How do I make friends in Chicago?

How can I make friends in the Chicago area that share an interest in film?

• Im only 22 years old and I can say I literally have no friends that share the same interest as I do in film. I can't say Im the best filmmaker, but I would love to get to know ...show more

• Answer:

  First off, move to Wicker Park :P. Create an art project together: http://www.meetup.com/Highland-Park-One-of-a-kind-artists Random arts-related stuff: http://www.meetup.com/Creative-Chicago/ This group seems a little more for "normal people"?: http://www.meetup.com/artistsway-173/ Drawing together: http://www.meetup.com/Chicago-Creative-Collaboration/ Random photographers?: http://www.meetup.com/The-Love-of-Photography/ Professional photography and geeks: http://www.meetup.com/PhotoMuse-Creat Creating things, together or separate: http://www.meetup.com/Art-Buds/ Film Discussion Group (academic?): http://www.meetup.com/Chicago-Film-Lover-Exchange Chicago Social Anxiety Group (activity group - not therapy!): http://www.meetup.com/shyness-23/ Introverts of Lake County (Activity group - not therapy!): http://www.meetup.com/IntrovertsOfLakeCountyUnite/ There are many more... search by your area if you like. (And also more in "sources" section.)