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, May 7, 2025 – 7:00 – 9:00pm(ish) CST
FREE to ATTEND
Meeting will be held ONLINE via Microsoft TEAMS.
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Selected Screenplays
BEYOND VISION
Period Short Film
Written by H.Cherdon Bedford
3 pages
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In 1912 rural Kentucky, Edgar Cayce’s wife must decide whether or not to risk her husband’s life for a prophetic reading that could possibly save their ill son.
CHARACTERS:
Narration – M/F – Reads all scene headers & action lines
GERTRUDE – F – Wife of Edgar Cayce, mother of sick child
EDGAR – M – husband, worn out and barely conscious after weeks of exhauting readings
LILLIAN – F – sister of Gertrude, nervous
ANTHROPOD
Episode 1 of 4
Written by Taras Bambine
12 pages
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While shooting a school project in the woods, four students accidentally film a murder attempt by a potential serial killer on the loose.
CHARACTERS:
Narration – M/F – Reads all scene headers & action lines
EUGENE – (Asian American, M, 20) – a movie nerd, introverted
ZEE – (African American, M, 20) – a tech savvy, confident, leader
KAY – (Caucasian, F, 20) – an overachiever, neurotic
TJ – (Caucasian, M, 20) – indifferent, stoner, nepo baby
BLACK MAGIC
Pilot
Written by Reneaux Ruffin
30 pages
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A film student must balance his dream of being a filmmaker with holding onto his family’s magic shop as gentrification creeps in and eliminates the other small businesses around it.
CHARACTERS:
Narration – M/F – Reads all scene headers & action lines
ZAD –
TABITHA –
FEMALE CUSTOMER –
DEENA –
DANIEL –
TRAVIS –
NEIL –
STARFIRE –
BARISTA –
MOTHER –
SARAH –
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I’m H.Cherdon (pronounced SHARE+done) Austin Film Meet's Founder, Director & Host. My soul thrives on creating, so I make things: stories, books, blogs, films, art, side hustles, too many sweets and even people. I’m a passionate, compassionate, glass-half-full kind of person driven by a strong need for deep human connection and a close-knit, supportive community.
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