Scary Strangers Sketch Comedy Competition
As part of the inaugural Scary Strangers Comedy Festival, we're throwing down the challenge to comedians, writers, filmmakers, performers and comedy lovers everywhere:
to create an original short sketch inspired by a mystery word and become part of Blue Mountains comedy history.
Lock the key dates into your calendar, rally your funniest mates, and get ready for the very first Scary Strangers Sketch Comedy Competition.
One word. Endless possibilities. Get scary. Get strange. Get sketching.
HOW IT WORKS:
Registration is completely free and open from Sunday, September 6 until Thursday, September 17.
On Friday, September 18, every registered participant will receive the same mystery word of inspiration via email. From that moment, the challenge begins.
You'll have two weeks to write, shoot, edit and submit your sketch. Final submissions are due by 5pm on Saturday, October 3.
Then, on Friday, October 16, every eligible entry will hit the big screen at our Sketch Competition Viewing Party at Wentworth Falls School of the Arts at 8:30pm.
Whether you're a seasoned comedy creator or giving sketch comedy a crack for the first time, this is your chance to make something hilarious, connect with fellow creatives, and be part of an epic new festival tradition.
KEY DATES:
Registrations Open: Sunday, September 6
Registrations Close: Thursday, September 17
Word of Inspiration: Sent to all participants on Friday, September 18
Sketch Submissions Open: Friday, September 18
Sketch Submissions Due: Saturday, October 3 by 5pm
Live Viewing Party: Friday, October 16, 8:30pm at Wentworth Falls School of the Arts
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
Maximum sketch length: 2 minutes
Video specifications: 1920 x 1080 (16:9 aspect ratio)
Minimum resolution: 720p
Optional: Submit a teaser video in 1080 x 1920 (9:16 aspect ratio) to be featured across Scary Strangers social media in the lead-up to the festival
PRIZES:
Judges Pick
People’s Choice
Winners will be announced and awarded during the Viewing Party.
COME CELEBRATE
Tickets for the Sketch Competition Viewing Party will be available closer to the festival for $15 per person. We strongly encourage all participants to attend and bring along their family, friends, cast members and supporters to celebrate their work, and help snag the People’s Choice Award!
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
If you have any questions in the meantime, please email us at hello@scarystrangers.com