Screenplay Speakeasy
A Reel Scene
Are you a screenwriter looking to showcase your work, a filmmaker searching for your next collaboration, or simply a lover of great stories? Come be part of the Screenplay Speakeasy at Cindependent and experience the magic of storytelling at its earliest stage!
All Screenplays are presented by Heyman Talent Agency.
For writers, audiences and filmmakers to explore as scripts first take flight.
What to Expect
Live Readings
Experience key scenes of officially selected festival screenplays performed by professional actors, transforming words on the page into dramatic, comedic, and engaging moments.
Interactive Feedback
Informal Q&A chats where writers receive constructive insights from industry professionals and audiences experience the earliest staging of exciting new works, fostering deep discussion and creative growth.
Exclusive Access
Whether you're a filmmaker scouting fresh stories, an aspiring writer, or a cinephile fascinated by the writing process, this speakeasy provides a rare glimpse into the art of screenwriting.
“We seek screenplays that push boundaries and highlight bold, original voices. Stories that make us think, feel and see the world differently.”
Ryan Poole Screenplay Producer
Speakeasy In Review
