The CineCity Cold Reading Series February 1, 2007

The Cold Reading Series
No rehearsals. This is live.

NEW SHORT FILM SCRIPTS COME TO LIFE:
THE CINECITY COLD READING SERIES
Free Event: Live readings of brand new short film scripts by emerging BC filmmakers.

Vancouver, B.C. – The Cold Reading Series (CRS), Vancouver’s original live script reading event, is proud to partner with Citytv Vancouver’s CineCity: Vancouver’s Stories to present a free, live script reading event on Thursday, February 1, 2007 at the Ironworks Studios. CRS co-producers Sarah Nixey and Lori Triolo will cast actors on the spot to bring to life three new short film scripts by emerging B.C. filmmakers, Kathy Leung & Matt Yoshikazu Gates, Aileen and Camilla Laurel, and Jeffrey Mah.

The CineCity Cold Reading Series is part of Citytv Vancouver’s CineCity: Vancouver Stories initiative, designed to support emerging visible minority and Aboriginal filmmakers through the development and production of short films. February’s CineCity Cold Reading Series event is a unique and exciting opportunity for these filmmakers to hear their scripts brought to life by some of Vancouver’s finest actors in front of a live audience.

Now in its 14th season, the CRS is a staple in Vancouver’s independent film & theatre community, bringing filmmakers and audiences together to share their work and create more. The CineCity Cold Reading Series will be followed by a free reception, drinks and a live DJ – a great opportunity to meet the filmmakers and mingle with the community.

The CineCity Cold Reading Series
Thursday, February 1, 2007
The Ironworks Studios
235 Alexander St. (at Main)
Casting: 7:30 pm, Readings: 8:00 pm. Reception, drinks, and DJ to follow
Free, everyone welcome
www.coldreadingseries.com
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The Scripts:
THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
Written by Kathy Leung and Matt Yoshikazu Gates
Rules, tests, and misunderstandings: A post-game analysis of what happens when bad dating happens to good people.

SUERTE
Written by Aileen and Camilla Laurel
When 10-year-old Mark’s mother gets sick, he sets out to find her some suerte (good luck) to save her life. But luck presents itself in some surprising ways, and changes Mark’s life forever.

FAMILY BUSINESS
Written by Jeffrey Mah
7-year-old Bree is having lunch in Chinatown with dad and The Uncles; a loud, colourful meal with fabulous food and conversation. But when it's time to take care of business, Bree is too young to come along. Her rite of passage begins when The Uncles leave the room.
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The Cold Reading Series
Established in 1993, The CRS is Vancouver’s original live script reading event. Co-producers Sarah Nixey and Lori Triolo program an evening of original writing, cast professional actors on the spot, then watch it fly in front of a live audience.

CineCity: Vancouver’s Stories is a Citytv Vancouver initiative designed to support emerging visible minority and Aboriginal filmmakers through the development and production of short films.

CHUM Television is a division of CHUM Limited, one of Canada's leading media companies and content providers which owns and operates 33 radio stations, 12 local television stations and 21 specialty channels. CHUM’s original content is seen in over 130 countries worldwide and is distributed via new media platforms, including interactive television, wireless services and exclusive CHUM-branded Internet properties.

Official Website: http://www.coldreadingseries.com