Annex Film Group Information

The Annex Film Group (AFG) is a one-of-a-kind production Company born from the collective vision of dedicated artists. This vision started as a germ of an idea between a tight-knit group of actors, craftsmen, writers, producers and directors working at the Sanford Meisner Center for the Arts in Los Angeles, the one and only theatre founded by the legendary acting teacher, Sanford Meisner. While producing critically acclaimed plays in the late 1990s and into 2000, the artists experienced how difficult it was to attract a mostly television and film-focused Los Angeles audience into small playhouses. So they turned their attention to the film and TV format and put themselves to work. In 2002, the Annex Film Group was formed. "Annex" refers to the group's theatrical roots, while "Group" signifies the most unique aspect of the Company. Members of the AFG function entirely in community to develop, finance and produce films 100% independently. Dues are collected from the members each month, which in turn are saved to pay for future productions. It is the AFG's goal to give its members an opportunity to experiment in filmmaking. In doing so, members select and develop projects, and then act, write, direct, produce and crew the productions on a rotating basis. The Annex Film Group has produced 15 short films thus far in 6 years.