Dallas Actors Performing Live Table Reads of Winning Scripts from the DIFF 2024 Screenplay Competition
Event Horizon Films (EHF) announced today a collaboration with Dallas-based Sherrill Actors Studio to perform a trio of live table reads during the 2024 Dallas International Film Festival at Violet Crown Cinema in West Village Uptown.
This marks the first season that DIFF has offered screenplay competition winners a table read of their scripts as part of the grand prize package. Sherrill Actors Studio’s Michelle Sherrill was responsible for casting and directing the table reads. She has more that 25 years of industry experience, and has trained actors who have gained credits in “Big Little Lies” (HBO), “Better Call Saul” (AMC), “Old Man and a Gun” (Fox Searchlight), as well as numerous commercials and independent films.
“Sherrill Actors Studio is excited to collaborate with Dallas International Film Festival and Event Horizon Films by casting the roles for their script competition table reads,” Sherrill said. “Sherrill Actors Studio is a holistic Meisner based TV and film acting studio. We specialize in producing actors who work.”
The table reads are free to attend. Guests may RSVP by reviewing DIFF’s schedule guide. Each session will include an audience Q&A with the winning writer and actors.
The winning Texas Script will be performed on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. The actors include: Tedd Kuchta, Kathryn Forbes, Marissa, Woolf, Shanda Edwards, Michael Kim, Lauren Rodriguez, Brenna Spencer, Debra Montalvo, Maggie Pomales, IV Anderson, Lexie Mosley, Matthew Herbst, IV Anderson and Anna Antonia.
The winning Drama script will be performed on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. The actors include: Al Dean, Stuart Glass, Jordan, Graham, Sara Carraway, Anna, Antonia, Gisela Guajardo, Zay Driver, Drew Ravitz, Erin Delony, Chivvaun Smith, Alex Arvie, Tedd Kuchta, Lianne Freeman and Brittney Seals.
The winning Comedy script will be performed on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. The actors include: Kathryn Forbes, Eden Lara, Matthew Herbst, Maggie Pomales, Tedd Kuchta, IV Anderson, Erin Delony, Mitzi Roczen and Al Dean.
“This has been a success by all accounts,” said James Faust, artistic director, Dallas International Film Festival. “Lots of folks excited about the script contest and table reads. It’s a real opportunity for writers to have their work heard by other filmmakers.”
The DIFF Screenplay Competition, presented by Event Horizon Films, encourages writers to submit scripts for feature films, television pilots, and short films for feedback, networking opportunities and a variety of prizes. Each script is reviewed by readers at top talent agencies and management companies in the industry. A selection of high-profile filmmakers determine the winners. Script titles and details will be revealed ahead of DIFF’s first scheduled table read.
“It was another great year of incredible stories,” said Jodi Frizzell, executive producer, Event Horizon Films. “Many of which are worthy of being produced and screened. We’re thankful to DIFF for granting us the opportunity to share three of the winning scripts through these panel sessions. They are sure to be fun reads for the actors, and the audience.”
The 2024 Dallas International Film Festival is April 26, 2024 through May 2, 2024. For more information on DIFF, visit dallasfilm.org or contact info@dallasfilm.org. Information can also be found on Facebook and Instagram. For more information about EHF, visit eventhorizonfilms.com. Information can also be found on: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Visit sherrillactorsstudio.com for more information about the actors studio.
