Arty Filmers

Arty Filmers is back at Amber Café on Thursday 5 November, the next in its run of regular meet-ups for the city's filmmaking community. It's a night that brings together filmmakers, actors, writers, businesses and arts organisations, and it's run as a space to screen work, meet up, present and find crew. If you've got a short you've been wanting to get in front of people, or you're looking for a DP or an editor for your next project, this is where you'll find them.

The format is open: you can screen your work, pitch an idea, or just turn up and chat with people who are doing similar things. It's as much about the networking as the screening, and because it's a regular thing, it's a good way to keep in touch with the local scene rather than just popping up when you need something. The mix of roles — from the writers and actors to the businesses and arts organisations — means you're likely to run into people from different parts of the process, which is exactly what it's for.

It's held at Amber Café on Bond Street in Hull, and it runs on the first Thursday of each month, from 6pm and going late. The next one is on 5 November, so if you're working on something right now, it's a handy date to keep in mind. If you're just starting out or looking for your first crew, it's a low-pressure way to get your name out there and see what else is being made around the city.