Events
The Light Leaks brings filmmakers and creatives together online and off through meet-ups and mixers, workshops, screenings, storytelling nights, co-working sessions, and more. We’ve also worked with partner organizations for events. Since 2017, we’ve hosted over 35 virtual and IRL events to over 4K attendees.
Browse some of our UPCOMING AND PAST EVENTS below!
Upcoming Events
Creative Power Hour (Virtual Co-Working) August 2024
Creative Power Hour is a digital co-working event where you can focus on your projects and then meet other creatives in a supportive space. Welcome to women, nonbinary folks, people of underrepresented genders, and allies!
Creative Power Hour (Virtual Co-Working) July 2024
Creative Power Hour is a digital co-working event where you can focus on your projects and then meet other creatives in a supportive space. Welcome to women, nonbinary folks, people of underrepresented genders, and allies!
Diva Behavior: The Light Leaks' Pride Karaoke party
Get ready to celebrate Pride in style with the Light Leaks at Diva Behavior!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, music, and connection as we come together to sing our hearts out, meet new friends, and celebrate our LGBTQ+ filmmakers in the NY area. Don’t worry, karaoke is optional!
We’ll be singing our hearts our, celebrating our authentic selves, and meeting new creatives on Sunday June 23rd from 5-8 PM at Starr Bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (214 Starr St, Brooklyn, NY 11237)
Entry is $5 via Venmo, Paypal, or at the door (we will not have cash and bar does not swap bills, please have exact change!)
21+ Event
Whether you’re a filmmaker who knows the Light Leaks or someone who wants to support diverse voices in media / a budding production company - you’re invited for a night out of fun, empowerment, and community.
This event is intended to be a safe space for LGBTQ+ filmmakers and friends to meet new people through the Light Leaks.
As we gather to celebrate Pride, we'll be surrounded by the uplifting spirit of community and the guiding mission of The Light Leaks—to foster intersectionality in the film and television industries and empower underrepresented voices.
So grab your friends, pick a good song, and join us for Diva Behavior! Let's sing, laugh, and make memories together as we embrace Pride month and the power of our creative community.
Creative Power Hour (Virtual Co-Working) June 2024
Creative Power Hour is a digital co-working event where you can focus on your projects and then meet other creatives in a supportive space. Welcome to women, nonbinary folks, people of underrepresented genders, and allies!
Creative Power Hour (Virtual Co-Working) May 2024
Creative Power Hour is a digital co-working event where you can focus on your projects and then meet other creatives in a supportive space. Welcome to women, nonbinary folks, people of underrepresented genders, and allies!
Voices in Focus: A Brunch and Mixer Capturing 7 Years of the Light Leaks
The Light Leaks is thrilled to mark 7 years of fostering community connections. We're hosting an intimate morning mixer and production event in Los Angeles to commemorate this significant milestone! Join us on April 21st at 9 AM PST at Who Goes There, a vibrant community space in Sherman Oaks.
Creative Power Hour (Virtual Co-Working) April 2024
Creative Power Hour is a digital co-working event where you can focus on your projects and then meet other creatives in a supportive space. Welcome to women, nonbinary folks, people of underrepresented genders, and allies!
Creative Power Hour
Creative Power Hour is a digital co-working event where you can focus on your projects and then meet other creatives in a supportive space. Welcome to women, nonbinary folks, people of underrepresented genders, and allies!
Cheers To Us! A Creator Meetup by the Light Leaks (LA)
The Light Leaks community for women and nonbinary filmmakers is hosting Cheers To Us!: A Creator Meetup, a bicoastal mixer in NYC and LA to kick off the new year! Hosted on 1/25 in Hollywood, CA at Honey’s.
Cheers To Us! A Creator Meetup by the Light Leaks (NYC)
The Light Leaks community for women and nonbinary filmmakers is hosting Cheers To Us!: A Creator Meetup, a bicoastal mixer in NYC and LA to kick off the new year! Hosted on 1/17 in Brooklyn, New York at Starr Bar.
Creative Intentions in Focus: a New Year’s Goal-Setting Workshop
Creative Intentions in Focus: a New Year’s Goal-Setting Workshop is a virtual workshop for creative-minded individuals who want to start the year off with realistic planning for their goals.
