A community where all filmmakers are welcome
The film industry can feel closed off — hard to enter, harder to belong.
Filmmakers Meetup was created to change that. Here, aspiring filmmakers, content creators, and seasoned professionals come together to learn, share, and create — without fear of judgment or gatekeeping.
Building Connections, One Meetup at a Time
What started as a simple idea — to bring filmmakers together — has grown into a community that thrives on collaboration, shared stories, and creative energy.
what is fm
Filmmakers Meetup is a grassroots community for anyone who loves filmmaking — from aspiring storytellers and content creators to seasoned professionals.It’s a free, inclusive space where people can connect, learn from one another, and build lasting creative relationships.
how it started
We looked for a place where filmmakers could freely connect, but most events felt exclusive, expensive or hard to find. So we decided to create our own.The first meetup started small — just filmmakers sharing stories and ideas — but quickly grew into a movement for openness and collaboration in the local film scene.
how it works
We host community meetups where filmmakers come together to network, exchange insights, and spark collaborations. Each event is free and made possible by volunteers, sponsors, and creatives who believe in the same vision: a film community that’s open to all, built by all.
Inclusive by Design
Everyone’s welcome — from first-time storytellers to experienced filmmakers. No gatekeeping, just growth.
Community-Powered
Built and run by volunteers, sponsors, and creatives who believe in collaboration over competition.
Story-driven
Every meetup, every connection, every conversation starts with the love for storytelling.
our mission to contribute to
the filipino film industry
We believe in the power of stories that bring people together. Filmmakers Meetup was created to make filmmaking more accessible — a place where anyone with a story, regardless of background or experience, can find community and connection.
Our mission is simple: to build spaces where creativity feels less intimidating and more collaborative. We want filmmakers — from aspiring storytellers to seasoned pros — to find belonging, share knowledge, and grow through real conversations and real connections.
We’re not here to replace the industry; we’re here to fill the gaps. Every meetup is a small step toward a bigger goal — a thriving Filipino filmmaking community that supports, uplifts, and celebrates one another.
Core values that drive our creative vision
Filmmaking is more than craft — it’s connection.
We’re here to remind filmmakers that storytelling isn’t reserved for a chosen few, but for everyone brave enough to share their truth.
We value honesty over polish, collaboration over competition, and curiosity over ego. Our community thrives on openness — where every filmmaker, from student to veteran, has something to teach and something to learn.
We take risks, embrace imperfection, and believe that the most powerful stories come from lived experience.
Because every frame, every choice, and every conversation has the power to move someone — and that’s what keeps our passion alive.
At Filmmakers Meetup, we’re not just watching the industry evolve — we’re helping reshape it, together.
Our founders
The core strengths that drive our creative movement forward
For me, it’s about building a space where stories and ideas can grow — where every filmmaker, no matter their level, feels heard and inspired to create.
I want everyone who has a passion for filmmaking to feel included and welcome in a community built by filmmakers.
What matters most is creating a space that feels like home — where collaboration comes naturally and creativity flows freely.
Join our team
Help us shape the future of Filipino filmmaking