Film and Video Production

Hey Film Friends! Next Drink.Watch.Talk. 🍸👀💬 will be held at our fantastic new home House Of Music Sunday, March 29 at 19:00. Featured Movie and Director is Yousra with the short movie "Until Autumn Returns". In addition there will be an Q&A 🎥🎙️ after the screening and we will also show a curated selection of short films around a unifying theme. All films will either be in English or with English subtitles and this event is free of charge. Come on down, watch some fabulous short films, have a drink from the lovely HoM bar staff, and chill while meeting cool people. Looking forward to seeing you there on March 1 for Drink.Watch.Talk. 🍻🎬🗣️

**Demo Drop** 🔊 **@ Bohnengold** Come and share a demo that you're currently working on or share a completed track with our community and get feedback in a friendly and supportive setting. Or just come and socialise and listen to the latest works from other producers. You can register to share some music here: https://forms.gle/xaF7sPBNpjAVPeY98 Note: * YOU MUST CHECK IN WITH THE HOSTS WHEN YOU ARRIVE TO CONFIRM YOUR SIGN UP! * Due to time limitations, we might not be able to play all tracks . * Long tracks will be faded out at 5 minutes **Agenda:** 7pm - Arrive, socialise and network 7:30 - Begin the Demo Drop sharing session 9pm - Jason From The Future (disco / house DJ set) 11pm - Alex Kohn (DJ set) We’re very excited to host our first event at **Bohnengold**. They have an amazing club space with a fantastic sound system. Following our event, we will move straight into the regular party from 9pm so stick around and drink and dance. Note: Bohnen Gold will be opening an hour early for our event so any drinks purchased will help cover the extra staffing costs for the venue. This is a free event for our community. It is open to producers of all genres, skill levels, and backgrounds. Whether you’re an experienced producer or just starting out, it’s a welcoming space to connect with others, exchange ideas, and find inspiration. All genders, ages, genres, and DAWs are welcome. Invite friends or collaborators if you like, and help us continue building Berlin’s vibrant community of music producers. We look forward to seeing you there. Stay connected: Telegram group: https://t.me/musicproducersberlin Instagram: @musicproducersberlin

Hello! I’m organising a coworking + socialising session for all of us who are working on projects (e.g. our own creations, freelance or remote work) but don't feel like sitting alone at home. 🙂 To ensure that we have time for both socialising AND working, we will be using the so-called “Pomodoro” technique: **50 mins deep work** (silent), followed by **10 mins break** to socialise. And then repeat! You are welcome to join whatever your personal background is, and whatever project you are working on. I (the host) speak English and German, so either language is fine. ——————————————————- AGENDA: * **Short Intro** Tell us who you are and share something about what you will be working on today * **Pomodoro Session** \- 3x \(3h\) Each Pomodoro session consists of 50 mins focused “deep work” (no talking, no interruptions, **phones on silent mode**) -> then 10 mins break: a chance to share your progress with others -> Repeat * **15 mins Wrap Up** Celebrate what you achieved and get to know others 😊 ———— The location is **Espresso House near Checkpoint Charlie** (they have multiple outlets - so be sure to go to the correct one!) Wifi + power plugs are available - but best to bring a fully charged laptop, just in case 🙃 You **do not** have to pay anything. But since we are using the café space, it is common courtesy to buy at least one drink (coffee costs roughly **4 Euros**).

**In association with the Berlin Portrait Academy and PAKD Gallery / PAKD Art Lab** * **[www.berlinportraitacademy.com](http://www.berlinportraitacademy.com**)** * **[www.pakd-gallery.com/artlab](http://www.pakd-gallery.com/artlab**)** * **Cost: 15 Euros** A regular opportunity to study the nude or portrait from life for 3 hours, every single week! We have one long pose - you can choose whether to draw several studies from different angles around the room, or take your time to do a single sustained drawing or painting in full detail. The pose is held for 20 minute intervals with five minute breaks in-between so the model to rest and stretch, and so artists can move between seats if they choose. We provide some materials such as paper, pencils & pastels for free. Canvases, brushes and acrylic paint can be purchased at the event. We hope to see you there very soon!

