Comedy Crowders,
Here is something you may not know about many of the most successful comedy writers. They are not just comedy writers. They have also tried their hand at performing, producing, directing and all aspects of the creative process. Have you immersed yourself in different comedic disciplines? We explore the benefits of being a jack of all trades today, as well as bringing you more opportunities to create. Let's do it.
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First up, we recently ran a competition for writers to have their Chort script filmed by the FLS comedy team.
The scripts were entered and the results are in. Congratulations to winning writer Jon Benoy with his short comedy "Post Best-Man Speech". Runners up Adam Martin and Nichola O'Hare will also have their scripts filmed. We look forward to sharing the final productions!
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Do you want to play the role of best man in the winning script?
We have set up a Facebook group for writers and actors to meet and work on new projects. The first post is from Jon Benoy looking for an actor to work with him and FLS comedy on his winning script.
If you want to play this role or post another of your own, check out our brand new writers and actors group here.
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Check out our Opportunities Hub for a full list of competitions, open submissions and festivals.
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Featured Open Opportunities
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Screencraft TV Pilot Contest
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The Screencraft TV Pilot competition is back for 2017. The first prize in the comedy pilot category is $1,000 and introductions to industry agents and producers.
$59 entry fee applies.
Deadline for submissions is 13 September 2017.
Click here for more
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The Wayward Film Festival
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The Wayward Film Festival is a platform for "outside the box" storytelling, with an emphasis on diversity and inclusivity. They are open to submissions for many categories including short film and TV pilot. Entry fee is $10.
Submission deadline is 16 September 2017. The films are shown in LA and streamed online.
Click here for more about the festival and here to enter
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Articles, tips and trends in the comedy universe (on the web)
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Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright explain how they wrote Hot Fuzz
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Following the Ricky Gervais podcast last week, we have another fantastic insight into the workings of the top comedy writers for you.
In this video Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright talk about writing Hot Fuzz, showing the flipchart notes they made when brainstorming ideas.
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This is a great insight into their creative process, and shows how collaboration between writers can and should be about enjoyment and expression.
Watch the video here
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Should you do stand up to help your screenwriting? And vice versa?
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Comedy is such a broad spectrum of skills. Writing, performance, production, directing. Many people naturally specialise in one area. Especially writers. But is this the right thing to do?
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Digging deeper into the backgrounds of some of the most successful comedy writers a pattern starts to emerge. Most have tried their hand at all things comedy, even if their strength lies in one particular area.
This is a growing trend not just in comedy, but in all crafts, artistic or otherwise. The benefits of flexibility and being a jack of all trades are increasingly being recognised. Read more here and find out how some of the most respected writers have done more than you might think
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If you missed the newsletter last week, we made this section just for you. Here's what you missed:
 48 hour film competition
How to survive the Fringe
Ricky Gervais on his comedy journey
The rise and rise of online video
How to become a filmmaker
View the newsletter here
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That's that! Enjoy creating Comedy Crowders, and we'll be back next week.
Jon and Peter
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