International filmmaker “Coffee Meetings”
It might feel that the film industry revolves around LA and New York, but great collaborators live everywhere. International Coffee Meetings opens the circle — pairing filmmakers across cities and countries for conversations that spark new connections. Register to meet two people you wouldn’t have found on your own, and see where the conversation takes you.
HOW THIS WORKS:
1. Sign Up
Fill out the form with a few details about who you are, what you’re working on, and who you’re hoping to meet.
2. Get Your Matches
We’ll pair you with two filmmakers you might not otherwise meet and connect you directly.
3. Meet November 3–6
You and your matches set the times that work best for your one-on-one Zoom coffees. Each meeting is 45 minutes.
4. Virtual Mixer — November 6 at 7 PM ET
Join us on Zoom for a group mixer. We’ll split into breakout rooms so you can meet even more filmmakers beyond your matches.
WHO it’s FOR:
Writers, directors, producers, editors, DPs, composers — any creative looking to widen their circle.
Filmmakers outside the “natural hubs” who want access without hopping on a plane.
NYC/LA + International folks who want to break out of their usual loop.
What You’ll Get
Two curated matches chosen for creative alignment.
Conversation prompts to make the first five minutes easy.
A global mixer where you’ll meet even more people in breakout rooms.
Priority access for future Big Dig events in your region.
Timeline
Sign-ups open: Friday, September 26
Sign-ups close: Monday, October 27
Matches sent: Sunday, November 2
One-on-ones: November 3–6 (schedule directly with your matches)
Virtual mixer: November 6 at 7:00 PM ET
Fee: $25