Frequently Asked Questions

If you do not find an answer here, please feel free to email your question to me@austinfilmmeet.com.

Q.   What is Austin Film Meet?
A.   Austin Film Meet is a grassroots community organization that facilitates a supportive environment for indie film and media makers of all types and skill levels. We offer networking, collaboration and support. We host a variety of events throughout the year such as monthly industry mixers, speaker events, workshops, contests and other events.

Q.   When is Austin Film Meet?
A.   Event dates and times vary. Please check our calendar.

Q.   Where is Austin Film Meet?
A.   Currently, we do not have a permanent home. Instead we meet at different locations around Austin. Please double-check our website the day before for events for any last minute changes.

Q.   Who is Austin Film Meet for?
A.   Austin Film Meet is for anyone with an interest and drive to make or support indie film and media makers in the central Texas area. Our membership includes a wide network of varied talents and positions, including actors, directors, producers, screenwriters, copywriters, film crew, sound technicians, directors of photography, photographers, cinematographers, assistant directors, coordinators, marketers, promoters, graphic designers, scenic artists, web designers, social media gurus, make-up artists, costumers, and stunt coordinators.

Q.   Who runs Austin Film Meet?
A.   Creative Superhero H.Cherdon Bedford is Austin Film Meet’s Owner and primary organizer. But she couldn’t do it without the help of all the generous volunteers. Find out how you can help.

Q.   How can I promote my self/film/project to the Austin Film Meet group?
A.   The best way to promote yourself, your film/video project, or your event is to come to a meeting and tell us about it on the open-mic. Here are some other opportunities for promotion.

Q.   How can I sign up to be notified of new events?
A.  Sign up for Austin Film Meet mailing list. Coming soon.

Q.  What is the Austin Film Meet Google Group for?
A.   Austin Film Meet encourages discussion through a Google Group Listserv. From the “discussions” page you can read all the previous emails/posts and you can also manage your subscription to send all emails as they are sent, or a daily digest, or no emails at all. Whatever your preference. Please read the Listserv Guidelines first.

Q.   How can I stay updated on the latest auditions, crew calls and industry news?
A.   We recommend ShortFilmTexas.com and Dan Eggleston’s AustinFilmCasting Yahoo group. We do not maintain a place to post cast & crew calls, because we have decided to work in harmony with other community efforts. Rather than merely duplicating the efforts of our friends, we have chosen to work WITH them, instead of against them.

Q.   How can I submit my feedback about Austin Film Meet?
A.   You can submit your comments, questions, feedback and suggestions directly to H.Cherdon at me@austinfilmmeet.com. We do our best to incorporate into our programs as many member ideas and suggestions as possible. We appreciate your feedback. Thank you!

Q.   How did the Austin Film Meet start?
A.   Originally, Austin Film Meet was created as a group on Meetup.com that attempted to make a film as a group. When the group leader suddenly moved, Mike Rembis took over and the group became a casual mixer. In February 2009, Mike moved to Florida and started the Clearwater Film and Music Festival and left H.Cherdon in charge of what was to become the current Austin Film Meet.