Come along, grab a coffee, shut up, and write! We will do two 45-minute writing sessions, with a 15-minute break in between. The first session starts at 18:45pm. We’re meeting at the bar of the Motel One. You’ll find us on the second floor at the big table by the window. For space reasons, we are limited to a certain number of attendees, so please update your RSVP if you can't come. If you are new, come and say hello, as we know that suddenly going quiet for 45 minutes and staring at that blank page can be intimidating when it's your first time. We have a lot of long-term regulars who will be happy to help you feel welcome. In between sessions, we have a Telegram chat: https://t.me/joinchat/ERW3pxD5kfELGeWs9SUhjw For more information, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com/).

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 10:15. For space reasons, we are limited to a certain number of attendees, so please update your RSVP if you can't come. We are typically by the large windows facing the U-Bahn entrance. If you are new, come and say hello, as we know that suddenly going quiet for 45 minutes and staring at that blank page can be intimidating when it's your first time. We have a lot of long-term regulars who will be happy to help you feel welcome. In between sessions, we have a Telegram chat: https://t.me/joinchat/ERW3pxD5kfELGeWs9SUhjw For more information, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com/).

The Minority Report is a weekly stand-up comedy show about identity, culture, and the expat experience. Are you a minority in Europe? Did something weird, awkward, or low-key offensive happen to you this week? This is the space to vent your feelings about it. Every week, comedians Bryan Lee and Moe Singleton take the stage to unpack life as outsiders, offering their unique commentary on topics like race, masculinity, relationships, and life between cultures. Add weekly special guest comedians and “question time” with the audience, and you’ve got Berlin’s most unhinged comedy experience. 🎟️ Want to warm up before the show? Check out our comedy workshop – a beginner-friendly stand-up class with Bryan and Moe, hosted just before the show.

\*\*\* **Note:** RSVPs made here do not guarantee a spot at the course. In order to register you must go to: [https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/product/first_step_filmmaking_4day/](https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/product/first_step_filmmaking_4day/) Also, by registering for this workshop you get a 1 year membership into the Berlin Film Community's Verein (Officially recognized Non-Profit Association) which costs €30 and gets you an instant 10% off of not only this workshop, but also all paid workshops and seminars we offer. Plus, being a member gets you many other benefits, such as free seminars, access to filmmaking equipment for free, rental discounts at 25p and more! *** There is no better way to learn the basics of filmmaking than by actually doing it. In this **very hands-on 4 day workshop** I will teach you the basics of filmmaking in the most effective and fun way possible, by actually getting your hands dirty making a short film. You will learn the fundamentals of filmmaking by going through the entire process, performing various roles on set such as director, camera operator, lighting technician and sound recorder. This workshop will have a very **limited class size of 12 people**. This ensures that everyone gets the personal attention that learning so much information requires, as well as to allow for a decent amount of time so that you can try each of the different roles. I have tailored this course to make it flexible enough to accommodate people with absolutely zero experience as well as for people who have done a bit of filming. This 4 day workshop is different from my 2 day workshop, the ***[First Step Filmmaking Workshop: Make Your Own Film](https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/product/first_step_filmmaking_2day/)***, in that it goes into additional aspects of filmmaking, such as camerawork, lighting and sound which couldn't be included due to time constraints. We will also work as a group to make one short film together instead of everyone shooting their own film. There will be three days of instruction and practical exercises and one shooting day. To be able to effectively get through the monumental task of shooting a short film in 1 day, we will be working from a prepared script that is very short and simple to shoot. This will allow everyone to work with the actors, shoot with the cinema camera, modify the lighting, and get a grounding in the way a set works. All the equipment and actors necessary for the short will be provided. After we finish the shoot, you will get all the video and audio files so that you can review and edit the footage on your own. Please bring a hard drive with at least 50gb of free space on the last day of the course. While editing is an extremely important part of filmmaking, this course is designed to give you a grounding on the pre-production and shooting of a short film and 4 days just scratches that surface. This course will be super informative, but also fun. I will throw a lot of information at you, but it will be mixed in with some groan worthy dad jokes along the way so you have that to look forward to. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to me at ***[alex@berlinfilmcommunity.com](mailto:alex@berlinfilmcommunity.com)***. **Verein Membership and Discount** The workshop costs 550€, or if you are a student or over 65 with ID, you pay 525€. However, if you are not already a member, by registering for this workshop you will get automatically enrolled in a **1 year of membership** into the B**erlin Film Community's Verein** (Officially recognized Non-Profit Association) which costs €30 and gets you an **instant 10% off of not only this workshop**, but also all paid workshops and seminars we offer. Plus, being a member gets you many other benefits, such as free seminars, access to filmmaking equipment for free, rental discounts at 25p and more! So for this workshop, if you are not a member, it will be €550 + €30(membership) - €55(10% member discount) = €525 for a Regular Ticket. If you are already a member, you will get the discount of 10% without having to pay the membership cost, €550 - €55(10% member discount) = €495. **What you need to bring:** * A pair of work gloves in the event that you may handle hot lights. * A hard drive with at least 50gb of free space for the audio and video files. The workshop is conducted in English. **Schedule:** **Day 1:** Saturday March 21st - 09:00 - 16:00 * The basics of visual storytelling * What it takes to direct * Camerawork on set * How to use lighting to set a mood * How to record audio * Open discussion of working on set * Q&A **Day 2:** Sunday March 22nd - 09:00 - 16:00 * Practical exercises using our camera, lighting and sound equipment * Everyone gets to work with all the gear * Homework for Day 3 & 4 * Q&A **Day 3:** Saturday March 28th - 09:00 - 16:00 * Creating a shot list, storyboarding, and camera diagrams * Lighting diagrams for the different scenes * Shooting plan for Day 4 * Further work with camera, lighting, and audio gear * Q&A **Day 4: Shoot Day!** Sunday May 29h - 09:00 - 16:00 * Working with actors * How to work on set * Shooting the script as a group * Everyone gets to perform all roles * Quick review of footage * Downloading of footage to drives * Q&A **About the Workshop Leader:** Hi, I’m Alex DePew and I have been working in the film industry for over 19 years and have led several filmmaking workshops, many of which have been here in Berlin. I absolutely love teaching newbies the ropes and I get tons of joy when I see someone light up as they make a connection between what I am teaching and something they have seen in a movie. When a student then applies that knowledge to their own film, it is a thing of beauty.

**🎬 Screenwriters' Meetup Invitation 🎬** This meetup is for anyone passionate about storytelling—whether you’re a screenwriter, filmmaker, producer, or someone with a great idea looking for the right collaborators. Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your screenplay, this is the perfect space to create, collaborate, and refine your work. In this session, we explore the question **“What is real?”** in the context of **artificial intelligence and humanity**. The session is structured in three parts. During the first 30 minutes, we will explore the theme together and gather as many perspectives, experiences, observations, and ideas as possible. The next 30 minutes we will write a short story based on the question *“What is real?”*, using artificial intelligence and humanity as our creative framework. If you have the time beforehand, take a moment to reflect on the theme. What is your personal relationship to artificial intelligence and the question of what is real? How does it feel? What experiences—your own or those of people around you—come to mind? You don’t need to prepare anything in writing. Just come with a clear point of view and a few thoughts you’ve already considered. In the last hour we will share our stories and explore them together in depth.

You can pitch yourself or your story idea for our new 8 weeks **Make Your Mov(i)e Challenge**! The topic is **Is it real?** After our Kick Off Event last week, we offer you the chance to pitch your story idea or yourself for challenge short film projects. The goal is to assemble your team and get feedback to get your project rolling! To make pitching easier, please use our Pitch Template [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14hwMd4RgHdvJrlKdzToPOBfMd22KE0swV1hwuTpeu60/edit?usp=drivesdk](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14hwMd4RgHdvJrlKdzToPOBfMd22KE0swV1hwuTpeu60/edit?usp=drivesdk) You can jump into the challenge right now: Register here to join [www.makeyourmovie.de](www.makeyourmovie.de) We are happy to see you this sunday! Curious what we do? Check our [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/filmmakersandmovienerds/) ♥️ **This is what Filmmakers and Movienerds is about** 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!*

