DC Comedy Fest 2008!!!
If anyone is in DC for the summer, definitely check this out. It’s one of the best comedy festivals in the country, and every year, top acts are rolled out continuously throughout the weekend. ALSO, there are competitions and events for which submissions are still being accepted. Here’s this year’s rundown straight from them:
THE DCCOMEDYFEST IS:
A year-round project to find the next great acts and partnering with industry players and institutions to give those acts the best visibility possible at various venues around the DC area. Since the beginning, dccf has focused on finding talented and experienced performers who made us laugh - both hot new names and known performers doing new and interesting things. This year includes our first ever Comedy Screenplay Challenge!
http://www.dccomedyfest.com
MEDIA COVERAGE!
http://www.dccomedyfest.com/dccf/media.htm
http://www.thebastion.org/2008/06/dc_comedy_festivals_comedy_scr_1.html
http://punchlinemagazine.com/blog/dc-comedy-fest-adds-screenplay-and-video-contests
http://stagetimemag.com/standup/?p=845
http://video.nbc4.com/player/?id=269861
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/05/AR2008060502020.html
THE SHOWS!
POLITICS IS FUNNY, FRESH VOICES INDUSTRY AUDITION SHOW, RUCKUS! GULF COAST COMEDY, THE WEIRD SHOW, CHICAGO COMEDY, SUPER ALT.
http://www.dccomedyfest.com/dccf/shows.htm
VENUES!
THE DC IMPROV, THE BLACK CAT, THE SOURCE THEATER, THE SYNAGOGUE @ 6TH & I, THE BETTS THEATRE @ GW, ARLINGTON CINEMA & DRAFTHOUSE, SOLLY’S TAVERN, THE COMEDY SPOT, TOWN
http://www.dccomedyfest.com/dccf/venue.htm
HEADLINERS!
LIZZ WINSTEAD (”The Daily Show”), JB SMOOVE (Curb your Enthusiasm), REGGIE WATTS (stand-up), TJ MILLER (ABC’s Carpoolers, Cloverfield), 4 SHADES OF BLACK (Brooklyn Comedy Company), SWITCHBOARD (long-form improv), MISLED (sketch comedy), TODD BARRY (Flight of the Conchords), JESSICA KIRSON (stand-up), OWEN SMITH (writer/performer: “Everybody Hates Chris”), ROB CANTRELL (Stand-up: finalist on Season 1 “Last Comic Standing”), TIG NOTARO (Stand-up)
http://www.dccomedyfest.com/dccf/acts.php
COMPETITIONS!
SHORTFILM COMPETITION:
WINNER of Judge’s Award AND On-Line Audience Award WILL RECEIVE airing of his/her short on dccomedyfest website, airing in high profile position on industry leading video portal, before selected shows and high profile dccf venues and $250.
SCREENPLAY/TELEPLAY COMPETITION:
WINNER IN BOTH THE SCREENPLAY AND TELEPLAY CATEGORIES WILL RECEIVE staged reading of two scenes from his/her screenplay for industry audience at dccomedyfest, trip to dccomedyfest 2008 and 3 month representation of the project by Rain Management Group.
Competition judges:
- DAPHNE ZUNIGA (”Spaceballs,” “A Sure Thing”)
- JONATHAN BARUCH (Partner, Rain Management Group, LA)
- ALI BELL (VP of Production/Development, THE MONTECITO PICTURE COMPANY)
- PAUL GETTO (Creative Executive, ROGUE PICTURES)
- AMEE McNAUGHTON (Creative Executive, FOX 2000)
- NICK WEIDENFELD (Head of Development, ADULT SWIM)
Deadline for Submissions: July 10th
http://www.dccomedyfest.com/dccf/submissions.htm
SPONSORS!
Our Newest Addition: MYSPACE!
Also: Politico, The Onion, Hotel Helix, DC Vote, Rooftop Comedy, One in Ten, RMG
http://www.dccomedyfest.com/dccf/sponsorship.htm
VOLUNTEERS!
DCCF is always looking for volunteers to help out at the event. Kickbacks include free shows, parties with the performers, and only one night of required assistance. Contact for more details.
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YOU GUYS ROCK SO HARD YOU’RE MAKIN’ NEW FAULT LINES!
But seriously, I CAN’T THINK OF ANYONEEEE THAT WOULDN’T WANT TO GO TO THIS FESTIVAL/SUBMIT TO THE COMPETITION…not anyone.