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, October 20, 2024 – 7:00 – 9:00pm(ish)
COST: FREE for EVERYONE
Meeting will be held ONLINE via Microsoft TEAMS.
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Selected Screenplays
SUGAR
Written by H.Cherdon Bedford
6 pages
CHARACTERS:
Sugar – F – 50-60s – older than her age, in poor health and somewhat disgruntled
Mother – F – 40s – you’re average mom, overwhelmed with kiddos but trying to do the right thing
Store Clerk – M/F – any age – persistent, rule follower, irritated
Nurse May – F – 50-60s – Sweet, small town woman, comforting, matter of fact but sweet about it
Nurse Grace – F – 30-50s –
Reporter – M/F – any age
Payton – F – age 7 – annoying and persistent
Taylor – M – age 11 – annoyed by his mother, doesn’t want to be there, avoidant
Ms. Maxwell – M – 70s – old and sickly
Manager – M/F – any age
TWISTED METAL
Written by Noah Perry
6 pages
** Short Film Challenge submission
CHARACTERS:
Calypso – M – seems immortal and appears out of nowhere, has long hair, and is dashing
Sweetooth – M – 40s – a crazy ice cream man who drives an ice cream truck
Roadkill – M – lives in his car and loves to drive but is constantly off his rocker
Spectre – M – a handsome wannabe actor who drives in speed races late at night in his nice car
TOMORROW
Written by Jesse Eastman
6 pages
** Short Film Challenge submission
CHARACTERS:
George – M – 74 –
Working Man – M – 30s –
Alexa – F – Voice of voice-operated device
Doris – F – 21/71
ZOMBIES 2025
Written by Noah Perry
6 pages
** Short Film Challenge submission
CHARACTERS:
Randy – M – 20s – does landscaping for a job
Taylor – M – 20s – Randy’s friend who is also a hardworking guy
Latham – M – 50 yr old – whiz auto mechanic / electrician
MIDNIGHT AT THE DINER
Written by Jesse Eastman
7 pages
** Short Film Challenge submission
CHARACTERS:
Suzie – F – 59 – a waitress on the night shift
Ralph – M – the cook at the diner
Stranger/Toby – M – a customer in the diner
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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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