Please also consider registering [on Luma](https://luma.com/vcdsbyd4 "https://luma.com/vcdsbyd4"), as that is currently Social Rising's main channel at [luma.com/socialrising](https://luma.com/socialrising "https://luma.com/socialrising") Let’s make Futurium come alive! ​*Night at the Museum? Close enough.* ​Join us as we walk through Futurium, capture whatever catches our eye, and use AI to bring Futurium to life. This is a fun content creation event where we meet to create & socialize. ​--- ​🎨 Event Preparation: Get Your AI Ready! ​To make the most of our time together, please ensure you have your favorite AI tools set up and ready to go before the event begins. ​⚠️ The "Fine Print" * ​Self-sufficiency: Everyone is responsible for their own account and subscription (if a paid plan is required). * ​No Tutorials: This is an active creation session, not a training workshop. Please ensure you already know how to navigate your chosen app. * ​Pre-installation: Please have your apps downloaded and your logins tested. We won’t have time for tech support or "how-to-download" guides during the event! ​ ​🔍 What are these tools? ​If you are new to these names, here is the "simple version" of two of our top recommendations: * ​Freepik: All-in-one AI image and video production, speed, and asset accessibility. * ​Higgsfield: operates as a versatile, all-in-one creative platform, excelling in high-quality image generation, extensive asset libraries, and rapid, high-volume production. ​ ​🚀 Further Recommended Generators: * ​Gemini: Excellent for quick image generation (Free plan allows \~20 images/day; currently no video). * ​Google Veo 3: Google’s latest high-end cinematic video model. * ​Kling: Famous for highly realistic human motion and physics. * ​Hailuo / Wan: Cutting-edge models for fast, high-quality social clips. * ​OpenAI Sora 2: The "gold standard" for complex scenes. (Note: Availability on Freepik) ​ ​--- ​We at Social Rising organize regular events for creators, influencers & social media enthusiasts to connect, learn and grow. We invite you to meet and engage in conversations with like-minded people both locally and in our worldwide events! ​**Most important information** * ​The best way to stay informed about our events is to join our newsletter at [https://socialrising.com/join](https://socialrising.com/join) * ​If you're a creator with a larger audience, you will benefit the most from this newsletter. You will be invited to public and exclusive events, and we will reach out to you with partner and job opportunities. * ​If you want to help us creating our events: We're looking for 1-2 volunteers per event! Let us know if you're intersted through this form: [https://socialrising.com/volunteer](https://socialrising.com/volunteer) \- we'll then reach out if we need you\. ​**What do participants & speakers think?** ​"Matteo's meetups are incredible. Every time I come, I meet people who genuinely change my life. He somehow manages to get everyone involved, and the overall vibe is so nice. Can't wait for the next one!" - Dom (tech_wizzdom) ​"Matteo, thanks for the event yesterday. Its much better than other social media events that I have attended. Good work! So thanks!" Joe (via a Google Review) ​"What a fantastic group of people! If you are looking to connect with top-shelf digital communicators, Social Rising's meetups are perfect for that."- Oliver Aust - Founder, Investor, Bestselling Author, Podcast Host. ​"Matteo put on a killer event. Normally events are full of trivial, uncomfortable conversations, but I love Social Rising events, cool people and discussion points, and great locations", Digital Nomad Lifestyle. ​**Our story** ​In 2019 we started organizing meetups for creators & influencer in Berlin, and we became huge fans of the people that showed up and the topics that were discussed. So we expanded to London early 2020, and as the pandemic started, we became a home for creators worldwide. ​Now, in 2026, we host events in multiple cities and countries in North America & Europe. Wherever we are, influencers & creators connect, learn, and grow. Sometimes creators join us and share insights in lightning talks, and each time we all go home with new, interesting connections! ​**Virtual events** ​We have regular virtual meetups. Join your local meetup group ([https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups](https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups)) or follow our Eventbrite organizer dedicated to virtual events ([https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/social-rising-virtual-34048034485](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/social-rising-virtual-34048034485)). ​Please find a list of upcoming events at [socialrising.com](https://socialrising.com/) ​**What is this meetup for?** * ​Get to know new people in the social media space * ​Share experiences with like-minded people * ​Listen to inspiring lightning talks * ​Brainstorm and share ideas with fellow creators * ​Motivating each other * ​Finding opportunities to work together * ​Discuss how to approach and reach chosen target groups * ​Sometimes we have a product/brand presenting how they can support you * ​... and of course: have a good time and grab a drink together! ​**Your host** ​Matteo Savio, CEO of Social Rising & Digital Ideas, hosts the event. As a digital marketer, he is consulting in B2B marketing & sales, and started Social Rising in 2019 as he became fascinated by the topics and amazing people that showed up. He's enthusiastic ever since! Connect with him beforehand on LinkedIn! ​\*\*... and now?\*\* * ​Do you have experiences in growing and/or monetizing on Social Media? We'd love you to apply for a lightning talk: [socialrising.com/lightning-talk](https://socialrising.com/lightning-talk). * ​Are you interested in helping us creating our events? Help out as a volunteer: [socialrising.com/volunteer](https://socialrising.com/volunteer). * ​Follow us on Instagram and check out event images from past events: [instagram.com/socialrisingevents](https://instagram.com/socialrisingevents). * ​Especially as a brand or product you might be interested in following us on LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/company/socialrisingevents](https://linkedin.com/company/socialrisingevents). * ​Does your product bring value to creators? Apply for a product presentation: [socialrising.com/product-presentation](https://socialrising.com/product-presentation). * ​Join the meetup group closest to you here: [https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups](https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups). ​See you at the event! ​Matteo & the Social Rising Team

