For any screenwriter, our goal is to eventually have your work staged in some way. Obviously, the best version would be a full production, either for a film or TV show. But if your work is in early stages and you’re just looking to get an idea of how your work will stand up, consider putting together a table read.I’ve been fortunate enough to have my work read at the Austin Film Festival and at community theater events, both times with extremely talented actors who have gone on to be some of my most enduring friends. Having pros at your table isn't a requirement, but it will definitely help. Seeing how they interpret your work and connect with each other in character can be magical.But you don't have to rely on anyone else to give you permission or space to hold a table read. You can gather a bunch of friends in your apartment or on Zoom to just hear the work out loud. If you're interested in holding a more formal table read (one that's in person and open to the public, for instance), here are a few tips to help it run as smoothly as possible. - YouTube www.youtube.com Pick the Right Material Not every script works well as a table read. Choose a work with strong dialogue and clear character voices. If your screenplay is heavy on action sequences or has purely visual storytelling, it might not translate well to a sitting-around-a-table format. Pilots and short films...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - 4 days ago