Film Making Berlin

From Filmmakers & Movie Nerds

Curious what we do? Check our [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/filmmakersandmovienerds/) ♥️ Would you like to meet some like-minded filmmakers? Start a project? Or do you need help with a movie you are currently working on? Are you new in the city and you'd like to meet people tinkering with movies? **Then you should join us!** We meet every Sunday. It’s important to us that we get to know each other in person. To create a community of connected people, work, learn and grow together. For film making you need a crew of reliable people with a positive can-do-attitude. This is the place to find them. Together, we will talk about these topics: * What you are currently working on * What you need help with * What would you like to help with * What you you would like to learn This is event is great for: * filmmakers * movie nerds * writers * camera operators * editors * actors * sound recorders * composers * gaffers * producers We are limiting the amount of people, so we can have a structured introduction and discussion. After that we get together loosely with some drinks and chats. And then we mostly go for dinner with a couple of us. **Important information**: *1\. To sustain and grow this amazing community\, we started a member contribution that is due every month\. The money we collect is used solely for the purpose of the community\. Of course you can come once or twice without contributing to check us out\!* *2\. This event may be photographed and filmed by us\. By attending\, you agree that you may appear in photo or video material used for our content and communication\.*

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The Screenwriting's on the Wall

Tue, Jul 28, 5:00 PM

From Filmmakers & Movie Nerds

For those about to write -- let them come to Berlin! Think of us as a writers' room on the Iron Curtain. We help you turn ideas into Beat Sheets, and Beat Sheets into Scripts. Whatever your level -- we help you to raise your game. We also do a lot of table reads. And provide constructive feedback. And talk about books and films and shows we love -- and draw inspiration for our own projects from them. We workshop works-in-progress. We give you the tools -- you find your flow. Broadly speaking, we have ways to make you write!

4 attendees

Filmmakers & Movie Nerds Meetup #189

Sun, Aug 16, 3:00 PM

3 attendees

Film Night – Le Beau Mec (The Beautiful Guy)

Tue, Jul 28, 6:00 PM

From Village.Berlin

From Berlin Photo Community: The ISO Club

**Film Night – Le Beau Mec (The Beautiful Guy)** Hosted by Pierre Emö For **LGBTQIA+** **[Free with registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/village-film/w31-2026/)** **Le Beau Mec (The Beautiful Guy)** directed by **Wallace Potts** UK, 1979 – 70 min **In English with English subtitles** Wanted by all but truly known by none, hustler and actor Karl Forest was France’s first gay porn superstar—but who was he really? American filmmaker Wallace Potts (More, More, More) sought to answer that question with this stunning docu-fantasy portrait. Mixing candid interviews with Forest with rare footage of his live show (choreographed by none other than Rudolf Nureyev) and highly stylized recreations of his past exploits courtesy of acclaimed cinematographers François About (Equation to an Unknown) and Academy Award winner Nestor Almendros (Days of Heaven), Le Beau Mec is a hauntingly beautiful portrait of gay self-creation. **Hinweise** **Sprache**: The event will be held in English. **Kosten**: The event is open to everyone and free of charge. *\*\* Diese Veranstaltung ist Teil unseres Programms ‘****[Gemeinsam statt einsam](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness)****‘, unterstützt von der* ***[LADS](https://www.berlin.de/sen/lads/en/)****.* *Erfahre mehr über das Programm [hier](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness).* 🔵 **Film Night – Le Beau Mec (Der schöne Kerl)** mit Pierre Emö Für **LGBTQIA+** **[Kostenlos mit Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/village-film/w31-2026)** **Le Beau Mec (Der schöne Kerl)** Regie: **Wallace Potts** UK, 1979 – 70 Min. **Englisch mit englischen Untertiteln** Von allen begehrt, aber von niemandem wirklich gekannt: Der Stricher und Schauspieler Karl Forest war Frankreichs erster schwuler Pornostar – doch wer war er eigentlich? Der amerikanische Filmemacher Wallace Potts (More, More, More) versuchte, dieser Frage mit diesem beeindruckenden dokufiktionalen Porträt auf den Grund zu gehen. Durch die Verbindung offener Interviews mit Forest, seltenem Filmmaterial seiner Bühnenshow (choreografiert von niemand Geringerem als Rudolf Nurejew) sowie stark stilisierten Nachstellungen seiner früheren Eskapaden – umgesetzt von den renommierten Kameramännern François About (Equation to an Unknown) und dem Oscar-Preisträger Nestor Almendros (Days of Heaven) – entsteht mit *Le Beau Mec* ein zugleich eindringlich schönes wie nachhallendes Porträt schwuler Selbsterschaffung. **Über die Filmnacht am Village** Die monatliche Filmnacht von we are village hat sich zu einem Muss für Cineasten entwickelt, die eine Auswahl an beliebten Klassikern genießen wollen. Das Programm umfasst eine breite Erkundung queerer und nicht-normativer Perspektiven in verschiedenen Genres und künstlerischen Stilen, die über LGBTQIA+Themen hinausgehen. Nach jeder Vorführung werden die Gäste zum Verweilen und zur Teilnahme an entspannten Gruppendiskussionen über die Filme und damit verbundene Themen eingeladen. **Hinweise** **Sprache**: Englisch mit englischen Untertiteln **Kosten**: Die Veranstaltung ist für alle zugänglich und kostenlos. *\*\* Diese Veranstaltung ist Teil unseres Programms ‚****[Gemeinsam statt einsam](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness)****‚, unterstützt von der* ***[LADS](https://www.berlin.de/sen/lads/)****.* *Erfahre mehr über das Programm [hier](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness).*

