Loading Events

« All Events

Anthology First Table Read

First Table Read Session

April 1 @ 7:30 pm 10:30 pm

Session led by Adrian Dean and Rhys Davies

As we move forward with the Anthology Film Project, we’re excited to begin the crucial next stage: Table Reads. This is where scripts truly start to come to life, giving us the opportunity to hear them aloud, refine dialogue, and shape the vision for each film.

In this session, we will focus on the first few scripts that are set to go into production but do not yet have a director assigned. This is an opportunity for both writers and potential directors to collaborate, experiment with ideas, and discuss how these stories can be developed into engaging short films.

What to Expect from the Table Read

  • Exploring Dialogue in Screenwriting – Hearing the scripts read aloud allows us to assess how dialogue shapes character, tone, and pacing.
  • Establishing the Fundamentals of Drama – We’ll discuss what makes each scene engaging and emotionally compelling, ensuring the storytelling is as strong as possible.
  • Feedback & Discussion – This is an open forum to share insights, refine scripts, and strengthen the Anthology Film Project as a whole.

If you’re a writer, director, or actor, this session is a great way to get involved in the creative process. It’s an opportunity to develop and refine scripts before they go into production, as well as a chance for club members to step forward and express their interest in directing these films.

Below, you’ll find the scripts we will be reading during this session. Each script is available to read online and download, so please take a look in advance and come prepared to contribute to the discussion.

After I Am

When a videocall to his grandfather goes wrong, Billy asks his mother for help.

Does Anybody Like Me

Posy struggles in a world without the web, so does her best to replicate it in real life – no matter how bizarre that seems to everyone around her!

Echoes in Silence

When their usual means of entertainment gets cut off, a family reconnects over board games.

Phone Therapy

When Harry’s housemate gets off the phone after a breakthrough counselling session, how does he break it to her that the line was down nearly the entire time?

The Scam

The internet outage proves to be a lucky break for Peter, who almost lost his savings to a fraudulent investment.

£5 for members £8 for non-members

Sutton FilmMakers Club – Parochial Rooms

42 The Broadway
Cheam, Surrey SM3 8BL United Kingdom
+ Google Map
Member Benefits

Development of skills

Help and support members

Interesting workshops

Networking with other members

Community Services

Helping not-for-profit organisations

Helping new filmmakers

Offering advice on filmmaking to local businesses and organisations

Contact us here

Sutton Filmmakers
Parochial Rooms,
42 The Broadway,
Cheam, Surrey,
SM3 8BL,
United Kingdom

Share on: