Creator’s Community Chat is a relaxed, in-person meetup for local creatives working in Unreal Engine, XR, games, and film to connect, collaborate, and spark new ideas. Whether you’re a solo indie dev, a student filmmaker, an immersive storyteller, or just curious about real-time tools, this event is all about bringing people together in an open, welcoming space.

With no formal presentations or panels, this is your chance to meet fellow makers, share your work, and find collaborators, plus, free Costco pizza for everyone who joins!

What to Expect:

This isn’t a lecture or a workshop, it’s a casual creative mixer where the community leads the conversation. Bring your laptop, a project to talk about, or just your curiosity. Whether you're looking to show something off, get feedback, or simply listen in, you’ll be surrounded by people who get what you’re building and want to help it grow.

Highlights:

Project Sharing (Optional): Bring what you’re working on and share it with others, be it games, virtual sets, interactive stories, experiments, or ideas-in-progress.

Meet Collaborators: Looking for an extra set of hands or an additional creative mind? This is the room to find them.

Creative Cross-Pollination: Chat with people from different creative backgrounds and explore unexpected synergies.

Pizza & Vibes: Grab a slice and settle into good conversation. This is about connection, not competition.

Why Attend?

Low Pressure, High Creativity: No need to prep a pitch deck or demo, just come ready to talk and connect.

Community-Driven: This meetup is designed for creators, by creators. No gatekeeping, no ego, just shared enthusiasm.

Fuel for Future Projects: Many great collaborations start with casual conversations. Come see what might spark.

Build the Local Scene: Help grow Arizona’s creative tech ecosystem by being part of the early community momentum.

Who Should Attend?

Unreal Engine Creators working across games, film, virtual production, and XR

XR Designers & Developers interested in AR/VR/MR storytelling

Filmmakers & Cinematographers exploring real-time workflows

Game Developers & Artists working on indie or collaborative projects

Creative Technologists, Educators, and Students across disciplines

Anyone Curious about the future of storytelling and immersive technology

Whether you're an industry pro or just getting started, this meetup welcomes all backgrounds and experience levels.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, June 27, 2025

Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Location: Community Room (First Floor) of the ASU Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center, Downtown Mesa

Cost: Free (with Costco pizza included!)