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NEWSLETTER ISSUE 452
"I went to the zoo the other day. The only animal there was a dog. It was a shitzu."
Bob Mortimer - as Peter Beardsley in Athletico Mince
Greetings Comedy Crowders,
Today’s inspirational quote falls into the show don’t tell category. It has nothing to do with making comedy, but is a great example of using characters to tell funny jokes - in this case Bob Mortimer reading out jokes as “Peter Beardsley” on his Athletico Mince podcast.
Focussing on creating characters, even those based loosely on real people (sorry Peter if you are reading this), is a great starting point for any comedy ideas. Including something that seems as simple as telling one-liner jokes.
Lets get into some comedy opps..
COMMUNITY NEWS
Play The Dating Game! Introducing our final Date #4..
It’s time to go on the final date in 💕The Dating Game - our new immersive comedy experience where you get to (not) find love with some colourful comedy characters.
This week you can play as Sophie on a date with Kent (performed by Nikola McMurtrie and Mark Silcox). It seems as though Kent may have spent too much time on dating apps..
You can enjoy the full date with Kent right here, plus a second one if you feel he’s earned it:
And remember, unlike a real date, you can abort and return to home at any time to choose a different date here:
Bien s’amuser!
OPPORTUNITIES
Would you like to see your opportunity featured in this newsletter, sent to over 10,000 creators worldwide? Contact us at theccteam@thecomedycrowd.com
UK Opportunities
British Comedy Guide | Expectation: 10 Page Call Out
BCG Pro has joined with leading production company Expectation to launch a search for new TV comedy scripts.
Open exclusively to BCG Pro members, the 10-Page Call Out contest seeks the opening pages of new narrative scripts, aiming to identify both new ideas and writing talent.
To get a £5 discount on your BCG membership simply use the code ComedyCrowd when prompted!
Global Opportunities
Cinequest Screenwriting Competition
This year is the 20th edition of the Cinequest Screenwriting Competition welcoming screenplays and teleplays of all genres and lengths. There is a charge to enter.
New York Indie Shorts Awards
A plethora of categories await if you have a short film that is ready for the New York Indie Shorts Awards. There is a charge to submit.
Inspiration
The Stallion Theory: How aimless creativity ruins your life
Creativity and structure need to be seen as complimentary, argues ‘struthless’ the creator of this excellent video essay on how to harness the creative stallion that is magnificently marauding through your mind.
Newsletter over and out.
Carry on creating and we'll see you next week.
Team Comedy Crowd