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📸 New formula: Portray or be portrayed!

Sat, Aug 8, 8:00 AM

From Berlin Photo Community: The ISO Club

The sibling to our existing event formula, **Portray & BE Portrayed,** **Portray & OR Portrayed** expands the previous formula by introducing 2 separate participation roles: * **Photographer:** For creators who want to fully focus on mastering lighting, composition, and directing talent without distractions. * **Model:** For anyone looking to step in front of the camera, build their modeling portfolio, or capture high-quality content for professional headshots, creative projects, or dating profiles. Compared to the previous formula, this time the roles are exclusive, meaning you will join this event either as a photographer OR a model. **This event formula is meant to activate different parts of our community.** Similarly to our Group TFP event formula, we will be working with smaller groups of 3-4 members with shifts, during which models will be rotating across all of the photographing groups. **📍 Location** We will be shooting around the architectural lines and ambient lighting of the **Government District (Regierungsviertel)**. To make the most of our time, a plethora of curated reference locations and backdrops will be provided to all participants at the start of the event. **🍽️ Post-Event Social Lunch** After the event, we will go to [Zollpackhof](https://maps.app.goo.gl/rCvptgpB86PLizPA9) to discuss results and socialize. **📋 Participation Requirements** * **Photographers:** This session is for **Intermediate to Advanced (Intermediate+)** creators. You must have a pre-existing portrait photography portfolio to join. * **Models:** You are required to send a quick photo of your planned outfits before the event - we will review & respond ASAP **🎟️ Tickets & RSVP** * **Price:** Free! However, a voluntary donation is highly appreciated. Your contributions directly support the club and help us keep organizing future events. * Models need to reach out to organizers first before signing up for the event **🔄 Post-Shoot Requirements** * It is **mandatory** to share your final edited photos with the models and organizers - we recommend using [Picflow](https://picflow.com/) * Collaborate with models before sharing their photos on your social media, and always properly tag & mention them * Make sure to tag & mention us on your photos from this event using our IG handles: [@the_isoclub](https://instagram.com/the_isoclub), [@_portraitscenter](http://https;//%5Binstagram.com/_portraitscenter%5D(instagram.com/_portraitscenter)) **📷 Media Release & Participation Agreement (TFP Basis)** The ISO Club runs on good energy and collaboration! Because our events are built around community and creative production, we operate on a mutual "Time for Photos" (TFP) framework. By RSVPing, you agree that organizers and fellow creators can snap photos/videos of you (including cool behind-the-scenes moments) to share in our Instagram Reels and promo materials. If you prefer not to be on camera, we totally get it, but this specific meetup might not be the right fit. Check out our full, formal legal disclosure and data rights here: [link](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AUdMQjlS_lELS-J1hti7-YszZ-QVjMYvYSf5KTm_0zI/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.iefaw0dm19du)

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"Portray and be portrayed" - summer edition in Café am Neuen See!

