TV Festival Testimonial – June 17 2020

Screenwriter Paul R. Price (PAX GRAVITATE) I believed in myself, even though I didn’t have any way to promote my material with an agent so that it could’ve been seen by an agent. This was an opportunity of a lifetime. I’m thankful for some feedback. This helped me tweak the script making it better over all.… Continue reading TV Festival Testimonial – June 17 2020

TV Festival Testimonial – June 16 2020

Screenwriter Morgan Schefflin (L.A.’s Finest) I had time to work with Managers and Network executives to fine tune my script, I wanted to see if it had paid off. It turns out it has! Submit your TV Show/Pilot via FilmFreeway: Watch the Screenplay Reading:  Logline: A TV showrunner clashes with his head writer and network executive… Continue reading TV Festival Testimonial – June 16 2020

TV Festival Testimonial – June 15 2020

I needed a starting point to kick off this adaptation. A gauge on not only my ability to write a complete script but also on how other fans would take to seeing one of their childhood icons come to life again. There are many voices when it comes to writing a story such as Jonny… Continue reading TV Festival Testimonial – June 15 2020

TV Festival Testimonial – June 8 2020

Screenwriter Sean Sullivan (THE UPSIDE DOWNINGS) I liked the festival name and the easy online form for sitcoms. I did like the readings too and the price was manageable. The feedback was on point. Watch the Screenplay Reading:  An untraditional family where the kids are adults and the parents are kids navigate through their work, school… Continue reading TV Festival Testimonial – June 8 2020

TV Festival Testimonial – May 16 2020

Screenwriter Kayla Kristofco (BOJACK HORSEMAN) I was just looking around for festivals that would accept spec scripts, and I was also looking for a festival that would provide feedback. I thought that the feedback I got was very helpful and encouraging. There were concrete examples of areas in which I can improve. I will definitely use… Continue reading TV Festival Testimonial – May 16 2020

1st Scene TV SPEC Reading of THE SIMPSONS ‘Live and Let D’oh!’, by Geraint Horwood

CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf M (F): Julie Sheppard BOND/Bart (M): Geoff Mays Homer (M): Allan Michael Brunet Marge/Lisa (F): Alicia Payne — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Ryan Haines, John Johnson Festival Directors: Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: Ryan Haines, Temitope… Continue reading 1st Scene TV SPEC Reading of THE SIMPSONS ‘Live and Let D’oh!’, by Geraint Horwood

Winning TV SPEC Script Reading: Master of None “Social Media”, by Jeremy Kruse

When Dev receives abuse after an old insensitive comment he made on Facebook reemerges, he is forced to reevaluate his relationship with social media. CAST LIST: Nisha : Nadine Charleson Benjamin: Pierre Simpson Denise: Elizabeth Erhart Shannon: Tiffany Davison Narration: Esther Tribault Dev: Atesh Arnold: Sean Ballantyne Ramesh/Malcolm: Ron Boyce Todd: Scott Hilton — Producer/Director:… Continue reading Winning TV SPEC Script Reading: Master of None “Social Media”, by Jeremy Kruse

Top TV Festival Screenplays of 2019

Watch the winning readings performed by professional actors. 18 screenplays in total. 7 Best Scene Readings: TV Best Scene Script Reading: Libertine, by Michael Mizrahi & Zoe Warncke https://tvfestival.org/2019/12/18/tv-best-scene-script-reading-libertine-by-michael-mizrahi-zoe-warncke/ TV Best Scene Script Reading: A Guide To Basic Politics, by Hiram Alexander Orozco https://tvfestival.org/2019/12/18/tv-best-scene-script-reading-a-guide-to-basic-politics-by-hiram-alexander-orozco/ TV Festival Best Scene Reading: PERMUTATION, by Marcus Russell https://tvfestival.org/2019/10/08/tv-festival-best-scene-reading-permutation-by-marcus-russell/ BEST… Continue reading Top TV Festival Screenplays of 2019

TV SPEC Screenplay Reading of RICK AND MORTY “Life of Morty”, by Daniel Richardson

Morty finds out the true price of ignoring his grandfather. Jerry battles with the inner workings of sexual desire and love. CAST LIST: Summer: Jillian Robinson Beth: Pascale Behrman Jerry: David Rowan Narration: Kat Smiley Morty: Thomas Fournier Rick: Allan Brunet Vagina: Bill Poulin — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder… Continue reading TV SPEC Screenplay Reading of RICK AND MORTY “Life of Morty”, by Daniel Richardson

Winning TV SPEC Reading: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Spec) – “Opening Act”, by Danny Gendron

While serving as the opening act for singer Shy Baldwin on his European tour, Midge grapples with the anxiety and fraud complex that comes with her increasing stardom. Meanwhile, Susie wrestles with a secret she should have revealed to Midge a long time ago. CAST LIST: Rose: Jordan Boscariol Joel: Fabio Abreu Shy: Gabriel Darku… Continue reading Winning TV SPEC Reading: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Spec) – “Opening Act”, by Danny Gendron