(All free to the public, unless otherwise noted)
Wednesday – May 1st > > “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
Saturday – May 4th>> All Day Annual Free Comic Book Day First Saturday of May Free giveaways, signings, presentations & more Various comic book stores, libraries, movie theaters & more Locations throughout the U.S. & Canada, and worldwide Info & locations: freecomicbookday.com
Saturday – May 4th>> 10am-12:30pm Alameda Writers’ Group general meeting Industry Q&A: writer/director Tom Lazarus (Knight Rider) 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: alamedawritersgroup.ning.com
Sunday – May 5th>> – 7pm-9:30pm Greenhouse Arts & Media monthly meeting Networking & Industry Q&A Guest: actor Tony Hale (Veep, The Heat) CBS Studios, 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City CA Free & open to the public (must RSVP before 5 pm, May 3rd) (Note: Greenhouse meetings are recorded) Info & RSVP: greenhouseproductions.com
Monday – May 6th>> 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
Monday – May 6th>> 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
Monday – May 6th>> 7:30pm-? “Deconstructing PI” Panel discussion on stereoscopic visuals in “Life Of Pi” Guest: Bill Westenhofer, Claudio Miranda & other members of the Academy Award-winning team Samuel Goldwyn Theater, 8949 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills CA General admission, $5 (Academy members & students with a valid ID, $3) (Wait line for sold-out performances begins at 5:30pm) Info & tickets: www.oscars.org RSVP: oscars.org/events-exhibitions/events/2013/05/pi.html
Monday – May 6th>> 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
Tuesday – May 7th>> 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: filmindependent.org/events/
Wednesday – May 8th>> 7pm-? L.A. Post Production Group meeting Networking, demo panels & presentations Guest: Blackmagic Design’s Kendall Eckman & NewBlueFX’s Travis White Showbiz Software Café, 500 S. Sepulveda Blvd, West L.A. CA Admission: $5; free memberships available Info: lappg.com RSVP: rsvp@lappg.com
Wednesday – May 8th>> 7pm-? South Bay Filmmakers monthly meeting Industry Q&A: TBA Member networking, project updates, member Q&A Second Wednesdays, monthly Location: TBA Members only Membership info & RSVP: southbayfilmmakers.org/
Saturday – May 11th>> 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: lasfs.org
Sunday – May 12th – 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: lasfs.org
Thursday – May 16th>> Noon-6pm Post-NAB Technology Expo 2013 Exhibitors & demonstrations of latest technology * Noon-Complimentary lunch * 4:30pm-Cocktail reception Key Code Media, 270 South Flower St, Burbank CA Free (with RSVP); limited seating available Info & RSVP: keycodemedia.com/Event-Pages/key-code-media-post-nab-technology-expo-may-16-2013#overview
Thursday – May 16th>> 7:30pm-10pm L.A. 3D Club (aka/Stereo Club Of Southern California) monthly meeting 3D photography competition & exhibition, networking with fellow enthusiasts Armory for the Arts, 145 N. Raymond Ave, Pasadena CA (South of the 210 freeway, 1 block east of Fair Oaks) Free, annual membership available (3D glasses provided) Info: la3dclub.com
Saturday – May 18th>> 9:30am-4pm J.L. Fisher, SOC, ICG & ASC 7th Annual Mixer & BBQ Lunch Demos & exhibits from Panavision, Arriflex, Anton Baur & many more J. L. Fisher facility tours & professional industry panels *Morning & afternoon panels – TBA J.L. Fisher, 1000 West Isabel Street (west of Victory), Burbank CA Free admission & refreshments Info: jlfisher.com
Saturday – May 18th>> 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
Saturday – May 18th>> 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: c_fo.tripod.com or lasfs.org Queries: Gustav Baron at cfo1977@yahoo.com
Sunday – May 19th>> 10am-12:30pm Women In Film Writers Group Reading scripts-in-progress Actors always welcome, no RSVP required Alan Feinstein Studio, 13273 Ventura Blvd, Ste 212, Studio City CA (Located on the NE Corner of Fulton and Ventura) WIF Members & non-WIF: $2 (cash only, please) Info: wif.com RSVP: email Laura Grant at lauraggrant@aol.com
Sunday – May 19th>> 11am-5pm Time Meddlers – Dr. Who Fan Club Networking & screenings with fellow Dr. Who & BBC-TV series enthusiasts L.A. Science Fantasy Society, 6021 Tyrone Ave (N. of Oxnard), Van Nuys CA Annual memberships available Info: www.timemeddlers.org
Upcoming events:
05/19-Hollywood Shorts, Hollywood CA (Free)
05/19-LA3D Club monthly Movie Night, Los Angeles CA (Fee)
05/22-Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group, Hollywood CA (Fee)
05/22-Los Angeles Cinema Club & Video Workshop, Burbank CA (Membership required)
05/23-Women In Animation Pitch Night, Burbank CA (Fee)
05/30 thru 06/02-Cine Gear Expo 2013, Hollywood CA (Fees vary)
05/31 thru 06/02-Great American Pitchfest 2013, Burbank, CA (Fees vary)
06/11 & 12-3rd Annual New Media Film Festival, West Los Angeles CA (Fees vary)
3D Force Industry Events Calendar for the month of May courtesy of JR of 3D Force.