Sat, Aug 15, 9:00 AM

From Design and Animation (2D/3D) Berlin

**📍 Location:** Café am Neuen See (Tiergarten, Berlin) – *We will meet at the outdoor lakeside tables.* **📅** **Date & Time:** Saturday\, 15\.08\.2026 \| 11:00 – 17:00 Get ready for a summer edition of "Portray & Be Portrayed," this time combined with a massive community hangout at one of Berlin’s most beautiful lakeside spots! We are mixing structured shooting with a relaxed social vibe. Instead of staying in one fixed group all day, we are introducing a fluid, rotating format so you can network, grab a drink, and create incredible portraits with different people. **How it works:** * **The Hub:** Cafe am Neuen See is our base camp. Come hang out, grab a coffee or beer, and meet the community. * **Fluid Rotations:** Every 1.5 to 2 hours, we will mix things up! New groups of 3–4 will be assigned at the cafe for targeted shooting blocks inside the scenic Tiergarten park. **👥 Participant Requirements & Gear** * **Skill Level:** Intermediate+ only. You must have prior experience with portrait photography. * **Gear:** Dedicated cameras only (No smartphone photography). **⚙️ What to bring** Bring your favorite portrait glass! Since we are shooting in the lush, shaded paths and lakeside spots of Tiergarten, feel free to bring portable reflectors or handheld tubes to play with natural light diffusion and fill-flash. **🤝 Photo Sharing & Community Guidelines** * **Mutual Permission:** Get agreement from both parties before posting photos to public social media. * **Give Credit:** All public posts must tag the photographer, the model, @the_isoclub, and @_portraitscenter. * **Community Share:** Drop your favorite shots in our Discord and WhatsApp groups. We'll be reposting the best ones! * *Tip: We highly recommend using PicFlow to easily select and finalize photos together.* **🎟️ Tickets & RSVP** * **Price:** Free! However, a voluntary donation is highly appreciated. Your contributions directly support the club and help us keep organizing future events. **📷 Media Release & Participation Agreement (TFP Basis)** The ISO Club runs on good energy and collaboration! Because our events are built around community and creative production, we operate on a mutual "Time for Photos" (TFP) framework. By RSVPing, you agree that organizers and fellow creators can snap photos/videos of you (including cool behind-the-scenes moments) to share in our Instagram Reels and promo materials. If you prefer not to be on camera, we totally get it, but this specific meetup might not be the right fit. Check out our full, formal legal disclosure and data rights here: [link](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AUdMQjlS_lELS-J1hti7-YszZ-QVjMYvYSf5KTm_0zI/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.iefaw0dm19du)

13 attendees

Design and Animation (2D/3D) Meetup Berlin

Tue, Jul 28, 5:00 PM

From Berlin Screenwriters Network

It's all about getting to know new people from your favorite industry. So if you are interested in Motion Design, 2D or 3D Animation, CGI, Illustration or any related field, feel free to join us. Grab a beer in a relaxed atmosphere, have a nice chat about key frames or discuss your next project! Beginner or expert – wir freuen uns auf dich!

25 attendees

Berlin Screenwriters Network Monthly Happy Hour

Wed, Aug 5, 5:30 PM

From Audio Developer Meetup Berlin

**Update: For the next few months, we'll be back at Kaschk in Mitte.** Join us at Kaschk in Mitte (U Rosa Luxemburg) on the first Wednesday of every month for a fun, casual evening of socializing with other Berlin screenwriters. No agenda. Just drinks and good conversation. It's an informal event so just show up and meet some great people! Anyone in the film industry is welcome to join us! Our Happy Hour is the first Wednesday of every month starting at 7:30pm and going until ??? Be sure to look for our sign on one of the high tables next to the back patio. You can join our Telegram channel where we post updates: [https://t.me/berlinscreenwriters](https://t.me/berlinscreenwriters?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdVJDY0hmVHFjM1dBOHVsZnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4F4u3E23YJGqdnvywhGxCw8ZWmFOxSW-1THms7Hu1Yr4FSe1qC7xYtpYxpcA_aem_FHfKo9LvjlWc8jHQkyGSCA) See you there!

