Author: comedyfestival

Let me start by saying…I’m really disappointed in you guys. You let me fall off the face of the earth and no one even checked in to see if I was okay! How DARE you? But I forgive quickly, so let’s move on. Yes, I’ve been gone from this platform for *gasp* two years. I […]… Continue reading Writer’s Be Like: The Dangers of Research — Athena Hernandez

What do you call a woman who keeps her word? A stand-up gal. (sorry, I couldn’t resist) I am fortunate to have met many people from all walks of life over the years. I like to interview them and share their stories with you in hopes that you will be inspired and entertained by their […]… Continue reading Woman of Her Word —

Last week, after I finished up one of the final chapters for my book, I decided to dive back into some research on the topic of whether to pursue independent or traditional publishing. For a half hour I sifted through article after article that seemed determined to convince aspiring authors that success, income, and a […]… Continue reading Indie Authoring in A Big Pub World — Athena Hernandez

For us (this second trailer is better than the first), and for chat show host Katherine Newbury (Emma Thompson) – when she takes on inexperienced writer Molly Patel (Mindy Kaling) to rescue her sinking ship. Katherine isn’t just a chat show host, she’s the reigning monarch of chat show hosts, and winner of an extraordinary […]… Continue reading “Late Night” gets better and better… — Caution Spoilers

Film Courage: How does someone who hates reading their own writing continue to write scripts? Chad Meisenheimer, Writer/Actor/Comic/Director: I was telling my friend the other day actually about this where I only produce and write for the stuff I want to direct or act in. I personally just want to be an actor/director. I would […]… Continue reading How Does Someone Who Hates Reading Their Own Writing Continue To Write Screenplays? By Chad Meisenheimer — FilmCourage.com

I remember ugly crying at my final high school assembly. Which was a super chill, cool move for 17-year-old me. But the worst part wasn’t the puffy-faced photos or “Ermahgerd, I didn’t bring a tissue!” snot disaster, it was that people assumed I was crying because school was finishing. Although, perhaps not as embarrassing as […]… Continue reading Chapter 29: Don’t be dumb — kate takes thirty

My first memory is the day John Belushi died. I was 18 months old when the news broke, an age common for first memories. Because we lived in Chicago and my father was a comedy fan, John Belushi’s name came up on a regular basis. “Tsk. What a waste,” they would say whenever we drove […]… Continue reading John Belushi: Imaginary Dad — Imaginary Orphan

THE INTERVIEW was the winner of BEST MUSIC at the March 2020 Comedy Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Alan Brennan: Long time listener, first time caller. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this short? Way way […]… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Alan Brennan (THE INTERVIEW) — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary