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NEWSLETTER ISSUE 486
“Noise proves nothing. Often a hen who has merely laid an egg cackles as if she laid an asteroid.”
Mark Twain
Greetings Comedy Crowders,
Just because someone shouts something, that doesn’t make it true, or mean that we have to pay attention to it.
Pop FOMO to one side in a nice box and let it argue with itself. We are doing our thing and that’s absolutely fine.
Here’s some comedy opps..
OPPORTUNITIES
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Global Opportunities
Second Take Fest
Second Take is a Chicago Indie Film Festival - a fresh and intimate festival dedicated to showcasing emerging voices in independent cinema. Whether you're a film student, a self-taught director, or an indie creator making magic on a shoestring budget — this is your scene. The focus is on showcasing narrative and documentary shorts and features from first-time and student filmmakers. There is a charge to enter.
Optimus Script Competition
The Optimus Feedback Screenplay Competition is a hub for aspiring screenwriters, offering a place where creativity meets helpful feedback. It's committed to nurturing new talent in storytelling. There is a big emphasis on providing feedback, with the judges being experienced industry professionals known for their expertise. There is a charge to enter.
UK Opportunities
Comedy Women In Print Prize
Comedy Women In Print is the brainchild of comedian, author, actress, and long time friend of The Comedy Crowd, Helen Lederer. Its aim is to recognise, celebrate and encourage witty women authors. CWIP not only offers a publishing deal to a new witty writer, but it also gives mega publicity and respect to the best funny fiction around. Some great prizes and well worth getting involved.
Inspiration
Producdivvity - Sans Beanstalk: The absurdity of all the productivity stuff we are meant to do
This video is a refreshing and funny take on the absurd nature of productivity hacks and the need to do what others do. Particularly timely if you are worried about not doing certain things after a long bank holiday weekend. The style and production are unique - a good inspiration for us comedy creators on how the format of the presentation of something can be as impactful as the writing and idea.
Newsletter over and out!
Carry on creating and we'll see you next week.
Team Comedy Crowd
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If you are a talented creator who has had commissioned comedy work and fancies joining our branded projects, get in touch via our top talent page.
If you are a talented creator who hasn’t had commissioned comedy work but still fancy joining the action, make sure you get involved in our comps such as Chorts! so we can find out all about you.