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NOVEMBER 2ND-4TH, 2012

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Chicago Comedy Film Festival is committed to bringing independent comedy to the screen. Our mission is to support comedy filmmaking as a vital and influential art form.

In researching film festivals for her own feature comedies festival director Jessica Hardy found that there are limited options for comedy filmmakers. The festival circuit can be highly exclusive and favors experimentals and dramas.

In our first year we showed 31 comedy feature and short films and worked with 13 partnering sponsors to bring a successful and meaningful festival to fruition. We screened first time independent as well as films from award winning producers and directors. In addition to showing excellent independent comedy, we are bringing the global comedy film community together in one awesome weekend!

Once accepted, filmmakers are also given the opportunity to have their films screened at Laugh Out Local events hosted by CCFF in cities across the US throughout the year.

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Chicago Comedy Film Festival is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the purposes of Chicago Comedy Film Festival must be made payable to Fractured Atlas. Any contribution is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Click the Fractured Atlas logo to donate now. All donors will be listed anononymously or by name on our website. By supporting Chicago Comedy Film Festival you are supporting comedy filmmaking as a vital and influential art form. We strive to support filmmakers by showcasing passionate independent filmmakers who show exceptional work through comedy.

SUBMIT

We welcome you to contact us at any time with questions for concerns. However, please note that all submissions must come through Withoutabox.com.

Frequently asked questions:

Q: Can I submit more than one film?

A: Yes, you can. You must pay separate fees for both and enter them separately via Withoutabox.com

Q: How does one get tickets once the films are accepted?

A: Ticketing is posted on the front page of our website as soon as the programming schedule is set by September 1st, 2012.

Q: Do you accept waivers?

A: We do not give waivers at this time.

Q: Can I pay by check?

A: No, unfortunately, you must pay by credit card via Withoutabox.com

Q: What do the submission fees pay for?

A: The submission fees support our ability to run the event and pay for any marketing.

Q: Is CCFF non profit?

A: Yes, we are non profit, and use Fractured Atlas as an umbrella for our tax exemption at this time. Online donations can be accepted via Fractured Atlas if you would like to be a private donor. All donors are listed and recognized on our website.

Submission Guidelines

We accept Shorts 44 minutes and under and Features 45 minutes and over.

Chicago Comedy Film Festival prefers online entries submitted via Withoutabox.com, which provides cost-saving, paperless submission to film festivals around the world.

Withoutaboxs internet-only submission platform features online applications via one master entry form, online fee payments, press kits, and the option to use Secure Online Screeners, an economical, eco-friendly, and secure alternative to traditional hard-copy DVD submissions.

Fill out one master entry form and take advantage of quick entry, extended deadlines, and powerful submission management tools. Theres no extra cost to you, and by submitting, youll join Withoutaboxs global filmmaker community and stay in the loop about international exhibition opportunities.

And here are some of our submission pointers!

1. The best way to send your DVD (FYI online screeners are preferred) we suggest sending priority mail with delivery confirmation. We receive all screeners just fine via USPS mail. However if you prefer UPS or FedEx please ask that they leave the package if no one is able to receive at the time of delivery.

2. Put your Withoutabox.com tracking # on the outside of your package as well as on your DVD itself.

3. Do not send postcards and other promo materials that cost you precious money. If your film is selected we will later require these things .

4. Always send your DVD neatly and inside a case. You do not have to send a pretty DVD cover. Just make sure your sound works and that your DVD plays all the way though. Just remember that we do not return screeners, so to cut down on cost consider uploading an online screener.

5. You should write a cover letter when you submit your film via Withoutabox.com. We want to know about your team, what inspires you, and what you want us to know about your movie.

CONTACT

CCFF DEADLINES:

March 1st

May 1st

July 1st

August 1st

For general information, please contact admin_chicagocomedyfilmfestival.com

TEl: 312.324.4565

THE FOLKS

Volunteers

Staff

FESTIVAL DIRECTOR

Jessica Hardy

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

Lisa Witmer

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ARTIST LIASON

Joel Wiersema

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MEDIA AND Laugh Out Local EVENTS

Brent Kado

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GENERAL INQUIRIES

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INTERNS

Amalia Gonzalez (2011-present)

Andrew Nissen (2011)

Maggie Fish (2011)

VOLUNTEERS (2012)

Chelly Aguayo

Trish Goggin

Shawn Barnett

Kyle Yackey

SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR

Shane Krim

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LOGO DESIGN

PHOTOGRAPHY

Case Blackwell (2011)

Amanda Holland (2011)

LEGAL COUNSEL

Winston and Strawn

Advisory Board

Dan Bauer, Winston and Strawn

Emile Cambry, 21st Century Youth Project

John Cates, The Second City

Jeff Hadick, The Second City

Marc Hardy, Nonprofit Business, Notre Dame

Brent Kado, Flowfeel Films

Jonathan Pitts, Chicago Improv Festival

Jill Olson, Storytown, iO Theater

Kathleen Puls Andrade, Journey to the Center of the Uterus

Grace McPhillips, Chicago Acting in Film Meetup Group

Donors

Founding Donors 2011

Mary Witmer $50.00

Mark and Lynn Williamson $50.00

Anonymous $200.00

Anonymous $500.00

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NEWS/EVENTS

Calendar

News

February 5th, 2012:

Thank you for all your submissions! CCFF will be in LA on March 1st. Check our upcoming Laugh Out Local events and register for1440 Film Frenzy!

December 19th, 2011:

The week of December 24th-January 1st CCFF will be closed. For questions regarding your submission via Withoutabox.com please contact support_withoutabox.com. We will mark your film as in consideration on Withoutabox.com once we receive your film and all criteria is met. Happy Holidays!

December 16th, 2011:

We are excited to announce that Chicago Comedy Film Festival will partner with DePaul University for 2012! We will hold the festival at the DePaul University Computing and Digital Media Theater at 247 S. State Street.

December 1st 2011:

We are officially open for submissions! Also, we will be linking our 2011 films to the filmmakers websites very soon! You can see archived listings on our 2011 tab above.

We are in the process of negotiating a space for the 2012 fest and are excited about our prospects! Stay tuned for more updates.

November 2011:

Welcome to the 2nd year of CCFF! Check out the rest of our website to find out about us and how to submit your film. We are happy to launch a new year and to officially announce our call for entries to be December 1st 2011. We welcome industry professionals, students, and first time filmmakers.