Hi! Independent Film Aficionados is a group for folks who love those little movies that show at theaters like the Laemmle..... and before you've even heard of them, they're gone!!! =)  We see indies, documentaries, and foreign films.... Who knows, we may even sneak a worthy mainstream movie in here and there! =) After the movie we usually grab a cup of coffee or dinner and discuss the film, life, or whatever comes to mind.  Hope you can join us!!!   Key search terms: film, independent film, docu …

This group is dedicated to the original movie buff. The guy or girl who still sees the glamor in the movies. The person that still wants to go out and enjoy a movie on the big screen. Movies were made to be glamorous and that is something that this meetup should focus on. This meetup will bring that back We will be planning events to movie theaters to see new releases. We will also be setting up projectors all over at great spaces in the city to show great new and classic films. So get o …

Meet other local Movie Fans! Get together once or twice a month to plan movie outings and discuss the hot movies of the month.

Hi, ln our club we love discussing books and their film adaptations. After we've read the selected book, we get together to watch the movie on the big screen or on DVD), then we hang out and discuss both over dinner, tea, coffee or drinks. There are always plenty of opinions when a group has both read a book and watched the movie, and your (respectfully presented) opinion is welcome! The purpose of this club is not only to get motivated into reading, but also to build a strong friendship relatio …

A good movie seems even better when shared with others. Here's an opportunity to meet people with similar interests, and also make some friends along the way! We are a group that caters to 30+ movie fans in the Santa Clarita area. It's always nice to get out and about on the weekend to watch a movie, even have a meal and discuss it afterward. This meetup affords the opportunity to not just see a much anticipated film, but also meet new people, socialize, relax, and hope everyone will feel welco …

NewFilmmakers LA at Sunset Gower Studios is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization designed to showcase innovative works by emerging filmmakers from around the world, providing the Los Angeles community of entertainment professionals and filmgoers with a constant surge of monthly screening events. NewFilmmakers LA provides a forum where filmmakers can be recognized for their contributions, have open audience discussions about their projects and connect with industry professionals for insight on dis …

In 2008, we started as a group of adults who loves all things Harry Potter and realized that we love other geeky things like Lord of the Rings, Percy Jackson, Hunger Games, Star Wars, Star Trek, Dr. Who and much more! We will keep it pure Harry Potter until the last movie but will start integrating new themed meetups later in 2011 to celebrate our other geekulture obsessions. If you are 21 years or older and want to partake of some geeky fun, come check us out at our next meetup! The Los A …

Welcome Desis and Non Desis! Meet with other local Indian Professionals to network, hike, hang out, entertain and discuss the unique perspective that belongs to business and professional people who share an  Indian descent. We love and encourage culture exchange. Everyone is welcome.

I know everyone says their book club is different,  but this time we mean it! I want to be in a book club that doesn't read Oprah's book of the month. I have no interest in reading Chicken Soup for the Soul, Twilight, or Eat, Pray, Love . I want to read silly books, smart books, graphic novels, romance novels, classics, books made into movies (and visa versa), books about movie stars and rock idols. I want to do this with a group of like minded individuals who don't adhere to the formulas of con …

Welcome to The SoCal African American Cinema Connection - the only LA area movie Meetup group showcasing African American cinema, filmmakers and performers! SAACC is member of the highly successful SCMF Network family of movie Meetup groups. We are committed to the support, awareness and attendance of movies that prominently African American culture and lifestyle. We also support & attend mainstream/independent films that feature African American directors/screenwriters/actors as well. When new …

Vegans do more than just eat. The idea of the group is to meet up and have some kind of fun activity as a vegan group: playing poker and eating vegan pizza and drinking beer, watching a movie together, board games or council games, etc. the 1st or 2nd meetup should be a meetup to discuss what the group as a whole would enjoy doing together.

I love foreign films and performing arts enough that I don’t mind going alone BUT it will always be nicer to make a social outing and discuss them after with a group who share the same passion. If this sounds good to you, join this group! I plan to have 1- 3 meetups a month around LA to watch foreign films, opera, play, or other performing arts, followed by a social chat/discussion at local café to discuss our impressions.

This group is dedicated to providing a conduit for those interested in all things film. Focused on Westside theater venues, we pick choice new wide releases, acclaimed indies, and highly touted foreign films. Of course, we will also include special showings of classic films and special events with actor, writer and/or director Q&A's. We are also committed to providing a venue and desire for discussing the film after its showing. Usually, this will be as simple as a nearby coffee shop or dine …

Once a month let's meet on a Saturday or Sunday for a movie, dinner and discussion. Be 45 years or older, meet the second Saturday late afternoon/early evening then go for a dinner and discuss the movie. This group does not have to limit movies we can also do local theaters.

I decided to start this group through Meetup to recruit people from the local area who are interested in reading and discussing good books. The purpose of the group is to meet once or twice each month for friendly, but lively conversations about books, (fiction and non-fiction,) plays, poems or otherwise that group members have recommend. We might even throw in a movie now and again. The group will be based in Redondo Beach but people from further away are welcome. The group is open to men and w …

The Purpose of this group is to introduce certain aspects of Arts such as paintings, Photography, Writing, Film Making and Music to everyone who is interested to know more about it.. 1- Film Making 101 2- Photography 101 3- Art of Painting 101 4- Art of Story Telling 101 This group is a great place for all people who share same interests to get together and we can take photographs, watch films, discuss art and short stories and we will get the chance to attend art galleries, exhibitions, movie p …