**Photo Challenge** is our new event series built around bold, real-world photographic challenges that push your confidence, perception, and creative boundaries. This edition — **“In Search of New Models”** — is about developing your ability to recognize visual potential, approach people with presence and respect, and create powerful portraits of individuals with **natural beauty, strong character, and model-like features**. This is not street photography — it’s **street casting**. You’ll learn how to identify striking faces, strong aesthetics, and unique presence in everyday urban life, and how to confidently approach them in a professional, human, and respectful way. It’s a mix of: • confidence training • social intelligence • street casting skills • portrait photography • human connection • visual storytelling ⚠️ **This event is only for experienced portrait photographers.** You must already be comfortable with camera handling, composition, and directing subjects. **Moreover, please bring your business cards or at least a printed QR code with a link to your portrait photography Instagram account!** **🧭 How it works** * We meet at the starting location and wait **15 minutes** for everyone to arrive. * Participants are divided into small teams of **3–4 people**, mixing different confidence levels and social energy. Each group’s mission is to: • Identify people with **model-like features, strong presence, or unique aesthetics** • Approach them respectfully • Introduce the project clearly and professionally • Ask for a portrait • Create strong, clean, expressive portraits • Build genuine, positive human interactions A **simple, respectful conversation script** will be provided to make approaching easier, natural, and non-awkward — focused on clarity, transparency, and consent. **✨ Why join?** • Learn real-world **street casting** skills • Build confidence in approaching attractive, high-presence individuals • Improve your ability to read visual potential in people • Practice portrait photography in uncontrolled environments • Strengthen your directing and communication skills • Create high-quality model-style portraits • Expand your creative and social comfort zone If enough strong portraits are created → we’ll organize a **community photo exhibition**. **📜 Rules** • Always be respectful, transparent, and professional • No pressure — rejection is part of the process • All models must receive their photos • Any public sharing must be approved by everyone involved If posted publicly: • Tag ISO Club: **@the_isoclub** and **@_portraitscenter** • ISO Club may repost and use images, always with **full credit to photographers and models** 📍 **Location:** Hackescher Markt

