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This MeetUp provides a forum wherein Chicago-area screenwriters will find a safe, nurturing environment (a) to learn and exercise the craft of screenwriting, (b) obtain feedback and critiques of their work, and (c) to discuss all aspects of screenwri

2.2 miles
away in Chicago, IL
161
Screenwriters
4.25

Welcome! The Chicago Film Producers Alliance (CFPA) is a support and resource sharing group aimed at helping independent producers through the process of completing their films and obtaining distribution. Membership is free. Anyone with a role in

3.2 miles
away in Chicago, IL
76
Producers
4.25

Meet with local writers to get critiques on short pieces, find a buddy to trade critiques on longer works, and meet other writers for companionship and good conversation.

28.1 miles
away in Naperville, IL
187
Writers and Aspiring Writers
4.25
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Josh
 New in town. 
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Chicago, IL Aug 26, 2008
Jaron
Chicago, IL Aug 26, 2008
 I would like to become more active with people who have some of the same interests and like to do interesting things. 
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Book Club, Book-Swap, Movie Fans, Brunch Club, more
Chicago, IL Aug 25, 2008
Emanuel Basnight
 Hey my name is Emanuel and I'm new to writing and new to Atlanta so meeting like-minded people in ATL is a win-win for me. 
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters
Chicago, IL Aug 4, 2008
Aaron
Chicago, IL Aug 3, 2008
Jimmy Otto
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Chicago, IL Aug 1, 2008
Edwin Colon
 I'm a film producer in Chicago and currently working on a feature film called Agada to be made in Belize. I also represent Xanthe Films, an independent film company in Chicago. 
Chicago, IL Jul 21, 2008
Jimmy fats
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Golf, Bowling, Pool, Volleyball, more
Huntley, IL Jul 19, 2008
 Hey's everyone: I am interested in getting to know some interesting creative people. How about you? Best: Josephine LiPuma 
Chicago, IL Jul 14, 2008
Katie
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Improv Art, The Onion, Comedy, Voice Acting, more
Chicago, IL Jun 26, 2008
Alex
Chicago, IL Jun 15, 2008
jon
jon
 I want these local Meetups because I think healthy political debate is an important part of making a democratic system work. Besides, it can also be fun if you do it right :) 
McHenry, IL Jun 6, 2008
Jessica
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Writer's Block, Writers
Chicago, IL Jun 5, 2008
 Hi, I've lived in the city all my life. Occasionally play foosball. Am a chicago bears fan. By day I work as a motivational speaker, jk. 
Chicago, IL May 18, 2008
Maureen Brill
 I want to meet kindred spirits. I seek a gentle, beautiful, graceful femme who is kind and creative, who has a beautiful smile and eyes that sparkle like stars. 
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, The L Word, Lesbian Literature, Rainbow Family, LGBT, more
Chicago, IL May 8, 2008
Boz
Boz
Oak Park, IL Apr 23, 2008
Chicago, IL Apr 1, 2008
Patricia
 I've been told I have a fabulous voice & would love to do voiceovers but don't know where to start. 
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Astronomy, Space Exploration, Particle Physics, Archaeology, more
Chicago, IL Mar 30, 2008
James Bath
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Digital Video Pros, Film Industry, New Order, The Smiths, more
Forest Park, IL Mar 5, 2008
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Aurora, IL Feb 13, 2008
Joe
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Buffalo Grove, IL Feb 10, 2008
David Welch
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Wingman, Acting, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Geek Culture, more
Chicago, IL Feb 10, 2008
Lynette
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Evanston, IL Jan 30, 2008
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Gary, IN Jan 29, 2008
Troy
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Elmhurst, IL Jan 25, 2008
M
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Chicago, IL Jan 4, 2008
Mary Lou
 I like to meet folks around Chicago, IL, in Wisconsin and and on my worldwide travels! Poetry, macrame, papercrafting, scrapbooking, stamping, jewelry, cardmaking are faves. Also want to resume fiber arts - crochet, knitting. Learn quilting! 
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Chicago, IL Jan 4, 2008
Jeffery
 I'm returning to Chicago theater after a long absence to be a SFX makeup artist and, now, permanent makeup tech. I'm the writer of two tuneful new musicals who wants to share my love of the art form, and find investors. I'm also single and looking! 
Chicago, IL Dec 18, 2007
mike
 I'm a film buff of all kinds. I'm an aspiring screenwriter with ideas flowing all the time! i'd really enjoy a chance to meet others like myself with a chance to get to know them....As well as share idea and see where it goes! 
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Writer's Block, Theater Industry, Writers, Classic Films
Park Ridge, IL Dec 12, 2007
EDward
Chicago, IL Nov 28, 2007
Joseph
 Hello, My name is Joseph, I am in the navy , but have over the years been very interested and been into creating films and acting. I am looking for other people who are into theater acting meet and learn more about it. 
Wheaton, IL Nov 9, 2007
Eric P. Martin
Chicago, IL Oct 30, 2007
george stein
 I want these local Meetups because it would be nice to find a group of poets to share work with and trade ideas with. 
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Poetry, Writers, Art, Philosophy, more
Michigan City, IN Oct 23, 2007
 Hello folks. Looking to meet other filmmakers in the north suburbs for a meetup. 
Chicago, IL Oct 5, 2007
 hello--my name is laurie. i am a freelance writer and editor. i also write short fiction. would love to network and meet other freelancers in the area. 
Villa Park, IL Sep 27, 2007
Robb Murray
 This set of predictions from our Science Futristics meeting might interest you: http://www.explain.com/future.htm Best regards --Robb Murray 
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Trivia, All Things Indie, Anthropology, Astronomy, more
Chicago, IL Sep 24, 2007
 I used to sing karaoke more frequently than I do now, and I miss it. 
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Boxing, Roller Skating, Voice Acting, Acting, more
Chicago, IL Sep 6, 2007
Bob
Spring Grove, IL Sep 5, 2007
Emmy
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Scrapbooking, Women's Social, Couples, Married Women
Chicago, IL Sep 2, 2007
Jennifer
 I want these local Meetups because I'm new in town and don't have any friends? 
Arlington Heights, IL Aug 29, 2007
Kenji Kenyon
 I want these local Meetups because i really enjoy to write, and listen to nice poetry, and i like to meet new people and have fun and go to some poetry clubs maybe and enjoy life 
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Poetry, Writers, Writer's Block, Art, Acting, more
Chicago, IL Aug 24, 2007
Mark
 I want these local Meetups, because I have not seen so many annonymous members. I thought my personality is neurotic. I like to express myself in writing from time to time. 
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Prospect Heights, IL Aug 14, 2007
 I want these local Meetups because writing is part of my day as is breathing. I want to meet like-minded people who love to write and creat their thoughts into words that they can share with others. 
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Poetry, Writer's Block, Writers, The Artist's Way, more
Chicago, IL Aug 5, 2007
Drew Turner
 I want these local Meetups because I own a film production company. 
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Indie Film, Film Industry, Digital Video, Digital Video Pros, more
Chicago, IL Aug 5, 2007
 I want these local Meetups because i think it would be cool and fun and productive and i love to meet new people all over 
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Poetry, Writer's Block, Writers, The Artist's Way, more
Chicago, IL Jul 4, 2007
John Buddeke
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Chicago, IL Jul 2, 2007
Laurann
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Mystery Shoppers, Work At Home, Writers, Writer's Block, more
Chicago, IL Jun 27, 2007
Laurie
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, TiVo, Television Production, Theater Industry, Film Industry, more
Chicago, IL Jun 22, 2007
Samuli
 I have just moved to the Chicago and am looking to network. Thanks! 
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Chicago, IL Jun 10, 2007
greensarong
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Chicago, IL May 30, 2007
 I want these local Meetups because NWI should not be a wasteland. We have a lot of talent here and no place to share it. 
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Writers, Science Fiction Writers
Valparaiso, IN May 18, 2007
antony
 I want these local Meetups because it would be great for networking and finding other contractors I could hire. 
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Videographer, Digital Video, Digital Video Pros, Media, more
Chicago, IL May 15, 2007
soulful
 I want to be a part of this particular meetup because I'm a fan of the works by African American authors and would love to meet others who feel the same way... 
Chicago, IL May 8, 2007
Taylor
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Chicago, IL May 7, 2007
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Chicago, IL May 2, 2007
 I want these local Meetups because Iam alsoan aspiring individual thats tryn to attain a goal that most would percieve as a..dream. A dream that can very well manifest its self into reality:given the amount of will from the creator. 
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Film Industry, Acting, Digital Video, Indie Film, more
Chicago, IL Apr 30, 2007
 I want these local Meetups because I'd like to meet other new and established screenwriters and get tips for being successful in the business. 
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Schaumburg, IL Apr 16, 2007
lyn
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Chicago, IL Apr 11, 2007
 I want these local Meetups because I'm a young journalist and aspiring writer who's trying to figure it all out. 
Chicago, IL Apr 11, 2007
c
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Chicago, IL Apr 8, 2007
Chicago, IL Apr 8, 2007
Max Power
 I want these local Meetups because networking with others is a very important way to find interesting projects and people 
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Chicago, IL Apr 1, 2007
 I want these local Meetups because I'm involved in the entertainment industry and I am always interested in meeting new people. 
Chicago, IL Mar 30, 2007
Wally Zambrano
Chicago, IL Mar 25, 2007
stacie
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Sarah Michelle Gellar, James Marsters, Angel, Charmed, more
Calumet City, IL Mar 22, 2007
Neesh
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Television Production, Writers, Mah Jong, Event Planning
Chicago, IL Mar 8, 2007
Drake
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Halloween, Goth, Vampire, Vampire: The Masquerade, more
Kenosha, WI Jan 25, 2007
WilliamTheBloody
 I am a working author and screenwriter for a Chicago-based entertainment company looking to stretch my creative brain beyond what I produce in the office. I'd love to hook up with passionate, gutsy writers who work hard and laugh harder. 
Chicago, IL Jan 3, 2007
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Writer's Block, Writers
Chicago, IL Dec 28, 2006
Jim
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Chicago, IL Dec 1, 2006
Stephie
 I want these local Meetups because I love to bowl and meet new folks! 
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Chicago, IL Nov 27, 2006
Gordon Parker
 I want these local Meetups because I enjoy the game and competition. 
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Poetry, Writer's Block, Writers, The Artist's Way, more
Gary, IN Nov 23, 2006
Danny Vazquez
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Rottweiler, Dog Breeders, Film Industry, Indie Film, more
Streamwood, IL Nov 17, 2006
Ron S.
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Karaoke, Volleyball, Basketball, Ping Pong, more
Waukegan, IL Nov 5, 2006
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about: Screenwriters, Television Production, Documentary Films, Indie Film,