Film Group Meeting

Jiovanni Iacoviello · July 2nd, 2007, 09:45 PM

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

Robert Lane · July 8th, 2007, 09:35 PM

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.

Alex Hatz · July 9th, 2007, 11:17 AM

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

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Originally Posted by Jiovanni Iacoviello

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

Jiovanni Iacoviello · July 10th, 2007, 07:50 PM

Robert,

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

Jiovanni

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Lane

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.

Jiovanni Iacoviello · July 10th, 2007, 07:53 PM

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

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Originally Posted by Alex Hatz

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

Ken Hodson · July 10th, 2007, 08:54 PM

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"?

Jiovanni Iacoviello · July 11th, 2007, 06:44 AM

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Hodson

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"?

Jiovanni Iacoviello · July 11th, 2007, 06:48 AM

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

Craig Irving · July 11th, 2007, 11:45 AM

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.

Frank Pitsikalis · July 11th, 2007, 01:14 PM

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.

Matthew Nayman · July 11th, 2007, 01:32 PM

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

Jiovanni Iacoviello · July 12th, 2007, 08:06 AM

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.

Evan C. King · July 13th, 2007, 03:12 PM

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.

Jiovanni Iacoviello · July 13th, 2007, 05:19 PM

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

Simone Maurice · July 13th, 2007, 07:19 PM

Hey Jiovanni,

I think we met on another board! Still interested!

Simone

July 2nd, 2007, 09:45 PM	#1
Jiovanni Iacoviello Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 40	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

July 10th, 2007, 08:54 PM	#6
Ken Hodson Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 1,315	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"? __________________ Damnit Jim, I'm a film maker not a sysytems tech.

July 11th, 2007, 06:48 AM	#8
Jiovanni Iacoviello Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 40	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

July 8th, 2007, 09:35 PM	#2
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,823 Images: 15	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.

July 11th, 2007, 11:45 AM	#9
Craig Irving Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 539	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.

July 11th, 2007, 01:14 PM	#10
Frank Pitsikalis New Boot Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 23	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.

July 11th, 2007, 01:32 PM	#11
Matthew Nayman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 917	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

July 12th, 2007, 08:06 AM	#12
Jiovanni Iacoviello Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 40	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.

July 13th, 2007, 03:12 PM	#13
Evan C. King Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 532	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.

July 13th, 2007, 05:19 PM	#14
Jiovanni Iacoviello Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 40	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

July 13th, 2007, 07:19 PM	#15
Simone Maurice New Boot Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 15	Hey Jiovanni, I think we met on another board! Still interested! Simone