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 to have him on our team. Thank you Reneaux!

Austin Film Meet Screenplay Read & Review ONLINE

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 – 7:00 – 9:00pm(ish) CST

FREE to ATTEND

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Meeting will be held ONLINE via Microsoft TEAMS.

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Reader Submission

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Selected Screenplays

Logged in AFM Members may view screenplays as soon as they are available.

WHAT THE DEAD KNOW

by Jaime Orta
14 pages / Holiday Horror

It’s better to be alive.

Characters:

NARRATOR – Reads all action lines and scene headers.

ISSAC – M – late twenties. Somewhat aloof and out of his comfort zone.

GIL – M – late twenties. Cautious and sentimental.

THEATER USHER – F – late twenties female with no lines with verbal sounds. High-strung and gloomy, then manic later.

“LORELEY” – F – early thirties male. Friendly demeanor with subtle menace.

SKETCHY MAN – M – twenties male with no lines. A nervous wreck barely keeping it together.

POLICE OFFICERS – Supporting with no lines. Serious and on the job.

SOBBING WOMAN – F – random age no lines.

EXIT INTERVIEW

by Skyler Gray
6 pages

In a dreary afterlife office, a newly dead woman refuses to be processed, forcing the weary Angel of Human Resources to confront eternity, empathy, and the first real conversation he’s ever had.

Characters:

Narrator – Reads all action lines and scene headers.

Emily: A mid-fifties newly dead mother of 2

The Angel of Human Resources: Beautiful, bored, ageless and not quite divine

The ER doctor: Offscreen, 1 line

And if there’s enough time…

SHARK WEEK

by Craig Hyatt
6 pages

While settling in for his favorite time of year, Shark Week, a man begins to choke. His only hope of surviving is a vampire at the window.

Characters:

Narrator – Reads all action lines and scene headers.

Chuck – 40’s male – sassy, excited, obsessed with sharks.