(All free to the public, unless otherwise noted)
Thursday – August 1st – 8pm-? Mini Cinema Short Film Experience Festival of new short films Laemlle’s Music Hall, 9036 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills CA (After-party mixer at Chakra Lounge) Free admission & after-party (VIP tickets also available) Info & RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/7191494955?ref=ebtnebregn
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Saturday – August 3rd – 10am-12:30pm Alameda Writers’ Group general meeting Industry Q&A: screenwriter/producer Glenn M. Benest, literary consultant Michelle Wallerstein Glendale Central Library auditorium, 222 E. Harvard St., Glendale CA (one block east of the Galleria and the Americana) Free and open to the public; free street parking one block east Info & annual membership: www.alamedawritersgroup.ning.com
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Saturday – August 3rd – 2pm-? Estrogen Zone screenings Networking & screenings (Ladies’ Choice), with fellow film & fantasy enthusiasts L.A. Science Fantasy Society, 6021 Tyrone Ave (north of Oxnard), Van Nuys CA Free & open to the public (donations accepted) Info: www.lasfs.org
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Sunday – August 4th – 7pm-9:30pm Greenhouse Arts & Media monthly meeting Networking & Industry Q&A Guest: director/animator/screenwriter Cory Edwards (Hoodwinked) CBS Studios, 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City CA Free & open to the public (must RSVP before 5 pm, August 2nd) (Note: Greenhouse meetings are recorded) Info & RSVP: http://greenhouseproductions.com/
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Monday – August 5th – 7pm-9pm Women In Animation Writers Roundtable Share & critique scripts-in-progress; professionals networking Animation Guild, 1105 North Hollywood Way, Burbank CA Free for WIA members (Non-members, $5) RSVP requested for script submission Info & RSVP: wiawritersrt@gmail.com, ATT: Penny Lane
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Monday – August 5th – 11:59pm-5am SOMETHING’S HAPPENING with Roy of Hollywood “Don’t Touch That Dial” – Old-Time-Radio classics Hosted by Force’s friends, Bobb Lynes & Barbara Sunday 90.7, KPFK-FM – Also available online, up to 90 days. Online archives: www.kpfk.org
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Tuesday – August 6th – 6:30 pm-9:00 pm Film Independent monthly Member Night Networking & filmmaker info exchange *6:30-7:30 – Non-member orientation Film Independent Office, 9911 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA Free and open to the public Info: http://www.filmindependent.org/events/
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Wednesday – August 7th – 12:30pm-? “Lunch With Mike” Topic of the month: TBA Industry guest: Birns & Sawyer’s Michael Rogers Monthly discussions on the latest tips, tricks, technologies & on-set protocols Birns & Sawyer, 5275 Craner Avenue, North Hollywood CA Free admission & refreshments Info & RSVP: www.birnsandsawyer.com or (323) 446-8211
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Wednesday – August 7th – 7:30pm-? We Make Movies Screenwriters Workshop Readings & feedback for scripts-in-progress Theatre Asylum, 6320 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood CA Free admission & refreshments (Submission fee for scripts) Info & RSVP: www.WeMakeMovies.org Actors sign-up: http://wemakemovies.org/reader-signup/
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Saturday – August 10th – 1pm-8pm Cinema Anime club screenings Networking & screenings with fellow Japanimation enthusiasts 2nd Saturdays, monthly L.A. Science Fantasy Society, 6021 Tyrone Ave (N. of Oxnard), Van Nuys CA Annual membership available Info: www.lasfs.org
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Sunday – August 11th – 2pm-? Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society Open House & Gaming Night Second-Sundays, monthly Networking & gaming with fellow enthusiasts L.A. Science Fantasy Society, 6021 Tyrone Ave (N. of Oxnard), Van Nuys CA Free & open to the public (donations accepted) Info: www.lasfs.org
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Monday – August 12th – 7pm-9pm Greater Los Angeles Writers Society Screenwriting Workshop Read & critique original screenplays-in-progress Moderated by Dan Watanabe & Frank Zanca L.A. Valley College, Monarch Hall, #104, 5800 Fulton Ave., Valley Glen CA Free and open to the public, annual membership available GLAWS membership required for script submission Contact Dan Watanabe for meeting confirmation and advance script e-files Info & RSVP: email watanabedan-glaws@yahoo.com
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Wednesday – August 14th – 7:30pm-? We Make Movies Improv Night Readings & feedback for scripts-in-progress Theatre Asylum, 6320 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood CA Free admission & refreshments (Submission fee for scripts) Info & RSVP: www.WeMakeMovies.org Actors & writers sign-up: http://wemakemovies.org/2013/07/improv-night-wednesday-july-17th/
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Saturday – August 17th – 10am-Noon LumaForge’s 4K Unplugged Final Cut Pro X Workflow Meetup Meets 3rd Saturdays, monthly Presentations & networking with Industry pros The Lot, 1041 N. Formosa Ave – Fairbanks Bldg, West Hollywood CA Free admission (limited seating; advance RSVP required) Info & RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6822886437?ref=ebtn
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Saturday – August 17th – 10am-Noon Tom Safer Presents Cartoons Feature: TBA Networking & screenings with fellow animation & fantasy film enthusiasts L.A. Science Fantasy Society, 6021 Tyrone Ave (N. of Oxnard), Van Nuys CA Free & open to the public (donations accepted) Info: tesafer@roadrunner.com
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Saturday – August 17th – 1pm-8pm Cartoon Fantasy Organization Networking & screenings with fellow animation & fantasy film enthusiasts L.A. Science Fantasy Society, 6021 Tyrone Ave (N. of Oxnard), Van Nuys CA Annual memberships available Info: http://c_fo.tripod.com/ or www.lasfs.org Queries: Gustav Baron at cfo1977@yahoo.com