SLFW Meetups
St. Louis Filmworks offers meetups every other month for filmmakers, industry professionals and those starting out or interested in motion media.
Events are held at various locations throughout the metro. We offer a free masterclass with Q/A on various topics to equip writer/directors prior to each event.
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NEXT MASTERCLASS & MEETUP
April 14th | STL.org
Masterclass: From Script to Set
DATE: Tuesday, April 14th
TIME: 5–9 PM
ADDRESS: 3033 Locust Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103
COST: Free (Food & beverages provided)
MASTERCLASS: From Script to Set with Mia Bible & Chris Lawing, 5:30-6:30 PM | Networking from 6:30-9PM
This is a rare opportunity to learn from two working filmmakers actively bringing stories from page to production, navigating the real path from script to set.
Featuring Mia Bible: Award-winning actor, writer, and producer whose work spans narrative film, television, and documentary. Her short film HONORABLE earned international recognition and a Best Short Film award, while her production work includes projects with ESPN+, Hulu, and The CW. A St. Louis creative force, Mia is also the founder of initiatives that expand visibility and opportunity for Black artists and production crews.
Featuring Chris Lawing: Award-winning director, editor, and cinematographer with over 25 years of experience across film, television, and commercial production. His career includes work on projects like Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. and numerous broadcast productions, as well as writing and directing feature films including Penitentia and Greg’s Going to Rehab. Through his company, Mercury Films, Chris has built a body of work that blends cinematic storytelling with real-world production expertise.
Together, they’ll break down the first steps of transforming a screenplay into a living, breathing production, moving from words on a page to people, places, and things.
Bring a friend and join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and creative ignition.
PAST MASTERCLASS's & MEETUPS's
Masterclass: Story Development
DATE: Friday, January 30th
TIME: 5–9 PM
ADDRESS: 1501 S. Kingshighway, St. Louis, MO 63103
COST: Free (Food & beverages provided)
MASTERCLASS: Story Development with Bart Baker & Jack Snyder | 5:30-6:30 PM | Networking from 6:30-9PM
This is a rare chance to learn story craft from two seasoned industry pros who have navigated studio systems, network TV, and feature development at the highest level.
Featuring Bart Baker: Bart Baker is a novelist, playwright, and screenwriter with 19 produced credits. His acclaimed novel Honeymoon with Harry is being adapted into a feature starring Kevin Costner and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Featuring Jack Snyder: Jack Snyder is a screenwriter and director with eight produced feature films, three of which he directed, with releases through Fox, NBCUniversal, Warner Bros., and Sony.