Table Read Club // Chicago

TABLE READ CLUB is an international and itinerant initiative created by OPEN TELEVISION (OTV) to identify and activate short-format scripts written by filmmakers from diverse, intersectional backgrounds. This is done through a dynamic process of table reading and live audience feedback.

The event has previously taken place in cities such as London and Guadalajara, and is now coming back home to Chicago! For one night, we invite filmmakers, artists, and entertainment industry executives to participate in a reading and networking session that fosters a safe and community-oriented space for the audiovisual industry in our city.

DREAMING OF FISH by NZZY NEKAY (Short-Film)
"Dreaming of Fish" is a suspenseful drama that delves into the complexities of reproductive rights and the lengths a couple is willing to go to secure their future. The story centers around Iris, a young woman facing an unplanned pregnancy, and Sterling, the father of the child, as they navigate a secretive and highly guarded abortion facility called Crowning Jewels.

APPLES AND APPLES by DANIELLE YOUNG (Short-Film)

On her first night out post breakup, a butch baby boomer (and sober alcoholic) meets a curious woman whose candidness reignites her vigor for life, in all of its complexities.

LAURELS by ROBERT CUNNINGHAM (Pilot Concept)

Laurels is a serialized half-hour comedy about a washed up, former child star who uses his con-artist younger cousin and a ragtag group of Chicago community college performers to help reignite his career.

Interested in having your script selected to participate in the next Table Read Club? That’s what we like to hear! Consider submitting today by following this link.

Are you an actor or performer interested in reading for the Table Read Club? Great! Follow this link and complete the form for a chance to be selected to participate.

About Open Television (OTV)

Open Television (OTV) is a non-profit streaming platform and media incubator for intersectional storytelling, with artists and their creative visions at the center. OTV’s mission is to transform the way film, television and entertainment industries support independent artists and communities marginalized by their race, gender, sexuality, class, disability or nationality. Through intentional artist development and holistic community development the award-winning organization provides a network of care to identify, activate and mobilize the next generation of storytellers.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

OTV Studio, 2557 West North Avenue, Chicago, United States