Film Group Meeting - Greater Toronto Area
 

Hi,

I have access to a space... (a pottery studio actually) on Sunday & Monday nights. It's located near Vaughn Mills Mall, is reasonably large and would be a great place to meet and discuss each others projects, test out equipment, or even have screenings.

I've just moved back from Los Angeles where I lived for 20 years. I own my own HVX, Brevis 35mm adaptor, various nikon lens, a couple of lighting kits and some audio equipment. I would love the opportunity to meet with other people who have the same passion for filmmaking that I do. I'm hoping that there is enough interest to make this a regular thing.

If you are interested, please post your interest here. If we can get a large enough group, I would love to start these gatherings sometime later this month.

Thanks.

Jiovanni

Welcome to the forum, Jiovanni,

You might find a greater response in the "These people are in your Neigborhood" category of the forum. Another resource would be Mandy.com, MeetUp.com and even Craigslist would all be great places to create a group of locals to "meet up" and share info.

Mostly the people that browse this category are looking for troubleshooting, "how to" tips, reviews etc not necessarily formimg groups outside of the forum, so the above suggestions might do well for your intent.

any luck
 

i'm looking to meet up with like minded HVXers in Toronto as well.

Robert,

Thank you for the advice. I appreciate you taking the time. I will definitely give those a try.

Jiovanni

Alex,

I'm still hoping we can get more people involved, but I'm glad you posted. I'll keep you informed and hope these get togethers can still happen. Thanks for being the first to show any interest.

Jiovanni

I think your choice of resticting your group to only one cam could be the problem. If your interested in meeting like minded film makers, what does the cam have to do with "passion for filmmaking"?

Ken,

That wasn't my intention at all. That's why I posted HVX/Film Group. Now that you've mentioned it though, I see how that could have been confusing. I really wanted to start a film group regardless of equipment owned. In fact, even if you don't own equipment. The only reason I posted in the HVX section was because that is what I own. Of course it would be nice to meet other HVX owners, but that certainly was not a requirement. I just wanted the opportunity for people who wanted to make films to have a chance to meet and exchange ideas and knowledge. I hope more people will show an interest now. Thanks for giving me the chance to clarify.

Jiovanni

Starting a film group - Greater Toronto Area
 

Hi,

I have access to a space... (a pottery studio actually) on Sunday & Monday nights. It's located near Vaughn Mills Mall, is reasonably large and would be a great place to meet and discuss each others projects, test out equipment, or even have screenings.

I've just moved back from Los Angeles where I lived for 20 years. I own my own HVX200, Brevis 35mm adaptor, various nikon lens, a couple of lighting kits, a kessler crane and some audio equipment. I would love the opportunity to meet with other people who have the same passion for filmmaking that I do. I'm hoping that there is enough interest to make this a regular thing.

If you are interested, please post your interest here. If we can get a large enough group, I would love to start these gatherings sometime later this month.

Thanks.

Jiovanni

Sounds interesting. I'd love to see how my HVR-V1U looks with a Brevis 35mm adapter. Aside from that and some sound equipment, I have some Arri lights.

I would be interested too Jiovanni.

I have a Canon A1 with M2 Adapter and use Nikon Lenses.

I have a full time gig as the head of a software company but would love to make some short films as a hobby.

I am a quick study but let me know if you would rather have members with a rich experience in film making.

Hey. I am busy videographer/filmstudent in TO. I own a Canon A1, M2adaptrer and some other neat stuff. Here is my site.

www.notomatofilms.com

It's great to see there is some interest. I think everyone could benefit from this kind of gathering. I currently have two other people on another users group who are also interested. With the three of you here, that makes 6 of us. I hope we can get more people, but I think that's a pretty good start.

I'd like to get a consensus on what night works best for people. I can get the space Mondays and Sundays. Which do you prefer? Let me know and I'll pick a date for the first meeting and get back to everyone. Thanks.

I live in Mississauga but go to uni for film in Toronto, I've got an A1 and I'm down for to help out and take part in whatever group is formed.

That's great Evan. That makes six people that have responded so far. I'm going to give it another week to see if we can get a few more people, then I'll try to get a consensus on which night works best for people. I've already had two people tell me Monday nights work best. How does everyone else feel? Sunday, or Monday?

Jiovanni

Hey Jiovanni,

I think we met on another board! Still interested!

Simone

We did Simone and I haven't forgotton. I've had 6 people show interest between the two forums. That's not too bad, but I'm hoping we can get a few more. I'm going to give it another week and then I'll pick a date for the first meeting. Glad that you're still interested.

Jiovanni

Hi Jiovanni,

Sure thing! It's a small world :-)

Simone

Moved from P2 to Neighborhood.

Anyone in Toronto want to shoot some b-roll on 7/30 and 7/31? Pay is not great but it is fairly high profile stuff that would be good on a reel. Some band promotion and a live show. Shoot me an email ASAP.



ash =o) AshG@ashVID.com

Anyone in Toronto want to shoot some b-roll on 7/30 and 7/31? Pay is not great but it is fairly high profile stuff that would be good on a reel. Some band promotion and a live show. Shoot me an email ASAP.



ash =o) AshG@ashVID.com

I am a amateur videographer kicking around with a GL1. I am also currently trying to made a 35mm adaptor out of junk parts and PVC.

Unfortunately I am located way down town Toronto so getting to Vaughn mills is a bit of a journey.

cheers

hey0
Im in
I guess Im the yougin though. seeing as Im only 18, and still in highschool.
I own a xh-A1, Im currently putting together a computer and am interested in talking to like minded people and networking.

That's great Andrew. I'm going to pick a date for the first meeting and let everyone know sometime later this week. I hope everyone who's expressed an interest can make it. Look forward to meeting you.

Tom... I understand completely about the distance, but I hope if you're free, you might consider taking the drive anyway. Thanks for posting.

ha-ha, Drive?

You think someone who still uses a GL1 can afford a car?

My fiancée works up in vaughn though, so I'll have to ask her how to get there. Does the Viva bus go near the area?

cheers.

ill be needing the bus info to

see ya on the bus Tom

Tom,

Trust me... you're not the only one with car problems. I don't own a car either, having spent a small fortune this past year on all the video equipment I now own. Right now I'm driving a borrowed hand me down my family has been kind enough to give me.

I don't know if the Viva bus goes by there, but I will try to find out. The fact that you don't have transportation and are still considering coming out makes you exactly the kind of person I would like to have involved. By the way, what part of town do you live in? Maybe we can get you a ride?

Andrew,

What part of town would you be coming from? I'll see what I can find out for you as well.

http://www.vaughanmills.com/static/node1869.jsp

Vaughan Mills Mall has directions to itself, doesn't seem to mention viva at all though. (in regards to downsview station, it mentions it briefly from the finch route)

I am personally down in parkdale/liberty village area right against the gardiner. Furtherest point it seems.

scarborough and I know how to get to vaughan mills mall

Count me in.

I live in the Eastern part of Toronto and would love to join you guys.

Anyway to meet in the middle somewhere between vaughan mills mall and downtown? :)

Date for first meeting
 

Hi everyone.

I've set Monday August 13, 2007 as the night for the first meeting. If you are still interested in attending, please email me at:

classserver@yahoo.com

I'll be able to get a headcount and I'll email you the address/details of the meeting.

Hope you can all attend. It would be great to make it a regular event.

Thanks.

Jiovanni

any news on a carpool?

Hi everyone,


The meeting is definitely taking place this upcoming Monday Aug. 13 at 7pm. I will be bringing my HVX200 and Brevis 35mm adaptor for anyone who is interested in taking a look. Since this is just the first meeting, there won't be any specific agenda, but instead will be more of an opportunity for all to meet and for me to gage how much interest there is for future gatherings. If there's enough interest, and I'm hoping there will be, I would absolutely like to make this a regular thing. Future meetings would include screenings, testing of equipment (I've got a new green screen and small crane I'd like to play with) and of course, discussion of each others projects and how the collective might be able to help.

The location I have access to is very comfortable and low key. I think it's a perfect place for us to hang out, have a pizza, discuss film. If you've emailed me already to confirm, I will be emailing you back with the exact address of the meeting. If you have not emailed me yet, please send me a note at:

classserver@yahoo.com

I love film and am very serious about meeting like-minded people. If you are the same, I hope that you can make it.

Look forward to meeting everyone.

Jiovanni

Tom,

There may be someone coming up from the harborfront area. If you're still interested in coming, I can ask him if he could give you a ride. Let me know.

Just wanted to remind everyone that the meeting is still taking place tonight. I look forward to seeing everyone. If you haven't yet emailed me for info, there's still time.

classserver@yahoo.com

Jiovanni

First meeting went great
 

Just wanted to report that our first meeting last night went really really well. Everyone had a great time and we've all agreed that we should make this a regular thing.

Our next meeting will be Monday Aug. 20 @ 7PM. I look forward to see all of you who made it to the first meeting again, and hopefully some new faces as well. If you're interested in coming, email me at:

classserver@yahoo.com

I'll email you back info.

Thanks to all who came out. See you all next Monday.

Jiovanni

PS - I'll be typing up that contact list for all who attended and getting it out today, or tomorrow. Thanks again.

I would be interested in attending the next meeting. I live in Markham and own a Canon XL-2.

Ryan,

Email me directly so I can email you back the details. Look forward to meeting you.

classserver@yahoo.com

Jiovanni

Film Group Meeting - Greater Toronto Area
 

Hi,

We began a film group three weeks ago and it has been a huge success. We've already had two Monday night meetings and will be having another this upcoming Monday Aug 27 at 7PM.

It's located near Vaughn Mills Mall and is a great place to meet and discuss each others projects, test out equipment, or even have screenings.

I have been bringing my Brevis 35mm adaptor and nikon lenses, plus the cinevate rails and mattebox for all to see. Last week I also brought my kessler crane for everyone to try out.

The location I have access to is very comfortable and low key. I think it's a perfect place for us to hang out, have a pizza, discuss film.

If you're interested, please send me a note at:

classserver@yahoo.com

I'll email everyone back with the exact address.

I love film and am very serious about meeting like-minded people. If you are the same, I hope that you can make it.

Look forward to meeting everyone.

Jiovanni

interested maybe if there is a carpool.

Cheers.