After Action Collective

Mission

Create a vet-centered creative network that feels safe, organized, and useful — where people can share work, ask for help, and find collaborators without turning the space into a noisy content feed.

• Find collaborators (crew, editors, writers, producers)
• Share opportunities, grants, calls, and resources
• Get feedback without getting clowned
• Build momentum through accountability and small wins

What it’s not

• Not a public server
• Not a promo dumping ground
• Not a debate club
• Not a replacement for therapy or crisis support

We keep it tight so trust stays intact.

Best fit

• Veterans making films (any stage: early to professional)
• Editors, VFX artists, cinematographers, writers, producers
• People actively building projects and looking for community

Also welcome (as the community grows)

• Veteran-adjacent creatives: spouses/partners, close collaborators
• Institutional allies (schools, veteran departments) helping spread the word
• Selective non-veterans by referral when it benefits the group

Invite waves

• Wave 1: personal network and veterans we know through film circles
• Wave 2: vetted outreach (e.g., partner orgs, referrals, targeted invites)
• Wave 3: institutional support (schools / veteran departments sharing through newsletters)

The goal is quality over size — a community that actually works.

Respect + safety

• No harassment, hate, threats, or sexual pressure
• Don’t post others’ personal info — ever
• Disagreements are fine; disrespect isn’t

Privacy + trust

• What’s shared in the server stays in the server
• No screenshots / reposting without explicit permission
• Don’t DM people unsolicited pitches or spam

Posting expectations

• Promote your work, but don’t flood the place — aim for relevance and context
• If you ask for feedback, include what kind of feedback you want
• If you can help someone, jump in — that’s the culture