Die Laughing Film Festival

Los Angeles, CA, United States, North America

07 - 08 May, 2021

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Die Laughing Film Festival

Los Angeles, CA, United States, North America

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General Information

edition

5th

Contact details

2630 Wilshire Blvd. #83 Los Angeles, CA 90048 United States

90048

dielaughingfilmfestival@gmail.com

312-320-1676

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About the festival

Make us laugh. Make us scream. Or both.

The Die Laughing Film Festival recognizes the fine line that separates fear and comedy and celebrates both with a festival dedicated to comedy films and horror films created by independent film makers.

We also host a Screenwriters Workshop and guest panelists included staff writers from Marvel's Jessica Jones and Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. In addition to having a live scripted reading of scenes from selected screenplays, we also had a lively Q and A with our guests.

Come join us in 2021 for the 5th Annual Die Laughing Film Festival in Hollywood.

If you dare.

About

Make us laugh. Make us scream. Or both.

The Die Laughing Film Festival recognizes the fine line that separates fear and comedy and celebrates both with a festival dedicated to comedy films and horror films created by independent film makers.

We also host a Screenwriters Workshop and guest panelists included staff writers from Marvel's Jessica Jones and Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. In addition to having a live scripted reading of scenes from selected screenplays, we also had a lively Q and A with our guests.

Come join us in 2021 for the 5th Annual Die Laughing Film Festival in Hollywood.

If you dare.

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

Thank you for submitting your film or screenplay (SUBMISSION) to the Die Laughing Film Festival (DLFF). We are excited to review your work.

By submitting your SUBMISSION to DLFF you agree to the following:

(1) Submitting a SUBMISSION does not guarantee inclusion in the DLFF, and the selection committee has sole discretion to determine which SUBMISSIONS are selected for participation in the DLFF;

(2) If your SUBMISSION is selected for the DLFF, you will allow DLFF to use any part of the SUBMISSION for promotional purposes before, during and after the DLFF, and the right to present your SUBMISSION as part of the DLFF.

(3) DLFF does not compensate for any costs associated with the production of the SUBMISSION, or travel costs associated with attending the DLFF;

(4) DLFF reserves the right to schedule accepted SUBMISSIONS and to make any changes at any time, and may withdraw any SUBMISSION from the DLFF at any time for any reason;

(5) All film SUBMISSIONS must be online screeners only. All screenplay SUBMISSIONS must be a format indicated in the submission section;

(6) All film SUBMISSIONS that are selected to screen at the DLFF must be digital. To ensure best quality at the screening, digital versions are best.

(7) Filmmakers and screenwriters are solely responsible to ensure all deadlines are adhered to, and shall hold DLFF harmless for any delays or technical difficulties whatsoever;

(8) Filmmakers and screenwriters warrant that all work is original and that all rights have been secured;

(9) Filmmakers and screenwriters shall indemnify and hold harmless the Die Laughing Film Festival and all its agents from any claims, liabilities, losses, damages incurred in any way due to any and all claims.

(10) Awards will be presented in categories identified by DLFF and judging will be done by the judging committee; with the exception of awards for Best of Festival, which will be based on audience votes. DLFF reserves the right to rescind any award for any reason.

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

Short Film - Comedy
Early Bird (1st June, 2020) $20
Late (10th September, 2020) $20

Make us laugh! Short films should be between 4 minutes and 30 minutes in length. If under 4 minutes, please submit as a MICRO SHORT; or if more than 30 minutes, please submit as a Feature Film. If your short film is comedy AND horror, you can submit to either category Short Film - Comedy or Short Film - Horror. Look forward to your COMEDY SHORT FILM submission.

Short Film - Horror
Early Bird (1st June, 2020) $20
Late (10th September, 2020) $20

Make us scream! Short films should be between 4 minutes and 30 minutes in length. If under 4 minutes, please submit as a MICRO SHORT; or if more than 30 minutes, please submit as a Feature Film. If your short film is comedy AND horror, you can submit to either category Short Film - Comedy or Short Film - Horror. Look forward to your HORROR SHORT FILM submission.

Feature Film - Comedy
Early Bird (1st June, 2020) $20
Late (10th September, 2020) $20

LOL LOL Feature films should be at least 30 minutes in length to be considered in the HORROR Feature Film Category. If your feature film is comedy AND horror, you can submit to either category Feature Film - Comedy or Feature Film - Horror.

Feature Film - Horror
Early Bird (1st June, 2020) $20
Late (10th September, 2020) $20

Make us scream a lot. Feature films should be at least 30 minutes in length to be considered in the HORROR Feature Film Category. If your film is comedy AND horror, you can submit to either category Feature Film - Comedy or Feature Film - Horror. Thank you.

Webseries
Early Bird (1st June, 2020) $20
Late (10th September, 2020) $20

We love webseries! Please submit your comedy or horror webseries. You should submit up to 12 minutes of episodes. If selected for the festival, you will be asked to submit 10 minutes of episodes of your choice. Thank you.

Pilots - Comedy or Horror
Early Bird (1st June, 2020) $20
Late (10th September, 2020) $20

Pilots should be under 50 minutes in length and may be comedy or horror.

Micro Shorts - Comedy or Horror
Early Bird (1st June, 2020) $20
Late (10th September, 2020) $20

MICRO SHORTS are under 4 minutes in length and may be comedy or horror. Thank you.

Music Videos - Comedy or Horror
Early Bird (1st June, 2020) $20
Late (10th September, 2020) $20

Music videos should be either comedy or horror in overall tone.

Animation - Comedy or Horror
Early Bird (1st June, 2020) $20
Late (10th September, 2020) $20

Animated films can be either comedy or horror.

International Cinema
Early Bird (1st June, 2020) $20
Late (10th September, 2020) $20

We welcome film and screenplays from international talent. You are free to submit in the "International Cinema" category, or any appropriate genre. Thank you.

Screenplay - Comedy
Early Bird (1st June, 2020) $20
Late (10th September, 2020) $20

Screenplays of any length are accepted. Please submit early so we can give your screenplay full consideration (not rushed). Scenes from screenplays selected as finalists will be performed at the Festival as part of a Screenwriters Workshop.

Screenplay - Horror
Early Bird (1st June, 2020) $20
Late (10th September, 2020) $20

Screenplays of any length are accepted. Please submit early so we can give your screenplay full consideration (not rushed). Scenes from screenplays selected as finalists will be performed at the Festival as part of a Screenwriters Workshop.

Matchmaking

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