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The Keys to Writing Comedy — Flyeread

Although advice abounds when it comes to writing comedy, or writing anything, for that matter, it’s worth noting that different tips will work for different people, and you may have your own. But with that in find, here are three of the keys we think will help. Tell funny stories. Whenever you have the chance, […]… Continue reading The Keys to Writing Comedy — Flyeread

Comedy writing — read on

How to write comedy? If you’re wondering how to write funny or you’re getting stuck on writing, go through the quick summary from Writing Comedy, which may help you break out of the prison in your mind: Start writing what you want to write, what amuses you. Then learn to modify and improve it to […]… Continue reading Comedy writing — read on

Director Biography – Jonathan Levy (UNLEASHED)

Jonathan Levy is an award-winning director/screenwriter from North Carolina who came up in New York City studying sketch-writing at the Upright Citizens Brigade and acting at HB Studio and the Neighborhood Playhouse. His first short play, ‘Camping Out’ was produced by the Collective NY to critical acclaim and ‘Unleashed’ is his first short film. He… Continue reading Director Biography – Jonathan Levy (UNLEASHED)

Short Film: UNLEASHED, 10min., USA, Romance/Comedy

An awkward, struggling actor walks dogs and haunts the improv jam scene looking for his break while also trying to stay clear of a tormenting bully, until one fateful day at the dog park he’s forced to confront all his fears at once. Project Links Website

Director Biography – Anders Teig (RUBBISH ROBBERS)

Anders has done a lot of live TV-directing and debuted with his first fiction-film Haikeren starring Kristofer Hivju in 2013. Since then he has been working on both short and feature film scripts. He has also written a supernatural mystery novel which was released at the end of 2018, called “Den bemerkelsesverdige bysten”. He is… Continue reading Director Biography – Anders Teig (RUBBISH ROBBERS)

Short Film: RUBBISH ROBBERS, 11min, Norway, Comedy

When a couple badass guys are going to break into a bank, they quickly realize the terrible mistake it was to involve “Premium Idiot” Klaus as part of the group. Project Links Facebook

Short Film: THE BIG PICTURE, 2min., USA, Comedy

A group of friends set out to film a short and simple shot for one of their films. But it’s slowly revealed that it wasn’t going to be as easy as they thought. Director – Patrick Stagg Film Type: Student Runtime: 1 minute 41 seconds Completion Date: June 6, 2017 Production Budget: 100 USD Country of… Continue reading Short Film: THE BIG PICTURE, 2min., USA, Comedy

Director Biography – Portlynn Tagavi (THEY WON’T LAST)

Portlynn is a half Persian, half African American filmmaker who has just received her Masters in Directing at AFI where she developed her skills as a writer and director for narrative film. Originally from Houston Texas, Portlynn moved out to California in 2010 to study Character Animation at the California Institute of the Arts. During… Continue reading Director Biography – Portlynn Tagavi (THEY WON’T LAST)

Short Film: THEY WON’T LAST, 15min., USA, Comedy

After attending their friends’ perfect wedding, Christine is forced to consider the future of her own relationship when her hopeless romantic boyfriend Alex proposes. When Christine is unable to say yes, Alex makes it worse by giving her an ultimatum: either get engaged or break up right now. Project Links Website Facebook Instagram

COMEDY Festival Testimonial – April 23 2020

Vicki Cargill A very positive, encouraging review of our screenplay “Steve and Olivia”, with extensive notes, a synopsis and logline. Some very valuable insight, especially regarding form and structure, that has been incorporated into a new draft. Looking forward to seeing what the read-through reveals! A most helpful and constructive festival. Festival for Comedy-A FilmFreeway… Continue reading COMEDY Festival Testimonial – April 23 2020