Table Read Club has entered the group chat; will you answer the call? Presented by the Emmy-nominated intersectional streaming platform, Open Television (OTV) Table Read Club is a traveling series designed to identify and activate the boldest scripts through an interactive table read. Listen to the stories that amplify our humanity and celebrate cultural differences come alive through a rotating cast of actors, performance artists, directors and more. 

This one-night only showcase not only brings together writers, directors, actors and executives to read through a script out loud it also provides creators with the opportunity to receive real-time feedback from the audience. Hearing  the script out loud creates a variety of opportunities to strengthen the characters relationship to one another and cultivate room for more inclusive world-building. 

Selected Table Read Club participants will receive:   

• Cash honorarium for their participation 
• Anonymized feedback digitized from industry leaders and peers   
• Promotion across Open Television (and community partners) social platforms 

Interested in having your script selected to participate in the next Table Read Club? That’s what we like to hear! Consider submitting today by following the details below.  

Are you an actor or performer interested in reading for the Table Read Club? Great! Follow this link and complete the form for a chance to be selected to participate.
 

SUBMITTERS NOTE: You can save drafts of the application in the top right hand of your screen. Additionally, we suggest writing out your answers to the questions in a separate document. 

QUESTIONS? For Submittable questions, reach out to Customer Support for more information. If you have any questions about the application, please email Development@weareo.tv.

Table Read Club has entered the group chat; will you answer the call? Presented by the Emmy-nominated intersectional streaming platform, Open Television (OTV) Table Read Club is a traveling series designed to identify and activate the boldest scripts through an interactive table read. Listen to the stories that amplify our humanity and celebrate cultural differences come alive through a rotating cast of actors, performance artists, directors and more. 

This one-night only showcase not only brings together writers, directors, actors and executives to read through a script out loud it also provides creators with the opportunity to receive real-time feedback from the audience. Hearing  the script out loud creates a variety of opportunities to strengthen the characters relationship to one another and cultivate room for more inclusive world-building. 

Selected Table Read Club participants will receive:   

• Cash honorarium for their participation 
• Anonymized feedback digitized from industry leaders and peers   
• Promotion across Open Television and Girls In Film South Africa (GIF) social platforms 

Interested in having your script selected to participate in the next Table Read Club? That’s what we like to hear! Consider submitting today by following the details below.  

Are you an actor or performer interested in reading for the Table Read Club? Great! Follow this link and complete the form for a chance to be selected to participate.
 

SUBMITTERS NOTE: You can save drafts of the application in the top right hand of your screen. Additionally, we suggest writing out your answers to the questions in a separate document. 

QUESTIONS? For Submittable questions, reach out to Customer Support for more information. If you have any questions about the application, please email Development@weareo.tv.

Table Read Club ha entrado al chat de grupo; ¿quieres contestar el mensaje? 

Presentado por Open Television (OTV), una plataforma de streaming interseccional nominada al Emmy e impulsado por Estudio Teorema en México, Table Read Club es un evento itinerante diseñado para identificar y activar los guiones más audaces de la industria hoy en día. A través de lecturas de mesa interactivas te invitamos a formar parte de historias que amplifican nuestra humanidad y celebran las diferencias culturales con un elenco rotativo de actores, artistas escénicos, directores y más.

Este evento único no solo reúne en una sola noche a escritores, directores, actores y ejecutivos de la industria para leer tu guion en voz alta, sino que también brinda a los creadores la oportunidad de recibir retroalimentación en tiempo real del público. Escuchar tu guion en voz alta crea una variedad de oportunidades para fortalecer la relación entre los personajes y cultivar espacio para una construcción de mundos más inclusiva.

Los participantes seleccionados para Table Read Club recibirán:

• Honorarios en efectivo por su participación. 
• Retroalimentación anónima y digital de líderes de la industria y colegas presentes en el evento. 
• Promoción en las plataformas sociales de Open Television y socios comunitarios internacionales. 

¿Te interesa que tu guion sea seleccionado para participar en el próximo Table Read Club? ¡Nos encantaría que formaras parte! Considera enviarlo siguiendo los detalles a continuación.

NOTA PARA LOS PARTICIPANTES: Puedes guardar borradores de tu solicitud en la parte superior derecha de tu pantalla. Además, te sugerimos escribir tus respuestas a las preguntas en un documento separado.
 