## **Visuell präsentieren, dokumentieren und erkunden – das Visualisierungstraining für Fortgeschrittene** Du weißt bereits, dass das Flipchart das schnellste und praktischste Präsentationsmedium ist? Nach den Grundlagen der Visualisierung möchtest Du nun Dein Wissen auffrischen, vertiefen und gezielt erweitern? Du willst Aussagen durch handgezeichnete Symbole verstärken und Deine persönliche Moderationsschrift optimieren? Dann ist unser Visualisierungstraining für Fortgeschrittene genau das Richtige für Dich. Nach Abschluss des Workshops wirst Du Deine Präsentationen mit neuem Elan gestalten und einen echten WOW-Effekt erzielen. ### **Trainingsinhalte:** * Visuelles Vokabular ausbauen und gezielt einsetzen * Visuelle Vokabeln miteinander kombinieren * Komplexe Sachverhalte auf einfache Formeln bringen * Neue Bedeutungsebenen durch Kombination von Text und Symbolen erzeugen * Die Symbol Safari – abstrakte Begriffe in anschauliche Schlüsselbilder verwandeln * Das Infogramm – aus der inneren Logik eines Textes eigene Layout-Templates entwickeln * Eigene Themen schnell in einfache Präsentationsplakate verwandeln * Über visuelles Präsentieren eine Beziehung zum Publikum aufbauen ### Methodik: Im Visualisierungstraining für Fortgeschrittene arbeiten wir anschaulich und praxisnah. Die Visualisierungstechniken werden Schritt für Schritt erprobt, sowohl individuell als auch im Team. So kannst Du die erlernten Methoden direkt in Deinen eigenen Projekten anwenden und Deine Visualisierungen auf ein professionelles Level heben. Voraussetzung für die Teilnahme am Visualisierungstraining für Fortgeschrittene ist der vorherige Besuch des [Grundkurses](https://lette-akademie.de/kurse/visualisierungstraining/). Zielgruppe: Das Training richtet sich an alle, die Grundkenntnisse in der Visualisierung mitbringen und Lust auf mehr haben. Anmeldung: https://lette-akademie.de/kurse/visualisierungstraining-fuer-fortgeschrittene/ Termine: Fr., 20. Mrz 26, 15:00 – 19:30 Sa., 21. Mrz 26, 09:30 – 14:00 Gebühr: 162 € / 12 Unterrichtsstunden Zusätzliche Kosten: ca. 12,– € Material Voraussetzungen: Grundkenntnisse in der Visualisierung Veranstaltungsort: Lette-Akademie Berlin gGmbH c/o Lette-Verein Viktoria-Luise-Platz 6 10777 Berlin Fragen zum Kurs? info@lette-akademie.de

**RED** *by John Logan* **RESERVATIONS** **& INFO** [HERE](https://tfk-berlin.de/?page_id=6936) **Please note:** An RSVP on Meetup doesn't reserve you a place **Actors:** Adam Ludwig, Josh Spriggs **Director**: Brian Bell **Assistant Director:** Izzy Rousmaniere **Tickets:** 20 €, reduced 15 € **Theatre:** [Theaterforum Kreuzberg](https://tfk-berlin.de/?page_id=5665) Produced by *The Acting Muscle* The eminent and idealistic artist Mark Rothko, clashes with his young impressionable assistant Ken in an unflinching look at two people's very different perspectives on what makes life worth living and art worth making. As they grapple with their art and each other, we get a front row seat to a generational conflict for the ages. Whose opinion is valued? What can art accomplish and what value does it have in our lives? A play about the delicate balance between making art, making peace with yourself, and making your own way in the world. *Recommended for audiences 13 and older. Contains strong language. Herbal cigarettes are smoked onstage.* **RESERVATIONS** **& INFO** [HERE](https://tfk-berlin.de/?page_id=6936) **Please note:** An RSVP on Meetup doesn't reserve you a place

