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Our MissionAustin Film Meet brings together local indie film & media makers of all types & skill levels for networking, collaboration, continued education, and support. We focus on raising skill levels & professionalism through increased awareness, education & experience. We encourage a sense of community and a "pay-it-forward" attitude within our group. We believe in helping each other help each other. Join us!Improving Austin's Film SceneWe believe that while the local film community promises some incredible talent, we must work together as a community to improve Austin's reputation as a great place to make movies.We must work together to strengthen our organizations and resources. We must continue to educate ourselves and study our craft. We must present ourselves as a responsive, resourceful professionals, as part of larger community of artists who can promise and deliver. |
About Austin Film MeetThe Austin Film Meet is an entirely volunteer-powered, not-for-profit community group that gathers weekly in various locations around Austin, Texas. Our group is open to anyone with a drive to make, promote or assist film and media production of all types. Due to our high level of productivity, the Austin Film Meet has gained a reputation for being "the group that gets things done." If you want to meet people and make connections that lead to opportunities to be involved with some wonderful projects, the Austin Film Meet is a great opportunity.All types of Filmmakers of all types are invited to join us Everyone is Welcome!Writers - Producers - Directors - Still Photographers - Artists - Cinematographers - Actors - Stunts - Production Designers - Choreographer - LIGHTING Designers - Movie Poster Designers - Web Designers - Singers - Editors - GC Artists - Animators - Voice Actors - Production Coordinators - Make-up Artists - Grip - Gaffers - Best Boys - Prop Masters - Hair Stylists - Costume Designers - Wardrobe - Musicians - Art Directors - First Assistant Camera - Score Composers - Jingle-writers - Assistant Directors - Color Corrector - Promotion - Craft Services - Casting Directors - Set Designers  Our HistoryIn the sweaty summer of 2008, a guy named E started the Austin Filmmakers Meetup on Meetup.com. His idea centered on making a movie together each month. They were off to a good start with a strong script, written by Marlayna Glynn Brown. But sometime during production, E had to leave Texas suddenly.Unfortunately, he left behind an unpaid cameraman, a surprised crew and an extremely eager group left hanging & hungry for more. In stepped the charming Mike Rembis of Best Productions to save the day. After resolving the outstanding debts, progress continued. The cast & crew of on the set of People That Do Something were finally doing something again. In December 2008, the group held it's first official screening for the public. Five completed projects screened at the First Annual Holiday Bash & Screening for more than 100 wide-eyed viewers. The group's first film, a short drama entitled, People That Do Something was accompanied by an short unconventional horror comedy Great Roommate Manny, along with a 30 second spot for Doritos called It Matters!, a short comedy about two women and an unliekly man entitled Mr. One-Note, and Anthem, a short film based on a book by Ayn Rand. The films were fabulous and the room was filled with much happy energy.  But, good things never last forever. Only weeks later, Mike Rembis would hear Florida calling. He would go, but not before passing the torch to H.Cherdon Bedford. Appropriately, the first night of the Era of Cherdon fell a mere two days after Valentine's Day. With her she brought name tags and printed forms. She even whipped up a side of organization & a meeting agenda pie. Currently the Group Organizer, H.Cherdon continues working with Austin Film Meet members to perfect the group recipe. -By H.Cherdon Bedford, Austin Film Meet Organizer |
