“ I want these local Meetups because I am wide open right now and would like to do some connecting, networking...working on my writing. ”

“ Hello Everyone,I am a newbie to the industry and I am interested in finding part time and/or internship work in the tampa bay area.I am a fast learner and a hard worker . most importantly if you have work I'm cheap lol,can't wait to meet you guys :) ”

“ hello. i'm schuyler. i rock it. ”

“ Hello, Bascially being a single parent it's easy for me being able to have meetings in the same area i live in. Verses going all the way to tampa ”

“ I'd love to be part of a local indie film project. ”

“ I've lived in Tampa for the last few years, working in the commercial optical field, I'm moving to the Lakeland area and I'm making a career change as well. I'd love to talk about job-ops as well as possibly starting some local-group projects. ”

“ Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth" woke me from my slumber. ”

“ I am very interested in meeting documentary producers or people who produce independent films. ”

“ Hello all, I write Sci-Fi and would love the chance to network with some other writers. I have learned a good bit about the business side of writing, but I have a lot left to learn. So lets grab a coffee and meetup! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm interested in networking and finding groups with similar interests. ”

“ I would like to meet people and get involved with all areas of the arts in the Tampa Bay area. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i,m going to make soup operas ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I many ideas and lack the follow through to turn them into novels. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in developing screenplays and I am looking for a network of people to corroborate my methods and ideas. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because without them I will be forever lost. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in learning about this industry. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet people who have better talents in filmmaking then me. people who know more about screenwriting and who can operate a camera. also people who are good actors. Email me at trevs1167@hotmail.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to get to know and work with great people in my field. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because: I'm a film producer in Sarasota and a Film Professor @ University of Tampa. I beleive in community and attachment to getting things started & done.... more will be revealed. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because our new Film Commission in Sarasota County wants to serve the people making this industry happen and help them do more, better, and promote themselves, their services & skills! ”

“ I want to learn more about the industry and network ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I've been a major film buff since childhood. Both my kids have shared this interest and one has been in the entertainment industry. ”

“ I want to meet other area writers, share reviewing, help and be helped. Review groups, socializing. Was member of GA Writers Association in Atlanta until I moved here 2 1/2 years ago. Stop by beach cigar shop & chat about writing. mike@cigarista.com ”

“ I am someone who has been in Tampa for five years, and finding culture here is a hard thing to find. I would love to meet creative people who share the ability to create out of thin air. Or just the love of doing that. ”

“ Weekend Film Crew, founded by Daniel Brienza, helps actors, crew, and filmmakers to connect, learn about filmmaking, and work on and perform in local films. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to network with other writers. I would like this to be a place of encouragement and a source of comfort to all. Hopefully it will be a place where we can share our love of writing and learn from each other. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have the means of giving these people a platform to exhibit their talents. ”

“ Hi everyone, I'm looking forward to meeting you in future outings. I moved here from the DC area, and I've enjoyed getting to know the Tampa area. See you soon! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy people who have similar interests to myself. Really am hoping to just have some friends over the internet. ”

“ I want to people who are into poetry also. It seems these days that a a lot of people hae closed minds. So if you are in to arts...by the way I can't draw, but yeah if you are into arts and poetry please do hit me up, later folks ”

“ I've been acting in play's since I was little and have always loved it. I've been in movies never the lead role but maybe some day I will and meeting knew people can allways help in that field. ”

“ My name is Mike Matteo and I've been writing screenplays for over a dozen years. I had my first screenplay produced last year. It is titled: Descansos (see IMDB) and it is presently making the rounds in the European film market. I have also optione ”

“ I want local Poetry Meetups because poetic community is necessary. I want to share personal poems, discuss poetry and theory, and hear fresh voices. I live in Sarasota, not Tampa. ”

“ I want local Acting Meetups because i just love performing. That's when I am happiest! ”

“ I want local Screenwriters Meetups because I have started my first screenplay, and would love to have people to bounce ideas off of. ”