Cold Read: Call for Script Submissions
There’s something electric about hearing your story for the very first time live. This summer we are partnering with OurToba Film Network and ACTRA Manitoba on a special Cold Read Event, taking place at GIFF on Thursday July, 23, 2026.
What is a Cold Read? A cold read is exactly what it sounds like. Actors perform a script live with little to no rehearsal. It’s raw and immediate. Writers hear their work out loud for the first time. Actors bring characters to life in the moment. Audiences get a rare glimpse into the creative process as it unfolds in real time.
This event is about process, not about polish. It creates space for:
Emerging and established writers to test new work
Professional actors to collaborate and experiment
Audiences to engage with storytelling at it's earliest stage
The Cold Read becomes a shared experience. Respectful feedback is provided by the audience in this safe space.
If you’re interested in submitting your script, please click this link!
Deadline: MAY 31, 2026