Table Reads
Bringing Writers, Directors & Actors together. Writers & Directors hear their feature film script performed live by professional actors.
Upcoming Table Read
The next Table Read will be on the date shown below. This is a fantastic development tool to bring your script to life. Note that membership of NZWG and DEGANZ respectively is required. If you have a script with a director attached (this can be you – the writer) you can go in the draw for the next Table Read.
2025 Table Read Three
Eligibility
Six actors, a writer and director team or a writer/director will work together for a virtual TABLE READ of a feature film script. These feature film scripts must have undergone some prior development work.
Writers must be a member of NZWG
Directors must be a member of DEGANZ
Actors must be a member of Equity NZ - Sign up here
Note - once your script is in the draw, it will remain there for the next draws. If you are not selected for the current Table Read, you may still be selected next time.
Meanings
- Virtual Table Read: A virtual table read is when actors perform a script together with a Writer and a Director, via an online video call.
- The Script Has Undergone Prior Development: This indicates that the script has already undergone some level of refinement or development work. It's not in its initial stages but has been worked on to some extent to improve its quality or clarity.
- Actors: Refers to the actors who will be involved in the Table Read. There will be a maximum of six actors in each read.
- Writer and Director Team OR a Writer/Director: This refers to the creative team behind the script. There are two options:
- Writer and Director Team: This means there will be both a writer and a director working together on the script and the project.
- Writer/Director: This indicates that the same person serves as both the writer and the director for the project. In this case, one individual wears both hats.
Past Table Reads
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