Join us as we get together for a Discount Tuesday / Choose Your Movie event to see your choice of the top-reviewed indie drama TOW or the action-comedy-horror THEY WILL KILL YOU! A winner either way! Here are details, trailer and plan for this event: TOW: This drama follows a homeless Seattle woman who fights her way out of tow-company hell to reclaim her life and the car that held it all together after receiving a tow bill for $21,634. The film is directed by Stephanie Laing and stars Rose Byrne, Dominic Sessa, Demi Lovato, Ariana DeBose, Octavia Spencer, Simon Rex, Elsie Fisher and Corbin Bernsen. Tow premiered to rave reviews at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival where critics declared, “Tow is a winner” and called the film “a story of perseverance, heart, and real fight, the kind of small human story we see less frequently these days, but need now more than ever!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiUtqgeDVI8 THEY WILL KILL YOU: A woman takes a job as a housekeeper in a NYC high-rise, unaware of the building's history of disappearances. She soon realizes the community is shrouded in mystery. The film is directed by Kirill Sokolov and Zadie Beetz, Myha'la, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette. The film is being released immediately following its premiere at this year’s SXSW Festival earlier this month. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYqQPiXpi4w PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing of both films and will meet in the upstairs lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime! Once showtimes are announced, advance ticket purchase via the GFC website is advised! Once you have yours, please list your movie of choice and seat number in the Comments section of this event. Complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Join us as we get together to see Ryan Gosling and Sandra Huller in the highly anticipated sci-fi adventure, PROJECT HAIL MARY! The film is based on the best-selling novel of The Martian and follows a man who awakens on a spacecraft before realizing his mission to save Earth. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: A science teacher wakes up on a spaceship, light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission to save the Earth. The film is directed by the filmmaking due Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (21 and 22 Jump Street, Into and Across the Spider-Verse) and is based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir (The Martian). The film stars Ryan Gosling, Sandra Huller (Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest), Lionel Boyce, Milana Vayntrub and Ken Leung. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VYsnngkS_U BUZZ AND REVIEWS: The buzz and reviews for PROJECT HAIL MARY are off-the-charts good! The film is earning a 95% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where critics call it an “old school blockbuster crowd-pleaser” and “a new sci-fi classic!” It’s “deeply hopeful,” well-acted,” funny,” “dramatic,” and “exceptionally rousing throughout!” Others call it “something truly magical” and one that “we’ll be talking about this one for decades to come!” And I believe Slashfilm says it best: “It will lift up and squeeze your heart, crack you up with laughter, and give you a sense of hope and wonder in a way that few movies have been able to inspire.” MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 2:30pm SuperScreen DLX showing and meet in the lobby area between 2:05 and 2:15pm! Tickets already on sale and will likely move fast for this hot ticket / opening weekend showing so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. As a head’s up, this is a longer movie at 2hrs 36mins. DINNER PLAN: Dinner immediately following the movie at 5:30pm at group favorite, FUGU SUSHI, located just next door! Separate RSVP required for the Dinner / Movie portions of this event. An RSVP here means you're signed up for the MOVIE! This portion will be open as long as seats remain. If you also plan to join for dinner, please also RSVP in the separate event listing for the dinner portion of this event. Should be a good one, Dan

This 1967 film is widely regarded as one of the best American movies ever made. Now remembered almost as much for its Simon and Garfunkel music as its deadpan comedy and being the role that established Dustin Hoffman as the hottest actor in Hollywood. It became a cultural icon for capturing the spirit of 60s angst of a young man on the make, while garnering a batch of Oscar nominations. After watching the movie on your own, join us to relive (or experience!) those feelings at our discussion.

This is a relaxed, community-driven Unity GameDev meetup. There’s no strict agenda this time — just developers getting together to talk shop, share projects, and exchange ideas. **Some topics that may come up (based on attendee interest):** • Frame Debugger & performance tooling • Addressables & additive scene workflows • Input System, localization, responsive UI • AI integration approaches • DevOps & LiveOps experiences • Full lifecycle: idea → cross-platform publishing • Favorite Asset Store tools and hidden gems • Weird Unity quirks we’ve all run into *Nothing is locked in.* Bring a project if you’d like. Bring a question. Bring a lesson learned. Or just come hang out and meet other developers. All skill levels welcome!

Buongiorno! Director Gianfranco Rosi's newest documentary is out: Pompei: Below the Clouds. The Gateway is screening it this weekend. Andiamo alle 4.30pm venerdi' sera! I'll be there at 4.20 in the lobby. It's happy hour pricing so tickets should be only $7,75 Ecco il link: https://gatewayfilmcenter.org/movies/pompei-below-the-clouds-2026/

A great movie deserves a great dinner! Join us after PROJECT HAIL MARY for another fun and tasty dinner at a CMG-favorite restaurant, FUGU SUSHI! RSVPs are limited for the dinner portion of this event! Here are complete details: FUGU SUSHI: Fugu Sushi offers a truly authentic experience that keeps customers (and the Movie Group) coming back for more. They offer an extensive menu with a delightful array of options and something for everyone! From their top-rated sushi, to tasty appetizers, soups, salads, bento boxes, tempura, delicious teriyaki dishes (including chicken, shrimp, salmon, tofu, vegetable and more), and vegetarian and vegan options, you’ll be certain to find something you love! MENU: https://www.fugusushicolumbus.com/menus RSVP: An RSVP here means you're signed up for the DINNER portion of this event. Seating is limited. If you also plan to join for the movie, please also RSVP in the separate event listing for the movie portion of this event. For the movie, we'll meet in the theater lobby at 2:10pm for the 2:30pm SuperScreen DLX showing. Advance ticket purchase for the movie is advised. Please RSVP in both events, if you plan to attend the movie and dinner. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan