… We provide assistance in the creation of works for film, television, video, and web, plus help individuals present their work to the industry through our annual Screenwriting Contest. CSN offers a script exchange, networking with film industry peers, a monthly speaker’s program, and a sense of community to members. We encourage meetings of all sorts -- small, large, anything that helps you finish your screenplay.

… You can bring scripts, completed films, cameras, and other gear. (Actors should be 18 years old to attend a meetup.)      

… INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS Our 1-day screenwriting bootcamp last fall was such a hit that we're bringing it back this year. Once again, we'll have screenwriting professionals and teachers take you through the elements of an effective and "marketable" screenplay. But we're also adding new workshops to provide an intensive introduction for beginners and novices. Stay tuned for more information. RESOURCES Check out the Resources page at http://www.meetup.com/ChicagoFilmmake...... for helpful tools suc …