Filmmaker Fusion
Blending the artistic talents of Writers, Directors, Producers, Cinematographers, Editors, Actors, and other filmmaking professionals in a monthly hybrid networking meeting with a panel of guests.
Scheduled Meetings

June 19, 2013 – Translating Stories to Screen
July 17, 2013 - Be Your Best on Set
August 21, 2013 - Location, Location, Location
More dates/topics to be announced…
Past topics:
May 15, 2013 - Creating Film Trailers and Demo Reels - PODCAST AVAILABLE
March 20, 2013 - Making Great Indie Horror Films - PODCAST AVAILABLE
February 20, 2013 - Creating A Compelling Documentary Film - PODCAST AVAILABLE
January 16, 2013 - Hidden Heroes Of An Awesome Film Crew
November 14, 2012 - Choosing the Right Crew
October 17, 2012 - Magic Can Happen in Post-Production
September 19, 2012 - All About Auditions, Casting and Actors
August 15, 2012 - Festival Success with Films
July 18, 2012 - Conquering the 48-Hour Film Challenge
June 20, 2012 - Making a Web Series
Monthly Event Details
When: 3rd Wednesday Night of Every Month, Most months
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Cost: FREE event – Open to the Public
Where: University of Advancing Technology, Room 136 (enter back of building by security) (2625 W Baseline Road, Tempe AZ 85283)
Event Format
The format of this meeting closely resembles that of business networking meetings. Starting with a structured way of meeting new people and getting personal endorsements for the quality of work of those in attendance. Then moving onto an engaging discussion of a filmmaking topic with a panel of professionals, and finishing up with time for open networking. If you want to get qualified filmmakers on your next project, this is the place to find them.
- Structured networking
- Formalized introductions of all attendees
- Referrals and endorsements
- Moderated panel of industry professionals on the announced monthly topic.
- Open Networking
Location
The University of Advancing Technology (UAT), 2625 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283-1056
Hosted and Moderated by
The monthly event is hosted by director/writer/producer and 2012 Arizona Filmmaker of the Year, Diane M. Dresback.
