For all and any aspiring writers and actors who write too, here is your chance to have your short comedic script table read by SAG-AFTRA actors and professional Pacific Northwest actors at our event on November 7, 2024.
The winning script selected by an “Audience Award” vote will be directed and produced in 2025.
LEFT COAST Comedy’s Short Comedic Scriptwriting Contest
Email scriptwriterJML@gmail.com for details and to submit today!
$20 Early Bird Submissions until midnight Sunday, October 13, 2024.
$30 Later Submissions after Monday, October 14, 2024
Close: By midnight Wednesday, October 30, 2024
LEFT COAST Comedy was launched on April Fools’ Day in 2023 to spotlight the talented writers, actors, crew and music composers of the Pacific Northwest and create a welcoming creative film community.
With more than 30 productions written and filmed to date and more than 150 cast and crew participating, we will continue to write and film comedy movies for your enjoyment. Please visit our LEFT COAST Comedy’s YouTube channel.
Join us on Thursday, November 7, 2024 for the LEFT COAST Comedy’s Table Read & Movie Party at the McMenamins Kennedy School Theater located at 736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97211.
Sit back, sip, snack, eat dinner – and get ready to smile and LOL a lot!
$20 Tickets available here:
Portion of the proceeds will benefit future comedic productions. Minors admitted with parent or guardian. Free parking.
THE EVENING
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm “Meet & Greet”
Mix and mingle with fans of films, take selfies with Fabio, FBI Agents and other interesting LEFT COAST Comedy characters including who’s who in the Pacific Northwest film community. Come early, order dinner and save your comfy seat!
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm TABLE READ
SAG-AFTRA Actors and Professional Pacific Northwest Actors will Table Read the Top (4) “Official Selection” scripts from LEFT COAST Comedy’s Short Comedic Scriptwriting Contest.
Prior to our event, scripts will be judged by a panel of award-winning and produced Writers including SAG-AFTRA and professional Pacific NW Actors, Agents, Managers, Casting Directors, Directors, Director of Photographers, Assistant Directors, and Producers.
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm INTERMISSION
Refresh your beverage and get a snack, too while we count the “Audience Award” vote!
8:30 pm – 9:25 pm THE COMEDY MOVIES
Meet the Director, Cast and Crew of LEFT COAST Comedy for a lively discussion and presentation of their latest short comedic movies. Q&A welcome, too.
9:30 pm GRAND PRIZE WINNING SCRIPT ANNOUNCED
This short comedic script will be directed and produced by LEFT COAST Comedy in 2025 with writer’s credits.
FYI: 9:30 pm “Afterparty” in the Boiler Room at the McMenamins Kennedy School
Currently, LEFT COAST Comedy is an all-volunteer, creative collaborative group moving towards monetize our YouTube channel once we achieve 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 viewing hours collectively. Thank you for watching and subscribing, too.
We aim to be financed and distributed by a major streamer to bring full-time employment to those who call the Pacific Northwest home.
Thank you! We appreciate your support! For those who would like to support us today, please become one of our Patreon supporters.
Qs: scriptwriterJML@gmail.com
424 421 4840 (PST)