination of disgruntled patrons to join him on a one-night quest to save the world from the terminal threat of a rogue artificial intelligence. The film is directed by Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean series) and stars Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Asim Chaudhry, Tom Taylor, and Juno Temple. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkFW7BZyqkI EARLY BUZZ AND REVIEWS: Early reviews have been stellar with the film earning a 94% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes! “It offers laughs, thrills, and it’s a thinker; you will not be disappointed.” It’s a “laugh-filled yet incredibly dark and poignant fever dream that pleads for a safer AI tomorrow” and director Gore Verbinski's “command over utter chaos is nothing short of marvelous!” PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:20pm showing and meet in the bar area between 5:45 and 6:00pm! A smaller theater so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! (If we fill it up, we can sometimes persuade them to move it to a larger theater.) One you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below. Should be a fun one, Dan

Join us for something different as we get together to see EPIC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT! While researching his 2022 film, director Bas Luhrmann came across and compiled rare and previously unseen interviews and videos of Elvis in concert to create “one of the most exciting concert films you’ve ever seen!” Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Part documentary, part concert film, the latest from director Bas Luhrmann is a follow-up to his 2022 film starring Austin Butler. While researching the film, he came across 68 boxes of previously unseen interviews, concert performances and outtakes from previous films. A combination of offstage and onstage Elvis, comes a film that “befits the magnitude of Elvis as a performer but also offers deeper revelations of his humanity and inner life." It is written/directed by Baz Luhrmann (ELVIS, MOULIN ROUGE, THE GREAT GATSBY) and stars the legendary Elvis Presley! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmqWusmzp0k BUZZ AND ACCLAIM: The film screened at the 2025 Toronto Film Festival where it was the runner up in the category People’s Choice Award for Documentaries. Next Best Picture says, “Certain to energize longtime fans and generate new ones for generations to come, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert is a masterwork of montage.” And according to the NY Post, whether you have a room in the house devoted to Elvis or not, this truly “Epic” concert film is an energizing experience!” PLAN: We’ll plan for a pre-show bite at nearby BRAVO around 5 or 5:30pm followed by a 7pm-ish showing on one of their larger screens. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised. Please list your seat number in the Comments below. Exact showtime and meeting details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Join us as we get together to see the steamy-romance-period-drama, WUTHERING HEIGHTS. Director Emerald Fennell gives us her take on the romance between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw from the classic Emily Bronte novel. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film tells a passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. The film is directed by Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman, Saltburn) and is loosely based on the classic novel by Emily Bronte. It stars Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Alison Oliver, Owen Cooper and Hong Chau! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fLCdIYShEQ BUZZ & REVIEWS: The film is earning a solid 70% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where critics say, “The Oscar-winning British filmmaker crafts a sumptuous bad romance that’s quite haughty, darkly hilarious and ultimately heartfelt.” Others call it a “sexy, exhilarating and visually stunning adaptation of the classic novel by Emily Brontë.” We’ll see for ourselves on Friday! PLAN: Purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby between 6:30 and 6:45pm! Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised! Be sure to mention you’re with the Movie Group for admission and concession discounts! Immediately following the movie, don’t miss the best part of the night – food and drinks at the nearby Rusty Bucket! For those new to the theater, parking is available in the lot near Brassica, which will put you conveniently right between the theater and restaurant! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan