Calling All Screenwriters, Filmmakers, and Actors:

Looking to sharpen your storytelling skills or practice your acting chops? This is your chance to join a vibrant community of creatives at our upcoming online event. We’re bringing screenwriters, filmmakers, and actors together for an engaging group reading of a full-length screenplay or a series of short screenplays, followed by a lively discussion.

In-Depth Exploration:
After the reading, dive into an in-depth discussion where we'll dissect the screenplay's structure, pacing, characters, and dialogue. You'll get the chance to share your insights, learn from others, and uncover what works and what doesn’t. This is a golden opportunity to refine your craft through collaboration and constructive feedback. In order to achieve honest, open discussion, we ask that writers do not speak during the reading or discussion, however they will be given a chance to ask specific questions once the discussion has concluded. 

Actors, Practice Your Craft:
This event isn't just for writers. Actors will find a supportive space to practice their reading and acting skills, bringing the scripts to life and adding depth to the discussion. Readers needed - assigned at event!

Network and Grow:
Meet fellow screenwriters, filmmakers, and actors in a supportive environment. Whether you're looking to develop your storytelling or acting, this event offers something for everyone.

Who Can Attend:
We welcome creatives at all levels. Non-writers are also welcome as we always need readers and value your feedback as well. All are welcome! Both AFM members and guests are welcome to attend. If you do not have an AFM account, you can join for FREE as a guest. Once you are logged in you will be able to see hidden meeting details on this page.    

Hosted By:
Founder & Director H.Cherdon Bedford and/or Volunteer Reneaux Ruffin is a trained, skilled writer and we are so lucky he will be hosting our Screenplay Read & Reviews in 2024. Thank you Reneaux!

Austin Film Meet Screenplay Read & Review ONLINE 

Wednesday, February 12, 2025  –  7:00 – 9:00pm(ish)

FREE to ATTEND

Meeting will be held ONLINE via Microsoft TEAMS

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Selected Screenplays

FEAST ON WEAK PREY
Written by Sydney Hennon
7 pages
** Short Film Challenge project

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CHARACTERS:
Prey – F – A woman in her 20s, saddened by her last breakup, but doing her best to hide it.
Older Gentleman – M – Man in his Late 50s-70s, grimy vibe.
Predator – A woman in her 20s, soft-spoken, with an overall evil look. A wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Mother (OS) – Prey’s mother, an older woman.
Waitress – F – A woman, of any age, has a sweet demeanor.
Child – Younger child, 4-7, curious, comfortable with the Child’s Mother character.
Child’s Mother – 30s-40s, suburban look.
Co-Worker – Woman 20s-Mid 30s, sassier than prey, the work best friend.
Cute Boy – 20s-Mid 30s, the new romantic interest for Prey, classic rom-com boyfriend type.
Narration – M/F – Reads all scene headers & action lines

JUDGEMENT
Written by D. Nelson Murray
8 pages
** Short Film Challenge project

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CHARACTERS:
Sam – M – late 40s –
Dwayne – M – late 40s – big man
Gertrude – F – 70s – woman in the park, has dogs, an air of authority, no-nonsnese, cantankerous, like Carla from Cheers.
Narration – M/F – Reads all scene headers & action lines

MARATHON
Written by Jesse Eastman
6 pages
** Short Film Challenge project

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CHARACTERS:
Tabby – F – read by H.Cherdon Bedford
Therapist – F – older woman
Narration – M/F – Reads all scene headers & action lines

SCORNED SOUP
Written by Dana Verna
6 pages
** Short Film Challenge project

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CHARACTERS:
Matt – M – 
Brook
– F – 
Ellie – F – little girl
Narration
– M/F – Reads all scene headers & action lines

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