Community Conversations
Building the 4th & 5th Spaces Screen Industry Professionals Need
You're invited to meet and greet with fellow screen industry professionals. Much like a happy hour, attendees can pass freely from conversation to conversation, connecting as whole people—not just workers.
Understanding 4th & 5th Spaces
Beyond home and work, we are building the missing infrastructure for screen industry families.
4th Space
Where we gather as workers—sharing industry knowledge, survival strategies, and professional solidarity.
5th Space
Where we gather as caregivers—creating the support systems the industry often refuses to provide.
RFC Gatherings
The intersection—where screen professionals who care come together to shape what comes next.
What Happens at the Event?
Our gatherings are flexible, organic, and designed for genuine human connection.
Flexible Atmosphere
Pass freely from conversation to conversation. No rigid schedules—just space to connect with others who truly 'get it'.
Resource Mapping
Identify local resources for working families. We share care strategies that actually work in the high-pressure screen industry.
Whole-Person Focus
Show up as a parent, a caregiver, and an advocate. We're building the infrastructure that our industry refuses to create.
How It Works
Starting a Community Conversation is simple. We support you every step of the way.
Express Interest
Fill out our interest form. Tell us about your local community and what kind of gathering feels right for your space.
We Support You
We'll send conversation guides, RFC branding materials, and connect you with local resources to ensure success.
Gather & Build
Host your event. Connect people. Build the mutual aid networks that keep families working and thriving.
What We Provide
Removing barriers for hosts and participants so the focus remains on community building.
For Hosts
- Conversation & Facilitation Guides
- RFC Branding & Signage Materials
- Optional Stipends for Hosting Costs
For Participants
- A Judgment-Free Space to be Real
- Direct Connection to Others Who 'Get It'
- Opportunities to Shape RFC's Future Work
Voices from the Community
"I felt so encouraged and empowered hearing the ideas and solutions of others, and what we came up with as a group."
"Being able to hear different thoughts and experiences about people's experiences in the film and television industry."
"That even in the midst of systemic injustice, we have agency and power and ways to make a difference."
"There's hope. And, the problems are the same across industries."
"The shared experiences and thoughts of people working in the industry."
"It means the world to me to have my voice heard, especially in an often overlooked region of the industry."
Ready to Build Community?
The screen industry won't build the systems we need, but we can build them ourselves. Want to host a gathering? Email us at:
serve@reelfamilies.orgWhether you want to attend or just learn more—we want to hear from you. Reach out:
hello@reelfamilies.orgJoin the Movement
Host a gathering in your area and let's start building something better—now! We're done waiting.
Express Interest NowReel Families for Change (RFC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.