APAC May Filmmaker Meetup

APAC Filmmaker Meetup

Join us for the APAC May Filmmaker Meetup to connect, share ideas, and collaborate. This in-person event is a perfect opportunity to network with fellow filmmakers, exchange tips and tricks, and discuss the latest trends in the industry. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this meetup is open to all levels of experience and all craft specialties of film and video. Don't miss this chance to mingle with like-minded creatives and expand your professional circle. Mark your calendars and get ready for an inspiring, fun gathering of local film and video artists.

We'll be updating everyone on the 2026 AP'N3 Short Film Challenge, registrations open now with submissions due by August 31. Create a 3 minute film using Asbury Park as inspiration. Details at www.FilmAsburyPark.com

This will be an exciting evening as we're Emmy-nominated director Craig Singer gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his latest film THE BLOCK. Portions of the film were shot in and around Asbury Park and the greater Monmouth County area. Craig will give us insight into shooting locally, provide some best practices uncovered filming his latest project and the challenges of indie-film distribution. Dive deeper into THE BLOCK on the film website https://www.theblockmovie.com.

Craig Bio: Craig Singer is an Emmy-nominated director. His theatrical film 6:45 has earned him multiple awards, including Best Feature, Paris Independent Film Festival; Best Horror Feature, Hong Kong Indie Film Festival; and Best Director, Catalina Film Festival. He was nominated for an Emmy in the interactive fiction category in 2008 and his series have been honored many times by the Tellys and Webbys. He's also an author of the book MOGULS: The Lives and Times of Hollywood Film Pioneers Nicholas and Joseph Schenck.

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