We are accepting submissions for the 9th annual Stand-up Comedy Contest, in which $10,000 in prize money will be awarded.

Ninety-six comics will be selected to compete in the contest preliminaries (September 14th-20th) in various venues in Boston’s Theater District. The finals of the Contest will be held on September 20th at the Cutler Majestic Theater where eight of the top emerging talents will compete in front of talent scouts, managers and booking agents, as well as comedy fans.

The majority of spots are booked by tape submissions.

To apply for the contest please submit:
- DVD or VHS of a performance, up to 6 minutes long
- Bio/Headshots
- a check or money order for $35 US made out to
“The Boston Comedy Festival”
or
sign up for the BCF/Supersonic Sonicbids Combo Package
Package includes an automatic submission and a 3-month Supersonic Sonicbids subscription. click here

All entries must be postmarked by June 2nd, 2008.
Entries will not be considered if they are received later than this date
or do not include the required entry fee. Sorry, no exceptions.

Entries will not be returned.

No comedian will be accepted for the festival until after the closing deadline has passed and all entries have been considered.

Submissions should be mailed to:
The Boston Comedy & Movie Festival
119 Braintree Street Suite 319
Allston, MA 02134