Creative Power Hour with the Light Leaks (Virtual)
Creative Power Hour is a virtual co-working event that we host for free for our community! All you need to do is log on, work on your project, and then chat with others.
Proof of Concept: Women in Film Mix & Mingle
Join us if you’re in the LA area at American Cinematheque’s Proof of Concept festival. This event is open if you have a ticket or not for the festival. There will be bagels, coffee, and a photobooth moment!
Event: Creating Your Spotlight: A Panel on Building a Creative Career
To the passionate self-starters looking to break into creative roles, but confused with where to start– we got you. Join The Light Leaks in Los Angeles for a high-energy evening with guest panelists from across the arts - film, television, photography and more! Come ready to ask questions and mingle with other creatives-in-the-making as our guest panelists share the ins and outs of creating their own career path. Get ready to be inspired! The Light Leaks is an online community and developing production company focused on empowering, educating, and connecting rising women and nonbinary filmmakers.
May 2021 Writing Session + Virtual Mixer
Monthly event series: Through this Writing Session + Virtual mixer, we hope to bring the TLL community together for accountability on what we're all working on as creatives. We also want to provide an opportunity for creatives to network in a no-pressure, safe environment!
April 2021 Writing Session + Virtual Mixer
Monthly event series: Through this Writing Session + Virtual mixer, we hope to bring the TLL community together for accountability on what we're all working on as creatives. We also want to provide an opportunity for creatives to network in a no-pressure, safe environment!
Women's History Month Virtual Movie Night: The 40 Year Old Version
On March 27 at 8 PM EST / 5 PM PST, press play on “the 40 Year Old Version” directed, written, produced, and starring Radha Blank. We’ll be live-tweeting our reactions as a TLL team at Twitter.com/TheLightLeaks. Come hang out with us (virtually)!
Writing Session + Virtual Mixer
Monthly event series: Through this Writing Session + Virtual mixer, we hope to bring the TLL community together for accountability on what we're all working on as creatives. We also want to provide an opportunity for creatives to network in a no-pressure, safe environment!
Writing Session + Virtual Mixer
Do you miss coworking in a coffee shop with a friend? Do you miss talking to new people about tv/film? Join The Light Leaks for our new event series a monthly ~Writing Session + Virtual Mixer!~ Through this Writing Session + Virtual mixer, we hope to bring the TLL community together for accountability on what we're all working on as creatives. We also want to provide an opportunity for creatives to network in a no-pressure, safe environment!
Real Resolutions: A Goal-Setting Workshop for Creatives
We’re teaming up with a certified life coach, Sami Main, for a workshop geared at helping you set and achieve goals. Make 2020 your year and set real resolutions!
Ladies Aloud - Chicago (Obvi x TLL)
Obvi and the Light Leaks are teaming up to throw a Chicago based event for all women and gnc storytellers on October 11th, 2019. Our focus for this storytelling event is film. How has film impacted you as a viewer? Are you a filmmaker- what have you experienced in your work that's changed you? Format: spoken word, poetry, organic storytelling, etc
The Light Leaks: San Fransisco Meet Up
Come hang out with us at our first SF event to chat about representation in media, art, and more. Bring some snacks, good vibes, and make a new friend.
Comida Y Community
The Light Leaks is heading to ATL, están listos? We're hosting a Latinx Creatives meetup at Muchacho to chill out, conocer new people, and of course, eat! It'll be a lowkey meet up where everyone can talk about their work, share ideas on representation in media, y ser un poquito chismosa
Glow Up: a Panel and Networking Event on How to Build Your Creative Future
Join the Light Leaks @ Lightbulb Grip & Electric in Brooklyn, NY for an empowering night of networking, conversation, and building your creative "glow up". The night is kicking it off with a panel of inspiring female creatives who’ll give insight into their career growth, experiences + what they’re up to next! There will be raffle baskets, desserts, and of course time for networking built into the program!
Personal Branding For Beginners: a workshop from The Light Leaks
Are you a female/gnc creative who is unsure on how you can use social media for your work? You've found the perfect event. Join us for a crash course in online branding. Take the steps to solidify your social media presence professionally while STILL feeling like yourself.