Table Reads Round Two
Calling for actors and directors/writers with scripts for a Table Read on Saturday 18 May!
Round 2 opens on 15 April and closes 10 May.
A core cast – max six actors – together with a writer+director team OR writer/director will collaborate on each script-in-development table read. The script must have a director attached and have been through a development process.
Four Table Reads per year on Saturdays @NZWG HQ in Grey Lynn.
How to Submit a Script
DEGNZ and NZWG members are invited to apply for the script component.
Submit a full-length draft feature film script for your name to go into the draw for a day-long table read (names remain for subsequent draws).
WRITER + DIRECTOR* (OR WRITER/DIRECTOR) – Submit script via email to GuildHQ@nzwg.org.nz.
Eligibility:
Please check these details before you enter.
*Both must be a member(s) of NZWG and DEGNZ:
- A solo Writer/Director must be a member of both NZWG and DEGNZ.
- In a Writer-Director team, the Writer must be a member of NZWG, AND the Director must be a member of DEGNZ.
When you enter, please include this information:
- name of writer, and if they belong to NZWG
- name of director, and if they belong to DEGNZ
Call for Actors for Table Read #2
We are looking for actors to work together with writers and directors on a script-in-development table read. Actors must be members of Equity New Zealand.
Actors, please register your interest below and the NZWG will contact you if you are cast. You will receive a Prezzy card as a nominal appreciation for your participation.
2019 Table Reads
Table Read #1
Open: 21 January
Close: 15 February
Table Read: Sat 23 February
Table Read #2
Open: 15 April
Close: 10 May
Table Read: Sat 18 May
Table Read #3
Open: 8 July
Close: 2 August
Table Read: Sat 10 August
Table Read #4
Open: 21 October
Close: 15 November
Table Read: Sat 23 November
A joint initiative brought to you by NZWG, DEGNZ & EQUITY Foundation
With warm thanks to the New Zealand Film Commission
Last updated on 20 March 2020