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August Meetup: Interactive Audio

Tue, Aug 4, 4:00 PM

From Berlin Screenwriters Network

On the 4th of August we will host the next iteration of our monthly Audio Developer Meetup, where **Robyn Pacetti** from [Protagonists!](https://protagonists.com/) will be sharing their journey of creating a new kind of interactive audio experience. For our short talk, Fernando Garcia will present their latest research on detecting AI-generated content in hybrid music mixtures. As always, there will be a chance to network over drinks and pizza. Anyone interested in Audio development is welcome! Doors open at 18:00, talks start at 18:15. Please note: Attendance is **strictly limited** to people who have RSVP'd. **Long talk details** **A journey to create interactive, imaginary audio worlds** **\- Robyn Pacetti** What if we could explore imaginary worlds without looking at a screen? Explore environments, engage with characters, be the protagonist — interact with an imaginary world you don't just listen to, but move through and shape through your choices. The founder of Protagonists! talks about her journey creating a new kind of interactive audio experience: the vision, the goals, how it works, what they've built so far, some of the challenges, and what doors this new kind of experience might open — for people and for the audio space. **About the speaker** Robyn Pacetti is the Founder of Protagonists!, an early-stage bootstrapped venture actively building a new kind of interactive audio entertainment: imaginary worlds you step into and shape through your choices — ScreenFree, no graphics. It's a return to the oldest way humans have told stories — by voice, with the listener imagining the world into being — but with agency, so you don't just listen, you act. After 25 years in the games industry (Amazon, Ubisoft, Wooga), Robyn now works at the frontier of interactive entertainment. **Short talk details** **How Much AI Is in This Track? Detecting AI-Generated Content in Hybrid Music Mixtures - Fernando Garcia** AI-generated music is reshaping the music industry. By early 2026, it made up around 44% of daily uploads on Deezer, and studies suggest most listeners can't tell it apart from human-made recordings. This has driven a major research effort on automatic detection, almost all of which asks one binary question: is this track AI or human? State-of-the-art detectors now hit over 99% accuracy on that question. But that isn't how AI actually shows up in modern production. Producers use it as a modular tool: an AI drum loop combined with a synthetic bassline and a human singer's voice. The result is hybrid material that's neither fully human nor fully AI, exactly the case the binary framing can't describe. This talk covers Fernando's work reframing detection for that reality. Instead of a yes/no label, they treat it as a regression problem: estimating a continuous AI energy ratio, the fraction of a track's acoustic energy that comes from AI stems. Fernando will explain why these detectors work at all (they exploit subtle spectral fingerprints left by neural audio codecs), and show how a model trained to estimate that ratio reveals patterns a binary detector misses entirely. The broader takeaway: near-perfect binary accuracy is not evidence that a detector is ready for realistic, mixed-content music. As AI becomes a normal part of production, the question worth asking isn't whether a track is AI, but how much. **About the speaker** Fernando Garcia de la Cruz is ML Engineer at seeqnc, working on AI detection. His interests range across generative models, music information retrieval, and real-time audio software, with a focus on building practical tools for musicians and technologists. He holds an MSc in Sound and Music Computing from the Music Technology Group (MTG), Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, and a BSc in Electronics Engineering from Instituto Politécnico Nacional in Mexico City. He began his career as a software and data engineer in consultancy before moving into audio and music research, working on real-time audio tools and libraries at Dolby Laboratories, AI-generated music detection at BMAT, audio plugins at the MTG with the Essentia library, and most recently as a research intern at Sony CSL Paris. He has also spoken at the Audio Developer Conference and contributes to the Sound of AI community.

