ACT UP!

ACT UP! is a one of a kind event where the best screenwriters and the hottest actors and actresses come together for live reads and networking with influential producers, directors and film investors to foster growth, opportunity and hopefully... better scripts.

YOU MUST BE AN ACT UP MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LIVE READS. RSVP HERE AND CHECK YOUR EMAIL RECEIPT FOR THE LINK TO BECOME A MEMBER. $25 MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES THE EXPERIENCE BELOW AND OTHER PERKS DURING THE MONTH.

EVENT DETAILS

ACTOR'S DEN -  Writers meet with actors and actresses on site to prepare for the live read portion of the evening.  Writers can pull from the event actor pool or bring their own team to present the live read to the audience.

NETWORK - Sip and chill while we prepare for an evening of amazing reads from the most talented artists creating narratives for the culture. The person next to you could lead to your next gig, be a film investor or be a new resource. (*open bar and dinner Reserved for community members)

LIVE READS  - The writer, using the actors from the Actor's Den, presents 5 pages of their script to an audience of fellow writers, producers, directors and film investors.  After each reading, CR leads a Q&A discussion with the writer and audience.

THIS IS AN INDUSTRY EVENT. GENERAL ADMISSION IS LIMITED.

GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE AND LIMITED TO WATCHING THE LIVE PORTION .

Please note the following registration information:

Actors / Actresses : *headshot required

Screenwriters : *logline and synopsis required

***We suggest participating writers present copyrighted material or have their work protected with a WGA registration.  

Legal

Harlem Film House, Hip Hop Film Festival, our partners, sponsors or affiliates will not assume responsibility for unprotected works.  By participating in this event you agree to hold harmless Harlem Film House, Hip Hop Film Festival, it's partners, sponsors and affiliates from any claims of copyright infringement or lawsuit arising from your presentation.  You also agree the work presented at this event is your original work, and you will assume full responsibility for any and all ownership claims on the work presented.

Host or Publisher Harlem Film House / MBS Films