So here we are, it’s a new year, a chance to start fresh once again. Psychologically this time of year gives us the opportunity to begin anew. Even if we deal with the same problems in our lives, opening a new document and typing a list of goals and changes we would like to see helps us to keep striving for a more fulfilling life.
Our group has seen some changes lately and that inspires me to shake things up and also provide more opportunities for writers to meet during the weekday evenings. We will continue our Third Saturday afternoon meetup, and be adding some Wednesday evenings to allow for more writing time and the chance to connect with those who have a different schedule.
Our hope is to reach more writers & filmmakers and connect more people in the community who wish to collaborate on film and writing projects, or just get (and give) regular feedback. Our table reads and film practice sessions are a no pressure way to grow your skills in the creative field locally.
The Toledo film scene is building and 2024 looks to be another step in our growth. Make sure to follow FilmToledo and Tol Talent for upcoming events and opportunities to connect with the local community. Toledo Creatives is another group on Facebook to keep an eye on if you want to be active in the area.
Our next meetup is Saturday January 20th at 12:30 p.m. at the Oregon Library.
We will also be available Wednesday January 10th in the Oregon Library 630-800pm. Depending on availability, we will be in one of the small interior conference rooms.
Don’t be shy, come say hi, and check out one of our meetups in 2024! If you’ve been wanting to, now is definitely the time!
The long month of January is almost over. How are those goals for the New Year going? If I had a graph of my creative activity for the month, it would look like a mountain range. Full of craggy upshots and valleys of quiet meandering. Our monthly Zoom was a nice break to share experiences and reinforce the need to carry on in these self-isolating times.
Sundance Film Festival is under way currently with a mostly online experience. Ohio is lucky to have one of the few independent theaters with in person screenings of some of the premiere films of the festival. The Gateway in Columbus is a fine theater near the Ohio State University. GCSW members plan to attend a film at the festival. Some of the talks are free online this year, make sure to absorb the knowledge others give, always something to learn!
Work continues compiling information as a resource for screenwriters and filmmakers in the greater Toledo area. The plan is to use this information as a subscriber giveaway to grow the group in the future. If you have any feedback or information to share for this, please send us a message or email.
Stay strong out there, we will see you at the February Zoom (Third Thursday).