- This event has passed.
First Fifteen’s Spring Reading!
April 19 @ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
Join us for our Spring Reading on Sunday, April 19 • 3–5 PM PT • on Zoom.
Hear the first 15 pages of two new pilots from Suzan Mikiel and Desiree Renee Thomas!
PAY ATTENTION TO ME written by Suzan Mikiel (comedy pilot)
A woman who avoided her life by working in the wellness industry returns home to Detroit to have brain surgery, only to discover there are some things you just can’t hide from.
SANTA CLAUS: BOUNTY HUNTER written by Desiree Renee Thomas (quirky crime procedural pilot)
This quirky, hourlong procedural follows a Black, real-bearded Santa moonlighting as a bounty hunter. Armed with street-smart charisma and a commanding beard, “Santa V.” is a community hero; but with him and everyone he knows harboring secrets, how long can he balance holly jolly hijinks and high stakes felony pursuits?
✨ Live reading
✍🏽 Feedback from Rochée Jeffrey (grown-ish) and Julian Kiani (First Wives Club)
🎬 Fresh work from emerging writers
💬 Community conversation about craft and story
Come hear new voices and celebrate the creative process with us!
