The Table Read Podcast - hosted by Northern Unicorn Films artwork

The Table Read Podcast - hosted by Northern Unicorn Films

18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

Northern Unicorn Films presents Feature, Pilot and Short Film Table Reads

A talented group of writers, actors and directors present live table reads of original projects.

Find out how to join the live Zoom table reads, submit (for free) your script or volunteer as an actor or director at https://northernunicornfilmsltd.com

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Episodes

TR018 - To Be Honest: Lifetime on the Hips

October 19, 2021 01:43 - 1 hour - 88.9 MB

This is the live virtual table read of the comedy/drama pilot To Be Honest: Lifetime on the Hips by Jennifer Le Roux  LOGLINE: Ex dancer and closet fashion designer, Bex (30s), feels like a big fat failure until she hijacks her bestie's parent hip hop dance crew, reclaims her power, and embraces the F-word (aka fat). Directed by Emily Isaacs.  Starring Kerry Howard, Matt Green, Junior Simpson, Emma Eckton, Ella Hunter-Clark, Emily Carding, Lena Richardson, Ann Samuel, Phil Davies, Tasmin ...

TR017 - Dead Man's Cove

October 08, 2021 01:51 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

This is the live virtual table read of the pilot Dead Man's Cove. LOGLINE: Two boozer sisters, Carleen and Francis, are living large after using the life insurance policies from their deceased husbands to buy a lakefront property. But their mobile home haven is constantly threatened by the neighboring HOA, nosy family members, and the typical hilarity that ensues when living in a southern small town neighborhood. Written by Mary-Kate Allen email: [email protected] or Twitter: @mkallen7 ...

TR016 PAAN

July 29, 2021 19:30 - 2 hours - 154 MB

By Tim Westland and J.E. Clarke   When his Colony ship is attacked by a brutal pirate race known as The Huuk, Pete and Wendy’s dream of adventure among the stars turns to one of survival, because the Huuk want nothing less than the extinction of the human race.   PAAN is a science fiction reimagining of Peter Pan.   This table read took place on August 22, 2020. I owe a debt of gratitude to the actors for their wonderful performances... please enjoy.   To read the script, contact me via ...

TR015 Sweet Cuisine

July 25, 2021 23:11 - 2 hours - 122 MB

This episode was not created by the team at Northern Unicorn Films Table Reads. We support other creatives by adding their table reads to this podcast. --- A live reading of the award-winning feature script "SWEET CUISINE", written by Dantè Orange, recut for entertainment purposes.   Amanda Cutler is a small-town waitress with exceptional culinary prowess and a checkered past with the law. If that weren’t bad enough, Amanda is stuck in a lousy marriage while grieving the loss of her infan...

TR014 Undead Before Sunrise

July 18, 2021 01:56 - 1 hour - 89.3 MB

RECORDING DATE: JUNE 27, 2021 A 1hr Pilot by J.E. Swainston Genre: Supernatural Comedy Logline: A rebellious young woman struggling to fulfill a shocking family legacy battles a world of monsters only she can see. Starring Carole Bound as Minerva Faye Fernanda Espindola as Sunrise Faye Erica McNabb as Billie Wilson Dan Shaked as Pete "The Douche" Doucette Denice Riddle as Karen Moriarty Brian Cutter as Emrys Farraday/Charlie/Coroner Rachel Esselle as Kat Farraday David Keogh as M...

TR013 - The Vapors

July 17, 2021 23:44 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

Table read of Guy Crawford's 1/2hr pilot: The Vapors. LOGLINE: If the Golden Girls met Weeds. Directed by Alexis Adkins For more information on this script, contact Guy Crawford at [email protected] --- To join the audience for other table reads, for free, go to Northern Unicorn Films.

TR012 - Dear Life

June 29, 2021 00:36 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

This episode was not created by the team at Northern Unicorn Films Table Reads. We support other creatives by adding their table reads to this podcast. --- Table read of Jenna Hogan's 1-hr pilot, DEAR LIFE. Pilot logline: After losing her mom when she was just 10 years old, Neely Eason tackles life, love, adulting, and lots of anxiety while holding tight to her close-knit, makeshift family until the return of her estranged brother triggers unresolved childhood trauma and threatens the sta...

TR002 - Eden's Paradise

June 19, 2021 01:44 - 1 hour - 108 MB

RECORDING DATE: JANUARY 11, 2021 A Feature by J.E. Swainston Genre: Drama Logline: The sequel to KEY TO PARADISE - a few months after the fall of the Judicial Authority, Eden Ash must escape the rioting in the big city and find a paradise for her and a band of survivors. For more information on this script, contact J.E. Swainston here. --- To join the audience for other table reads, for free, go to Northern Unicorn Films.