¿PREGUNTAS? Para preguntas sobre Submittable, comunícate con el Soporte al Cliente para obtener más información. Si tienes alguna pregunta sobre la solicitud, por favor envía un correo electrónico a hola@estudioteorema.com y development@weareo.tv 

⚠️ OTV IS NOT A PRODUCTION or FILM FINANCING COMPANY - PLEASE DO NOT PITCH PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THIS PORTAL ⚠️

 This is the avenue for submitting your project (pilot, series, video art, doc, short-film, etc.) to OTV - Open Television. Completed content submitted through this form will be considered for exhibition on the OTV APP, non-exclusively. OTV staff will review all materials and follow-up with next steps on a rolling quarterly basis.
*Submission does not guarantee exhibition*

  ⌛️Due to the volume of submissions and limited staff capacity, please allow for up to 1 month turn around time of response. Subject to change based upon staff capacity⌛️

Distribution Process: [FAQ HERE]

• Step 1: Submit your completed/finalized content through this portal for non-exclusive distribution.
• Step 2: The OTV leadership team reviews content on rolling slate needs basis and follow-up via Submittable. Please make sure the email associated with your submittable account receives emails 🚨🚨from submittable at 'notifications@email.submittable.com' 🚨🚨- and communication does not go to your spam folder. Submittable is how we manage our slate and process all communications.
• Step 3: If content (films/series) is approved, Development will follow-up with next steps which are: the licensee fee, legal info, the release strategy and marketing action items.
• Step 4: You receive your release date (based upon OTV slate strategy) and marketing kit.
• Step 5: Your content is released on the OTV APP.

I have questions about the development process or a project, who do I contact: DEVELOPMENT@weareo.tv 

 

Open Television (OTV) is a non-profit streaming platform and media incubator for intersectional storytelling, with artists and their creative visions at the center. Our mission is to transform the way film, television and entertainment industries support independent artists and communities marginalized by their race, gender, sexuality, class, disability or nationality. Through intentional artist development and holistic community development we provide a network of care to identify, activate and mobilize the next generation of storytellers.  

OTV is cultivating the next generation of intersectional storytellers to dream, create and thrive on their own terms. Folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, recent graduates, care-givers, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply. 

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

• EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR (FULL-TIME) 

Welcome to the 2025 OTVAtlas Fund Application 

#OTVAtlasFund Application Portal: Empowering Intersectional Storytellers for Post-Production and Exhibition 

Welcome to the #OTVAtlasFund, a micro-granting initiative that propels intersectional storytellers into the final stages of their creative journeys. As part of Open Television’s 2025 strategy, this artist-governed fund supports independent creators working at the intersection of opportunity-challenged identities and experiences, providing essential, unrestricted financial resources for post-production and exhibition impact. By pausing our regular cohort programs to focus on this initiative, we’re enhancing the #OTVapp with an expanded slate of voices that authentically reflect our core audiences’ needs.

💰 OVERVIEW OF #OTVATLASFUND

The #OTVAtlasFund is a rolling-basis grant initiative that provides between $2,000 - $15,000 to intersectional storytellers. Designed to meet artists where they are, the fund offers resources for post-production finishing funds, exhibition strategies, and impact campaign development. Through a trust-based philanthropy model, this self-guided pathway ensures creators maintain control over their stories while receiving the support they need to reach audiences on the #OTVapp and beyond. 

✅ ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND PROJECT FOCUS

The fund prioritizes short-form content, including digital series, pilots, short films, and video art, and is open to intersectional storytellers from regions within the United States (with priority to Midwest, South, Southwest, Northeast), Mexico (with priority to Guadalajara, Mexico City), Brazil (with priority to Salvador), South Africa (with priority to Johannesburg and Cape Town), and Europe (with priority to London and Berlin). To qualify, applicants must be subscribed to the #OTVapp, ensuring that the storytelling ecosystem remains connected and supported within the OTV community. Additionally, creators must own the rights to their story and be willing to exhibit the finished project via the #OTVapp. 

📖 APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS

Our streamlined application process empowers storytellers to share their vision at various stages, from loglines and teasers to budgets and impact statements. 

Required Submission Materials (by rounds):

• Round 1: Eligibility Screener/Teaser/Scene selection, Log Line, Category Selection (Post-production or Exhibition), Impact Statement, Demographic, Budget Range
• Round 2: Letter of Intent (LOI) with Rough Cut Screener, Budget and Budget Narrative
• Round 3: Interview with Selection Committee
• Round 4: Grant Offer and Agreement

🔖 POST-SELECTION EXPECTATIONS

By applying to the #OTVAtlasFund, intersectional storytellers gain access to resources that foster impactful storytelling and drive authentic engagement, all while expanding Open Television’s mission to champion diverse voices across screens.

Once selected, grantees receive dedicated funds and enter into a collaborative relationship with Open Television. Each storyteller guarantees exclusive distribution on the #OTVapp for a limited period [3 months, 6 months, 1 year] and non-exclusive distribution in perpetuity, while also participating in the OTV Ambassador Program. Grantees are part of a community-driven initiative that prioritizes their creative control and provides them with the exposure, tools, and support to make a lasting impact.

🗓️ APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Artists are only eligible to apply once. The #OTVAltlasFund is a one-time initiative that will conclude once all resources have been utilized. 

❓FAQs