43 attendees

Screenwriters' Group Meetup (Every two weeks)

Thu, Jul 30, 5:00 PM

From Berlin Houdini User Group (BHUG)

A regular meeting to read and discuss work writers' are currently engaged in. For screenwriters' serious about their writing and wanting the support and incentive a periodic group meeting can provide. The meeting will be at Alexanderplatz (contact Marc, the organizer, beforehand for exactly where). We'll make introductions about ourselves, our experiences and what we want out of the group. If you're comfortable in doing so, come prepared with a something you're working on that you want to read or discuss. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "The author is grateful to her weekly writers' group for kindness and criticism during the writing of this book." *from the Acknowledgments from the book "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan*

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Berlin Women in HUG (Houdini User Group) Summer Meetup

Fri, Aug 14, 4:30 PM

From Creative Code Berlin

We're excited to invite you to our **Women in Houdini Berlin Meetup** at Woodblock! (FLINTA only, thank you for respecting our space and the purpose of the meetup) Whether you're a seasoned Houdini artist, a student, or just beginning your journey, we'd love for you to join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and community. **When:** Friday, August 14th **Doors open:** 6:30 pm **Where:** Woodblock Animation Studio, Kottbusser Damm 25–26, Berlin There won't be formal presentations this time. Instead, we'll kick off the evening with a few short lightning-round introductions, giving everyone a chance to say hello and share a little about themselves, followed by plenty of time to mingle, exchange ideas, and get to know other women working with—or interested in—Houdini. We'll have snacks, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you're looking to meet fellow artists, share experiences, ask questions, or simply connect with the local community, we hope you'll join us. We look forward to spending the evening together!

7 attendees

Creative Code Stammtisch

Fri, Aug 7, 5:30 PM

4.8

**⭐ DOORS OPEN AT 19:30. PLEASE ARRIVE BEFORE 8PM! ⭐** The Creative Code Stammtisch is a casual show-and-tell for artists, makers, designers, coders, performers, learners and anyone interested in the use of computing skills for artistic expression. The event is free and open to all, regardless of age, origin, gender or experience. Beginners and first-timers should feel especially welcome! You don't have to be a coder yourself 😃 HOW TO FIND US? Find Prachtsaal Studio by crossing the courtyard next to Cafe Augusta on Jonasstr. 22, 12053 Berlin. WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? We start with quick introductions, then open the floor to anyone who wants to present something. There are usually around six 10-minute slots available, plus time for questions from the audience. First-timers are encouraged to share their work. Topics range from net art to computational design and interactive installations all the way to wearable electronics or generative poetry. If you’re wondering whether your own project might fit, take a look at the [Stammtisch archive](https://creativecodeberlin.github.io/Stammtisch/) to see what others have shared in the past. This event is *not* just for coders! New-media artists and anyone working with technology in their art are very welcome to share. If you enjoy art and/or technology, you’ll likely have a great time, and maybe even learn something new! BEGINNERS WELCOME! If you’re new to creative coding, you can find beginner-friendly resources at [creativecode.berlin/learn](https://creativecode.berlin/learn). THIS IS YOUR SPACE We do our best to create a welcoming environment for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. People from group generally underrepresented in open-source, art, and technology fields are warmly encouraged to come by. And if you know someone who might enjoy this meetup but isn’t sure it’s for them, let them know they’ll be welcome! SAFE SPACE POLICY We support the Berlin Code of Conduct: [berlincodeofconduct.org](http://berlincodeofconduct.org/) Please read and make sure you agree with its content. ACCESSIBILITY Prachtsaal Studio is located on an easy to access ground floor. We're very sorry to say that the bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible yet. DO I NEED TO SPEAK GERMAN? We speak mostly English so international guests are more than welcome! Our team also speaks French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish and German... though language availability may vary depending on which organizers are present :) CONTACT Raphaël de Courville team@creativecode.berlin +49 (0) 176 70070572 or get in touch via [creativecode.berlin](https://creativecode.berlin/) *** The featured artwork of the month is by @ojelibalon. We'd love to feature your work on the cover for the next Stammtisch! Please send an image at team@creativecode.berlin

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