TR011 - John Sunshine’s Lost Rock & Roll Tapes

June 18, 2021 16:39 - 50 minutes - 47.1 MB

RECORDING DATE: MAY 23, 2021 A Pilot 1/2hr by Alice Wells Genre: Found Footage/Rock-Mock/Dark Comedy/Horror Logline: Decades after the underground rock scene of the 1970s ended, a son discovers his father’s lost interview tapes with some of rock’s lesser known “legends,” and discovers that rock ‘n’ roll may never die, but it sure can kill. For more information on this script, contact Alice Wells at twitter.com/AliceNWells --- To join the audience for other table reads, for free, go to ...

TR010 - Star Wars: Underground

June 18, 2021 16:17 - 1 hour - 57 MB

RECORDING DATE: MAY 4, 2021 A Pilot 1/2hr by Brian Cutter Genre: Sci-Fi Logline: Pilot episode of an all-new Star Wars adventure, with all new characters (and a couple of familiar ones). For more information on this script, contact Brian Cutter at twitter.com/HERCProductions. --- To join the audience for other table reads, for free, go to Northern Unicorn Films.

TR009 - Seldon Seen

June 18, 2021 15:57 - 2 hours - 134 MB

RECORDING DATE: APRIL 11, 2021 A Feature by Peter R. Feuchtwanger Genre: Romcom Logline: A romcom about teen love and mental health. For more information on this script, contact Peter R. Feuchtwanger at twitter.com/prex4 --- To join the audience for other table reads, for free, go to Northern Unicorn Films.

TR008 - Mimesis

June 16, 2021 20:40 - 2 hours - 131 MB

RECORDING DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2021 A Feature by Phillip Davies Genre: Drama Logline: The Multiverse is infinite, space to hold it isn't, and it's getting smaller. --- To join the audience for other table reads, for free, go to Northern Unicorn Films.

TR007 - Tomorrow's Flight

June 16, 2021 18:02 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB

Recording Date: April 12, 2021 Enjoy a Table Read of M.E. Ellington & Steve Stiefel's 1hr Drama Pilot, Tomorrow's Flight LOGLINE: More Mysteries Than Stars In The Sky.  For more information on this script, contact Steve Steifel at twitter.com/stevestiefel --- To join the audience for other table reads, for free, go to Northern Unicorn Films.

TR006 - The Harvesting

June 16, 2021 17:56 - 2 hours - 132 MB

Recording Date: March 17, 2021 Two episodes of M.E. Ellington & Steve Stiefel's drama pilot, The Harvesting For more information on this script, contact Steve Steifel at twitter.com/stevestiefel --- To join the audience for other table reads, for free, go to Northern Unicorn Films.

TR005 - Curtain Call

June 16, 2021 17:51 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Recording Date: February 15, 2021 The Table read for a 1/2 Hour Dramedy pilot by Kate Harbert For more information on this script, contact Kate Harbert here --- To join the audience for other table reads, for free, go to Northern Unicorn Films.

TR004 - 5 Orcs

June 02, 2021 03:40 - 1 hour - 109 MB

RECORDING DATE: NOVEMBER 8, 2020 A Feature by Kevin Ryan Genre: Fantasy Logline: Five Orcs attempt to pull off a heist of their Evil Queens fortress so they can pay for their escape from certain death during the final battle against the Good Alliance. For more information on this script, contact Kevin Ryan at twitter.com/kevryanperson --- To join the audience for other table reads, for free, go to Northern Unicorn Films.

TR003 - 12:01

June 02, 2021 03:32 - 2 hours - 129 MB

RECORDING DATE: JANUARY 14, 2021 A Feature by J.E. Swainston Genre: Sci Fi/Thriller Logline: Claire's life and relationship have gone stale when out of the blue she receives a package with mysterious contents and a strange message; racing against time while on the run from a sinister stranger, a deranged woman, and a death cult leader, her life will never be the same. For more information on this script, contact J.E. Swainston here. --- To join the audience for other table reads, for f...

TR001 - Key to Paradise

June 02, 2021 01:46 - 1 hour - 110 MB

RECORDING DATE: JANUARY 11, 2021 A Feature by J.E. Swainston Genre: Scifi/ Logline: Bounty Cop, Kahli Singh must race against time, avoiding government agents sent to kill her and her partner, and stop missiles from destroying the Earth. Directed by J.E. Swainston Narrator: Tim Westland Starring: Kathryn Kates as Eve Adams Ashna Sharan as Kahili Singh Bar Reddin as Kip Kipling CL Sherwood as Charli Boyd Erica Nicole as Anne Marle Dan Shaked as Dr. Sung-Woo Kim Hornsby as Alicia ...

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