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


Diva Behavior: The Light Leaks' Pride Karaoke party
Jun
23

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. 

Meet Your Host: Miel Melendez

Miel’s Instagram

Miel is a queer POC creative performer based in New York City who is a proud kjay of various karaoke nights in the area. Passionate about creating safe spaces for QTPOC, Miel looks at karaoke as an extension of self, an outlet for fun and feelings, and the perfect activity to meet new people.

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Creative Power Hour
Mar
26

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!

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Event: Creating Your Spotlight: A Panel on Building a Creative Career
Mar
25

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.

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May
28

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!

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Writing Session + Virtual Mixer
Mar
18

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!

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Writing Session + Virtual Mixer
Jan
28

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!

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Ladies Aloud - Chicago (Obvi x TLL)
Oct
10

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

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Comida Y Community
Apr
27

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

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Glow Up: a Panel and Networking Event on How to Build Your Creative Future
Mar
23

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! 

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